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.

That Knife Ain't For Butter
Blessed By A Broken Heart Lyrics

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I know it's hard to go against the current
I know it's hard to fight these moments
And I know what it's like
I've let my guard down so many times before

Giving into temptation with no second thoughts
Keep saying how this will never hurt you in the long run
But know it only takes a few moments to kill yourself

Now stand back from his murder suicide pact

Still you'll fall to the comfort of a murderer a victim to your own desires
Let him tell you how beautiful you are and that you mean everything to him

Until all of his sweetness turns to rage and his smile starts to decay
Rest assured you're still beautiful to him
Butyou were just another piece of meat
For him to sink his teeth in your pure blood
So, make your bed, lie in it
Or dig your grave and die in it

As the tension builds the air is dry
And a spark could light us up
So as you ride the lightning
Know that you'll get shocked
By the fact this this was a lie

And nothing more then a one night stand
That you'll leave in this body bag.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blessed By A Broken Heart's song "That Knife Ain't For Butter" explore the challenges of resisting temptation and falling victim to one's desires. The opening lines convey the difficulty of swimming against the current and fighting against moments of weakness. The singer acknowledges that they have previously let their guard down and given in to temptation without considering the long-term consequences. The theme of self-destructive behavior continues as the lyrics describe the seductive nature of a murderer who preys on the desires of their victim. The murderer's initial charm and flattery eventually give way to aggression and decay, revealing them to be interested only in satisfying their own cravings.

The lyrics also touch on the themes of regret and consequences. The singer highlights the dangers of giving in to temptation and ignoring the warning signs of impending danger. They suggest that it only takes moments to destroy one's life, and that, ultimately, we must take responsibility for our own actions. The lyrics point to the inevitability of consequences and suggest that the choices we make will ultimately determine our fate.

Overall, "That Knife Ain't For Butter" offers a cautionary tale against selfish and self-destructive behavior. Through its vivid imagery and haunting lyrics, the song urges listeners to resist temptation and take responsibility for their decisions.

Line by Line Meaning

I know it's hard to go against the current
It can be difficult to resist temptation and peer pressure.

I know it's hard to fight these moments
It can be tough to resist the urge to give in to temptation.

And I know what it's like
I understand the situation and feelings all too well.

I've let my guard down so many times before
I've given in to temptation and made bad decisions numerous times in the past.

Giving into temptation with no second thoughts
Acting on desire without considering the possible consequences.

Keep saying how this will never hurt you in the long run
Trying to convince oneself that an action won't have negative consequences in the future.

But know it only takes a few moments to kill yourself
A seemingly small decision can lead to disastrous consequences.

Now stand back from his murder suicide pact
Remove yourself from a toxic relationship before it is too late.

Still you'll fall to the comfort of a murderer a victim to your own desires
Despite knowing better, the lure of desire and temptation can be too strong to resist.

Let him tell you how beautiful you are and that you mean everything to him
A manipulative person may use flattery to get what they want.

Until all of his sweetness turns to rage and his smile starts to decay
The charming facade of a manipulative person can quickly crumble, revealing their true nature.

Rest assured you're still beautiful to him
Even if someone mistreats you, it doesn't diminish your inherent worth.

But you were just another piece of meat
The manipulative person saw the victim as nothing more than an object to be used for their own pleasure.

For him to sink his teeth in your pure blood
The manipulative person was after something that the victim held dear, perhaps their innocence or vulnerability.

So, make your bed, lie in it
The victim must accept responsibility for the choices they made that led to their current situation.

Or dig your grave and die in it
Continuing down a self-destructive path can have grave consequences.

As the tension builds the air is dry
The situation is becoming more and more fraught with danger.

And a spark could light us up
One small event can have a huge impact and escalate the situation.

So as you ride the lightning
As the situation intensifies, it's important to be prepared for anything to happen.

Know that you'll get shocked
Even if you think you're ready for anything, you may still be caught off guard by what happens.

By the fact this this was a lie
Realizing that everything they believed was false can be a hard pill to swallow.

And nothing more then a one night stand
The manipulative person never had any real feelings for the victim and saw them as disposable.

That you'll leave in this body bag.
Continuing down this path will only lead to certain destruction and possibly even death.

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