Blessed by a Broken Heart was a Canadian metalcore/glam metal band from Mon… Read Full Bio ↴Blessed by a Broken Heart was a Canadian metalcore/glam metal band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 2003. The band's final line-up consisted of vocalist/rhythm guitarist Sam Ryder, lead guitarist "Shred" Sean Maier, bassist Tyler Hoare, and drummer and keyboardist Ian "Slater" Evans. They released three albums, the last of which, Feel the Power, was released by Tooth & Nail Records and made the Billboard Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums charts.

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.

Carry On
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics

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Crash into reality
The truth is that we'll always suffer
This is our reality
And know that we will always suffer
We'll overcome this world
And pray for better days
If you feel like giving up baby well don' t turn around
Be strong , hold on

we will carry on

I'll take your burdens upon my shoulders
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for every breath you take
I'll be there through every move you make

We'll overcome this world
And pray for better days
Facing this reality
We always look for something better
Forget this reality
For we were meant for something greater
If you feel like giving up baby well don' t turn around

Be strong, hold on
we will carry on

I'll take your burdens upon my shoulders
By the grace of God we will carry on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blessed By A Broken Heart's song "Carry On" express a powerful message about perseverance and the challenges of reality. The first verse tackles the difficult truth that suffering is a part of life, and we must learn to overcome it. The chorus offers a message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to stay strong and carry on through hard times.

The second verse builds on this theme of support and offers a promise of unwavering loyalty. The singer pledges to be there for their loved ones no matter what, to shoulder their burdens and help them through every moment of struggle. Together, they will overcome the obstacles of the world and pray for better days ahead.

Overall, "Carry On" is a heartfelt anthem of encouragement, one that acknowledges the difficulties of reality while also emphasizing the power of love and perseverance to overcome them. It's a reminder that no matter how hard things get, we are never alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Crash into reality
We accept the harsh truth of life

The truth is that we'll always suffer
We acknowledge that pain is inevitable

This is our reality
We embrace the world as it is

And know that we will always suffer
We recognize the permanence of agony

We'll overcome this world
We'll strive to conquer life's challenges

And pray for better days
We hope for a brighter future

If you feel like giving up baby well don' t turn around
Don't quit even when it's tough

Be strong, hold on
Be resilient and endure

We will carry on
We'll persist and keep going

I'll take your burdens upon my shoulders
I'll support you and share your struggles

I'll be there for you
I'll provide comfort and companionship