1983Released
3:56

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Interesting facts and trivia about Lick It Up. By Songfacts®.

This song was released on the same day as the album: September 18, 1983. It was a big day in Kiss history, since for the first time, the band appeared without makeup or costumes. On the album cover, they look like four normal (for rock band standards) guys in a standard lineup. They also did promotional appearances this day, generating a great deal of media attention that ramped up sales of the album. The common sentiment: "Now we know why they need the makeup."

Written by Kiss mainstays Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, this song is about living in the moment, and typical of Kiss, it's dripping with sexual innuendo. Stanley sings it from the perspective of a guy trying to convince a girl that the time is right for some carnal pleasures.

Vinnie Vincent replaced Ace Frehley on guitar for the Lick It Up album. Vincent, who left the band in 1984, later sued KISS, claiming he was not paid for royalties and received only $2000 a week in salary. He lost the case.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Lick It Up.
DKey
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
120BPM

Album

The album Lick It Up is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Lick It Up.
Casablanca Records
© 1998 Kiss Catalog, Ltd.
℗ 1983 The Island Def Jam Music Group

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