Please note: these transcriptions are wholly and completely my own work, and the result of a great deal of time (and pleasure - can't wait
for the Box Set!!!) spent listening to the demos. Therefore, any errors, should they occur, are wholly my fault. As a result, I would appreciate
if you would not use these elsewhere without giving my site credit for their transcription.
Bad Bad Lovin' (Gene Simmons, 1978)
** Features full saxaphones and backing singers!
[Verse]
Bad girl, always treat me so mean.
The baddest girl I've ever seen.
But I love her,
what else could it mean.
Black nails,
and she's looking so bad.
The baddest girl I've ever had.
And she knows how to give it to me so bad.
So bad. Yeah.
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin'
Lovin' I cannot do with out.
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about.
[Verse]
Bad girl, always treat me so cruel.
She's so bad makes me feel like a fool.
But I love her,
what else could it be.
What else could it be. [Yeah]
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin' [bad, bad]
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [cannot do without her]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about. [ooh]
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin'
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [I cannot do without]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about. [wolf-whistle]
Bad lovin' [bad lovin']
Bad lovin' [she's so bad]
Bad lovin' [Oh]
Bad [yeah]
Bad bad lovin'
[Verse]
Red lips,
and the welcome signs out.
Big hips,
want to show me what it's all about.
She says, "big boy",
you keep me young and alive. [Honey.. honey]
I say, dark eyes your lashes so long.
She says, babe I heard that song.
But I want her,
need her oh so bad.
I Need her so bad. [yeah]
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin' [bad bad lovin']
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [I cannot do without]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about.
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin' [bad lovin']
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [I cannot do without]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about. [on-gawa]
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin' [so bad]
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [I cannot I cannot]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about. [you're a brazen hussy]
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin' [ah honey]
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [honey I cannot without]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about. [so fine]
[Chorus]
Bad bad lovin' [so bad, so bad]
Lovin' I cannot do with out. [I cannot I cannot]
You know she give me,
bad bad lovin', baby.
Lovin', there is no doubt about. [there's no doubt about it]
Reputation (Gene Simmons, 1978)
** Another funky demo!
[Verse]
I'm obnoxious. [yeah]
I'm obnoxious.
I've got no reason.
I've got no conscience. [yeah]
I'm a viper.
A two-timer. [yeaah]
I'm the snake in your grass,
an' you're on fire.
[Chorus]
I know I've got a reputation.
You're my complete infatuation. [yeah]
[Verse]
I'm a liar. [oooh uh-huh]
A heart snatcher. [oooh yeaah]
I've got no love,
but I ain't for hire. [oooh yeaah]
[Chorus]
I know I've got a reputation. [but baby]
You're my complete infatuation. [yeah]
A rep-reputation.
A rep-reputation.
You're my complete infatuation. [baby]
[oooh yeaah] [yeah]
[oooh yeaah]
[oooh yeaah] [uh huh]
[oooh yeaah]
[Verse]
Been hurt,
you've cried, love has hurt you bad.
You've wanna be mistreated,
you've wanna be had.
You've been hurt,
you've cried, love has hurt you bad.
You've wanna be mistreated,
you've wanna be had.
I know.
Yes, I know.
I've got a rep-reputation.
I've got a rep-reputation.
[Chorus]
There's Nothing Better (Peter Criss, 1978/9)
** Another funky demo! This actually ended up on Peter's 1980 Album, "Out Of Control". This demo is better than the song he eventually released.
[Verse]
There's nothing better than you.
There's nothing better than me.
They say we broke all the rules.
But that's the way it should be.
Baby, right from the start, no-one could tear us apart.
But when the lights go down low,
That's when we'll really know.
'Cause honey I love you.
I really, really love you.
Yes, I love you.
Yes, I do.
[Chorus]
There's nothing better than you.
There's nothing better than me.
They say we broke all the rules.
But that's the way it should be.
'Cause honey I love you.
I really, really love you.
Yes, I love you.
Indeed, I do.
[Bridge]
[Verse]
You know a hundred people,
all jealous of us.
But if they had as we have,
As we have now, they'd know. [ooooo-oh-yeah]
[Chorus]
There's nothing better,
than you and me.
There's nothing better,
than you and me.
There's nothing better,
than you and me.
There's nothing better,
than you and me.
There's.. nothing better,
than you and me.
There's.. nothing better,
than you and me.
Out Of Control (Peter Criss, 1978/9)
** One of Peter's demos for the "Dynasty" album, it was rejected. Luckily this cool tune ended up on Peter's 1980 Album, "Out Of Control".
[Verse]
There's all kinds of ladies,
that can make you feel good.
Some sure can do it,
and some just look good.
I'm really not bragging,
'cause I've been with them all.
But since I met you honey,
I don't need them no more.
[Chorus 1]
'Cause honey you drive me,
out of control.
Out of control.
Out of control.
Oooh, out of control.
[Verse]
Now I may be wild,
still you make me insane.
You've got me so crazy,
I can't remember by name.
But now that I've got you,
don't you get out of hand.
'Cause you might be loosin',
one Hell of a man.
[Chorus 2]
'Cause baby you drive me,
out of control.
Out of control.
Oh, out of control.
Out of control.
[Chorus 1]
Out of control.
Out of control.
Out of control.
Out of control.
Out of control.
Out of control, yeah.
Out of control.
You stole my soul.
Out of control.
Beck (Peter Criss Demo, 1970)
** This is the demo version of the song which eventually became Beth. I'm not so sure about it's roots, or whether or not the actual demo is fake. But the lyrics are well different to Beth's!
[Verse]
Beck, I hear ya callin'
But I can't come home right now
Me and the boys been playin'
But we just can't find that sound
[Chorus]
Won't you wait an hour
And I'll run right home to you
I know you love complaining
But Beck, what can I do?
[Verse]
Beck, I hear ya callin'
And you say you feel so bad
I know you need my doctor
But I know you need me bad
[Chorus]
(whoo-ooh-whoo)
[Chorus]
Love Is Blind (Gene Simmons Demo, 1978)
** Another rather odd tune from the Monster. Very eclectic! Definately cool though! Lot's of harmonies.
[Verse]
Your eyes, had a welcome sign.
Your lips, said you'd be mine.
You came, and I knew it all the time.
Your name, I don't recall.
Never knew you at all.
I hope I'm not the first that you didn't buy.
[Chorus]
Oh, love is blind.
Love is blind.
You're looking for love,
I don't have the time.
Oh...
[Verse]
No promises, no lies.
The truth lies in your eyes.
I want you, and you want me.
[Chorus]
[Chorus 2]
Love is blind.
Love is blind.
I'm not looking for love,
but don't leave me behind.
[Chorus]
Love is blind.
Fourever (Gene Simmons Demo, 1978)
** Another Sax tune from the Monster. Ain't no substitution for arrogance! Excellent!
[Verse]
After all is said and done.
We know we're number one.
And we're gonna keep on shakin' the World,
fourever,
and ever.
We don't care what they say.
We're gonna keep on rockin' every day.
We're gonna show them what it's all about,
together.
Together.
[Chorus]
Were all for one, and one for all.
Fourever, and ever.
We're gonna do it all together.
Fourever, and ever.
And ever, and ever.
[Verse]
Raise your fist up in the air.
Let the other people stare. [We don't care]
We're gonna shake this whole wide World,
together.
Together.
[Chorus]
[Verse]
When we start you must beware.
We are beyond compare.
We're the only ones who can rock this World,
fourever. [Yeah]
Raise your fist up in the air.
Let the other people stare. [We don't care]
We're gonna rock and roll this whole wide World,
together. [Together]
Fourever. [Fourever]
[Chorus]
Fourever, and ever.
We're gonna do it all together.
Fourever, and ever.
And ever, and ever.
Fourever, and ever.
We're gonna do it all together.
Fourever, and ever.
And ever, and ever.
Fourever, and ever.
We're gonna do it all together. [Fades out]
BULLFROG BHEER: Leeta (1969/70)
** Some of the earliest recorded Gene Simmons.
[Verse]
Leeta forever please remember me
Leeta forever please remember me
I used to love her
Do you remember
Leeta, will you know
[Verse]
Leeta forever please remember me
Leeta forever please remember me
I used to love her
Do you remember
Leeta, will you know
[Piano Solo]
I used to love her
Do you remember
Leeta, will you know
Rotten To The Core (1976)
** A Gene demo from pre-RARO sessions.
[Verse]
Let me introduce you to pleasure
I will seduce you, my treasure
I know you'll ask me for more
You wanna know what's in store
[Verse]
And, what color is my heart?
Can it be torn apart?
Don't turn your back on me
Cause I'll give you misery
[Chorus]
Don't you know I'm rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core...
So rotten baby
I'm so so bad
[Verse]
I've got the power any hour
Babe, feel my tower of power
You want my love and you're in business, baby
Don't you know I'm your sickness
[Verse]
And, what color is my heart?
Can it be torn apart?
Don't turn your back on me
Cause I'll give you misery
[Chorus]
Don't you know
Don't you know I'm rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core...
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core...
I'm so rotten...
I'm so rotten...
I'm so rotten...
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core...
Rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core
I'm rotten to the core...
[Fade out]
High And Low (1976)
** A Gene demo from pre-RARO sessions. You can see parts of this were used in other songs.
[Verse]
You're so pure, you'll tell me so
You're so pure, I can't let you go
The lights are out, come close to me
I know it's dark, but you don't have to see
[Verse]
Let me thrill you tonight
Let me let me do it again
If you liked it once
The second time is no pain
[Chorus]
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
[Verse]
And even though I'm full of sin,
In the end you'll let me in
You let me thrill, there's nothing you can do
You need my pleasure, don't you know it's true
[Verse]
Baby, you better cross your heart
You gotta hope to die
You don't even...
Know the reason why
[Verse]
On your knees for my mercy
And you're beggin' me please
I know you're guilty of lovin' me
You're guilty and you're on your knees
[Chorus]
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
[Chorus]
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
[Verse]
Honey, you got me waiting
Baby, anticipating
You got me rollin' high and low
Baby, Baby, don't you think I know
Got me by the balls you know
And baby, don't you think I know
You lie and cheat, and so do I
Baby, that is no lie
[Chorus]
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
High and low,
Baby, Baby, think I know
Jelly Roll (1976)
** A Gene demo from pre-RARO sessions.
[Verse]
I saw her walkin' around the Watts St. corner
You turned to see her comin' your way...
(Lookin' so good)
She looks up, she see's your eyes are burning
They're burning right through your head...
(You're on fire)
[Chorus]
She'll make your jelly... roll...
She'll suck your very soul...
Jelly roll...
[Verse]
She knows you come from a big city
She can see it by the way you dress...
(I must confess)
I see her walkin' your way, and she's pretty
You can't stop her walkin' away...
(You don't want to anyway)
[Chorus]
'Cause she's gonna make your jelly roll...
You know she'll sucks your very soul...
Jelly roll...
Jelly roll...
BULLFROG BHEER: Stanley The Parrot (1969/70)
** Some of the earliest recorded Gene Simmons.
[1:56 Instrumental / Harmonizing non-lyrical vocal Introduction]
[Verse]
Stanley the parrot,
regards himself as less than a man
He still regrets it,
Even though he's quite a man(?)
[Chorus]
Summer is the time for making them
And Stanley doesn't think he can
He now regards himself as quite a man
[Verse]
Stanley the parrot,
That one off, old Stan demands
He gave it to her
Despite himself, she said he was grand
[Chorus]
Oh, summer is the time for making them
And Stanley doesn't think he can
He now regards himself as quite a man
(Take It)
[Blue-grass style solos]
[Fade out]
[Verse]
Stanley the parrot,
regards himself as less than a man
He still regrets it,
Even though he's thinks that he can
[Chorus]
Summer is the time for making them
Yes, Stanley doesn't think he can
He now regards himself as quite a man
Stanley the parrot,
Just doesn't know which way is down.
[Vocal harmonizing fade out]
Deadly Weapons (1981)
** Early Elder sessions demo. First with Eric?
Ha!
[Verse]
Tell your lies to your other guys
I wanna know where you been
Well if you hand me a line
It'll be the last time
I won't be lettin' you in (no, no)
When you call on the phone
Say you ain't comin' home
You better tell me the truth
Cause it's plain to be known
You ain't out on your own
Your gonna take or use (?)
Ow-ow-ow-oh
[Chorus]
Love's a deadly weapon
And murder's on my mind (murder's on my mind)
I don't wanna threaten
I'm leavin'you behind
[Verse]
Sixteen, you've had too many lovers
Too many lessons to learn
Well as the years have gone past
Your looks ain't gonna last
It's time the tables are turned (yeah, yeah)
For you date other men
You took all you could get
And now your hearts growin' cold
So when I shut off the heat
And put ya out on the street
They say you never could go
Ow, yeah!
[Chorus] 2X
[Bridge]
Whoa-oh
Girl your headin' into danger
And I've been tryin' to forget
Cuz now you're livin' with a stranger
Oh-oh (yeah)
[Guitar Solo]
When you walk round the block
Stop and come up and knock
Don't let it go to your head
If you're taken inside
It's the end of the ride
You're gonna wish you were dead!
(Look out!)
[Chorus] 4X
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love's a (fades out)
None Of Your Business (1976)
** This song was not written by KISS, but was brought to the "Destroyer" sessions by Bob Ezrin who was unsure about what
sort of material the band might have ready for him - sung by Peter Criss, the band thankfully had enough of their own
material rather than use this Michael Des Barres composition! The track recorded by the band is very ponderous, simply
drums, bass, and a touch of rhythm guitar with Peter's vocals. No lead guitar, though versions of the track as an
instrumental do exist
[Verse]
Don't ask me where I was last night
It ain't none of your concern
Who I see, and what I do
[Chorus]
Ain't none of your business
Never you mind
Ain't none of your business
Never you mind
[Verse]
If you wanna make something out of nothing
Let your imagination be your guide
Sticking your nose, where it ain't wanted
[Chorus]
Let me put it straight to you
There ain't nothing you can do
I will be what I will be
With your checkin' on me
[Verse]
Don't start your inuendos
Or giving me the third degree
What I do, and who I'm doing
[Chorus]
Ain't none of your business
Never you mind (yeah)
None of your business (c'mon)
Never you mind (yeaaaah)...
[Insert Solo Here!]
Let me put it straight to you
There ain't nothing you can do
I will be what I will be
With your checkin' on me