A Gypsy's Kiss
Deep Purple · Perfect Strangers [1984]
La la Janette dance in sand
What's the mystery, my son?
Gypsy Dan Caravan
Won Tun Wan with your Chinese fan
It's part of history my son
Murder and rape with your power
The 10th revolution in far away days
It's come to this
A gypsy's kiss
All your power's gonna fade in the haze
Ya who' Jumme gae bile ya heed
The Senorita said
I'll drag your lungs out through your nose
Space truckers free and high
Teamsters get you by and by
That should keep you on your toes
They got a gun at your head
But you ain't necessarily playing their game
They can't resist
A Gypsy's Kiss
All that's needed to drive them insane
John Wayne, the Alamo
Crazy Horse, Geronimo
I'll smoke a piece with you
Mind, body heart and soul
We got rock and roll
And there's nothing they can do
Hear the small voice of truth
Above the shouting despair of the crowd
What do you wish
A Gypsy's Kiss?
Gets you strong for crying out loud.
A Gypsy's Kiss
Released in 1984 on Perfect Strangers, this track by Deep Purple stands as a quintessential example of the band's late-period hard rock and heavy metal evolution. The song features the group's signature blend of soaring vocals and driving guitar riffs, characteristic of their work during the mid-1980s. While the album itself was less commercially successful than their earlier catalogues, the recording remains a notable song in the band's extensive discography, showcasing their ability to craft anthemic rock tracks that defined their sound for decades. It serves as a testament to their enduring influence on the genre, capturing the raw energy and melodic sophistication that fans have celebrated for years.