Looks That Kill
Mötley Crüe
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Now listen up She's razor sharp If she don't get her way She'll slice you apart Now she's a cool, cool black She moves like a cat If you don't get her name Well you might not make it back She's got the looks that kill, that kill She's got the looks that kill, that kill She's got the look (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) Now she's bulletproof She keeps her motor clean Oh, and believe me, you She's a number thirteen The clock strikes midnight She's lookin' louder and louder She's gonna turn on her juice, boy Well then she'll turn on her power She's got the looks that kill, that kill She's got the looks that kill, that kill She's got the look (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) She's got looks that kill She's got the look Hey Now listen up She's razor sharp If she don't get her way She'll slice you apart Well she's a cool, cool black Moves like a cat If you don't get her name You might not make it back She's got the looks that kill, that kill She's got the looks that kill, that kill She's got the look (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill) (She's got looks that kill)
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Written by: Nikki Sixx
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Looks That Kill" is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released in 1984, showcasing on their second studio album, "Shout at the Devil."
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in February 1984. It was the band's first chart success, paving the way for their future popular hits.
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Song Themes"Looks That Kill" deals with themes of dangerous seduction and allure, epitomizing the style and lyrical content found in much of Mötley Crüe's discography.
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Song WritingThe song was written by all four band members: Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Looks That Kill" was directed by Brian Grant. The dystopian-themed video features a post-apocalyptic world where the band battle an army of leather-bound women.
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Significant RecognitionGuitar World magazine placed "Looks That Kill"‘s guitar riff at No. 65 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time.
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Distinctive SoundPartially thanks to "Looks That Kill," Mötley Crüe became well-known for their glam metal sound which was highly influential throughout the mid-late 1980s.
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Live Performances"Looks That Kill" is frequently included in the band's live performances, even after their official disbandment.
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LegacyThe song's enduring popularity highlights the band's significance in the metal genre, playing a key role in their induction into the Hollywood's RockWalk in 2006.
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Cover Versions"Looks That Kill" has been covered by multiple bands including Chine, Skid Row, and Pantera.
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