Parasite

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About Parasite

"Parasite" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, released in 1974 on their second studio album, Hotter Than Hell. The song is one of three songs featured on the album written by lead guitarist Ace Frehley. As one of the album's heaviest songs, "Parasite" was performed on the following tour, but Kiss dropped it from the setlist for the Destroyer Tour and did not play it again until the Revenge Tour in 1992. "Parasite" was performed most recently during the Kiss Alive/35 World Tour. As Frehley was insecure about his singing ability, he passed that duty to Gene Simmons, the band's bassist. 


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She'll always be there trying to grab a hold
She thought she knew me, but she didn't know
That I was sad and wanted her to go
Parasite lady
Parasite eyes
Parasite lady
No need to cry
I didn't want to have to get away
I told her things I didn't want to say
I need her and I hope she'll understand
Parasite lady
Parasite eyes
Parasite lady
No need to cry

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A kiss is the act of pressing one's lips against the lips or other body parts of another person or of an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, affection, respect, greeting, friendship and good luck, among many others. In some situations a kiss is a ritual, formal or symbolic gesture indicating devotion, respect or greeting, as in the case of spouses kissing at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony or national leaders kissing each other in greeting, and in many other situations. more »

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Written by: GARY RAYMOND BEAVIS, GLEN LENEY GIBSON, LUKE ROBERT T THOMAS, NATHAN ANDREW THOMAS

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Formation
One of the hit tracks "Parasite" is from the "Hotter than Hell" album, which was released by the American rock band Kiss in 1974.
Creator
The song is credited to the band's lead guitarist, Ace Frehley. Interestingly, he did not sing the song himself due to his lack of confidence in his own vocal abilities.
Vocal Duties
The song is actually sung by Gene Simmons, the band's co-lead vocalist, and bassist, due to Ace Frehley's hesitation to handle the vocals.
Album Popularity
Although "Hotter than Hell" was not an initial commercial success, it has since become a gold-certified album, with "Parasite" being one of its stand-out tracks.
Live Performances
"Parasite" has since become a staple of Kiss's live performances, despite its challenging guitar solo.
Covers
Several other artists have covered the song, reflecting its influence on rock music. Notably, Anthrax, an American heavy metal band, covered it on their 1987 EP "I'm the Man."
Song Duration
The length of the song is 3:32 minutes. It is one of several songs by Kiss that is relatively brief and to the point.
Song Style
The song is noted for its heavier, more aggressive style compared to some of Kiss's other work, which many fans have appreciated.
Chart Performance
Though "Parasite" itself hasn't appeared in many major music charts, the album it's from, "Hotter than Hell," peaked at No. 100 on the Billboard 200.
Live Albums
"Parasite" has appeared in several of Kiss’s live albums, including 'Alive II' (1977), 'Kiss Unplugged' (1996), and 'Alive: The Millennium Concert' (2006).
Unique Solo
The guitar solo in "Parasite" is known for its unique and challenging composition. In a 2014 interview, Frehley said the guitar solo was constructed in the studio, recording it in pieces rather than playing it straight through.

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