Former Angel keyboardist Gregg Giuffria was going to stage his comeback under the Angel banner, however former members of the band convinced him to use a different moniker. Giuffria named the new band after himself and recruited David Glen Eisley (vocals), Craig Goldy (ex-Rough Cutt, guitar), Rick Bozzo (bass) and Alan Krigger (drums). Bozzo would be replaced by Quiet Riot's Chuck Wright before recoding of the debut commenced. The self-titled debut album was an almost technically perfect recording, spawning the Top 20 hit "Call To The Heart" and turning the band members into stars in America while touring behind the newly reformed Deep Purple.
After the tour Goldy and Wright both left the band - Goldy would join Diver before moving on to Dio. Lanny Cordola was brought in on guitar and David Sikes took over bass duties for the second release Silk + Steel. Even though the new album followed in its predecessor's footsteps, sales were poor and the band was quickly dropped from their record label in 1987.
Kiss' Gene Simmons showed interest in signing the band that now included Giuffria, Cordola, Wright and Ken Mary on drums. However Simmons insisted on a name change, and thus House Of Lords was born.
Line Of Fire
Giuffria Lyrics
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She lives among the foolish lies.
Washed away beyond the tide.
I've looked upon her empty face.
Searching still to find a place.
A broken heart is laid to waste, before her time.
You know, you got what he wants.
You got what he needs.
Sweet young lady, I've seen you before.
Looking so tough. Gonna take a little more.
It ain't that easy, you ain't that strong.
So move on back to where you belong.
You'll realize that has taken it all.
He turns his back and you take the fall.
So much love, still you're alone.
You're damned if you do and damned if you don't.
You're in the line of fire.
You're living in the line of fire.
You're living, you're living in the line of fire.
They call you a heartbreaker, they call you a star.
Till you jumped the gun, went a little too far.
You gambled with love to play in the game.
Never believing that it's all insane.
So much love, still you're alone.
You're damned if you do and damned if you don't.
You're in the line of fire.
You're living in the line of fire.
You're living, you're living in the line of fire.
The lyrics of Giuffria's "Line of Fire" depict a young lady living a difficult life amidst lies and heartbreak. The singer describes her empty face and broken heart that is laid to waste before her time, indicating that she has suffered greatly from the consequences of others' actions. The chorus warns her that she is in the line of fire, living a life where she is damned if she does and damned if she doesn't. Despite the love she has, she remains alone and struggling.
The second verse emphasizes how the woman has been labeled a "heartbreaker" and a "star," yet her actions have led her to jump the gun and gamble with love. The singer tells her that she isn't that strong and that she should move back to where she belongs, away from the danger of the line of fire. The song ends with the repetition of the title, emphasizing the woman's ongoing struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
The morning sun refused to shine.
It's a sad and melancholy day, representing how the world and people in it disappoint us at times.
She lives among the foolish lies.
The person being referred to in the song surrounds herself with foolish people and the illusions they create.
Washed away beyond the tide.
The person being referred to is lost and directionless, unable to fight against the current of life.
I've looked upon her empty face.
The person being referred to is devoid of genuine emotion and acts more like a shell of a person than a genuine one.
Searching still to find a place.
The person being referred to is on a journey to find her true self and her authentic place in the world.
A broken heart is laid to waste, before her time.
The person being referred to has experienced heartbreak and hardship, which has taken a significant toll on her and her relationships.
You know, you got what he wants.
Addressing the person being referred to, she knows she has what the other person wants.
You got what he needs.
Addressing the person being referred to, she knows she has what the other person needs.
You give everything baby, you think that you're free.
The person being referred to gives everything to others, but she still feels trapped and like she doesn't have control over her life.
Sweet young lady, I've seen you before.
The person singing the song is familiar with the person being referred to and has seen her behavior before.
Looking so tough. Gonna take a little more.
The person being referred to puts out a tough exterior, but it will take more than that to truly know and understand her.
It ain't that easy, you ain't that strong.
The person being referred to may not actually be as strong as she appears, and it won't be easy to really get through to her.
So move on back to where you belong.
The person singing the song is essentially telling the person being referred to to return to her place in life and leave things as they are.
You'll realize that has taken it all.
The person being referred to will eventually realize that she has given everything she has and has nothing left to give.
He turns his back and you take the fall.
The person being referred to has been let down by someone she trusted and is ultimately taking the blame for what went wrong.
So much love, still you're alone.
Even though the person being referred to loves others and gives a lot of herself to them, she still feels alone and unfulfilled.
You're damned if you do and damned if you don't.
The person being referred to is in a difficult position where no matter what she does or doesn't do, she feels like she's wrong.
You're in the line of fire.
The person being referred to is in a vulnerable position and is likely to get hurt or caught up in something difficult.
You're living in the line of fire.
The person being referred to is continually putting herself in harm's way or in situations that could lead to her getting hurt or disappointed.
They call you a heartbreaker, they call you a star.
The person being referred to is known for breaking hearts and has a reputation for being a star or important figure in people's lives.
Till you jumped the gun, went a little too far.
The person being referred to may have acted too soon or gone too far, leading to a mistake or unwanted outcome.
You gambled with love to play in the game.
The person being referred to has taken a risk with her heart and relationships in order to pursue something she wants or feels is important.
Never believing that it's all insane.
The person being referred to may not realize that what she's doing or the situations she's in are actually not healthy or sustainable.
You're living, you're living in the line of fire.
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize that the person being referred to is continually putting herself in harm's way or in situations that could lead to disappointment or pain.
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