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.
Blood On Your Hands
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics
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I'm waiting for the ???? find you
They'll give a piece so heavy you wont know what to do
Comes around, Comes around and it's coming your way
I know it's coming xxx you say
Please tell me, How could you?
Please tell me, How could you?
Please tell me, How could you take it away?
And go with your life
How can you live with that blood on your hands?
I'm waiting for the day when you open your eyes
And see the blood that's on your hands
With that blood on your hands
With that blood on your hands
You left your hustle far behind you
????
You thought you could get away get away with ????
who's gonna catch you? who's gonna catch you?
Please tell me, How could you?
Please tell me, 'cause I'm dying to know!
Please tell me, How could you?
Please tell me, How could you take it away?
And go with your life
How can you live with that blood on your hands?
I'm waiting for the day when you open your eyes
And see the blood that's on your hands
With that blood on your hands
??????
Please tell me!!
How could you??
Please tell me, How could you take it away?
And go with your life...
The song "Blood On Your Hands" by Blessed By A Broken Heart seems to be addressing someone who has done something terrible and is now living with the guilt of their actions. The singer, who is waiting for some sort of justice to find the person, accuses them of having blood on their hands. The lyrics mention a piece that will be given to the person that is so heavy they won't know what to do with it, which could be a metaphor for the weight of guilt that the person is carrying. The line "how can you live with that blood on your hands?" is perhaps the most poignant part of the song, as it suggests that the person is unable to escape the consequences of their actions and is haunted by what they've done.
The repeated pleas to "tell me how could you?" further emphasize the singer's frustration with the situation and their desire to understand why someone would do something so terrible. The lines "you left your hustle far behind you" and "you thought you could get away with" imply that the person was perhaps involved in some sort of illegal or immoral activity and has since fled from it. However, the singer seems to suggest that this person will not be able to escape the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Blood On Your Hands" is a powerful song that explores the themes of guilt and justice. It is an impassioned plea for those who have done wrong to take responsibility for their actions and face the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for the ???? find you
The singer is waiting for someone (possibly authorities) to find the addressee of the song.
They'll give a piece so heavy you wont know what to do
The consequences of the addressee's actions will be so severe that they will be overwhelmed.
Comes around, Comes around and it's coming your way
Karma is coming for the addressee.
I know it's coming xxx you say
The addressee is in denial about the consequences of their actions.
Please tell me, How could you?
The singer wants to know how the addressee could commit the actions they did.
Please tell me, 'cause I'm dying to know!
The singer is desperate to understand the addressee's motivations.
Please tell me, How could you?
Repetition of the above line to emphasize the singer's desperation to know the truth.
Please tell me, How could you take it away?
The singer questions how the addressee could take something valuable (possibly a life) away.
And go with your life
The addressee was able to move on with their life despite their actions.
How can you live with that blood on your hands?
The singer questions how the addressee can live with the guilt of their actions.
I'm waiting for the day when you open your eyes
The singer is hopeful that the addressee will one day realize the gravity of their actions.
And see the blood that's on your hands
The addressee needs to face the consequences of their actions in order to move on.
With that blood on your hands
The blood of their victim(s) is a constant reminder of the addressee's guilt.
You left your hustle far behind you
The addressee abandoned their responsibilities and obligations.
????
This line is inaudible.
You thought you could get away get away with ????
The addressee believed they could escape the consequences of their actions.
who's gonna catch you? who's gonna catch you?
The addressee wonders if there will ever be consequences for their actions.
??????
This line is inaudible.
Please tell me!!
The singer is desperate for answers regarding the addressee's actions.
How could you??
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the singer's need for answers.
Please tell me, How could you take it away?
Repetition of the question posed earlier in the song, further emphasizing the singer's need for answers.
And go with your life...
Reiteration of the addressee's ability to move on despite their actions.
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.