Lypswitch - Kiss in the Dark - The Story Behind the Song

From the new album Lypswitch - World of Sin
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Written in 1989 and Recorded in September 1990.

The song was inspired by David's interest in vampires and the darker side of life.

Kiss in the Dark

Music and Lyrics by David Love
Written in 1989 recorded in 1990

You think you know who I am,
Your so naive, you've got to open your eyes to see,
I’ve seen worlds falling down,
But only at night when you,
Feel my body you’ll know

Needles to skin like a poison dart,
Kiss in the dark
My kiss will leave a fatal mark,
Kiss in the dark
Don't put a stake through my heart

I watch you when you sleep,
I’ll be there, living in your dreams,
My life may seem sad, maybe mean,
But I'm poor as a peddler, livin' in the street

Needles to skin like a poison dart,
Kiss in the dark
My kiss will leave a fatal mark
Kiss in the dark
Don't put a stake through my heart

I may live forever,
But you’ll always be the victim for me,
And you’ll know,
Sidewalk pictures of you,
In the tears of a lonely vampire,

Kiss in the dark
My kiss will leave a fatal mark,
Kiss in the dark
Don't put a stake through my heart
Kiss in the dark
My kiss will leave a fatal mark
Don't put a stake through my heart.

About the Recording

Produced by Dino Papanicolaou
Executive Producer Curt Lorraine
Recorded at Sonora West, Burbank CA. in September 1990
Remastered by Mick O’Brien in 2018

When new songs were written, many times the band would try them out at the Whisky No Bozo Jam. This started out as a free admission (later $3.00 per person) show on Monday nights hosted by Sam Mann (Of Sam Mann and Thee Apes). Up to 15 bands would perform on house equipment and play 3 - 4 song short sets. The club was always crowded and this was a great way to showcase the band to new potential fans. This really helped the band out getting more shows as KA (From advice given by Sam) would call the Whisky and talk to Louie the Lip to see if there were any cancellations every Monday. The Lypswitch motto of "We will play Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere" really came into play with these calls. "I'd say 8 out of 10 times I would call and get a slot and we would head down to play. We didn't care if it was at 8pm or 1am, we would be there.. Eventually it got to the point that the Whisky would call us because they knew we would show up on a moments notice. This really helped us get the name out there and led to us getting even better shows at the Whisky" - KA.

There was one bass drum beat that was missed by KA in the second verse that went un-noticed when the original demo was recorded in 1990. This drove KA nuts for 28 years when ever listening to the song. "During the remastering of the song I brought this up to Mick (who had not noticed either) and via the magic of digital recording he was able to fix it." - KA

"Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with Kiss in the Dark offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire."

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990

Already their upbeat, wild rock sound has spread through the airwaves of Southern California via KNAC 105.5, which has been playing Lypswitch's demo tune "Rattlesnake Skin". Wait any longer and you'll need binoculars to see them from your Coliseum luxury box.

Gena Nason - LA Weekly March 1990

Lypswitch have come a long way from their Orlando, Florida roots, arriving in Southern California two years ago, and graduating to headlining status after sharing stages with the likes of Bang Tango, Love/Hate and Funhouse. They have earned themselves a large and entusiastic following on the local scene.

With such killer songs as "This is my Life", "Foot in the Door", "Rattlesnake Skin", and "Kiss in the Dark" these prophets of what they call "Underground punk funk street rock" are headed to the top.

Wendy Weisberg - BAM Magazine August 10, 1990

Hottest New Group: Lypswitch. They have just enough sex and looks to play the strip, just enough grit, reality, and black leather to play the darker scene.

Concrete Jungle - 1989

A sure bet to sell millions of records it's a wonder that Lypswitch still is unsigned. The band has the material, image and looks required by A&R people to sign a band, hopefully it won't be too long before someone realizes this.

H.R. Long - Rock City News March 1990

Lypswitch have very catchy songs, with good hooks and choruses. This music is very marketable.

Judy Jade - LA Rock Review July 1989

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set
With 36 bands showcasing two songs each over four discs, ROCK N’ ROLL REBELS & THE SUNSET STRIP is a ridiculously bountiful treasure trove of riches from the third wave of the golden era of the Sunset Strip. In addition to the bands already mentioned, Dallas Dollz, Rough Justice, Cold Shot, Spyder Blue, Lypswitch, Scratch, Longgone and Bad Blood are solid gold guaranteed to get feet tapping, heads banging, and long-gone hair lines and waistlines reminisced about.

Shane Pinnegar - 100 Percent Rock Magazine - Australia - April 2015

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set

“Sexx On The Sun” — Lypswitch: Hard-driving riffs and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of bands such as GN’R and Poison.

“She's So Psychedelic” — Lypswitch: A punk-fueled rhythm section decorated with an infectious gang-shouted chorus.

Kelley Simms - BraveWords - Canada - April 2015

Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with "Kiss in the Dark" offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990