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.
Tell It Like It Is
Giuffria Lyrics
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So no more lies, what's in our heart, can't be denied
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
I've got to tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, over
You're so sure, that you're in control, open and close the doors
The games you play, well I've had enough, I'm gonna find a new way
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that I'm leaving
Now this love running blind, this can't go on anymore, no
And somewhere in time, though I've done this before, can't do it no more
Now love running blind, this can't go on anymore, no
And somewhere in time, though I've done this before, can't do it no more
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
I've got to tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, it's over baby
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, over, over
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
The lyrics to Giuffria's "Tell It Like It Is" revolve around a failing relationship that both parties know needs to end. The singer of the song is tired of the lies and games, and decides that it's time to be honest about their feelings and end things for good. The repetition of the line "tell it like it is" emphasizes the importance of being truthful and not sugar-coating the situation. The bridge of the song acknowledges that the singer has been down this road before, but they can't continue to let the relationship limp along blindly. The chorus repeats the message that the relationship is over and the singer is moving on.
Overall, the song is about taking control of a situation and being brave enough to face the truth, even when it's painful. The lyrics are simple and direct, focusing on the power of honest communication in an ending relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I, we both know we can leave this love behind
We both acknowledge that we can end this relationship.
So no more lies, what's in our heart, can't be denied
Let's stop lying and hiding our true feelings, we can't deny what's in our hearts.
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
I need to be honest with you and tell you that our relationship is over.
I've got to tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, over
I am determined to speak the truth and tell you that it's really over.
You're so sure, that you're in control, open and close the doors
You act like you're in control and decide when to end things between us.
The games you play, well I've had enough, I'm gonna find a new way
I'm tired of the mind games you're playing and I'm going to find a new path for myself.
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that I'm leaving
I need to be honest with you and tell you that I'm leaving you.
I've got to tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that I'm leaving, all right
I have to tell the truth and inform you that I'm leaving for good.
Now this love running blind, this can't go on anymore, no
This love is leading us nowhere, it can't continue like this.
And somewhere in time, though I've done this before, can't do it no more
In the past, I may have put up with unhealthy love, but not anymore.
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, it's over baby
I have to say it as it is and let you know that it's really over between us.
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over
I need to be honest and tell you that our relationship is over.
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, it's over
I can't sugarcoat it anymore, it's over and done with between us.
Tell it like it is, tell it like it is, tell you that it's over, over, over
I have to keep telling the truth until you fully understand that it's over between us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WAYNE SHORTER
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