Lola Montez

Volbeat

About Lola Montez

"Lola Montez" is a song by Danish heavy metal band Volbeat. The song was released as the third single from the band's fifth studio album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. The song is about the famous dancer and Countess of Landsfeld, Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, with the lyrics referencing the spider dance and an incident with Henry Seekamp. "Lola Montez" is the band's second straight single, and fourth overall, to peak at number one on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart in the United States.  


Year:
2013
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Feel the fire where she walks
Lola Montez so beautiful
Shady and a tempered dame
Blinding your eyes with her spider dance

Her performance utterly erotic subversive to all ideas
And for public morality
And cool as she was, she didn't care
See the miner throw his gold
Lifting her skirt howling loud like a wolf
Hell raising and full of sin
When Lola was dancing and showing her skin

Wherever she walks
She will be captivating all the men
Don't look in her eyes
You might fall and find the love of your life, heavenly
But she'll catch you in her web
The love of your life, yeah

Feel the fire where she walks
Lola Montez so beautiful
Shady and a tempered dame
Blinding your eyes with her spider dance

Well notorious I have been
But never for fame that's what she said
Dear Henry taste my whip
Never to see any words you print

Wherever she walks
She will be captivating all the men
Don't look in her eyes
You might fall and find the love of your life, heavenly
But she'll catch you in her web
The love of your life, yeah

Oh Lola I'm sure that the love would have been
The key to all your pain, the key to all your pain
No words will later come
Did the spider bite your tongue
We will surely not forget
We will surely not forget
The Lola spider dance

Whoa
Don't look in her eyes
You might fall and find the love of your life, heavenly
But she'll catch you in her web
The love of your life, yeah

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Volbeat

Volbeat is a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen. They play a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal, punk and rockabilly. They are inspired by classic rock and roll artists such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, as well as more contemporary hard rock, heavy metal and punk rock bands, such as Social Distortion, The Misfits and Metallica. Their line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, bassist Anders Kjølholm and drummer Jon Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released four studio albums and one DVD. All of their studio albums were certified gold in Denmark. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum status, and their latest release Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread intern… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL POULSEN

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15 facts about this song

Origin
"Lola Montez" was released by the Danish rock band Volbeat in 2013.
Album Info
The song is a part of their fifth studio album titled "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies."
Chart Performance
It reached number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Inspiration
The song is inspired by the life of the real-life figure Elizabeth Rosanna Gilbert, who was famous under the stage name Lola Montez, a renowned Irish dancer and actress.
Accolades
The song and its album earned Volbeat several nominations in 2014, including Metal Hammer's Golden Gods Awards for Best Song.
Length
The song runs for a modest time of 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
Song Style
"Lola Montez" presents a blend of heavy metal, groove metal, rockabilly and blues rock, which represents Volbeat's unique style.
Lyrics
The lyrics tell a 'Rock 'n Roll tale' about the infamous Lola Montez, her spider dance, and the men who fell in love with her.
Music Video
The music video was released in June 2013, which is set in an old silent black & white film style.
Popularity
The song is one of Volbeat's most popular songs, often played in their live performances.
Unique Factor
"Lola Montez" showcases the love of band's lead vocalist, Michael Poulsen, towards old stories and history.
Global Reach
The song became popular not only in America but also charted in several European countries, marking the band's international appeal.
Live Performances
"Lola Montez" is popular in Volbeat concerts, with the audience often singing along, particularly in the section that goes, "Dear Lola Montez, I'm pleased to meet you".
Fiction and Reality Blend
The song "Lola Montez" straddles between fiction and reality, as it draws inspiration from the historical character but also adds fictional elements into the story.
Impact
Through songs like "Lola Montez", Volbeat has been credited with redefining the boundaries of heavy metal and rock.

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