The three founding members of the band are Scottish brothers; the Morris brothers (James Morris, Mark Morris and Des Morris). As children in Motherwell, they worked in the entertainment industry as part of a cabaret act. They moved south to England, to Cannock, Staffordshire, where they formed Balaam and the Angel.
1985 saw the band augment their line up with keyboard player ‘Wendy Harper’.
Initially, the band self-released a series of EPs via their own Chapter 22 label and played some tour dates opening for The Cult. This saw Balaam and the Angel catch the attention of Virgin Records who signed them and would release their debut "The Greatest Story Ever Told" in 1986. They toured in support of it in the United States with KISS and label mates Iggy Pop.
A second guitarist, and the first non sibling was added to the band in 1988; Ian McKean. The band began to move away from gothic rock music styles into a sound that had more in common with hard rock. With their new found style they recorded the album "Live Free or Die", which featured the minor rock (#13) and college radio (#18) hit "I Love the Things You Do to Me". This was soon followed up in similar style when they recorded "Days of Madness", before being dropped by Virgin Records. Their song "I'll Show You Something Special" is on the Steve Martin and John Candy movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" soundtrack.
At some point, the band were joined by Chris P Notes on Keyboards.
Albums
1985 Sun Family
1987 The Greatest Story Ever Told
1988 Live Free or Die
1989 Days of Madness
1991 No More Innocence
1993 Prime Time
2019 That's Not The Real World
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New Kind Of Love
Balaam And The Angel Lyrics
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Gonna gather strength, give you all my mind
Wanna show you my love all the time
Wanna hold you close and let you lie
Gonna love you
True you
Gonna give you my hands, gonna show you now
Gonna show you love all of the time
Gonna be your breath when you're out of life
Love free
Take me
Love free
Take me
Love free
Take me
The lyrics to Balaam And The Angel's song New Kind Of Love, convey a sense of commitment and devotion to a loved one. The singer promises to guide their partner through difficult times by providing support and love. The lyrics, "I'm gonna help you see when you're hard to find, gonna gather strength, give you all my mind," indicate that the singer wants to be an anchor in their partner's life, offering emotional and mental support. They strive to be completely devoted to their partner, always showing them love and affection, even when they're disconnected from the world or feeling lost.
The recurring lyrics of "love free, take me," can be interpreted as a message of surrender to love. The singer is willing to let go of any inhibitions and allow their love to grow freely without any hesitation. Overall, the song has a romantic and uplifting message, conveying the importance of unconditional love and support in intimate relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna help you see when you're hard to find
I will guide you through the tough times when you feel lost and invisible.
Gonna gather strength, give you all my mind
I will become a pillar of strength for you and dedicate all my attention and focus to you.
Wanna show you my love all the time
My love for you is constant and unchanging, and I want to demonstrate this to you at every opportunity.
Wanna hold you close and let you lie
I want to provide comfort and support to you in any way I can, even if it means simply being present and holding you close.
Gonna love you
True you
I will love you for who you truly are, without judgement or reservation.
When you're out of touch and you don't know how
During those moments when you are feeling disconnected and uncertain, I will be there to help you find your way back to yourself.
Gonna give you my hands, gonna show you now
I will actively and physically help you in any way that I can, demonstrating my commitment and dedication to you.
Gonna be your breath when you're out of life
In those moments when life feels overwhelming and painful, I will be a source of calm and comfort, sustaining you through the difficult times.
Love free
Take me
My love is freely given, and I offer myself to you completely.
Love free
Take me
My love is freely given, and I offer myself to you completely.
Love free
Take me
My love is freely given, and I offer myself to you completely.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Angel L. Olsen, Benjamin Walter Babbitt
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