The first one existed from 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) 3 bands by that name.
The first one existed from 1975 to 1977
Widowmaker were a British hard rock group, who were active from 1975 to 1977. They were considered by many to be a supergroup and released two albums. Although their influences appeared to offer vast creative possibilities, musical and personality differences lead to their break-up. The legacy of Widowmaker is captured on the compilation Straight Faced Fighters (2002) released by Castle, which contains tracks from both of their albums.
The band was formed by former Mott the Hoople and Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor, also known as Ariel Bender. The original line-up featured vocalist Steve Ellis from Love Affair, guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton from Hawkwind, Australian bassist Bob Daisley of Chicken Shack and drummer Paul Nicholls who had played with Lindisfarne.
A few months after they had begun rehearsing at Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Studios in London the quintet were signed to Jet Records owned by Don Arden. A single release "On the Road" followed, in February 1976 and their debut album Widowmaker was released in the same year. The line-up for the "Widowmaker" album was augmented in the studio by vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench from Streetwalkers and hammond player Zoot Money. Widowmaker reached #196 in US and featured an eclectic mix of blues, country, folk and hard rock.
Widowmaker toured the UK with Nazareth and in June 1976 they took part in a series of nationwide stadium all-day concerts under the name of The Who Put The Boot In alongside leading rock acts such as, Little Feat, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Streetwalkers and The Who, who were the headline act.
Ellis left the band after a tour of North America with Electric Light Orchestra and was replaced by vocalist John Butler and the band recorded their second album Too Late to Cry. Daisley joined Rainbow and Widowmaker broke up only months after the release of Too Late to Cry (1977).
The second one was an American heavy metal band founded by singer Dee Snider (formerly of Twisted Sister), joined by ex-TS drummer Joe Franco, guitarist Al Pitrelli and bass player Marc Russell. The band released 2 albums, Blood and Bullets (1992) and Stand By for Pain (1994).
Another Artist using the Alias "Widowmaker" makes Dubstep/Bass music currently for Audio Doughnuts & Wheel and Deal Records.
Stand By for Pain
Widowmaker Lyrics
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Pain in my soul
The kind of pain I pray that you
Will never know.
There ain't no right
There ain't no wrong
You never know just what to feel
Say you're a smooth operator
You keep your motor clean
Sooner or later it bring you to your knees.
When you find love
Stand by for pain
When you find love
Stand by for pain
Stand by for pain.
You never know
When it will choose
But you can bet the bank on this boy
You're gonna lose.
You got no choice
You got no say
There's ain't a chance in hell of leaving
You better pray.
So if you think you're the exception
You think you'll walk away
Don't fall for that deception
Everybody's got to play.
Say you're a smooth operator
You keep your motor clean
Sooner or later it bring you to your knees.
The Widowmaker's song, Stand By for Pain, speaks about the pain that comes with love. The song portrays the kind of pain that goes beyond just physical pain as it talks about pain in the heart and the soul. The lyrics suggest that this type of pain is not easy to deal with, and it is something one would not wish on another person.
The lyrics also touch on the uncertainty that comes with love, where there is no right or wrong approach, and it's difficult to know how to feel or for how long. The song suggests that love is a risky and unpredictable affair that can bring both pleasure and pain. It further speaks of the inevitability of losing in love, and how love has a way of catching up with everyone.
The lines "Say you're a smooth operator, you keep your motor clean. Sooner or later, it'll bring you to your knees," suggest that no one is immune to the pain that comes with love, regardless of how smooth or clean one's life may be. The song title, "Stand By for Pain," implies that once someone enters into the world of love, pain becomes an almost certain part of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain in my heart
I am experiencing emotional pain and distress.
Pain in my soul
The pain I feel is deep and ever-present, it affects my entire being.
The kind of pain I pray that you
Will never know.
I would never wish this pain on anyone, it is unbearable and difficult to overcome.
There ain't no right
There is no clear-cut solution to this emotional pain, no right or wrong way to deal with it.
There ain't no wrong
Similarly, there is no wrong action or decision when it comes to this pain.
You never know just what to feel
Or for how long
The pain can manifest in different ways at different times, and it is difficult to predict how long it will last.
Say you're a smooth operator
You keep your motor clean
Sooner or later it bring you to your knees.
Even if you think you have it all together and can handle the pain, it will eventually become too much to bear and bring you down.
When you find love
Stand by for pain
When you find love
Stand by for pain
Stand by for pain.
Entering into love and relationships brings a risk of pain, which is often unavoidable.
You never know
When it will choose
But you can bet the bank on this boy
You're gonna lose.
You cannot predict when or how the pain will begin, but you can trust that it will come at some point, and you will suffer.
You got no choice
You got no say
There's ain't a chance in hell of leaving
You better pray.
Once you are in love and the pain has begun, there is no escaping it. You can only hope to cope with it and move forward.
So if you think you're the exception
You think you'll walk away
Don't fall for that deception
Everybody's got to play.
No one is immune to the pain of love, and believing you are an exception is only setting yourself up for more heartache.
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.