Vinnie Vincent Invasion was a critically acclaimed band created by guitarist and songwriter Vinnie Vincent upon his split with seminal hard rock group Kiss. The group incorporated an outrageous glam image to go along with their scorching blend of sleazy heavy metal.
Guitarist Vinnie Vincent had replaced Ace Frehley in Kiss, and he helped the band return to the spotlight with their 'Lick It Up' album. But, by 1985, Vincent had left the band and decided to be the star, writing music for a band that showcased him. He recorded some demos with one time Journey front-man Robert Fleischman, a singer he had worked with in Warrior prior to his stint in Kiss. Chrysalis records loved what they heard and signed the Invasion to an eight album, $4 million dollar contract. So along with bassist Dana Strum and drummer Bob Rock they started recording the debut album.
The self-titled album, "Vinnie Vincent Invasion" was an instant success as it climbed into the Billboard Top 100. However, Fleischman refused to adopt the outrageous glam metal image, and he showed no desire to tour. The Invasion was forced to find a new vocalist, and they decided on Mark Slaughter. But there was tension between Vincent and Slaughter from day one, which intensified even more when new record label management wanted Slaughter to become the focal point of the group. The follow-up album (All Systems Go (1988)) had some success, but internal turmoil killed the band in late 1988 at the end of their one-month tour.
Vincent recorded a third Invasion album with Fleischman, but it never saw the light of day, and the guitarist has remained out of the limelight and recorded sporadically ever since. Rock went on to further fame with Nelson, while Slaughter and Strum formed Slaughter and reached platinum success.
In 1996, Vincent released a solo EP from the studio sessions he did in 1990 (some say 1989–91), called 'Euphoria', once again with Robert Fleischman on vocals. Vincent, as well as playing all the guitars, played bass and did the drum programming under the guise of "V. Meister". Andre LaBelle provided drum tracks to the CD but they were replaced by Vincent's drum programming. LaBelle can be heard on various tracks on the bootleg Guitarmaggedon/Guitars from Hell CD that featured five more songs than the Euphoria EP.
A tribute album entitled Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of Trixter, Troy Patrick Farrell of White Lion, T.J. Racer of Nitro, Mike Weeks of Robert Fleischman's band, Sheldon Tarsha of Adler's Appetite, Chris Caffery of Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Ryan Roxie from the Alice Cooper band and rock and roll comic C.C. Banana, who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of Danger Danger vocalist Ted Poley)
Euphoria
Vinnie Vincent Invasion Lyrics
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Euphora euphoria euphoria
Dance with the lizard
Funk that monkey to the ground
Shake till you blister war party hound
Ta tongue twister i'm so addicted to your high
Said the serpent withdraw you'll lose your mind
No no no i don't need no doctor
No mercy love shock circe in flight
No euthanasia hallucination fill my mind
I chase the dragon
Our brave new worlds collide
Get into my system euphoria
Get into my system inject me in
Get into my system
Sweet tender drug
Get into my system
Let me feel the gods make
Let me feel the gods make love
Like metal to the metal
Frictions gonna start a fire
No serum in the kettle
Suffocating in the myre
Take this lickin'stick ooh babe
Meltdown begins
Snake it under my skin
Get into my system euphoria
Get into my system inject me in
Get into my system
Sweet tender drug
Get into my system
Let me feel the gods make
Let me feel the gods make!@#$%
Infatuation
Emergency code blue
I just can't get over
I just can't get over you
The lyrics to Vinnie Vincent Invasion's song Euphoria speak to the addictive nature of drugs and the sensations they create. The opening lines, "Get into my system, euphoria, euphoria, euphoria" immediately set the tone for the song, indicating a desire for the high that drugs can bring. The repeated reference to dancing with the lizard and shaking until you blister conjures up images of an otherworldly, almost hallucinogenic experience. The tongue twister line, "Ta tongue twister I'm so addicted to your high" further emphasizes the idea of addiction to the drug-induced euphoria.
The middle section of the song takes the listener on a journey through different drug-related experiences, from the fear of losing one's mind when withdrawing from the drug, to the desire to feel the gods make love. The lyrics portray a sense of danger, with references to suffocation and the need for emergency code blue. Despite this, the singer remains fixated on the drug and the feeling it creates, even as their world is melting down.
Overall, Euphoria is a commentary on the allure and dangers of drugs, and the way they can hijack the mind and body. The lyrics embrace both the ecstatic and the dangerous aspects of substance use, evoking a sense of both pleasure and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Get into my system
The singer desires an intoxicating feeling to come over them.
Euphoria euphoria euphoria
The singer seeks extreme pleasure through substance use.
Dance with the lizard
The singer is asking the listener to engage in a drug-induced dance with them.
Funk that monkey to the ground
The artist is requesting the listener to engage in a drug-influenced dance style.
Shake till you blister war party hound
The artist wants a wild party atmosphere where drugs and dancing lead to extreme physical exhaustion.
Ta tongue twister i'm so addicted to your high
The singer is enjoying the high of the drug to the point of being addicted.
Said the serpent withdraw you'll lose your mind
The singer admits that the drug addiction comes with a price and that withdrawing from it could cause severe psychological consequences.
No no no i don't need no doctor
The artist does not desire medical intervention or assistance for their drug addiction.
No 911 nurse in white
The artist does not want emergency medical responders to intervene in their drug use.
No mercy love shock circe in flight
The artist is seeking the extreme pleasure and euphoria that comes with drug use instead of a loving and merciful approach to their addiction.
No euthanasia hallucination fill my mind
The singer does not want to be put into a state of hallucination or a euphoric state to the point of death.
I chase the dragon
The artist is seeking an extreme high that is beyond reach or impossible to get.
Our brave new worlds collide
The singer is eager to have a shared experience of intense euphoria with the listener.
Get into my system euphoria
The singer wants the listener to engage in a drug-induced euphoria with them.
Get into my system inject me in
The singer wants to be given drugs injected into their system or wants to administer drugs to themselves.
Sweet tender drug
The artist desires a drug that has a pleasing taste and texture to them.
Let me feel the gods make
The artist is seeking a state of euphoria that is beyond human comprehension and is equating it to a divine experience.
Like metal to the metal
The singer wants to experience a jolt of electricity or power that is similar to heavy metal music.
Frictions gonna start a fire
The singer wants the listener to engage in a drug-fueled dance that might get out of hand and lead to destructive consequences.
No serum in the kettle
The artist does not want any type of medicine or other substances to interfere with their drug use.
Suffocating in the myre
The artist wants to be surrounded by a swampy, murky, and mystical environment that enhances the drug experience for them.
Take this lickin'stick ooh babe
The artist wants the listener to supply them with drugs that will cause a physical reaction like a lickin stick or lickable substance.
Meltdown begins
The drugs are starting to take effect and the singer is losing control.
Snake it under my skin
The artist wants the listener to administer the drug in a way that feels deeply personal and visceral.
Infatuation
The singer is expressing a deep passion and desire for drugs that cannot be easily broken or forgotten.
Emergency code blue
The singer is experiencing a drug overdose that requires medical attention.
I just can't get over
The singer is becoming frustrated with their inability to break free from their addiction and stop using drugs.
I just can't get over you
The artist is anthropomorphizing their addiction into an object of affection that they cannot bear to be without.
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LordRavenblood70
Vinnie has such a tremendous talent. Hope He puts out some new music soon!😈
@wildntheyoung7814
Never again will cusano put out music again he is a recluse who owes a shit load of people a shit load of money his days are over karma bit him in the ass hard but he will always be a legend that's about it
@miket5303
@Wild n the young and the recluse has resurfaced after all.
@michelelaraia7358
Dunno if it's his own voice.
@robertturner8965
One of the Greatest Guitarists I've ever heard!!!
@michelelaraia7358
Boys are gonna rock. He stand as a guitarist in Dan Hartman, Instant Replay, 1978.Moustached then
@shermswarthau5366
Say what you want about Vinnie Vincent. Nothing can take away from his playng on the sinister KISS tune "Not for the innocent ".
@constantinosxenos5567
Another excellent idiosyncratic song, and the absolute delivery of mr fleishman!!!
@simond.flores8213
Love that intro...
@vince5888
Vinnie rocks🎵🚀🤘