Dokken - Tooth and Nail Album Lyrics
Dokken - Tooth and Nail Lyrics
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Tooth And Nail
Desperate living- driving me mad
Writings on the wall
Crushed all our hopes and the dreams we once had
Just to watch them fall
Tearing it up in the daytime
Burning it down at night
How long does it take
To break the spell
Straight to the top
Tooth and Nail
Last generation- reckless and free
Up against the odds
Thoughts of revenge are going trough me
Fate lies in the cards
Tearing it up in the daytime
Burning it down at night
How long does it take
To break the spell
Straight to the top
Tooth and Nail
Desperate living- trying to see
Breaking all the rules
Only the strongs are gonna be free
From a world of fools
Tooth and Nail
Tooth and Nail
Straight to the top
Tooth and Nail
Writings on the wall
Crushed all our hopes and the dreams we once had
Just to watch them fall
Tearing it up in the daytime
Burning it down at night
How long does it take
To break the spell
Straight to the top
Tooth and Nail
Last generation- reckless and free
Up against the odds
Thoughts of revenge are going trough me
Fate lies in the cards
Tearing it up in the daytime
Burning it down at night
How long does it take
To break the spell
Straight to the top
Tooth and Nail
Desperate living- trying to see
Breaking all the rules
Only the strongs are gonna be free
From a world of fools
Tooth and Nail
Tooth and Nail
Straight to the top
Tooth and Nail
Writer: LOU GRAMM, MICK JONES
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Just Got Lucky
I should've known better
Should've seen right through
Over and over falling in love with you
Wanting you for myself- my first mistake
Finding out the hard way
Was all that I could take
You were just using someone
And I was the one
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
You're a devil in disguise
Don't wanna hear no lies- no apologies
Imagination gets the best of me
I'm looking everywhere- still I see your face
I'll never forget you- you put me in my place
You were just using someone
And I was the one
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
I've been hypnotized
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
You're a devil in disguise
Now that is over and I've seen right through
Not looking back again I'll start anew
Was making love to you such a wasted time
Maybe I love you, still, I'll get you off my mind
You were just using someone
And I was the one
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
I've been hypnotized
She said "You just got lucky"
I was taken by surprise
"You just got lucky"
You're a devil in disguise
Should've seen right through
Over and over falling in love with you
Wanting you for myself- my first mistake
Finding out the hard way
Was all that I could take
You were just using someone
And I was the one
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
You're a devil in disguise
Don't wanna hear no lies- no apologies
Imagination gets the best of me
I'm looking everywhere- still I see your face
I'll never forget you- you put me in my place
You were just using someone
And I was the one
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
I've been hypnotized
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
You're a devil in disguise
Now that is over and I've seen right through
Not looking back again I'll start anew
Was making love to you such a wasted time
Maybe I love you, still, I'll get you off my mind
You were just using someone
And I was the one
She said "You just got lucky"
I believed your deadly lies
"You just got lucky"
I've been hypnotized
She said "You just got lucky"
I was taken by surprise
"You just got lucky"
You're a devil in disguise
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Heartless Heart
Every night it's the same old thing
Baby, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Let's put an end to this misery
Baby, I cried
Yeah, I cried
So hot
Stone cold
Why'd you let me go
You got a heartless heart
Got a heart of stone
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you down
You tell me things that I know ain't true
Baby, you lied
Yeah, you lied
I just wanted to be with you
Baby, I tried
Yeah, I tried
So hot
Stone cold
Why'd you let me go
You got a heartless heart
You got a heartless heart
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you down
Heartless heart
Heartless heart
Got a heart of stone
Heartless heart
Heartless heart
You got a heartless heart of stone
It's bring you down, baby
You had to play the only game you've known
With my heart
With my heart, Oh
Every night it's the same old thing
Baby, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Let's put an end to this misery
Baby, I cried
Yeah, I cried
So hot
Stone cold
Why'd you let me go
You got a heartless heart
You got a heart of stone
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you
Heartless heart
Got a heart of stone
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you down
Heartless heart
Heartless heart
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you
Heartless heart
Baby, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Let's put an end to this misery
Baby, I cried
Yeah, I cried
So hot
Stone cold
Why'd you let me go
You got a heartless heart
Got a heart of stone
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you down
You tell me things that I know ain't true
Baby, you lied
Yeah, you lied
I just wanted to be with you
Baby, I tried
Yeah, I tried
So hot
Stone cold
Why'd you let me go
You got a heartless heart
You got a heartless heart
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you down
Heartless heart
Heartless heart
Got a heart of stone
Heartless heart
Heartless heart
You got a heartless heart of stone
It's bring you down, baby
You had to play the only game you've known
With my heart
With my heart, Oh
Every night it's the same old thing
Baby, I tried
Yeah, I tried
Let's put an end to this misery
Baby, I cried
Yeah, I cried
So hot
Stone cold
Why'd you let me go
You got a heartless heart
You got a heart of stone
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you
Heartless heart
Got a heart of stone
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you down
Heartless heart
Heartless heart
You got a heartless heart
And it's just gonna bring you
Heartless heart
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Dont Close Your Eyes
Somebody's watching me, is it just a crazy dream
Is it my memory, playing tricks on me
Out in the streets in the heat of the city
Here comes the night
Sky's turning grey and black
You knew that you were right
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Just a shadow in the dark, you've seen this face before
Is it just a fantasy, is he coming back for more
Out in the alleyways, there is no second chance
Moving up behind you, you've lost the game at last
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Somebody's watching me, is it just a crazy dream
Is it my memory, playing tricks on me
Out in the alleyways, there is no second chance
Moving up behind you, you've lost the game at last
Don't close your eyes
Is it my memory, playing tricks on me
Out in the streets in the heat of the city
Here comes the night
Sky's turning grey and black
You knew that you were right
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Just a shadow in the dark, you've seen this face before
Is it just a fantasy, is he coming back for more
Out in the alleyways, there is no second chance
Moving up behind you, you've lost the game at last
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Don't close your eyes
Don't close your eyes or I'll be there
Somebody's watching me, is it just a crazy dream
Is it my memory, playing tricks on me
Out in the alleyways, there is no second chance
Moving up behind you, you've lost the game at last
Don't close your eyes
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
When Heaven Comes Down
Total confusion- one final sin
Someone's religion and greed
Accidents happen, someone to blame
Who's got the answers we need?
I don't know who to believe
But I know who's gonna set me free
Cause I'll be waiting
When heaven comes down
Ashes to ashes, sorrow and shame
Look at the future again
Angels in heaven walking the streets
Searching for someone to blame
I don't know who to believe
But I know who's gonna set me free
Cause I'll be waiting
When heaven comes down
Until tomorrow
When heaven comes down
Cause I'll be waiting
When heaven comes down
Until tomorrow
When heaven comes down
Someone's religion and greed
Accidents happen, someone to blame
Who's got the answers we need?
I don't know who to believe
But I know who's gonna set me free
Cause I'll be waiting
When heaven comes down
Ashes to ashes, sorrow and shame
Look at the future again
Angels in heaven walking the streets
Searching for someone to blame
I don't know who to believe
But I know who's gonna set me free
Cause I'll be waiting
When heaven comes down
Until tomorrow
When heaven comes down
Cause I'll be waiting
When heaven comes down
Until tomorrow
When heaven comes down
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Into The Fire
You weave your spell
Your eyes beckon me
Your lips they speak, lies and misery
I know it's wrong, but I can't turn away
The flames draw near, they're telling me to stay
(Into the fire) I'm falling
(Into the fire) I'm falling
Into the fire
Your love burns bright, and yet the flames are cold
This time I fear, you won't be back no more
When will it end, your love consumes my soul
Into the fire, I'm being tempted once more
(Into the fire) I'm falling
(Into the fire) I'm falling
Into the fire
Take me back where I came back
Don't wanna see your face no more
You broke my heart, now it's not the same
I'm falling, again
I'm falling, again
Into the fire
Your eyes beckon me
Your lips they speak, lies and misery
I know it's wrong, but I can't turn away
The flames draw near, they're telling me to stay
(Into the fire) I'm falling
(Into the fire) I'm falling
Into the fire
Your love burns bright, and yet the flames are cold
This time I fear, you won't be back no more
When will it end, your love consumes my soul
Into the fire, I'm being tempted once more
(Into the fire) I'm falling
(Into the fire) I'm falling
Into the fire
Take me back where I came back
Don't wanna see your face no more
You broke my heart, now it's not the same
I'm falling, again
I'm falling, again
Into the fire
Writer: GEORGE LYNCH, DON DOKKEN, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Bullets To Spare
The shootin's over
The smoke is clear
Another notch in my gun
Another round of ammunition
Before the damage is done
She wanted this
I gave her that
She said she will
I took good aim
She felt no pain
When I started moving in for the kill
Cause I've got bullets
Bullets to spare
I've got bullets- bullets to spare
My barrel's ready
My hand is steady
Tonight I'm ready for fun
I got my finger
It's on the trigger
Another night on the run
She wanted this
I gave her that
She said she will
I took good aim
She felt no pain
When I started moving in for the kill
Cause I've got bullets
Bullets to spare
I've got bullets- bullets to spare
The smoke is clear
Another notch in my gun
Another round of ammunition
Before the damage is done
She wanted this
I gave her that
She said she will
I took good aim
She felt no pain
When I started moving in for the kill
Cause I've got bullets
Bullets to spare
I've got bullets- bullets to spare
My barrel's ready
My hand is steady
Tonight I'm ready for fun
I got my finger
It's on the trigger
Another night on the run
She wanted this
I gave her that
She said she will
I took good aim
She felt no pain
When I started moving in for the kill
Cause I've got bullets
Bullets to spare
I've got bullets- bullets to spare
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Alone Again
I'd like to see you in the morning light
I like to feel you when it comes to night
Now I'm here and I'm all alone
Still I know how it feels, I'm alone again
Tried so hard to make you see
But I couldn't find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I'm alone again without you
Alone again without you
Alone again without you
I said stay, but you turned away
Tried to say that it was me
Now I'm here and I've lost my way
Still I know how it feels, I'm alone again
Tried so hard to make you see
But I couldn't find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I'm alone again without you
I tried so hard to make you see
But I couldn't find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I'm alone again without you
I like to feel you when it comes to night
Now I'm here and I'm all alone
Still I know how it feels, I'm alone again
Tried so hard to make you see
But I couldn't find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I'm alone again without you
Alone again without you
Alone again without you
I said stay, but you turned away
Tried to say that it was me
Now I'm here and I've lost my way
Still I know how it feels, I'm alone again
Tried so hard to make you see
But I couldn't find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I'm alone again without you
I tried so hard to make you see
But I couldn't find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I'm alone again without you
Writer: GEORGE LYNCH, DON DOKKEN, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Turn On The Action
I'm like a wildcat at midnight
I'm like a stick of dynamite
Evil senses taking over me
Gonna let the action steal the night
Turn up the heat
Turn down the lights (action, action)
Turn up the heat
Baby go all night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
I'm looking over my shoulder
I'm running reckless through the night
Forever young not getting older
Satisfaction guaranteed tonight
Turn up the heat
Turn down the lights (action, action)
Turn up the heat
Baby go all night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
I'm like a stick of dynamite
Evil senses taking over me
Gonna let the action steal the night
Turn up the heat
Turn down the lights (action, action)
Turn up the heat
Baby go all night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
I'm looking over my shoulder
I'm running reckless through the night
Forever young not getting older
Satisfaction guaranteed tonight
Turn up the heat
Turn down the lights (action, action)
Turn up the heat
Baby go all night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
Turn on the action
Turn on the night
Writer: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Tooth and Nail is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken, released on September 14, 1984 through Elektra Records.
After the unsuccessful US release of the band's 1983 debut album, Breaking the Chains, the record label was reluctant to give credit to Dokken for a follow-up. Dokken's management struggled to convince the label's executives to give the band another chance and this fight for recognition is reflected in the album's title. This album was the group's first with bassist Jeff Pilson following Juan Croucier's departure to join Ratt.
The production of the album was entrusted to renowned producer Tom Werman, but the recordings were hampered by the clash of egos between vocalist Don Dokken and guitarist George Lynch, who could not work together in a studio at the same time, and by the excesses of musicians and technicians. For these reasons, Werman was unable to carry on his work and quit the job after a few weeks, replaced by Roy Thomas Baker and Michael Wagener, who completed the recordings and mixed the album. The music of the album ranges from fast and aggressive tracks to pop and melodic ballads.
Tooth and Nail received positive reviews but was a slow seller, reaching the peak of No. 49 on the US Billboard 200 album chart and Gold status more than ten months after its release, on the wake of the success of the single "Alone Again" and of its accompanying music video. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1989, after both Under Lock and Key (1985) and Back for the Attack (1987) had achieved such status.
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DokkenAfter the unsuccessful US release of the band's 1983 debut album, Breaking the Chains, the record label was reluctant to give credit to Dokken for a follow-up. Dokken's management struggled to convince the label's executives to give the band another chance and this fight for recognition is reflected in the album's title. This album was the group's first with bassist Jeff Pilson following Juan Croucier's departure to join Ratt.
The production of the album was entrusted to renowned producer Tom Werman, but the recordings were hampered by the clash of egos between vocalist Don Dokken and guitarist George Lynch, who could not work together in a studio at the same time, and by the excesses of musicians and technicians. For these reasons, Werman was unable to carry on his work and quit the job after a few weeks, replaced by Roy Thomas Baker and Michael Wagener, who completed the recordings and mixed the album. The music of the album ranges from fast and aggressive tracks to pop and melodic ballads.
Tooth and Nail received positive reviews but was a slow seller, reaching the peak of No. 49 on the US Billboard 200 album chart and Gold status more than ten months after its release, on the wake of the success of the single "Alone Again" and of its accompanying music video. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1989, after both Under Lock and Key (1985) and Back for the Attack (1987) had achieved such status.
Genre(s): Heavy metal, glam metal
Producer(s): Tom Werman, Roy Thomas Baker
Length: 38:11
Released: September 14th, 1984
Year: 1984