Formed in 1984, the group endured several line-up changes and soul-searching before coalescing around vocalist Jani Lane, guitarist Erik Turner, guitarist Joey Allen, bassist Jerry Dixon, and drummer Steven Sweet. In January 1988, Warrant signed a contract with Columbia Records. They then released their debut album, which they titled 'Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich'. Although coming in at the tail end of the 80s pop metal boom, their tuneful rock brought them some critical and commercial acclaim, the album reaching the #10 slot on the Billboard 200 top albums chart.
The band's second record, 'Cherry Pie', was released in March 1990, and spawned the hits "Cherry Pie", "Uncle Tom's Cabin", and "I Saw Red". It reached the Top Ten in the United States, and went on to sell over three million copies. The group found the title song, written by the band under studio pressure with the lyrics literally composed on a pizza box, a 'throw-away' type tune, giving them a commercial breakthrough. Yet their other tracks showed a desire to branch out into diverse subject matter and styles. For example, their southern rock inspired track "Uncle Tom's Cabin" alludes to the famous 1852 novel on racial divisions and features lyrics discussing shocking, covered-up murders while power ballad "Bed of Roses" discusses a romance beset by poverty and struggles reminiscent of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer".
Through riding high after their multi-platinum success and passionate touring, the band found itself in the middle of the rise of alternative music in the early 90s. In 1992, Warrant released 'Dog Eat Dog'. The record, an attempt by the band to evolve in the face of changing musical trends, received some critical acclaim but achieved only moderate commercial success. Single "Machine Gun", the title alone showing the change in direction, still managed to reach the top 40 rock charts.
After this, the band would begin a long string of member changes, including even singer Jani Lane leaving the band briefly. Lane achieved some small success producing work without the group, doing some covers of other hard rock and metal bands. He would then return before the band released 'Ultraphobic' in 1995 and 'Belly to Belly, Vol. 1' in 1998. These were released on a smaller label and featured a new darker sound. Neither album would remotely come close to the success of the earlier albums. A live album and an album of re-recorded classic tracks as well as an all-covers disc, titled 'Under the Influence', followed these.
Jani Lane would once again leave the band in 2004. Ironically, all the other original members would return to the band the same year. Vocalist Jaime St. James, known for serving as the frontman of Black 'n Blue, would take over as singer. In 2006, Warrant released 'Born Again', which was their first album to not have Lane on vocals.
On March 4, 2008, Warrant announced that Lane had returned to the band. Lane toured with the band through 2008, but he left the band once again soon after. On August 11, 2011, Lane was found dead in a hotel room in Woodland Hills, California. He was 47, and condolences poured in from hard rock fans.
There is another band with the same name:
2) Warrant is, secondly, the name of an 80s-era Speed Metal band from Germany. This Warrant was formed in 1983 in Düsseldorf and has featured an aggressive heavy metal sound akin to contemporaries Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. The band's original line-up was Jörg Juraschek (vocals and bass), Thomas Klein (guitar) and Lothar Wieners (drums). Oliver May (guitar) followed shortly afterwards.
In early 1985, Warrant released the EP 'First Strike', and they soon also released 'The Enforcer'. They went on tour with Warlock later that year. The band sadly split up not too long later, with Juraschek and May going on to form Punchline while Wieners formed Monroxe.
In 1999, the band (with Jörg and Oliver) briefly reunited and recorded two new songs. Both of Warrant's albums were reissued on a single disc in 2000, with those new tracks included. In 2010, 'First Strike' and 'The Enforcer' were re-released, this meaning new artwork as well as the inclusion of some some live recordings.
The band also notably performed several live shows with Necronomicon and starred in some music festivals. In August 2010, they signed a deal with PSR. Fans rejoiced as the group had new life breathed into it.
Cold Sweat
Warrant Lyrics
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And I've beeb makin' news
I've got plenty of women
I've got plenty of booze
(Give me a shot)
Walked into the spot light
At the local bar and grill
Well I'm gonna take my fill
Look right into her bloodshot eyes and
Scream my honey, I'm gonna make you mine
I paid the tab
I called a cab
Went back to my place
Had a hell of a time
I get excited
I feel loose
I move to quick and I get
Caught in your noose
(And I sweat)
Every time that we touch
(And I sweat)
I get the chills up and down my spine
(Cold sweat) You bet, You bet
Its a midnight stage freight
Ice cold sweat
Ooh we went home
All alone
Then we turned down the lights
And unpluged the phone
Well I'm a snake
But I'm no liar
Makin' love to me is like
Pouring gasoinline on a fire
I feel loose
I move to quick and I get caught in your noose
(And I sweat)
Every time that we touch
(And I sweat)
I get the chills up and down my spine
(Cold sweat) You bet, You bet
Its a midnight stage freight
Ice cold sweat
All I want is a little action
Ooh a little bit of satisfaction
You beat me down
Then kick me out
So scream and shout
And shout shout
Oh yeah
Then I sweat
Then I sweat
Then I sweat
Then I sweat
Sweat, (Cold sweat)
I get the feeling every time
We fu fu fu fu fu
You bet you bet
Ice Cold
The song "Cold Sweat" by Warrant is a classic rock ballad about a man living life to the fullest, indulging in women, alcohol, and fancy accessories like alligator shoes. The lyrics describe the singer's night out at a bar where he encounters a woman who catches his eye, and they end up going back to his place for a night of passionate love-making. The singer portrays himself as a snake, but he is not a liar, and his lovemaking is like pouring gasoline on a fire. However, every time he touches the woman, he gets the chills up and down his spine, leading to a cold sweat, a feeling of excitement mixed with nervousness.
The lyrics seem to be celebrating the pleasure and danger of living life on the edge, balancing the excitement of the moment with the potential risks. The singer is eager for action and satisfaction and seems to have little regard for the consequences of his actions. At the same time, he acknowledges the danger that he is in when caught in the woman's "noose" and becomes simultaneously excited and frightened.
Overall, the song's message seems to be that sometimes it's worth taking risks and indulging in the excitement of life, even if it comes with a cold sweat. However, it also acknowledges the potential consequences of such behavior, hinting at the potential dangers that this lifestyle might bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got alligator shoes
I have expensive shoes
And I've beeb makin' news
I've been the talk of the town
I've got plenty of women
I have many women
I've got plenty of booze
I have an abundance of alcohol
(Give me a shot)
Give me an alcoholic drink
Walked into the spot light
Entered center attention
At the local bar and grill
At a nearby establishment for drinking and dining
Find a down and dirty woman
Find a woman who is sexually adventurous
Well I'm gonna take my fill
I intend to have a lot of sex with her
Look right into her bloodshot eyes and
Make eye contact with her alcohol-induced red eyes and
Scream my honey, I'm gonna make you mine
Yell that I will seduce and have sex with her
I paid the tab
I paid the bill
I called a cab
I requested a taxi
Went back to my place
Returned to my home
Had a hell of a time
Had an enjoyable time
I get excited
I become aroused
I feel loose
I feel relaxed and uninhibited
I move to quick and I get
I act too fast and I become
Caught in your noose
Trapped by your seductive nature
(And I sweat)
(And I perspire)
Every time that we touch
Whenever we are physically intimate
(And I sweat)
(And I perspire)
I get the chills up and down my spine
I experience a shivery sensation
(Cold sweat) You bet, You bet
(It's a cold sweat) You can bet on it
Its a midnight stage freight
It's a feeling of nervousness at midnight
Ice cold sweat
A very cold sweat
Ooh we went home
We went to my home
All alone
Without anyone else around
Then we turned down the lights
Then we dimmed the lights
And unpluged the phone
Disconnected the phone
Well I'm a snake
I am a seductive person
But I'm no liar
But I do not deceive
Makin' love to me is like
Having sex with me is similar to
Pouring gasoinline on a fire
Adding fuel to a flame
All I want is a little action
I only want some physical excitement
Ooh a little bit of satisfaction
A small amount of pleasure and fulfillment
You beat me down
You knock me around physically or emotionally
Then kick me out
Then make me leave
So scream and shout
So yell and raise your voice
And shout shout
Yell loudly
Oh yeah
An expression of approval
Then I sweat
Then I perspire
Sweat, (Cold sweat)
Perspiration, (a cold type of perspiration)
I get the feeling every time
I always have the sensation
We fu fu fu fu fu
We are having sex
You bet you bet
You can be sure of that
Ice Cold
Very cold
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK TURNER, J. LANE, JERRY DIXON, JOEY ALLEN, STEVEN SWEET
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