Awash in drink and drugs, Wicked Lady split up in 1970, but Smith and Weaver soon regrouped with new bassist, Del "German Head" Morley. The new lineup duly set about documenting its existence, as captured on Psychotic Overkill -- whose feel is looser than Axeman Cometh. The effect is a shotgun marriage of Black Sabbath-style rifferama, supported by a less risk-taking rhythm section. Weaver's vocal style lacks charisma, but his wah-wah and fuzz-driven guitar style carries the day. The highlights include a bluesy cover of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child," the sex 'n' drugs snapshot of "Sin City," and the howling, 21-minute epic, "Ship Of Ghosts."
But Wicked Lady's erratic ways proved too difficult for clubowners, who eventually refused to let them play. (At one gig, the band reportedly played the same song over and over until an irritated management pulled the plug on them.) Wicked Lady imploded in 1972, but Weaver rebounded that same year by joining the Dark, a more psychedelic- and progressive-outfit. Their Round The Edges album became a Holy Grail for collectors -- because only a handful of copies were made for band members and their associates. (Kissing Spell reissued the album in 1991.) Weaver next teamed with classically-trained keyboardist Dave "Doc" Wadley -- who'd worked with a pre-Sabbath Tony Iommi -- in the Mind Doctors.
Kissing Spell also reissued On The Threshold Of Reality, an album of laidback instrumental "head" music.Weaver most recently surfaced on the re-formed Dark's Anonymous Days (1996), which featured material written in the 1970s and 1990s.
Sin City
Wicked Lady Lyrics
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On the wrong side of the town
Where nobody wants to know you
They just want to put you down
Well i've been living fast and easy
Doing things that I shouldn't do
I think I'm gonna change my ways
Living's not been easy
When you're a loser life is tough
Gonna stop my running round now
Cos' I think my body's bad enough
The lyrics to Wicked Lady's song Sin City paint the picture of a life lived on the fringes of society, in a place where the wrong side of town is the only place to call home. The singer is living life fast and loose, doing things that they know they shouldn't be doing. But despite this, there is a sense of regret and a desire for change that runs through the lyrics. The chorus speaks to the loneliness and isolation of living in such a place, where no one wants to know you, and all anyone wants to do is put you down.
This song speaks to the human condition in a way that is both raw and visceral. It speaks of the desire for change and the struggle to break free from the cycle of darkness that can so often hold us back. It's a song that speaks to the part of us that longs for something better, even as we struggle to find the strength to reach for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living in Sin City
I have been residing in a city that is known for immoral and sinful activities.
On the wrong side of the town
I have been living in a neighborhood that is considered to be unsafe, unfriendly, and unwelcoming.
Where nobody wants to know you
The people in my surrounding are not eager to establish any sort of relationship or connection with me.
They just want to put you down
Most people in my area tend to criticize, belittle or humiliate others to feel more superior, and I frequently become a victim of their vicious behaviors.
Well i've been living fast and easy
I have been living recklessly, indulging in irresponsible and impulsive behaviors without caring about the consequences.
Doing things that I shouldn't do
My actions do not align with my moral values, and I am aware of it.
I think I'm gonna change my ways
I have realized my faults and shortcomings and am willing to make an effort to improve my lifestyle.
I keep coming back to you
I turn to you as my source of comfort and support, even though I know you are not the answer to all my problems.
Living's not been easy
Life has been challenging, and I have encountered several obstacles and difficulties along the way.
When you're a loser life is tough
Society often stigmatizes people who are struggling to fit in or belong, and it makes life even more unbearable and exhausting.
Gonna stop my running round now
I am determined to stop wandering aimlessly and searching for meaning in all the wrong places.
Cos' I think my body's bad enough
My physical and emotional health have deteriorated due to my reckless lifestyle choices, and I need to start taking care of myself before it's too late.
Contributed by Molly H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.