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.
Scream Until You Like It
W.A.S.P. Lyrics
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Come on in! ha ha ha
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
I'm sending out little boys to play
You know a trick like that could really make my day ha ha ha
My little killers are ready to take you away
Well, I love it when I scare ya so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
The song "Scream Until You Like It" by W.A.S.P. is a high-energy rock song that invites the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the thrill of being scared. The lyrics tap into the universal human desire to experience excitement and feel alive. The singer encourages the listener to embrace their fear and scream until they enjoy the adrenaline rush.
At the same time, the lyrics have a slightly ominous undertone, suggesting that the singer is in control of the situation and enjoys scaring people. The lines "I'm sending out little boys to play / You know a trick like that could really make my day" evoke a sense of danger and unpredictability.
In all, the song celebrates the thrill of being scared and the power of music to evoke strong emotions in its listeners. It encourages the listener to let loose and scream until they love it.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on in! ha ha ha
Welcome to this thrilling ride. Brace yourself, things are about to get wild and scary, but that's the whole point.
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
From your head down to your oh!
This is not a dream, it's all happening for real. Be prepared for the unexpected twists and turns of life. Don't be scared, embrace the thrill and let your heart race. I enjoy scaring you and making you scream from head to toe with excitement.
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Keep screaming until you're having fun. You can't get enough of the adrenaline rush that comes with the excitement of this experience. Get ready to rock and roll while screaming your heart out, and don't ever stop until you love it.
I'm sending out little boys to play
You know a trick like that could really make my day ha ha ha
My little killers are ready to take you away
Well, I love it when I scare ya so
From your head down to your oh!
I'm sending out my minions to make this experience even more terrifying for you. It amuses me to see you scared and it makes my day. My minions are eager to drag you away to the depths of the unknown. I enjoy scaring you from head to toe, it's my favorite thing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHARLES J. ESPOSITO, NEIL CITRON, PAUL SABU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Games for win
Scream until you like it
Come on in! ha ha ha
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
I'm sending out little boys to play
You know a trick like that could really make my day ha ha ha
My little killers are ready to take you away
Well, I love it when I scare ya so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Owen Fitzgerald
Come on in! ha ha ha
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
I'm sending out little boys to play
You know a trick like that could really make my day ha ha ha
My little killers are ready to take you away
Well, I love it when I scare ya so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Come on in, no this ain't no dream
Better hold on tight things ain't what they seem, no no no
Don't be afraid if your heart's burning ready to go
Well I love it when I scare you so
From your head down to your oh!
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
Get ready to rock
Scream until ya like it
Never gonna stop
Scream until ya like it
nataandrichard flora
The 80s were so much fun, and energetic music.
Chad Collins
So underrated. They are GREAT
Melinda Nelson
I’m still screaming cause I luv this and I’m always ready to rock!!!!!!
Mr Barlow
@Melinda Nelson Scream for me.
Melinda Nelson
Philip Atkinson wow u r so lucky! I’ve seen so many bands but somehow I missed WASP!! Rock on my friend!!!
Philip Atkinson
Great band seen them 3 times and still going strong
Reinhardt
Great song!
Rog
The audio quality of this song is the best
Winged Assassin
Damn son this is awesome
Josh Garrett
I saw this music video as a youngster and I immediately fell in love with WASP.