1) Jimi Hendrix & … Read Full Bio ↴At least two bands go by the name of Cry Of Love:
1) Jimi Hendrix & The Band Of Gypsys on the Cry Of Love Tour in 1970 nicknamed the Cry Of Love...
2) Cry Of Love was a 90's band that would have fit in perfectly with the 70's music scene. The band played bluesy hard rock, which wasn't too far removed from that of Bad Company and Free, and made some waves with their debut before fading into obscurity.
Cry Of Love was formed in Raleigh, North Carolina by Kelly Holland (vocals), Audley Freed (guitar), Robert Kearns (bass) and Jason Patterson (drums). Freed's wonderful guitar playing and the surprise rock radio success of singles "Bad Thing", "Peace Pipe" and "Too Cold In The Winter" made the debut album a surprise success in an era where grunge and Black Sabbath type riffs reigned supreme. The group embarked on a lengthy year and a half long tour supporting acts such as Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top before things took a surprising twist.
In late 1994 Holland announced he was departing the band, leaving the remaining members to search for a new front man. The new vocalist would be one-time Lynch Mob singer Robert Mason, who would appear on the follow-up Diamonds & Debris, another superb effort. But by the time of the albums release, some four years after the debut, the music world had already forgotten about Cry Of Love, and the album sank without a trace. Shortly after its release the band called it a day.
After the break-up Freed joined another similar sounding band in 1999, the Black Crowes, and later toured with Aerosmith's Joe Perry. Mason returned to Lynch Mob before recording with Big Cock. Kearns hooked up with country artist Chris Cagle while Patterson showed up in Corrosion Of Conformity and Holland resurfaced as the singer/drummer in a covers band named Crush.
Carnival
Cry Of Love Lyrics
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Ashes on the line.
Ship of dreams has turned to rust,
Happens every time.
Sewer turns to gold,
Same old talk, seems old.
I need a drink to keep my fever down.
Spare the rod and pour some wine.
Just keep on keepin on.
I'll be hear when the carnival is gone.
Lets go back to yesterday,
If only for a song.
Brother come on out and play,
You can still sing along.
Sewer turns to gold
Same old talk, seems old.
I roll the painted lady
When I'm down.
When the moon comes out shine,
Hold the force and pour some wine.
Just keep on Keepin on
I'll be here for the carnival.
One of these days you'll see the sound.
Riding back 10 feet off the ground.
Wanna stay lost until I'm found.
Just keep on keepin on.
I'll be hear when the carnival is gone.
Sewer turns to gold
Same old talk, seems old.
I need another drink before I drown.
When the moon comes out shine,
Spare the rod and pour some wine.
Just keep on keepin' on
I'll be hear when the carnival is gone.
The lyrics of "Carnival" suggest a feeling of disillusionment with the promises of life. The rocking horse has turned to dust, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the loss of childhood innocence and wonder. The ship of dreams has turned to rust, suggesting that even our greatest ambitions can ultimately disappoint. The singer seems to be searching for a way to cope with this disappointment, stating that they need a drink to keep their fever down. They also express a desire to return to happier times, to "go back to yesterday," even if only for a song.
The repeated line "sewer turns to gold, same old talk, seems old" suggests a suspicion of empty promises and superficiality. Despite these feelings, the singer acknowledges the need to keep going, to "just keep on keepin' on." They express a sense of determination to survive the hardships of life, to still be there when the carnival is gone. The carnival can be interpreted as a metaphor for the fleeting pleasures and distractions of life, which ultimately come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Rocking horse has turned to dust,
Things that once brought me joy are no longer fulfilling or present in my life.
Ashes on the line.
The remnants of the past linger, and I struggle to move forward.
Ship of dreams has turned to rust,
My hopes and aspirations have deteriorated and lost their shine.
Happens every time.
This is a recurring pattern in my life.
Sewer turns to gold,
The environment I once thought was worthless is now serving a valuable purpose.
Same old talk, seems old.
Repetitive conversations or actions are losing their novelty.
I need a drink to keep my fever down.
I turn to temporary fixes to alleviate my emotional and physical distress.
When the moon comes out shine,
During moments of brightness, find solace and comfort.
Spare the rod and pour some wine.
Forgive and indulge oneself.
Just keep on keepin on.
Persist through moments of darkness.
I'll be hear when the carnival is gone.
I'll remain steadfast and present when the excitement fades.
Lets go back to yesterday,
Reflecting on past memories or experiences.
If only for a song.
For at least a moment, find solace in the past.
Brother come on out and play,
Inviting a companion to join in on the journey.
You can still sing along.
It's not too late to find enjoyment in the present or rediscover lost interests.
I roll the painted lady
Partake in activities that bring temporary pleasure and distraction.
When I'm down.
During moments of discontent, resort to temporary fixes.
Hold the force and pour some wine.
Maintain self-control while indulging in temporary pleasure.
One of these days you'll see the sound.
Eventually, clarity and understanding will be achieved.
Riding back 10 feet off the ground.
Feeling empowered and confident.
Wanna stay lost until I'm found.
Desiring to remain in a state of escapism until a solution is found.
I need another drink before I drown.
Turning to immediate comfort before being overwhelmed with negative emotions.
Just keep on keepin' on
Persist through moments of darkness.
I'll be hear when the carnival is gone.
I'll remain steadfast and present when the excitement fades.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: AUDLEY FREED
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@Dave-sb7jt
Hands down the best band to come out of 90s! The whole band is awesome . R.I.P. kelly holland . your the best and not forgotten my friend .
@robinwarth2820
I spent 10 years in the army...THIS was my "go to" album when I was depressed, happy, drunk, sad, with a lot of friends, or by myself for days on end. It is the PERFECT album.....I can only name 5 such GREAT albums, and this is one of them...I feel fortunate that I got to see this unreal band back in 1993-94....in Columbus, Georgia at the ROAD HOUSE. I still tell the stories of how AMAZING this band was to my children, and reminiscence, with my long time Army buddies about the great time we had at the CRY OF LOVE concert... Mind blowing lyrics and arrangements....I wish I could be so talented with my band, Threaded Stone.
@generalruckus
Amazing. Would love to hear what your other 4 Great Albums!
@noneed4me2n7
Similar experiences, army and all that shit. Part of the soundtrack of my life.
@ryanmadden8778
You'd like Badlands with Jake E. Lee as well as the band Riverdogs
@johnbaker6890
Thanks Doug Kirk for turning me on to this awesome music!
@Wilders53
So underrated
@HollowLiquidProjects
this song... this song... this song. from a professional musician to this song. this song...
@elguapo9628
Not a bad song on the whole album. Hell, there ain't even an "ok" song on this album. Pure fucking magic. Front to back. Sure hate that Kelly had so many demons to fight. RIP, brother. Thanks for this music. It's part of the soundtrack to my life.
@darylblevins1346
This is bass and guitar playing at its best!