The band endured many line-up changes throughout its existence, leaving Hoare as the only original member. In July 2012, Tony Gambino announced he was stepping down as lead vocalist with Sam Ryder taking his place.
The band was formed as a concept band in 2003 by Tyler Hoare. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Hugh Charron, bassist Joel Sauvé, guitarists Robbie Hart and Hoare, drummer Frank Shooflar, and keyboardist Simon Foxx. Their first album, All Is Fair in Love and War, was released on Blood and Ink Records in 2004.
Joel Sauvé and Hugh Charron departed in 2005. Hoare switched to bass and shred-style guitarist, "Shred" Sean Maier, from Long Island, joined. The band then began to change to a more 80s glam metal sound.
In January 2007, after the addition of vocalist Tony Gambino, they signed with Century Media Records. They recorded their second studio album, Pedal to the Metal, at The Farm in Vancouver, with producer Garth Richardson and engineer Ben Kaplan. The rest of 2007 was spent touring the US.
In early 2008, after a UK tour, rhythm guitarist, Robbie Hart and keyboardist Simon Foxx, both original members, were kicked out of the band. In mid 2008 they were joined by rhythm guitarist Casey Jones and keyboardist Slater, and took part in on the first annual Scream the Prayer Tour.
"Pedal to the Metal" was released by Century Media in Europe in August 2008 and the US in September 2008. After their headlining late 2008 European tour, original drummer Frank Shooflar left to pursue his career as a record producer and songwriter, Slater then moved to drums and former Still Remains keyboardist Ben Schauland was added, under the moniker "Rex Krueger".
Keyboardist Ben "Rex Krueger" Schauland left the band in mid 2010. Sam Ryder, then a member of The Morning After, played rhythm guitar on the band's European tour while Casey Jones stayed home to be present for the birth of his first child.
On June 24, 2011, Tooth & Nail Records released a video officially welcoming Blessed by a Broken Heart to the label's roster, in which the band announced that they were recording a new album. On September 30, the band announced that a song called "Deathwish" would be released on October 17, 2011 for the cost of a tweet, and would be the first single from the new album, Feel the Power, which was at the time planned for release on January 24, 2012. A second single, "Forever", was released on December 6, 2011, with an accompanying video premiering on January 17, 2012.
In July 2012, Gambino, announced his departure and rhythm guitarist Sam Ryder was announced as new vocalist. Ryder appeared on a standalone single, "Out of Control", released July 24, 2012.
On September 7, 2013, guitarist Sean Maier announced that the band was breaking up due to repeated legal struggles with record companies and lack of support from booking agencies. The post also stated that singer Sam Ryder would continue working as the frontman for Close Your Eyes and Maier would continue to work on his new project Shred Starz. Ryder left Close Your Eyes in December 2014, and found success as a solo artist.
The band reunited to play Montebello Rock Fest on June 24, 2017. The reunion lineup was Tony Gambino (vocals), Tyler Hoare (bass), "Shred" Sean Maier (guitar), Ian "Slater" Evans (drums), and Joel "Casey" Jones (guitar).
The band released a one-off re-recording of "Another Day Another War" on September 20, 2020.
04. MOVE YOUR BODY
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics
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To show you what it's like to get down
So turn up, step up, move your body right, show us how it's done
Before we ride into the night
Rocking this hard never felt so good
So rock your body right like you know you should
Throw your hands up into the air
Whoa keep move your bodies to the rhythm of the beat
Whoaaaa Keep your bodies moving, keep your bodies grooving
Move your body, move move your body
Schools out and it's time to party
Move your body, move move your body
We got rock we don't need your money
Throw your hands up
And wave them like you just don't care
Do the robot
Like you were made from sylon hardware
Throw your hands up
And wave them like you just don't care
Do the robot
Come on let me see you throw your hands up in the air
Whoa keep move your bodies to the rhythm of the beat
Whoaaaa Keep your bodies moving, keep your bodies grooving
Move your body, move move your body
Schools out and it's time to party
Move your body, move move your body
We got rock we don't need your money
Move your body, move move your body
Schools out and it's time to party
Move your body, move move your body
We got rock we don't need your money
In Blessed By A Broken Heart's song "Move Your Body," the band is exhorting their listeners to move and groove to their music. They declare that they have come to town to rock and to show their audience how to get down. They urge everyone to step up and turn up the volume so that they can all rock out together.
The lyrics encourage listeners to move their bodies to the rhythm of the beat and keep grooving all night long. They assert that rocking this hard has never felt so good, and they want everyone to throw their hands up in the air and wave them around like they just don't care. In addition, they urge their fans to do the robot and show off their best dance moves.
Overall, "Move Your Body" is a high-energy track that inspires listeners to cut loose and dance. It's a call to action that invites everyone to let loose and have a good time together. With a catchy beat and infectious lyrics, this song is sure to get your feet moving and your heart pumping.
Line by Line Meaning
We came to rock your town
We arrived here to give you an exciting musical performance
To show you what it's like to get down
To demonstrate how to have fun and dance
So turn up, step up, move your body right, show us how it's done
Increase the volume, get ready, dance well and show us what you got
Before we ride into the night
Before we leave when the performance ends
Rocking this hard never felt so good
Playing this intense is incredibly satisfying
So rock your body right like you know you should
Therefore, dance properly and appropriately
Throw your hands up into the air
Raise your arms above and be free
And wave them all around like you just don't care
And swing your arms randomly without worrying about the outcome
Whoa keep move your bodies to the rhythm of the beat
Let's keep moving our bodies in sync with the music's tempo
Whoaaaa Keep your bodies moving, keep your bodies grooving
Let's keep our bodies engaged by moving and swaying all around
Move your body, move move your body
Dance and groove to the rhythm
Schools out and it's time to party
Since it's time to have fun, let's dance
We got rock we don't need your money
We have the energy and passion for music, we don't need to be paid for it
Do the robot
Perform the robotic dance style
Like you were made from sylon hardware
Make movements as if you were a robot made of hard materials
Come on let me see you throw your hands up in the air
Encouraging the audience to raise their hands in excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTONIO ROSSI, VINCENZO CONSIGLIO
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