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.
Love In Stereo
Warrant Lyrics
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I couldn't believe my eyes
Skirts were so short
Nights were so long
I thought that I would probably die
Fresh out of Luckenback, Texas
I didn't expect that pair
And both of them were willing to share
I never had two women before
But I'm an open minded person
So baby lock that door
Love in stereo
Love in stereo
Oh how can anything feel this good
It's love in stereo
Lovin' from the bottom lovin' from the top
Lovin' to the left and the right
Now I'm a lover not a fighter but it
Looks like I'm gonna have to fight
To keep from losin' my mind
I never had two women before
But I'm an open minded person
S baby lock that door
Love in stereo
Love in stereo
Oo how can anything feel so good
Love in stereo
First time I went to California
I couldn't believe my eyes
Skirts were short nights were so long
Girls comin' two at a time
Love in stereo Love in stereo
Love in stereo It's love in stereo
Oo how can anything feel so good
The lyrics to Warrant's song "Love In Stereo" describe the firsthand experience of the singer upon his first visit to California. The town of Luckenbach, Texas, the singer's hometown, is highlighted alongside the excitement of California. The lyrics are playful, with a focus on sexual encounters as the singer details his experience of having two women for the first time. Despite the chorus' description of it being a shared experience between two women, the singer is the one in control of the situation, locking the door to prevent interruption.
The lyrics perpetuate a playboy attitude that is common in 1980s rock music. The song's tone is upbeat and light, with a bouncy rhythm that is mirrored in the lyrics. Love in stereo is described as something that feels good, while the singer thoroughly enjoys the experience, with only a quick mention of the possibility of having to fight for it. Ultimately, the song celebrates the joy of sexual experiences, living a free and wild life, open to experiencing new things.
Line by Line Meaning
First time I went to California
When I first went to California
I couldn't believe my eyes
I was amazed by what I saw
Skirts were so short
The girls were wearing very short skirts
Nights were so long
The nights seemed to last forever
I thought that I would probably die
I felt like I was going to die because of the excitement
Fresh out of Luckenback, Texas
I had just left Luckenback, Texas
I didn't expect that pair
I wasn't expecting to meet those two girls
Both of them had one thing on their mind
Both of them were interested in the same thing
And both of them were willing to share
They were both willing to share me
I never had two women before
I had never been with two women at the same time
But I'm an open minded person
However, I am open to new experiences
So baby lock that door
So please lock the door behind us
Love in stereo
Experiencing love from two women at the same time
Oh how can anything feel this good
It feels amazing to experience this kind of love
Lovin' from the bottom lovin' from the top
We're having sex in all different positions
Lovin' to the left and the right
We're also doing it different ways, not just front and back
Now I'm a lover not a fighter but it
I'm not a violent person, but
Looks like I'm gonna have to fight
It seems like I might have to fight another guy to keep these two girls
To keep from losin' my mind
I have to fight to keep these girls from driving me crazy
Girls comin' two at a time
Two girls are coming onto me at once
Love in stereo
Experiencing love from two women at the same time
Oo how can anything feel so good
It feels amazing to experience this kind of love
Love in stereo Love in stereo
Experiencing love from two women at the same time
It's love in stereo
It's like I'm hearing the sound of love from both women at once
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC TURNER, JERRY DIXON, JOEY CAGLE, JOHN OSWALD, LOU REED, STEVEN CHAMBERLIN
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