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.
She's Dangerous
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics
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Danger is her middle name
Murder is her favorite game
She's the devil in disguise.
The first time we kissed
I knew she was dangerous
Gotta escape
From this place
Before it's too late.
She is dangerous, oh so dangerous,
She is dangerous.
She is dangerous,
Oh so dangerous,
She's out of control
And her hearts on a one way road,
So where's she gonna go.
Danger is running through her veins.
Murder is her claim to fame
And she's out to be a star.
She is dangerous,
Just remember this,
Don't let her get very far.
Gotta escape
From this place
Before it's too late.
She is dangerous, oh so dangerous,
She is dangerous.
She is dangerous, oh so dangerous,
She's out of control
And her hearts on a one way road,
So where's she gonna go.
She is nothing but danger,
She is nothing but dangerous.
The song "She's Dangerous" by Blessed By A Broken Heart explores the story of a girl who is deemed dangerous and the consequences of getting involved with her. The lyrics paint a clear picture of the girl being portrayed as a person who is to be avoided at all costs, with danger running through her veins and murder being her claim to fame. The chorus emphasizes her dangerous personality and the need to escape from her before it's too late.
The first verse talks about the singer's attraction towards her and how it becomes enthralling almost immediately. However, he realizes that she's dangerous and that he shouldn't let himself be fooled by her lies. The second verse talks about her desire to become a star, and how she sees murder as her way of achieving it.
Overall, the song is a warning to others to avoid the toxic girl who is dangerous, highlighting the harmful consequences that can occur when one gets too involved with such a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Danger is her middle name
She is someone who exudes danger in every fiber of her being.
Murder is her favorite game
She enjoys playing games that involve death and destruction, and takes pleasure in causing pain and suffering.
She's the devil in disguise.
She appears harmless and innocent, but in reality, she is wicked and deceitful.
The first time we kissed
The moment they shared their first intimate moment together.
I knew she was dangerous
He was able to see through her facade and realize that she was someone with sinister intentions.
Don't believe her lies.
She is a master of manipulation and will twist the truth to suit her needs, so it's important not to trust her.
Gotta escape
He realizes that he needs to get away from her before she does him harm.
From this place
He needs to leave the environment in which she is present to feel safe.
Before it's too late.
He understands that there is a sense of urgency to his situation, and that he could possibly be in danger if he doesn't take action soon.
She is dangerous, oh so dangerous,
Reiterating that she is extremely dangerous, and not to be taken lightly.
She is dangerous.
The chorus serves to remind the listener not to underestimate her and that she cannot be trusted.
Her hearts on a one way road,
Her actions are leading her down a path of destruction, and she seems unable to reverse course.
So where's she gonna go.
As someone who is unpredictable and unstable, it's difficult to know what she will do next or where she will end up.
Danger is running through her veins.
Her violent tendencies are not just a part of her personality, but seem to be an inherent part of her being.
Murder is her claim to fame
She considers her ability to inflict violence and death as a source of pride and recognition.
And she's out to be a star.
She will do whatever it takes to get what she wants, including causing chaos and destruction, in order to achieve her goals.
Just remember this,
Reiterating the importance of being aware of her true nature.
She is nothing but danger,
The singer emphasizes that all she represents is danger and chaos.
She is nothing but dangerous.
The listener is urged not to let their guard down around her, as she will not hesitate to cause harm or engage in destructive behavior.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.