In 1987 the band released their most successful album, Detonation. Now with two high charting albums and many requests for live performances, Bloodgood hit the road for their first major tour. It was a tour that almost proved to be their last and caused the band members to grow closer to the Lord and each other. The tour was filled with dates that were badly promoted, staged, or in many cases, the venues didn't exist at all when the band rolled in. Most dates they were asked to accept less money than was agreed upon, and making it from one city to the next was a financial struggle. Still, they saw the fruits of their ministry as many hard core unsaved teens came to know the Lord. And, the band built a reputation as one of the best performing bands in Christian music.
Discouraged by the financial losses, but encouraged by their success in ministry, the band returned to their homes in Seattle to evaluate and plan for the future. It was there that they met producer Terry Shelton, who along with the band, decided that a new musical direction should be pursued. The project, Rock In A Hard Place, spanned the musical spectrum of the metalish Do Or Die, the arena rock sound of Never Be The Same and experimental Seven. While sales weren't as brisk as Detonation, the band found more profitable success in their mini tour for the album as they avoided many of the pitfalls they had experienced during the Detonation tour. Mark Welling left the band after the tour and was temporarily replaced by Kevin Whistler.
Before the recording of their next album, a major change occurred in the band's line up. Guitarist David Zaffiro left to become a full time father to his newly born second child and work as an independent producer. As an important part of their visual presentation and signature sound, David would not be easily replaced. Session guitarist Paul Jackson was hired to work on their next release Out Of The Darkness. This album saw a return to the higher energy arena rock/metal sound and produced hits like Top Of The Mountain and Out Of The Darkness. Shortly after the release of this album, the band embarked on their most ambitious project to date – live videos and albums, an attempt to capture the magic and emotion of a Bloodgood live performance.
Even with all the struggles and disappointments, Bloodgood has left its mark on the young Christian metal industry. Every promoter, radio station, store owner or fan who has had contact with the band has found them to be genuine ministers and committed Christians. Many of the newer metal bands looked to Michael, Les and David as examples on how to conduct a viable and effective metal ministry.
(Above taken from the liner notes of Bloodgood's 1991 Intense Records release: The Collection)
Bloodgood went on to record All Stand Together in 1991 and toured Russia and Germany. The band's third live album, To Germany With Love, was recorded on their 1993 tour of Germany. Bloodgood broke up in 1994.
After a false start in early 2002, Bloodgood reunited in late 2006, bringing previous Bloodgood drummer Mark Welling back into the fold, and adding Stryper guitarist Oz Fox to the lineup.
Heaven On Earth
Bloodgood Lyrics
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The warmth of that smile when you look at me
The way that you move around and through my life
I know it's the way that it's meant to be
I know you see me when I'm standing in the dark
You can't help cryin' out for every broken heart
Cause you're heaven, heaven on earth
You are my desire, you are my fuel and fire
I trust in you for everything I need
The way that you move around and through my life
You come alive with every line I read
You are my desire, you are my fuel and fire
I trust in you for everything I need
The way that you move around and through my life
You come alive with every line I read
Heaven on earth, heaven, heaven, heaven
Heaven on earth
The lyrics of Bloodgood's song Heaven on Earth are a tribute to a significant other who provides the singer with joy and happiness in life. The song talks about the way the person lights up the singer’s life with their touch, smile, and movement. The singer sees the person as heaven on earth, their desire, and the fuel that ignites their fire. They put their trust in this person for everything they need and can't seem to imagine life without them.
The lyrics further explain how the person sees the singer, that when they are standing in darkness, the person sees them and cries out for every broken heart. It paints a picture of a deep connection and love between two individuals who are meant to be together, completing one another. The lyrics overall use the metaphor of heaven on earth to show that the person is the singer's savior, a reflection of God on earth, who has brought them joy, love, and light.
Line by Line Meaning
The light in your eyes and the touch of your hands
I feel your affection and desire through the way you look at me and touch me
The warmth of that smile when you look at me
Your smile fills me with a sense of love and joy that cannot be matched
The way that you move around and through my life
Your presence in every aspect of my life feels natural and harmonious
I know it's the way that it's meant to be
I have a deep sense of certainty that we are meant to be together
I know you see me when I'm standing in the dark
You have a profound understanding of my struggles and are there to support me even in my darkest times
You can't help cryin' out for every broken heart
Your empathy for others in pain is so great that it moves you to action and compassion
Cause you're heaven, heaven on earth
You bring me such joy and peace that I feel as though I am living in a paradise on earth
You are my desire, you are my fuel and fire
You are the source of my passion and motivation in life
I trust in you for everything I need
I believe in your ability to provide for me both emotionally and practically
You come alive with every line I read
Your spirit and essence are so vividly present in everything you say and do
Heaven on earth, heaven, heaven, heaven
The experience of being with you is so transcendent it feels like heaven on earth
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