High On Flames
W.A.S.P. · Helldorado [1999]
Guess I've been bad all my life
Yeah I've sinned bad all the time
I should have never learned
To play with fire - Oh, no, no
I got my front seat in Hell
That my momma said I would get
And all us dirty devils there
Are high tonight
Yeah I know that I should have learned
if ya play with fire ya burn
No deposit, no return
On my life
Oh, but there's a party down in flames
and I got no time to waste
No I ain't feeling no pain
Too high to die
Oh, I'm getting - high on the flames
Oh, I'm gonna - Ride on the flames
Oh, I'm getting - high on the flames
Oh, tonight
Too high to die
Yeah I've sinned bad all the time
I should have never learned
To play with fire - Oh, no, no
I got my front seat in Hell
That my momma said I would get
And all us dirty devils there
Are high tonight
Yeah I know that I should have learned
if ya play with fire ya burn
No deposit, no return
On my life
Oh, but there's a party down in flames
and I got no time to waste
No I ain't feeling no pain
Too high to die
Oh, I'm getting - high on the flames
Oh, I'm gonna - Ride on the flames
Oh, I'm getting - high on the flames
Oh, tonight
Too high to die
High On Flames
Released on W.A.S.P.'s 1999 album Helldorado, "High On Flames" stands as a defining track in the band's evolution toward a heavier, more aggressive sound. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of hard rock and metal, featuring the iconic vocals of Rob Halford and the band's characteristic use of distorted guitars and driving rhythms. As part of their late-90s discography, the recording captures the intensity of their transition from glam metal to a grittier style that would characterize their subsequent work. The track remains a staple of their live performances and is frequently cited by fans as a prime example of the band's power metal influence during this era.