1) Bloodstone … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Bloodstone is an American R&B, soul, and funk group, most popular in the 1970s and early 1980s.
2) Bloodstone was a Swedish death metal band formed in 1991.
3) Bloodstone is a metal band from Singapore.
4) Bloodstone is a melodic hard rock band from Australia.
5) Bloodstone is a British stoner metal/death metal four-piece from Corby.
6) Bloodstone is a German melodic power metal band from Stuttgart.
1. Bloodstone is a funk / soul / rock group formed in the 1960s in Kansas City, Missouri. Bloodstone was instrumental in the "black rock" and funk movement of the 1970's, and even had a hand in the brown-eyed soul movement with some Latin music-tinged hits.
Originally a high school doo-wop group, the members eventually moved to Los Angeles, California, learned to play instruments, and started a funk band. They became known for their funk / soul tracks that blended Jimi Hendrix-styled rock music with doo-wop and gospel music undertones. In 1973, Bloodstone's big label debut was an instant hit, with the single "Natural High" reaching the R&B Top Ten.
2. Bloodstone was a Swedish death metal band formed in 1991. They released a landmark underground death metal album in 1996 by the name of "Hour of the gate", and split in the same year.
Last known line-up:
Damien Hess - Vocals
Michael Samuelsson - Guitars
Svante Friberg - Bass
Mats Wikberg - Drums
3. Bloodstone is a metal band from Singapore. Formed in 2004 and named after the Judas Priest song.
Lineup:
Mike Destruction - Guitar / Vocals
Zeek - Bass
Cliff - Guitar
Jahannam - Drums
http://www.myspace.com/bloodstoneonslaught
4. Bloodstone is a melodic hard rock band from Australia with two emigrants from Czech Republic formed by:
Zoran Grozdi - Vocals
Joe “Cool” La Ferlita - Guitar
George Harris - Bass
Vendula Kasparkova - Keyboards
Klaudius Kryspin - Drums
Bloodstone released an album called The Awekening in 1994 by Mediarex records.
5. Bloodstone is a British stoner metal/death metal four-piece from Corby, UK.
6. Bloodstone is a German Melodic Power Metal band from Stuttgart. Featuring Daniel Stevenson (Mouthful of Flies) on vocals and Andy Green (Moon Chamber, Pagan Altar) on drums. They released an EP, 2000 Down The Line in 1994 and a full-length, Valley Of The Machines in 1995.
For the First Time
Bloodstone Lyrics
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What creature walks on four legs in the
Morning, two legs at noon and three in the evening?
Oedipus solved the riddle with this answer:
"Man walked on his hands and feet when young. At noon, in middle life,
He walked erect on two feet and in the afternoon
Of life he walked with the aid of a walking stick."
When I wake up in the morning for the
First time, there's nothing on my mind;
As the days go by I begin to realize
Something is happening to me
I don't know who you are but you've been real good to me
You keep me warm, you protect me from all harm
When I wake up in the morning,
Over and over again, things have begun to stick to my mind;
As the days have gone by,
I begin to realize all the good things that have happened to me;
I'm gonna call you mother- oh as a father you've been real good to me;
You kept me warm, you protected me from all harm;
Mother and Father you'll be!
For the first time... la la la...
For the first time I see the world as it is;
And it's so beautiful- Mother and Father, please tell me...
What am I afraid, what is there to fear?
The world is but young and new to me
The lyrics of Bloodstone's "For The First Time" contain references to the Sphinx's riddle and Oedipus' answer. The Sphinx's riddle asks what creature walks on four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening. Oedipus solved the riddle by saying that it was the evolution of a human life - crawling on hands and knees as a baby, walking upright as an adult, and using a cane in old age.
The song opens with the singer waking up in the morning with nothing on their mind. As time goes on, they begin to realize that something good is happening to them. The singer is grateful for the protection that they have received from an unknown person, whom they address as both mother and father. The chorus repeats the phrase "For the First Time" as if the singer is experiencing a new sense of gratitude and appreciation. The final verse shows that the singer is seeing the world with new eyes and that it is beautiful. The singer asks for guidance and reassurance from their protectors, whom they refer to as mother and father.
The song's message is one of gratitude and appreciation for anonymous protectors who have helped the singer through a difficult time. The Sphinx's riddle serves as a metaphor for the evolution of human life, and the singer's experience is presented as a rebirth or new beginning. The song's tone is one of wonder and awe at the beauty of the world and the kindness of strangers.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up in the morning for the first time, there's nothing on my mind;
Every morning I wake up with a fresh mind, without any thoughts or worries from yesterday.
As the days go by I begin to realize something is happening to me
As time passes, I'm noticing changes in myself that I haven't seen before.
I don't know who you are but you've been real good to me
I may not know who is taking care of me, but I'm grateful for their presence and protection.
You keep me warm, you protect me from all harm
This person is taking care of me and keeping me safe from danger, both physical and emotional.
When I wake up in the morning, over and over again, things have begun to stick to my mind
As time goes on, my mind begins to retain more and more memories from previous days.
As the days have gone by, I begin to realize all the good things that have happened to me;
Upon reflection, I recognize all the positive experiences and blessings that have come my way.
I'm gonna call you mother- oh as a father you've been real good to me;
This person has taken on a parental role in my life and has been a caring and supportive figure.
You kept me warm, you protected me from all harm; Mother and Father you'll be!
This person has provided me with protection and care, similar to a mother and father.
For the first time I see the world as it is;
With newfound perspective, I see the world for what it truly is.
And it's so beautiful- Mother and Father, please tell me... What am I afraid, what is there to fear?
With this new understanding, I see the beauty in the world and question what fears or doubts could hold me back.
The world is but young and new to me
As a young person, I'm discovering the vastness and novelty of the world around me.
Writer(s): CHARLES MCCORMICK
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mountain Service & Repair
Bloodstone will never fade away ... they are and always will be GREAT!
Zachary Scott
One of their most beautiful songs ever. This should have been on a single. I remember when this was played on Soul Train once.
Anthony Torres
Woo wooo!!! For the first time, hearing this song I fell in love with another track, then lp by Bloodstone. I was raised listening to the tracks on Natural High and I need time. I will continue sharing my oldie jams to my new friends as they come and play some real music for them!!!
Jerry Jordan Sr
This song takes to a beautiful place. ..truly a captavating track
Sergio Jimenez
Beautiful song, brings back memories
Jerry Jordan Sr
Woo is an understatement. ..great classic. .wish some young group come along an follow Bloodstone. ..I love it
Thomas Dickson
Great song....part of great memories from the times. Thanks for posting.
sun rah 44
classic hidden gem. thank you for posting
Rita Gibson
I go a long way back with the bloodstones when I was in my late 20 I'm still loving my brothers and playing there music all the time.
Freddie
This song takes me back to another place in time.