W.A.S.P. began following the demise of Circus Circus, a Los Angeles-based band featuring Blackie Lawless and Randy Piper. The original lineup of W.A.S.P. was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1982 by Lawless, Piper, Rik Fox, and Tony Richards.
The first lineup did not last for long, as Rik Fox was let go and went on to join the band Steeler with vocalist Ron Keel and guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. He was replaced by Don Costa, the bassist in Richards' former band, Dante Fox (which later evolved into Great White). Shortly afterward, Costa also left the band and his position on the bass was filled by Brayden Parker. By the time they recorded their debut album "W.A.S.P.", Lawless had taken over on bass and Chris Holmes had joined on lead guitar. At the same time, guitarist Chris Holmes joined the band.
Shortly after the album's release in 1984, Richards was replaced by former Keel drummer Steve Riley. The group released "The Last Command" in 1985, before Piper left in July 1986. Lawless subsequently switched back to guitar, with Johnny Rod (real name John Tumminello) leaving King Kobra to take over as bassist. "Inside the Electric Circus" followed in October. A live album "Live...In the Raw" was released in 1987. Riley left during the subsequent tour to join L.A. Guns. He was replaced for future shows by a string of temporary substitutes. By early 1988, W.A.S.P. had started working on its fourth studio album with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali.
The band's popularity peaked in the 1980s, yet they continue to record and tour, making them one of the most enduring of the West Coast heavy metal bands. W.A.S.P. gained notoriety for their shock rock themed image, lyrics and live performances. They have sold over 12 million copies of their albums.
The band was a prominent target in the mid-1980s of the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) led by Tipper Gore, who at the time was wife of then-Senator Al Gore (D-TN), an organization that pushed for warning labels on recorded music. The band immortalized its fight with the PMRC on the song "Harder, Faster" from their 1987 live album, Live...In the Raw.
"I Wanna Be Somebody" was the most successful single from W.A.S.P.'s debut album. and It was ranked at No. 84 in VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs of All Time.
In October 2007, W.A.S.P. embarked on The Crimson Idol Tour, to celebrate that album's 15th anniversary. It is the first time that the album, often regarded to be among the band's finest work, was performed in full from start to finish. The tour kicked off in Greece, in Thessaloniki at the Principal Club Theater on October 26, 2007.
Blackie Lawless remains the only member from the original line-up. They released their most recent album in November 2009, entitled Babylon.
On September 21, 2012, the band celebrated the 30th anniversary of their first ever live show by kicking off a world tour at The Forum in London. The set for the tour was split into three sections: songs from the first four albums, a cut-down rendition of the Crimson Idol performance and a final segment for newer material.
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
W.A.S.P. Lyrics
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Tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and I got to rock
Got to get a belly full of beer
Well, my old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady, she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright
Well, they're packed pretty tight inside here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly to see me right
I can use a little muscle to get what I need
And have a little drink and shout out, "She's with me"
A couple of the sounds that I really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Night's alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Night's alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Night's alright
The lyrics to W.A.S.P.'s song "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" tell the story of a rowdy group of friends who are ready to let loose and have a good time on a Saturday night. The singer is looking forward to hanging out with his buddies and getting drunk, while also hoping to meet a girl to dance with. He describes his family members, including his drunk father and edgy sister, before declaring that he's had enough of authority and is ready to rebel. He sings about his love for dangerous sounds, like those of a switchblade and a motorbike, before reiterating that Saturday night is the perfect time to cause a little chaos.
Lyrically, "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" captures the wild abandon and carefree spirit of the weekend. The song celebrates youthful rebellion and the excitement of seeking out thrills and danger. The lyrics also touch on themes of family dysfunction and societal control, suggesting that Saturday night provides an opportunity to break free from these constraints and truly let loose.
Some possible interpretations of the song's lyrics might include a critique of authority and conformity, an ode to youthful recklessness, and a celebration of working-class culture and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's getting late, have you seen my mates?
It's getting late and I'm looking for my friends.
Tell me when the boys get here
Let me know when my male friends arrive.
It's seven o'clock and I got to rock
It's 7pm and I need to party
Got to get a belly full of beer
I need to drink a lot of beer.
Well, my old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
My father is extremely drunk.
And my old lady, she don't care
My mother does not care about this.
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
My sister is attractive in her braces and boots.
A handful of grease in her hair
She has put some grease in her hair.
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
Do not bother us.
We had it with your discipline
We are tired of being disciplined.
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Saturday night is perfect for fighting.
Get a little action in
Let's have some fun.
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
We will drink so much we become like a train full of fuel.
Gonna set this dance alight
We want to liven up the atmosphere and make everyone dance.
Saturday night's the night I like
I really enjoy Saturday nights.
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright
Saturday night is superb.
Well, they're packed pretty tight inside here tonight
The place is packed tightly tonight.
I'm looking for a dolly to see me right
I am seeking a female companion tonight.
I can use a little muscle to get what I need
I may need some support to get what I require.
And have a little drink and shout out, "She's with me"
While having a drink, I might claim someone is with me.
A couple of the sounds that I really like
I love the sound of a switchblade and a motorbike.
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I am fond of the sounds produced by a switchblade and motorbike.
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
I am from a working-class background, still young.
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Alcohol is my best friend at the bottom of my glass.
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Repeat of Saturday for emphasis.
Night's alright
Night is great.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elton John, Bernard Taupin
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Everton Silva
Well, it's getting late have you seen my mates
Ma tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and i satart to rock
Want to get a belly full of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`cause saturday night's the night i like
Saturday night's alright alright alright
Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what i need
I may sink a little drink and shout out; "she's with me!";
A couple of the sound that i really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Astral Landlord
WASP never ceases to be FUCKING AWESOME
Music lover
FUCKIN BLACKIE HE DID IT AGAIN
Vince Lombardi
First time I heard this one. Blackie is good at doing covers!
Alex C.
Amazing cover, has the energy
Terri Sleiman
awesome cover. Blackie Lawless does great covers and here's the proof
Elisabetta Bosco
Amazing cover
McRobo Creations
didnt realize wasp did so many covers
Everton Silva
Well, it's getting late have you seen my mates
Ma tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and i satart to rock
Want to get a belly full of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`cause saturday night's the night i like
Saturday night's alright alright alright
Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what i need
I may sink a little drink and shout out; "she's with me!";
A couple of the sound that i really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Davide viganò
masterpiece.
EXPLORADORES DEL METAL
Just PERFECT