Im excited about the future and proud of our past.
I think when youre a band, everybodys personality comes out in the song, Sixx says.
Either way, decades later, he thinks its more relevant than ever.
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It has always been a song about pushing back, Sixx says.
Lyrically, Sixx says the song is about the fatigue the band felt from endless touring.
Those lyrics were born out of being exhausted on the road and getting back to L.A., Sixx says.
The words name-check notorious strip clubs in L.A. and around the StatesFloridas Dollhouse, Tattletails in Atlanta.
Its kind of impressive, Ill be honest with you!
That song will be ingrained in every young mans brain forever.
Sixx says of their 1989 hit.
After two more plays, Sixx came up with the lyrics out of nowhere.
Havenoidea why, he says.
It all just rolled together.
I think the best songs unwind themselves naturally, musically.
After recording the demo version, producer Bob Rock encouraged him to take a second pass at the lyrics.
Bob took me aside and said, Listen, youre a really good lyricist.
Tell a story,' Sixx says.
It really is just that.
Some made-up characters, and some that are actually real.
Kickstart My Heart (1989)
During the making ofDr.
The groups former manager read his words and was intrigued.
He said, That things really cool.
I said, Yeah, and I blew it off, Sixx says.
He goes, You should show the guys in the band.
I said, I dont know, its just like a little power-pop, punk rock song.'
Once he showed it to the guys in the group, the track came together quickly.
It was never really meant to be, Sixx says.
It just goes to show you sometimes you cant see the forest from the trees as an artist.
Motley Crue play their final gigs Dec. 28, 30, and 31 at Staples Center.
