Tin Soldier
Quiet Riot · Quiet Riot [1977]
Yes you, your a look in your eye, a dream passing by in the sky
Now I don't understand
But all I need is treat me like a man
'Cause I ain't got no child, take me like I am
I've got to know I'm in love with you
Do anything that you want me to
Sing any song that you want me to
Sing it to you
All I need, is your whispered "hello", smiles melting from your window
Your eyes, are deeper than time, sailing on that with the breeze
So now I've lost my way
I need her to show me things to say
Give me your love, before love fades away
I've got to know I'm in love with you
Do anything that you want me to
Sing any song that you want me to
Sing it to you
I don't need no... compensation
And I just got to beg you, listen
I just got to beg you
I've got to know I'm in love with you
Do anything that you want me to
Sing any song that you want me to
Sing it to you (watch out)
I just want some reaction
Someone to give me satisfaction
All I've gotta to do is stay next to you
Some reaction
A little bit of satisfaction
All I'm gonna do is get next to you
I've got to know I'm in love with you
Do anything that you want me to
Sing any song that you want me to
Sing it to you
I've got to know I'm in love with you (yes I am)
Do anything that you want me to (I'm gonna sing her a song)
Sing any song that you want me to (right on ta you)
Sing it to you (Yeah yeah)
I've got to know I'm in love with you (yes I do)
Do anything that you want me to
Sing any song that you want me to
Sing it to you
Tin Soldier
Quiet Riot's 1977 self-titled debut album marked the band's initial foray into the English rock scene, establishing a sound that would later evolve into the heavy metal they are best known for. "Tin Soldier" serves as a representative track from this early period, showcasing the group's blues-inflected hard rock style before their commercial breakthrough. The recording highlights the band's foundational energy and songwriting approach during their formative years in Los Angeles. While the album did not achieve the massive chart success of their later work, it remains a crucial document of the band's development. This track exemplifies the raw, guitar-driven aesthetic that defined Quiet Riot's early catalogue, offering listeners a glimpse into the musical identity that would eventually propel them to international prominence.