Little Caesar
Kiss
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Ten million stories in the city Ten million backs against the wall Desperation's out tonight You can cut it with a knife Everybody wants to have it all Well they tell you that the world is rough But they never rocked it hard enough Hey, little Caesar Nobody messing with you Hey, little Caesar Go show 'em what you can do Nobody said that it was pretty, no no You haven't got a penny or a prayer You know it's gonna be a fight If you want to see your name in lights Ain't nobody gives a damn out there Well you got your guts and you got your pride You'll never let them see inside Hey, little Caesar Nobody messing with you Hey, little Caesar Go show 'em what you can do Let them show 'em what you can do Well you don't believe in the books and rules Cause you just believe what you know is cool Well they try to tell you that the world is rough But they never rocked it hard enough I can't hear you, oh yeah! Well, they just don't understand You gotta fight to be a man Hey, little Caesar Nobody messing with you Hey, little Caesar Go show 'em what you can do Hey, little Caesar Oh yeah, that's what it is Hey, little Caesar Yeah, come on, oh yeah Hey, little Caesar Now show 'em, yeah
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Written by: ADAM MITCHELL, ERIC CARR, GENE SIMMONS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Little Caesar" is a song by American rock band Kiss.
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Album DetailsThis song is from the band's 15th studio album, "Hot in the Shade," which was released in 1989.
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Lyrics Contribution"Little Caesar" was co-written by Eric Carr, the drummer of Kiss, along with Gene Simmons and Adam Mitchell.
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First Solo Lead VocalsThe song is significant as it features Eric Carr's first solo lead vocals for a Kiss song.
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Genre Classification"Little Caesar" is generally classified under the genre of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.
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Track Position"Little Caesar" is the 14th track on the "Hot in the Shade" album.
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Album Success"Hot in the Shade" was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1990, indicating over 500,000 copies sold in the U.S. However, "Little Caesar" was not released as a single.
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Music VideoUnlike some of Kiss's more successful songs, "Little Caesar" does not have a music video.
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RecognitionDespite not being as famous as other Kiss songs, "Little Caesar" is appreciated among die-hard Kiss fans as Eric Carr's unique contribution to the band's discography.
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Live Performances"Little Caesar" was not frequently included in the band's live performance setlists.
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