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.
2) Vanni "Vain" Casagrande: An metalstep musician from Italy, known for his "Invaders From Space EP"
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Secrets
Vain Lyrics
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Shocked but I'm never down
You come now you see I'm around around around
Lights do they blind your eyes
You spy now it comes as no surprise
I've seen your face before
I just don't remember where
You just love to see me fall
[Chorus]
So you think you know my secrets
Well you don't [Repeat: x2]
Lost but I'm never found
You watch now you love me down down down
Signs should have read the wall
Your jealousy baby tops them all
I've seen your face before
I just don't remember where
I've seen your face before
You just love to see me fall
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Vain's song Secrets depict a relationship in which one person thinks they know everything about the other person, yet they are completely wrong. The singer is aware of this and expresses it through lines such as "you think you know my secrets, well you don't." The singer seems to be highly self-aware and confident, stating that they are "shocked but never down," and that they are "lost but never found." The person they are singing to seems to be obsessed with the singer's life, spying on them and constantly trying to bring them down.
The chorus is repetitive and serves to drive home the idea that the person does not actually know the singer's secrets, despite what they may think. The second verse continues to describe the toxicity of the relationship, with the singer claiming that their partner's jealousy is the worst of all. Despite all of this, the singer seems to be in control and unbothered, stating "you watch now you love me down down down."
Overall, the lyrics to Secrets are empowering, with the singer, despite being in a situation where someone is trying to bring them down, remaining confident and self-assured. The repeated assertion that the other person does not actually know any secrets helps to further emphasize this idea.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what I heard?
Do you understand the rumors and speculation surrounding me?
Shocked but I'm never down
I may be surprised by what I hear, but I refuse to let it bring me down.
You come now you see I'm around around around
When you see me, I'm always around, never far away.
Lights do they blind your eyes
Do you find yourself distracted and blinded by the flashing lights and glamour around me?
You spy now it comes as no surprise
I know you've been keeping an eye on me, and it doesn't surprise me at all.
I've seen your face before
I recognize you, but I can't quite remember where we've met.
You just love to see me fall
You seem to take joy in hoping that I will fail or stumble.
Lost but I'm never found
Despite feeling lost at times, I won't let myself get completely lost or off-track.
You watch now you love me down down down
As you watch my every move, you seem to be obsessed with pushing me down or criticizing me.
Signs should have read the wall
There were clear signs and warnings that I should have seen and paid attention to, but I didn't.
Your jealousy baby tops them all
Out of all the negative feelings you have towards me, your jealousy seems to be the strongest and most intense.
So you think you know my secrets
You may think you have insider knowledge about my personal life or the things I keep hidden, but you don't.
Well you don't [Repeat: x2]
I'm confident that you don't truly know me or the things that I hold secret.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TEEMU WILLIAM BRUNILA, SAMULI JUHANI HAATAJA, ERKKI TAPIO KAILA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
kick ass song from underrated metal band vain, man davy vain always had a sexy metal voice. love the guitars on this too. so killer. the drums wow too. \m/
Robbie the ClubRocker
ROCK N' ROLL YEAH!!!
Michael Polo
Awesomeness lurve me some VAIN.........
Nori.
昨日、数十年ぶりに友人が聴かせてくれた最高な一曲
Eres perfecto🎸🎶
Cezz Arr
So you think you know my Secrets .... ❤
Nick Bacic
You know what I heard??? SECRETS....
Vince Mulroney jr
Hollywood was great thanks for the bad ass times miss the rain bow and trubador heard gazzaries still roxy on bitches
Jayson Slater
still great song, still not getging respect
Michael Polo
Vain @ the Whiskey where Rozz used to perform..........
Devin Spruill
FUKKKINGGG KILLLLERRRRR!!!!