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.
It's Alright
Bloodgood Lyrics
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You're sitting in the dark
When you say you are that way
You are because you are
With the tongue your mind can speak
Your will is strong when it should be weak
From your heart you overflow
How you feel is what you show
Oh it's alright, yeah it's alright
Oh it's alright by me
Oh it's alright, yeah it's alright
Oh it's alright by me
Soon you'll say you have to pray
'Cause praying is a start
Good for you 'cause I have to pray, too
I feel it in my heart
When you ask for your desires
He wants to please your soul
But when you stand inside the fire
He wants to make you pure as gold
Kindly souls they find a home
And very rarely lose
Life is light when switched on right
Your nature you must choose
When you seek a life worth living
You will find it in time
Don't refuse the gift he's giving
Death's a bitter wine
The song "It's Alright" by Bloodgood is a powerful and comforting message about faith and perseverance. The lyrics begin by addressing the struggles and challenges of everyday life, as the singer acknowledges the darkness and uncertainty that can arise when day turns to night. The message here is that even in the midst of difficulties and doubt, we are still ourselves and we have the power to speak our minds and show our true feelings.
As the song progresses, the singer encourages listeners to embrace faith and prayer as a means of finding hope and strength. While acknowledging that life can be difficult, the lyrics suggest that we have the power to choose our own destiny and that we can find peace and fulfillment through seeking a meaningful life. Throughout the song, the singer offers reassurance that we are not alone in our struggles and that through faith and perseverance, we can overcome even the darkest of times.
Overall, "It's Alright" is a message of hope and resilience in the face of life's challenges. It encourages listeners to find strength within themselves and to trust in a higher power to guide them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the day has gone away
The day has now ended
You're sitting in the dark
You are sitting in a dark place
When you say you are that way
When you say you feel a certain way
You are because you are
You simply are the way you are
With the tongue your mind can speak
You can express your thoughts through words
Your will is strong when it should be weak
You have strong determination when it's necessary
From your heart you overflow
Your emotions overflow from your heart
How you feel is what you show
Your emotions are reflected in your actions
Oh it's alright, yeah it's alright
Everything is okay
Oh it's alright by me
I am okay with it
Soon you'll say you have to pray
You will feel the need to pray soon
'Cause praying is a start
Praying is a good beginning
Good for you 'cause I have to pray, too
It's good to pray and I also do it
I feel it in my heart
I feel the need to pray
When you ask for your desires
When you express your wants
He wants to please your soul
He wants to satisfy your being
But when you stand inside the fire
When you are in a difficult situation
He wants to make you pure as gold
He wants to refine you and make you better
Kindly souls they find a home
Good people feel comfortable in good places
And very rarely lose
They seldom experience defeat
Life is light when switched on right
Life is easy when you make the right choices
Your nature you must choose
You must choose your own path
When you seek a life worth living
When you strive for a fulfilling life
You will find it in time
You will eventually find what you are looking for
Don't refuse the gift he's giving
Don't reject the blessings you receive
Death's a bitter wine
Death is a painful experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER H BROWN, ROBERT S RANS
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