Vain formed in San Francisco by Davy Vain (vocals), Danny West and Dylana Nova Scott (guitars), Ashley Mitchell (bass) and Tommy Rickard (drums). The band began to create a buzz in California, as they released a couple demos in hopes for a major label deal. Davy Vain would also moonlight as a producer for such up and coming Bay Area thrashers as Death Angel. Even though they were losing money, the band refused to locate to Los Angeles, and finally got a deal with Island records. The debut album was an absolute sleaze masterpiece, and the band had minor success in the U.K. where they had a successful tour with Skid Row.
The follow-up album never got a chance, as Island shelved the album after a few cassette promos were released in a management/ownership change, and the band was promptly dropped, killing any momentum they had. In late 1991 both West (who joined the band Shine) and Rickard (who would later form Loaded) left the band. Guitarist Shawn Rorie and ex-Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler were recruited and the band changed their name to Roadcrew. This band quickly fell apart after releasing a demo as Adler's drug problem scared away the record companies, and the band went their separate ways.
In 1993 Vain was resurrected with West back on guitar, and new drummer Danny Fury. Move On It was only released in Japan and included some of the Roadcrew songs. Band members would come and go following this release, including drummer Louie Senor. For a short time the band name was changed to Dragonfly. West released a Japanese only solo album, and Davy Vain's solo attempt appeared in 2000 (including Scott, Mitchell and Senor). In 2005 the majority of the classic line-up (with Senor on drums) reformed for another album that once again got rave reviews but went largely unnoticed. Vain was another great band that was killed due to lack of label support.
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No Respect
Vain Lyrics
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I'd like to hang one on my wall
But I get too sentimental
Seeing your face everyday
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
Just one more night
(chorus)
Go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No recpect
No respect
Anytime you want me like a fool I'm waiting for you
I like the way you break my heart
It's so exciting waiting never knowing what you're feeling
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
(chorus)
So go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect for myself baby
No respect when it comes to you
No respect go ahead and use me
No respect
The lyrics of Vain's song "No Respect" depict an individual who is willing to endure mistreatment from their partner in order to keep the relationship going. The singer confesses that they like the way their partner mistreats love, and they keep coming back for more. The singer has no respect for themselves as they recognize that they are being used and mistreated, but they are willing to endure it for their partner. The chorus further emphasizes this point as it states "Ain't got no self-respect no respect for myself baby / Mistreat me right." The singer acknowledges that they are being mistreated but still craves that mistreatment and abuse because it is what they are accustomed to.
The song seems to be about a problematic relationship where one person has complete control over the other, and the other person is willingly giving up their self-respect in the process. The line "We always want what we can't have" suggests that the singer is aware that the relationship is not healthy, yet they are still drawn to it. The lyrics are a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing someone to mistreat and control you in a relationship.
Overall, "No Respect" is a dark and controversial song about the complexities of relationships and the lengths people will go to keep them going, even if it means sacrificing their own self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile for the camera you take a pretty picture
You look good in pictures and I want to capture your essence
I'd like to hang one on my wall
I want to showcase your beauty
But I get too sentimental
I develop strong emotions and attachment towards you
Seeing your face everyday
I can't help but constantly think about you
I like the way you mistreat love
I find your bad treatment of love and relationships attractive
But I keep coming back for more
Despite the hurt you cause, I can't resist coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
I enjoy the pain and hurt you give me; don't reject me
We always want what we can't have
We desire the things or people that are unattainable
Just one more night
I crave your company for another evening
Go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
You can take advantage of me and use me whenever you want
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
I don't value myself and I let you treat me poorly
Mistreat me right
I want you to continue mistreating me because I find it exhilarating
Anytime you want me like a fool I'm waiting for you
I'll always be available for you, even if it makes me look foolish
I like the way you break my heart
I find it attractive when you hurt me emotionally
It's so exciting waiting never knowing what you're feeling
I enjoy the mystery and unpredictability of your emotions towards me
No respect
I have no respect for myself or my well-being
No respect for myself baby
I don't value myself as a person and let you mistreat me
No respect when it comes to you
I lose all self-respect and dignity when it comes to you
No respect go ahead and use me
I allow you to take advantage of me and treat me poorly without any respect for myself
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carlinfan4life
Smile for the camera
You take a pretty picture
I'd like to hang one on my wall
But I get too sentimental
Seeing your face everyday
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
well I like abuse don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
Go ahead and use me baby
When it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect
No respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect
No respect
Anytime you want me
Like a fool i'm waiting for you
I like the way you break my heart
It's so exciting, waiting, never knowing what your feeling
I like the way you mistreat love
I keep coming back for more
I like abuse, don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
Go ahead and use me baby
When it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect
No respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect
No respect
No respect
No respect
(Solo)
So go ahead and use me baby
When it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect
No respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
Go ahead and use baby
When it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect
No respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect for myself baby
No respect when it comes to you
No respect go ahead and use me
No respect
Renan Andrade
Smile for the camera you take a pretty picture
I'd like to hang one on my wall
But I get too sentimental
Seeing your face everyday
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
(chorus)
Go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect
No respect
Anytime you want me like a fool I'm waiting for you
I like the way you break my heart
It's so exciting waiting never knowing what you're feeling
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
(chorus)
So go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect for myself baby
No respect when it comes to you
No respect go ahead and use me
No respec
my love songs
Smile for the camera you take a pretty picture
I'd like to hang one on my wall
But I get too sentimental
Seeing your face everyday
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
[Chorus:]
Go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No recpect
No respect
Anytime you want me like a fool I'm waiting for you
I like the way you break my heart
It's so exciting waiting never knowing what you're feeling
I like the way you mistreat love
But I keep coming back for more
Well I like abuse don't shut the door
We always want what we can't have
Just one more night
[Chorus:]
So go ahead and use me baby when it comes to you
Ain't got no self respect no respect for myself baby
Mistreat me right
No respect for myself baby
No respect when it comes to you
No respect go ahead and use me
No respect
szkcs
no respect is definitely the BEST glam metal album EVER !!! there's not a single weak song on this record
Miłosz B.
Appetite for Destruction
szkcs
@Miłosz B. don't make me laugh ... that record was way too overrated, nowhere near to the perfection of No Respect
Aiden Thompson
Under the influence wildside I think was better
Gaston Latz
Vain was really one of the best 80s Hairbands.
Kylie Morey
Love this song. First heard it on cassette as a teen and its stuck with me ever since.
carlinfan4life
Kylie Morey I heard it in the late 80s after buying the CD! Kick ass!!'
Demonic 44
Same here. I played this to death on cassette in the summer of '89. It was this album and Crue's Dr Feelgood. Great times
Greg Garner
Yup, what she said...gg..
Joanna Harlowe Jamerson
Same