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 Wolf
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics
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Voice like thunder,
She's like a knife that will tear at your soul,
She's out there, and she's hungry,
For the guilty and the innocent,
Like demon, like the angel of night,
She wants to take your soul and watch it ignite,
But she's a wolf and just doesn't die,
She'll bring you to your knees,
Down to your knees,
No one will hear you scream,
She wolf!
She wolf! She wolf!
In the night she roams,
She wolf! She wolf!
Don't walk the streets alone,
She wolf! She wolf!
In the night she roams,
She wolf! She wolf!
Don't walk the streets alone,
A shiver down my spine,
Another thought running through my mind,
The word is, I'll turn around,
And from the night she will take you down,
Eyes of fire,
Voice like thunder,
I cannot run or die, can't make a sound,
She's out to kill, set to destroy,
And I don't want to be attracted,
She'll bring you to your knees,
Down to your knees,
No one will hear you scream,
She wolf!
She wolf! She wolf!
In the night she roams,
She wolf! She wolf!
Don't walk the streets alone,
She wolf! She wolf!
In the night she roams,
She wolf! She wolf!
Don't walk the streets alone,
In the night she roams!
Take her back where she belongs,
Take her back,
Take her back where she belongs,
Where she belongs,
Woah, woah, woah, woah,
It's a vicious attack,
So watch your back,
And don't stop running,
She wolf!
She wolf! She wolf!
In the night she roams,
She wolf! She wolf!
Don't walk the streets alone,
She wolf! She wolf!
In the night she roams,
She wolf! She wolf!
Don't walk the streets alone,
Woah, woah,
Woah, woah,
She wolf!
In the night she roams,
Don't walk the streets alone,
In the night she roams,
She wolf!
In the night she roams,
Don't walk the streets alone,
In the night she roams,
She wolf!
She wolf!
She wolf!
She wolf!
The song "She Wolf" by Blessed By A Broken Heart is about a dangerous and seductive woman who roams the streets at night. The woman is described as having eyes of fire and a voice like thunder, and is compared to both a demon and an angel of the night. She is hungry for both the guilty and innocent, preying upon those she encounters. The lyrics suggest that it is impossible to escape from her grasp, as she will bring anyone she sets her sights on to their knees, with no one to hear their screams.
The song is full of warnings about the dangers of encountering this mysterious woman, and encourages the listener to be careful and not walk the streets alone for fear of running into her. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a scary and unpredictable character who is impossible to resist, but should not be trusted. The repeated refrain of "She wolf" emphasizes the danger and edginess of the song, solidifying the image of this powerful and dangerous woman in the listener's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes of fire,
Her piercing gaze seems to burn with passion and intensity.
Voice like thunder,
Her voice echoes like a powerful storm, commanding attention and respect.
She's like a knife that will tear at your soul,
She is a formidable force that will cut deep into the core of your being, leaving you vulnerable and exposed.
She's out there, and she's hungry,
She is relentlessly seeking her prey, driven by insatiable hunger and desire.
For the guilty and the innocent,
Her hunt is indiscriminate; whether guilty or innocent, she will pursue and subdue them all.
Like demon, like the angel of night,
She embodies both darkness and light, a complex and multifaceted being with both heavenly and infernal qualities.
She wants to take your soul and watch it ignite,
Her ultimate goal is the destruction and transformation of your essence, to set it ablaze and bask in the resulting chaos.
They want her dead or they want her alive,
She is a wanted entity, either as a prized trophy or a dangerous threat.
But she's a wolf and just doesn't die,
She possesses the tenacity and resilience of a wolf, enduring through adversity and evading those who seek to bring her down.
She'll bring you to your knees,
She has the power to completely dominate and subjugate you, rendering you helpless and defeated.
Down to your knees,
You will be forced to kneel before her, fully surrendering to her dominion and control.
No one will hear you scream,
You will be trapped and isolated, unable to call for help or escape her grasp.
She wolf!
This is a powerful and all-encompassing embodiment of her essence and nature; she is the She Wolf, and nothing can withstand her power and fury.
Don't walk the streets alone,
This is a warning to others, that the night is a dangerous and unpredictable place, and they should take caution and avoid her presence.
A shiver down my spine,
Her presence elicits a visceral and instinctual response, creating fear and unease at a primal level.
Another thought running through my mind,
In the face of her looming threat, the mind races with possibilities and scenarios, trying to anticipate and avoid her next move.
The word is, I'll turn around,
Rumors and whispers circulate about her, warning others to be wary and expect the unexpected.
And from the night she will take you down,
She strikes from the shadows, and can appear and disappear without warning, hunting and seizing her prey with deadly precision.
I cannot run or die, can't make a sound,
In the face of her overwhelming power and ferocity, there is no escape and no hope for survival or rescue. She has complete control and domination over her victim.
She's out to kill, set to destroy,
Her sole purpose and motivation is the annihilation and eradication of her prey and all who oppose her.
And I don't want to be attracted,
Despite the danger and the risks, there is still an urge and a draw towards her seductive and deadly nature.
Take her back where she belongs,
This is a call to return the She Wolf to her rightful place or to restore balance and order to the night.
It's a vicious attack,
Her assault is brutal and unrelenting, with no mercy or compassion shown.
So watch your back,
This is a reminder to be mindful and vigilant, to always be aware of the lurking danger in the night.
And don't stop running,
In the face of her pursuit, there is only the option to flee, to keep moving and stay ahead of her advances.
Woah, woah, woah, woah,
This is an exclamation and a cry of alarm and urgency, as the danger of the She Wolf looms large and imminent.
In the night she roams!
This is a statement of fact and a warning, that the She Wolf is a force to be reckoned with, who prowls the night with deadly intent.
Contributed by Ella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.