

King Kobra "Hollywood Trash"
Carmine Appice decided to resurrect his band King Kobra and brought
Kelly in as vocalist and songwriter. Kelly had mixed feelings about
this album but in today's fiercely competitive business you sometimes have
less trouble getting a label to go with a "known" band name so "Hollywood
Trash" was born. Together Kelly and Carmine updated the sound and
took King Kobra to the next level. Kelly feels this album could have
been much better if there had been more money to do it right. In spite
of this lack of polish, the songs are wonderful and showcase Kelly’s incredible
diversity. The bonus tracks, "Take It Off" and "Here Comes the Night"
feature previous King Kobra vocalist Mark Free. "Take It Off" is classic
rock 'n rebellion, as the title implies but is a fun song. "Here Comes
the Night" is more 80's fare, but according to Appice, "This was one of
the demo songs that got the original Capitol Record deal for King Kobra."
so while it is perhaps lyrically a little dated it remains a valid addition
to the collection. Overall, a fun album!
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BAND MEMBERS
Kelly Keeling: lead vocals*, rhythm & slide guitars, fretless
and fretted bass, keys
Carmine Appice: drums, percussion, harmony & background
vocals
Steve Fister: lead, slide & rhythm guitars
Mick Sweda: Lead Guitars
*Kelly Keeling featured as lead vocalist except on “Take It Off” and
“Here Comes the Night” which are re-releases of songs from previous King
Kobra albums featuring vocalist Mark Free.
TRACK LISTING
“Do It”
“Bitch”
“The Gift”
“Hollywood Trash”
“Jesse”
“The Edge”
“Watch What You Think”
“Angels”
“Blaze”
“Freedom”
“Ready To Strike”
“Take It Off”
“Here Comes the Night”
"Subway" (Japanese Bonus Track) featuring C.C. DeVille



LYRICS
“Do It”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
So you’re high as sky
On elevation leave
And you needed the first flight out of this town
Out of love
Out of need
Out of place and tired of all your hanging around
Did I overhear the answerphone say you’d be dreaming?
Or are you awake following me hoping to find your soul?
And that all you need is right here
Strapped right back here in my car tonight
I don’t think so
I’ll keep an eye on ground control
Pedal to the metal
Better understand
Gonna set it loose
You’ve opened the dam
That’s been overloaded
Waiting to explode
Got to free this heavy load
Going to strap you up
Put on your leather belt
Take you down to the floor now baby
Baby out of mind
Going to do you out
Do you in
Take you higher than you’ve ever been
Steel and lace
Don’t be late
I’m going to show you hot to do it
Take it out
Terminate
I’m going to show you how to break it
I don’t want what you want
But I’ll show you how to do it
When I’ve had enough
I’m gonna send you back home
In a box
You psycho
Yeah what’s it gonna take?
So it’s summer tonight and I got the top down low
Speakers blasting and the wind is blowing
No use, no one can hear you screaming now
Taking you deep down & out to the undertow
That restraining order
Didn’t do any good
Last time they’ll find you in my neighborhood
Got seven loaded
You going to understand
Going to set you free
Swim back to land
Should have stayed home
Well you can’t float?
Well I don’t know
What to do about your trouble
I don’t care
I’m going to do you out
Do you in
Take you farther than you’ve ever been
Steel and lace
Terminate
I’m gonna show you how to Do It
Violate
Annihilate
I’m gonna show you how to P
I don’t want what you want
But I’ll show you how to ahhhhhh
Howto Do IT
ahhhhhhhhhh
Pedal to the metal
Better understand
Tried to set you loose
But I never can, no no no
You’ll always find me
I’ve got to change my name
Doctor please
She’s gonna drive me insane
I don’t want
What you don’t want
I’m gonna show you how to Do It
Take it off
Get it on
I’m gonna show you how to
Break it
I don’t want what you want
But I’ll show you hot to do it
When I’ve had enough
I’m gonna send you back home
Show you how to duet
Show you how to duet
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“Bitch”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice, Jack Ponti
Tough Talk
All lies
She turned out to be a demon in disguise
White hot
Smooth heat
All we have still lying in the sheets well
About time
I’m gone
Going to send you back to where you belong
Downtown
Back home
Hanging with the dogs
Sniffing at the bones
Rough night
Train wreck
What hit ya baby
You’re not looking your best no
I ain’t right
That’s what you say
I won’t have you crawling back for another game well
You leave
Come back
No more sorrys I’ve erased you tire tracks
Now babe, hey I’ve got news for ya
Last time
Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch
And all you ever do it Bitch
Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Bitch
You’re such a Bitch
I hear ya knocking
Go on and keep a knockin’ baby
All you ever do is Bitch
Hear ya knocking but you can’t come in
No, no, no, no, no
What you are can never change
I’ve learned my lesson well
Heaven used to be right here
But you sure made it hell
I hear you knocking
Go on & keep a knocking baby
Big knockers but you can’t come in
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“The Gift”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
I’m not in love
Lord have mercy yet again
Walls have broken no defense
Hear me now
Please take it back
Heaven thank you for that gift
But the last of course it lives
Not a simple man am I
No I
But I’ll believe
I’ve got time
Until I go
One more miracle
You’ve awakened my blinded eyes
Could you pick on someone please your own size?
Leave me be tonight
I’ve had enough
It hurts
This love
Out of luck
Dear old memories thought were lost
Here to haunt me what’s the cost?
I need my friends
Take me back
Feel the ocean for a while
I can’t live where I can’t smile
Lead and change my mind
Tonight
All mine?
Should I believe?
I’ve got time
Until it goes
Where it all will go
Where apparitions and sight has changed
It was safe out on the sea
All I’ve got
Lead me there or not
One more miracle
Close the many miles between them and I
Tried to love again
It’s been denied
I’d give all I’ve got just to have one more night of peace
Not alone
Without my woman my mind is aching
Angelic apparitions illuminating
Into your room
There to keep you safe and warm
Safe from harm
Safe from harm
How I miss you baby your love’s all I know
Should I let it go?
The Angels could sleep if I could have one more night
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“Hollywood Trash”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
Walking blinded sideways looking for an alibi to rest my soul
There’s a long legged lady on the stage she’s looking blessed
If there’s one thing that’s on my mind
It’s in those high-heeled sneekers
Well come on a little darlin’
Want you to bang away my blues
All my blues
Come a little closer and dance baby
Come get on up off your knees
Come cop a feel on my hard heart baby
And get and got what you need
Heartbreak
Heartbreaker
Come on my little Siamese doll how could you be so cruel?
Yeah you
You itch & tease & tease ‘till my bones be all beat &
tattered
And shattered down
Don’t tell me I know what’s up and on your mind
And I can heal your aching
An My aching
Come on a little closer
For in touch is such a healing grace
Yeah I’m sure come and break it baby
And while you’re down on your knees
Come ease the pain in my hard heart baby
I’ll let you stay this time please
Please yeah
Whip the dog out
So we can roll & blow the money
I’ll break your money maker
Maybe grab the stash
Paper roll paper roll
Slam it down on my hard heart baby
Hollywood trash dance & roll blow the money
Hollywood trash trash trash trash
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“Jesse”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
Early in the morning here the wind is still
There you lie awake
So hard for me to leave
But now I need you to believe
It’s gonna be alright
Never want to leave you alone
Girl you shine like the morning sun
So many things I can show you
Life has just begun
How I want to stay but I’m leaving today
Always remember I love you
Jesse my girl
You’re my whole wide world
Believe when I say that it won’t be long
Jesse I need you home
Feel the touch of your hand
And this glow in your eyes
Now I understand
I know in my heart that I know what love is
Because of you
Never want to leave you alone
Watch you shine like the morning sun
So many things I can show you
Life has just begun
Keep the smile on your face
Though I’m miles away
I’ll be home today
You’re my baby girl
Jesse my girl you’re my whole wide world
Believe when I say it’ll be alright
Jesse you’re shining bright
Have a little
Have a little faith
In time you’ll be alright I know
Jesse my girl you’re from heaven above
How I love you babe
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“The Edge”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
Excuse my ex she wrung her neck
She’s fallen out of the van she said
Can’t see out of my right left eye
Can’t hear out of the other
She said she never watched TV
Merely on eight days a week
Watches even in her sleep
Selective memory
Take me to the ledge
Behind the skies and searching now
You drove me to The Edge
Take me to the ledge
Won’t somebody please come remove me?
It’s time to wake up
Excuse her please she’s such a pest
It’s all my fault I must confess
I allowed her to go on and on and on
Until I bleed
Excuse her overactive mouth
It tells she knows what it’s all about
Won’t stand to reason
Glad I’m out
The truth is out of season
Take me to the ledge
The enemy is searching now
She drove me to the edge
Why don’t you jump instead?
I’m another fool in your play on overload
Just another mark in my belt you’ll never know
You were just a dame that I fell for
Who can blame me?
No who can blame me?
I had a good time then
At my expense
You were a good
Ringing in my ears
That phone
The tape machine says I’m not home
When will it cease?
I’d rather be alone now
Won’t you lose my number?
Take me to the ledge
Take me to the ledge
You drove me through The Edge
Drove me to The Edge
Ledge
Take me to the ledge
Enemy is searching
Enemy is searching now
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“Watch What You Think”
Kelly Keeling/Carmine Appice
A stitch in time
Four waves emotion
I watched the sky turn dark to violent red
I was so deep inside the ocean
Lord won’t you bring me back and understand
It wasn’t storming before an hour ago
There was no sign of your wrath
Yeah me and my board have got a long, long, way to go
I need some air
Please bring me to your promised land
Next time I’m gonna say my prayers in time to leave
Maybe then I’ll be aware
I need to stay
I’ve got a child who needs me
I thought the ocean was my dearest friend
Watch the land – I can’t see
Can’t breathe – can’t talk
Can’t move – can only roll
Better watch what you think
Stop the fight – stop the mind
Better clear it all
Time for surrender
Save me
Just in time my wave did save me
I watched the sky form black to violent white
I was submerged up to the mainline
God it’s always good to see you by my side
Deep down I knew that you would never leave me
Even though the world is way behind
All I know is all deceiving and lonely
Maybe I’m not ready hope you understand
Next time I’m gonna say my prayers
In time to leave
Maybe then you’ll be aware
I need to stay
I got a child who needs me
I thought the ocean was my dearest friend
Watch your feelings
Rock & roll
Better watch what you think
Watch your moves can only roll
Better watch what you dream
Watch your feel in rock & roll
Better watch what you think
Watch your moves can only roll
Batter watch what you dream
Watch the land – I can’t see
Can’t breathe – can’t talk
Can’t move – can only roll
Better watch what you think
Stop the fight – stop the mind
Better clear it all
Time for surrender
Save me
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“Angels”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
She wakes with the sun with a beautiful smile
All through the night you’re lighting up the sky
Don’t know what I ever did without you in my life
Our love is for real and that never will be denied
If I could reach the stars
I’d pull one down for you
I’d give you the world
If all of it was as good as you
I wanna be free like the Angels
I wanna be free in my life
I’m turning my whole life over now
Somehow I’m no longer blind
No more
I give you my all
All that I’ve got to give
And when I awake
You’re all I see
And if I could touch the sky
I’d wanna be right there with you
To give you the world if all of it was as good
Half as good as you are my babe
I wanna be free like the Angels
I wanna be free in my life
Turning my whole life over now
Somehow I’m no longer blind
Do you wanna be free like the Angels?
Do you wanna be free in your life?
All of the waiting is over now
Somehow you’re no longer blind
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“Blaze”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
My ride is gleaming like a satellite
Going to the nearest star
Driving through my universe
Setting fire to my car
Heading out to the highway
Set this open road ablaze
Hang on for your life
I feel the wind blow through you
Hang on for your life
Oh better hang on for dear life
It’s a death trap
Taking over me
This death trap mean machine
Deranged
No game
Out of the way
Better move it
I’m insane
At the speed of light
Hasn’t everybody got someplace to go?
It’s ablaze
And I’m cruising in deranged
Better move on out
I see everybody’s got no place to go
Moving to the left about a hundred and five
Got the wheels are burning
Now the three mile turn
Gonna pass it again
Yeah my mind is blowing
Pass two hundred just to satisfy
Never gonna slow it down
Wheels on fire screaming dead or alive
Better move on over
It’s a death trap
It’s a death trap
It’s a death trap
Death trap mean machine
And it’s ablaze
Better move it
I’m insane at the speed of sound
Hasn’t everybody got someplace to go?
Out of the way
I’m a lose it
I’m deranged
Better move on out
I see that everybody’s got no place to go
Go, go, go
Out of the way
It’s ablaze
I’m insane
Deranged
Got to move on down the road
Move, move, move
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“Freedom”
Kelly Keeling, Carmine Appice
I took a good look around to finally notice who was stealing my time
Time to pack all my belongings
Out of here
Before I’m losing it
I’m losing it
In my dream you were the driver
I was the car and there you drove me to light
Dearest ones
I’ve found in the eye of the star
You’d better hold on and make it cause
Freedom
Dream of heaven as we reach for the truth
Freedom
Drawn to the flame how it dances and moves
Freedom
We all want it
All need it
All want it
But you gotta believe
Gotta be leaving
Or it’s gonna break
Cracks in the feeling
Soon be the news
Headlining you
No more waiting
You’re still waiting
I took another look I’m more than aware of all that’s creeping outside
L.A. Streets are calling they’ve been missing your soul
Where you been keeping it lately?
Down by the ocean at the bar behind the counter serving spirits
They’ll be serving me well
Just in time for the band to escape me
Now we’re headed up to your town
There I’ll believe
Nothing’s deceiving
Reach for the sky
Go where you feel it
There I’ll believe
Gonna be free no more waiting
No more waiting
Turn it up dispel the cold and the blues
I’m headed out to where it flickers and moves
Freedom
We all need it
Freedom
All want it
Psychedelia
Towing the line
Hoping this time
It’s gonna break
Send some relief
Gotta believe you’re closer to me
Here I’m waiting
I’m still waiting
Open road and my head in the air
Lose the load and find all your cares
Freedom
Got to have it
I need it
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“Ready to Strike”
Appice/Phillips/Bangor/Proffer
Up here on this tightrope
Tryin’ not to fall
The spotlight is on me tonight
I want to have it all
Feelin’ stronger
I’m a wild beast in my prime
I need to feed my appetite
I’ve got to make you mine
And you can’t fight this obsession
It’s a dam that’s bound to break
I was born with this aggression
There is no escape, cause . . .
I’m Ready To Strike
Cocked and loaded tonight
I’m Ready To Strike
I’ve got you in my sight
I’m ready
I’ve got these primal instincts
These animal desires
And I know that you know
The kind of urges you inspire
It’s a hunger
I’m a raging carnivore
As soon as I devour you
I’m ravenous for more
And I’ll give you private lessons
On survival in the wild
Leave some permanent impression
Make a woman of a child, and . . .
I’m Ready To Strike
Cocked and loaded tonight
I’m Ready To Strike
I’ve got you in my sight
I’m ready
I’m wild – I’m an animal
I need to feed my appetite
I’m waiting, and Ready To Strike
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“Take It Off”
Appice/Free/Phillips
I don’t know the things you wear
Do such strange things to me
The way you dress gets the people talkin’
Cuz it’s the things that they see
Silk stockin’ and romantic lace
Can set a mans soul on fire
No other lady looks as good as you
You wear a woman’s attire
Something special when the lights are low
And the passion is high
I get crazy when you start the show
You got that look in your eye
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
You try and tease me with an over coat
And a smile on you face
Slip into something more comfortable
Oh girl you’re makin’ me wait
When you move up and start to shake
You try to catch my peak
When you’re naked it’s not hard to see
How hard works out my need
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Take it off, take it off, take it off . . . cuz I like it
Fade
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“Here Comes the Nite”
Appice/Diamond/Slick
Been on the road for so long
My bones are feelin’ the strain
I don’t know if I could take it, same hotel rooms
Same silly games
Bring out the tequila, maybe some whiskey
Bring out the gin
I’m gonna go for it tonite baby
Cuz it’s the only thing that keeps me sane
On stage the band is cookin’
The audience sure is hot
Boy it don’t make you feel so bad
When you’re up there doin’ it
Boy you’re on the spot
You know it makes me angry
When the, when the people say
This is what you do at nite
But do ya work in the day?
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
The city so quiet
Like a lull before a storm
So come look outside little girl
It’s rock ‘n roll city
And a rock ‘n roll world
Let’s get down to business
Cuz I’m a bad boy underneath
And ooee baby ooee baby
I’m in desperate need of release
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
Oh, here comes the nite
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