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.
Inside Out
Warrant Lyrics
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You can only be with another man
In the sack, hop on the back
Honey, to me it's all out of track
[Chorus:]
You've been gone, baby
Who's spinning around and around and around
Hold me baby, turn me inside out
Sculptures who would act so fly
Don't you know you're driving me insane
You can have more than you'll ever need
Why I gotta live with your 2 o'clock lies
[Chorus]
Take it, take it, take it, take it
Hold it, hold it, hold it
Now I'm naked and I understand
You can only fuck another man
In the sack, hop on the back
Honey you and me is out of track
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Warrant's song Inside Out depict a man trying to come to terms with the fact that his partner has been unfaithful to him. He understands that she needs a break and wants to be with another man, but it's tearing him apart inside. The lines "You've been gone, baby, who's spinning around and around and around, should've been gone, scream and shout, hold me baby, turn me inside out" convey the feeling of being lost without her and desperately wanting her back. He is torn between wanting to scream and shout about the pain she has caused him, but also wanting to hold her tight and never let go.
The second verse continues with the man expressing his frustration and jealousy towards his partner's wealth and success ("You can have more than you'll ever need, why I gotta live with your 2 o'clock lies"). The chorus is repeated again emphasizing his desperation and confusion over the situation. The final verse is particularly raw and emotional, as he throws off all pretense and declares his vulnerability and feelings of betrayal ("Now I'm naked and I understand, you can only fuck another man, in the sack, hop on the back, honey you and me is out of track").
Overall, "Inside Out" is a powerful expression of heartbreak and loss, with lyrics that capture the emotional turmoil of infidelity and the difficulty of moving on from a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Get a break and I understand
If you need some space and time, I'll try to understand
You can only be with another man
I know that you can only be with someone else and not me
In the sack, hop on the back
In bed, you're with someone else
Honey, to me it's all out of track
This situation feels wrong and out of place to me
You've been gone, baby
You've been gone and I miss you
Who's spinning around and around and around
I feel like my world is spinning out of control without you
Should've been gone, scream and shout
I should have left when I first felt unhappy, but now I want to scream and shout for you to come back
Hold me baby, turn me inside out
I want to be held by you and to feel completely vulnerable and exposed to you
Sculptures who would act so fly
Other people who may seem perfect on the outside
Don't you know you're driving me insane
Your actions are causing me to feel crazy and overwhelmed
You can have more than you'll ever need
You have so much and yet you still seek out others
Why I gotta live with your 2 o'clock lies
I don't want to deal with your constant deceit and lies
Take it, take it, take it, take it
Keep taking what you want from me and others
Hold it, hold it, hold it
Keep holding onto what you have, even if it's hurting me
Now I'm naked and I understand
Now that I am vulnerable and exposed, I finally realize the truth
You can only fuck another man
You can only have sex with someone else and not me
Honey you and me is out of track
Our relationship is not going in the right direction
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LANE
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