Saigon Kick – I Love You

“I Love You” is one of the most unusual and darkly humorous tracks in Saigon Kick’s catalogue—a short, punchy, tongue‑in‑cheek song from their 1992 album The Lizard

The Song in Context

Released in 1992, The Lizard was Saigon Kick’s breakthrough album, best known for the acoustic ballad “Love Is on the Way”. But deeper in the tracklist sits “I Love You”, a song that shows the band’s other side: irreverent, mischievous, and unafraid to poke fun at romantic clichés.

The lineup at the time included:

Matt Kramer – vocals
Jason Bieler – guitars, vocals
Chris McLernon – bass
Phil Varone – drums

This was the band’s most iconic formation, responsible for their most successful and creatively daring material.

Trivia and Lesser‑Known Facts

The Lizard was recorded at Scream Studios in Studio City, California, with producer Jason Bieler heavily shaping the album’s eclectic sound.
The album blends glam metal, alternative rock, world music, and humor—making it one of the most stylistically diverse rock albums of the early ’90s.
“I Love You” became a fan favourite at live shows because of its short length and comedic punch.
Saigon Kick often used humor to contrast their more serious material, and this track is one of the clearest examples of that duality.
The band’s willingness to experiment helped them stand out during a transitional era when glam metal was fading and alternative rock was rising.

The Band’s State in 1992

Saigon Kick were at a creative peak. The Lizard was their most successful album, earning gold certification and giving them international visibility. But behind the scenes, tensions were growing—particularly between Matt Kramer and Jason Bieler. These tensions would eventually lead to lineup changes after the album’s success.

Still, in 1992, the band was bold, inventive, and unafraid to take risks. “I Love You” is a snapshot of that fearless experimentation.