Parasite
Kiss
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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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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 FormationOne of the hit tracks "Parasite" is from the "Hotter than Hell" album, which was released by the American rock band Kiss in 1974.
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CreatorThe 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.
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Vocal DutiesThe 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.
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Album PopularityAlthough "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.
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Live Performances"Parasite" has since become a staple of Kiss's live performances, despite its challenging guitar solo.
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CoversSeveral 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."
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Song DurationThe length of the song is 3:32 minutes. It is one of several songs by Kiss that is relatively brief and to the point.
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Song StyleThe song is noted for its heavier, more aggressive style compared to some of Kiss's other work, which many fans have appreciated.
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Chart PerformanceThough "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.
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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).
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Unique SoloThe 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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