Machine Gun
Warrant
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Got a picture of your house and you're standing by the door It's black and white and faded and it's looking pretty worn I see the factory that I worked silhouetted in the back The memories are gray but, man, they're really coming back I don't need to be the king of the world As long as I'm the hero of this little girl Heaven isn't too far away Closer to it every day No matter what your friends might say How I love the way you move and the sparkle in your eyes There's a color deep inside them like a blue suburban sky When I come home late at night and you're in bed asleep I wrap my arms around you so I can feel you breath I don't need to be a superman As long as you will always be my biggest fan Heaven isn't too far away Closer to it every day No matter what your friends might say We'll find our way, yeah Now the lights are going out, along the boulevard Memories come rushing back and it makes it pretty hard I've got nowhere left to go, no one really cares I don't know what to do but I'm never giving up on you Heaven isn't too far away Closer to it every day No matter what your friends say I know we're gonna find a way Heaven, oh, oh, oh Heaven, oh, oh, oh Heaven, it's not too far away Oh, oh, oh, yeah
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Written by: Eric Turner, Jani Lane, Jerry Dixon, Joseph Cagle, Steven Chamberlin
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Machine Gun" was released on April 2, 1992.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the band's album "Dog Eat Dog" which is their third studio album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Machine Gun" reached No. 36 on the U.K. Singles Chart and No. 26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Band Line-upDuring the making of "Machine Gun", the band consisted of Jani Lane (vocals), Joey Allen and Erik Turner (guitars), Jerry Dixon (bass), and Steven Sweet (drums).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Machine Gun" was directed by acclaimed music video director Nigel Dick.
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Genre Classification"Machine Gun" is characterized as a glam metal song, a sub-genre of heavy metal, marked by its hard rock influence and engaging, energetic beats.
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Critical Reception"Machine Gun" was praised for its high-energy, hard rock sound, establishing Warrant as more than just a glam metal band.
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Band OriginWarrant is an American rock band coming out of the Los Angeles scene in the 1980s.
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Song ThemeDespite its title, "Machine Gun" is not a song about war or violence, but a metaphor for the destructive power of love.
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Song DurationThe song runs for 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Machine Gun" were penned by Jani Lane, the band's lead vocalist and main songwriter.
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Tribute to the SongAfter the untimely passing of Jani Lane in 2011, the remaining members of Warrant have often played "Machine Gun" live in his honor.
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Influence"Machine Gun" has influenced a number of upcoming rock bands, with several covers of the song being recorded over the years.
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PopularityDespite its initial chart success, "Machine Gun" continues to be one of Warrant's most well-known and popular songs.
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Concert Staple"Machine Gun" is frequently included in the band's setlist during live performances.
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