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.
Sleepless Nights
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics
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I'm sick and tired of these conflicts and lies
And these sleepless nights
Got to freak out of this cell
Got to astray it from hell
I see the fire burning in her eyes
Mom crash and dies inside
I'm hypnotized
Staring at the ceiling
I lie away and I can't escape the way I'm feeling
There will be no more
No more sleepless nights
Takes more than a lot to make this right
There will be no more
Sleepless nights
Sleepless nights no more
I'm only known without you in my life
I'm toss and turning my bed
You're even holy in my wildest dreams
Just like a horror scene
That I can never forget
Can't get you out of my head
Open your eyes baby can't you see?
You're not the one for me
This here's a …
Drip in regret
Wish I never met her
I made up my mind
And now it's time to say it's over
There will be no more
Sleepless nights
No more sleepless nights
Takes more than a lot to make this right
There will be no more
Sleepless nights
Sleepless nights no more
I'm only known without you in my life
There will be no more
Sleepless nights
No more sleepless nights
Takes more than a lot to make this right
There will be no more
Sleepless nights
Sleepless nights no more
I'm only known without you in my life
Yea I'm moving on
Say your goodbyes cause now I'm gone
The song "Sleepless Nights" by Blessed By A Broken Heart is a powerful piece about the internal conflict between two people in a relationship. The lyrics in the song illustrate the pain and heartbreak the singer is facing due to the person he is with. The phrase "I'm sick and tired of these conflicts and lies" signifies the trouble and turmoil the singer has been facing with his partner. He wants to break away from the unhealthy relationship and escape the fiery rage within her eyes. He is hypnotized and desperately asking her to "close my eyes."
The chorus is a declaration of moving on and putting an end to the sleepless nights faced due to a toxic relationship. The singer promises to only be known without his partner in his life. The repeated lyrics "There will be no more sleepless nights" signify the freedom and closure he will have after leaving the relationship. The song's final lines signify the singer's decision to move on and say goodbye to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a secret to tell
I have something to confess
I'm sick and tired of these conflicts and lies
I'm exhausted from dealing with all the arguments and deceit
And these sleepless nights
I can't sleep because of what's been happening
Got to freak out of this cell
I need to escape from this situation
Got to astray it from hell
I need to get away from this terrible place
I see the fire burning in her eyes
I can see the anger in her eyes
Mom crash and dies inside
I feel broken like my mother just passed away
I'm hypnotized
I'm in a trance-like state
Can you close my eyes?
Can you help me forget about everything and rest?
Staring at the ceiling
I'm looking up at the ceiling without moving
I lie away and I can't escape the way I'm feeling
I keep thinking about my emotions and can't find a way to escape them
There will be no more
These things will not happen again
No more sleepless nights
I won't be kept up at night anymore
Takes more than a lot to make this right
Fixing things will be difficult
Sleepless nights no more
I won't have any more nights where I can't sleep
I'm only known without you in my life
I'm better off without you in my life
I'm toss and turning my bed
I'm restless in bed
You're even holy in my wildest dreams
I think highly of you, even in my dreams
Just like a horror scene
Our relationship is like a horror movie
That I can never forget
I can't forget about what happened
Can't get you out of my head
I can't stop thinking about you
Open your eyes baby can't you see?
Realize that this isn't working out
You're not the one for me
I've come to realize that we aren't meant to be together
This here's a €¦
This situation is causing me pain and regret
Drip in regret
I'm filled with regret
Wish I never met her
I wish I never got involved with her
I made up my mind
I've come to a decision
And now it's time to say it's over
It's time to end our relationship
Yea I'm moving on
I'm starting to move forward
Say your goodbyes cause now I'm gone
It's time for us to say our final goodbyes because I'm leaving
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.