Lay Your Hands (Off My Man)
Vaya Con Dios · Vaya Con Dios [1988]
Off my man
You don't even want him
You just want
What I have
Lay your hands
Off my man
You don't even want him
You just want
What I have
A pretty girl floating in a room
Wrappped in her innocence and her cheap perfume
Fluttering around men like a moth around the light
Think she won't burn herself, well I just think she might
A little girl not a woman yet
Spiteful little eyes that say watch out I'm a theat
Lay your hands
Off my man
You don't even want him
You just want
What I have
Lay your hands
Off my man
Don't you, don't you
Don't you girl, don't you dare
You call me sweetie and other charming names
Yet you give him the eye while I'm standing next to him
Don't like you ways besides I got mmy pride
Would you mind girl stepping aside
Oh! no you don't understang, you're acting amazed
Don't take me for a fool girl, fade away
Lay Your Hands (Off My Man)
Vaya Con Dios's 1988 debut album established them as pioneers of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, blending traditional metal riffs with punk energy and theatrical flair. The track 'Lay Your Hands (Off My Man)' exemplifies this signature sound, featuring driving rhythms and a vocal style that balances aggression with melodic sensibility. Released alongside hits like 'I Sold My Soul,' the recording helped define the band's early identity within the alternative metal scene of the late 1980s. While their later work, such as the 2010 compilation 'Original Album Classics,' showcased their enduring appeal, the original 1988 recordings remain a critical touchstone for fans of the genre. The song stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable, high-energy tracks that bridged the gap between heavy metal and punk rock.