1) - Belladon… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, five artists known as Belladonna.
1) - Belladonna - The name used for the solo work of Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna. Joey is well known for vocal range which has similarities to Steve Perry of Journey. This band continued the thrash & heavy metal sound that played with Anthrax, but with another concepts and lyrical themes. Joey released four albums as Belladonna: Belladonna (1995 - backing inc: Darin Scott w/ guitar, Joe Andrews credited as bassist but did not perform on the recording Scott Schroeter w/ drums), Spells of Fear (1998 - backing inc' Peter Scheithauer w/ guitar, Fleisch w/ bass & Stet Howland w/ drums), 03 (2003 - co-written by Matt Zuber on lead / rhythm / bass guitars & Joey Belladonna w/ drums), Artifacts I and Artifacts II (2004 - originally recorded in 1993 - backing inc' Paul Crook w/ guitar, Paul Mocci w/ bass & Jeff Tortora w/ drums - The tracks are demo versions for Belladonna album recorded in 1992). Some songs are previously unreleased. Official site: http://JoeyBelladonna.com
2) - Belladonna An Italian rock noir band, formed Rome, Italy (Feb 2005). The members are, co-founders Luana (lead vocals) & Dani (guitar), plus Alice (piano), Tam (bass) & Alex (drums). Their début album, Metaphysical Attraction, may have defined a new genre - rocknoir.
Exploring such themes as murder, mystery, reincarnation & magic - they found a fan base on MySpace.com. In 2005, the band was receiving thousands of plays, on their MySpace player, per day. By 2006, they were the most played unsigned Italian band, on MySpace.
In 2007, two tracks from their début album - Black Swan & Foreverland - were nominated for Grammy Awards 2008, both for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (category 16). In addition, “Foreverland” was also nominated in Best Rock Song (category 20). Official site: http://Belladonna.TV
3) - Belladonna A DJ / producer from Perugia, Italy, aka Maurizio Belladonna. He can be defined as a pioneer DJ in the field of dance music, where since latest 70's he worked in, playing in many small clubs in Perugia until arriving to work in a famous dance club, where he played from 1975 to 1998 funky, disco and afro music, influencing the formation of many famous house music DJ's. In 1998 he understood that he was having enough of that "contaminated" ambient, and so he decided to work by himself opening a recording studio and putting into music his idea of dance philosophy. Two years later his first album Housin' Paradise was printed and published by Irma Records, having a certain success and opening for Maurizio many new opportunities to work as a DJ also playing in many foreign countries. His sets range across tribal trance, nu house & nu jazz. Other albums include: Midnight House (2000) & Inspirational Grooves (2003). Official site: http://mySpace.com/MaurizioBelladonna
4) - Belladonna - A rock band from Sweden.
5) - Belladonna - The stage name of Bella Cook, an indie pop artist from Wellington, New Zealand. She released her first single "Hands" in January 2020, followed by "Calling Out Your Name", "Perfectly Good" and the EP "Salty Dog" on August 13 the same year.
6) - Belladonna - Metal band from Osaka, Japan - formed 1980
7) - Belladonna - Early 80s disco band
8) - Belladonna - UK glam hard rock band from London, they released a single High On Rock 'n' Roll in 1987.
Gary "Zal" Roberts - Vocals
Paul Lewis - Guitar
Carl Appels-Riley - Guitar - ex-Blackrose
Criss Neil Gaskill - Bass
Adam Parsons - Drums
9) Belladonna - Texas Melodic Metal/Glam Metal. Relased 'Night Shade' in 2021.
10) - Belladonna Band from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Belladonna is Adrian Morris (drums), Alyson Randles (lead vocals), Corey Cholock (piano), Robin Fraser (bass), Justin Thompson(viola) and Scott Randles (guitar).
Houdini
Belladonna Lyrics
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Was it real or just a magic trick?
I believed
All your well-performed deceits
Houdini
Love can heal but Love itself can die
Disappear
You had me mesmerized
I danced - And fell from Grace
Your eyes - You had me hypnotized
In trance - Amazed in grace
Houdini
What is real and what is fantasy?
I believed
Turned illusions into dreams
Houdini
Love can heal but Love can ruin your life
And it did
When I looked into your eyes
You had me hypnotized
In trance - Amazed in grace
Your lies - You had me mesmerized
I danced - And fell from Grace
Houdini
Was it real or just a magic trick?
I believed
I believed your goddamn lies
You had me mesmerized
I danced - And fell from Grace
Your eyes - You had me hypnotized
In trance - Amazed in grace
The song "Houdini" by Belladonna is a sort of ode to a magician who captivated the singer with his tricks and illusions. Throughout the song, there is a struggle between what is real and what is fantasy, between what is believed to be true and what is actually true. The singer is torn between their fascination with the magician's abilities and the feeling that they have been deceived by his "well-performed deceits" and "well-told lies." The central idea of the song is the power of manipulation, the danger of being unmoored from reality in the face of a persuasive illusionist.
The repeated refrain of "Love can heal but Love itself can die" seems to suggest that the relationship the singer had with the magician was both healing and destructive. Love can heal wounds, but it can also perpetuate harm. The final line, "I believed your goddamn lies," underscores the sense of betrayal and confusion that the singer feels. This ambiguous sense of reality, of being unsure of what is true and what is false, is a common theme in Belladonna's music, and it gives the song a haunting, dream-like quality.
Line by Line Meaning
Houdini
The song is addressed to a lover who was skilled at deception, similar to the famous escape artist Harry Houdini.
Was it real or just a magic trick?
The singer questions whether the magic and deception she experienced in the relationship was genuine or just an illusion.
I believed
Despite the doubts, the singer admits to having believed all of the lies and tricks her lover used to deceive her.
All your well-performed deceits
The artist acknowledges that her lover was skilled at his deception and trickery, and that she fell for it every time.
Love can heal but Love itself can die
The artist recognizes the healing power of love, but also accepts the reality that love can come to an end.
Disappear
The singer suggests that her lover has vanished or disappeared, presumably after the relationship ended.
Deep within your well-told lies
The singer implies that her former lover's lies were convincing and well-crafted, and that she was deeply affected by them.
You had me mesmerized
The artist reflects on how she became entranced by her former lover's manipulation and deception.
I danced - And fell from Grace
The artist admits to having been dazzled by her lover's tricks and illusions, but ultimately realizing that she had been led astray.
Your eyes - You had me hypnotized
The artist confirms how she became emotionally enmeshed with her lover, likening his power over her to a hypnotic trance.
In trance - Amazed in grace
The singer was initially impressed with her lover's charm and skill at deception, but ultimately came to realize that she had been fooled.
What is real and what is fantasy?
The artist again questions what was genuine and what was just an illusion in her relationship with her former lover.
Turned illusions into dreams
The singer suggests that her lover's illusions and deceptions made her hopeful and optimistic about the future of their relationship.
Love can heal but Love can ruin your life
The singer acknowledges that love's ability to heal and bind can also result in significant heartbreak and pain.
And it did
The singer confirms that love did indeed ruin her life, echoing the pain and sorrow she experienced due to her former lover's deception.
When I looked into your eyes
The artist recalls the enchantment and emotional captivity she experienced when gazing into her lover's eyes.
I believed your goddamn lies
The artist is resolute in her regret and acknowledgement of how she was manipulated and deceived by her former lover.
Your lies - You had me mesmerized
The singer again emphasizes how her former lover's lies were compelling and convincing enough to capture her emotions and judgement.
I danced - And fell from Grace
The singer repeats this phrase as a way of describing how she became caught up in her lover's web of deceit and illusion, and the process of becoming disillusioned that followed.
Your eyes - You had me hypnotized
The song ends with a repetition of the above line, again emphasizing the theme of the powerful emotional connection and deception experienced by the artist in relation to her former lover, who is compared once again to the famous magician Harry Houdini.
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.