House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988, featuring a heavier sound than Giuffria with slightly less emphasis on keyboards, the debut received critical acclaim and the band toured with Cheap Trick and opened for Scorpions in 1989. The album featured one major hit, "I Wanna Be Loved" (Hot 100 #58). The Stan Bush penned "Love Don't Lie" was the second single but aside from some airplay on MTV it failed to ignite. Despite a successful tour, original guitarist Lanny Cordola left in 1990, replaced by Michael Guy.
Their next effort, 1990's Sahara, features Michael Guy and an impressive list of guest musicians. Other notable contributions to the album came from Doug Aldrich, Rick Nielsen, Chris Impellitteri, Mandy Meyer, David Glen Eisley, Robin Zander, Mike Tramp, Steve Plunkett and Ron Keel. The first single & video was the Blind Faith cover "Can't Find My Way Home" which did well on Album Rock radio peaking at #10.. The second single "Remember My Name" was a bigger hit at Top 40 radio hitting #72 on the Hot 100 and a Top 5 regular on DIAL MTV. Soon after the single peaked, Chuck Wright and Ken Mary (drummer) would leave.
1992's release Demons Down, described by Christian as his favorite release, features Dennis Chick (guitars), Sean McNabb (bass) and Tommy Aldridge (drums) as well as, sole original members, James Christian and Gregg Giuffria. The album spawned two singles for the title track and the ballad "What's forever for" which would have been massive in a pre-grunge climate. After recording demos to shop for a new label, the band parted ways.
From a business point of view, House of Lords never reached the same level of popularity that Giuffria did in the mid-eighties until Jeff Kent was called to pull the band out of its black hole at the Frontier Records, ready to drop the House of Lords after the bands disastrous ratings of "The Power And The Myth" CD. The sacking of original Giuffria vocalist David Glen Eisley by Gene Simmons was not the most clever decision, but accepted by Gregg Giuffria.
A new album was rumored to be released in 2002, with original members Lanny Cordola, Chuck Wright and Ken Mary. Two years later The Power And The Myth was released by Frontiers Records with lack luster ratings and songs, however Greg Giuffria had pulled out and keyboard work was done by guests Derek Sherinian, Allan Okuye, Sven Martin and Ricky Phillips.
In 2006 House of Lords released a truly new album with most all the melodies and lyrics written by Jeff Kent (formerly of Pierce Arrow, Dreams, CBS songwriter, MTM Songwriter, and Producer of countless songs and projects, including songs on Robin Beck's "Trouble or Nothin" CD, including the 20th Anniversary newly released version, her "Living on a Dream" CD lyrics written almost exclusively with Jeff Kent) and World Upside Down with a new lineup including Jeff Kent as a “full band member” pictured in his barrette on the CD cover as well as all over the inside jacket of credits. Jeff Kent also played all the Keyboard parts in spite of what their fans were told about Gregg Giuffria, who backed out at the last minute, but was paid for the use of his name and credits to keep the band’s continuity with their fans.
Soon to follow was a live album HOL released Live in the UK which was released in January 2007. To the band’s great pleasure, Melodicrock.com also included two of Jeff Kent's co-compositions on the double 20th Anniversary CD, regularly released by MELODICROCK.COM, the greatest authority on Heavy Melodic Rock music in the world today.
2008 was marked with the release of the long awaited next new studio album, where Jeff Kent was again solicited to write “all the lyrics and melodies” with the exception of one song on this new amazing CD. Even the title came from Jeff Kent's Lyric on the song “Come to My Kingdom”, used as the title of the entire CD Come to My Kingdom, which was again followed by a limited European, US tour. However, unfortunately, due to poor business decisions, this barely supported and promoted new album rated at 97% on Melodicrock.com's website. Jeff Kent's work on the World Upside Down CD raised the bar on Melodicrock.com to being rated at 96% after the bands poor effort on "The Power And The Myth." Recently, the band was asked to play for the first time in Brazil, together with White Lion and Tyketto (both for the first time in Brazil as well), in the Hard in Rio II Hard Rock Festival.
In 2009, the band plans to resume limited touring and continue the infamous Come to My Kingdom tour of Europe, starting in September 2009.
Blood
House of Lords Lyrics
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Mark Baker - James Christian - Jimi Bell
There's been some bad, bad blood
And it's gonna get spilled tonight
We're gonna live forever
Beneath this pale moonlight
'Cuz I got all I wanted from your thermal springs
There'll be no wasting 'cuz I love the juice that I'm tasting
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
Tonight
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting a fight
Alright
It's midnight
You're gonna feel no pain
But the pleasure's too much to bear
You're gonna wonder what's leakin'
But you'll like it too much to care
And all that you wanted and all that you dreamed
Will fly like a rocket and rise like the cream
You'll face the abyss when you suffer my tenderness
And just one kiss
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
Tonight
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting a fight
Alright
It's midnight
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
Tonight
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting a fight
Alright
It's midnight
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
Tonight
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting a fight
Alright
It's midnight
At first glance, "Blood" by House of Lords seems to be a song about revenge or violence, with the lyrics "there's been some bad, bad blood and it's gonna get spilled tonight." However, upon deeper examination, the song takes on a darker, more seductive tone. The singer is clearly obsessed with the person they are speaking to, promising them pleasure too overwhelming to resist. The lines "you're gonna feel no pain, but the pleasure's too much to bear" and "you'll like it too much to care" suggest that the singer is offering something dangerous and possibly fatal. The lines "you'll face the abyss when you suffer my tenderness" and "just one kiss" further emphasize the idea that the singer's intentions are not entirely benevolent. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "you'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight," suggesting that the singer's obsession will lead to something permanent and irreversible.
This interpretation is underscored by the song's moody, atmospheric tone, which is enhanced by the sparse instrumentation and James Christian's emotive vocals. The guitar solo in the middle of the song is particularly haunting, adding to the sense of danger and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
There's been some bad, bad blood
There is some long-standing animosity that exists.
And it's gonna get spilled tonight
That animosity is going to come to a head tonight, and there will be casualties.
We're gonna live forever
In this moment, we feel like we are invincible and that nothing can stop us.
Beneath this pale moonlight
The surreal, eerie atmosphere of the moonlight is serving as the backdrop for this confrontation.
If wishes were dollars I wouldn't have a thing
Even if we had all the money in the world, it wouldn't change the situation we are in right now.
'Cuz I got all I wanted from your thermal springs
I have already taken everything I wanted from you, so even if I had more money, it wouldn't make a difference.
There'll be no wasting 'cuz I love the juice that I'm tasting
I am enjoying the benefits that come from this confrontation and will not waste the opportunity.
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
The consequences of this confrontation will be permanent and begin tonight.
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting up a fight
Resistance is futile, and it's better to accept what's going to happen and not try to resist it.
It's midnight
The time is symbolic of the darkness and mystery that surrounds this moment.
You're gonna feel no pain
Even though there will be casualties, you won't feel any pain, but instead will experience pleasure.
But the pleasure's too much to bear
The intensity of the pleasure will be overwhelming and difficult to contain.
You're gonna wonder what's leakin'
You will be unsure of what is happening to you and your surroundings and may question your reality.
But you'll like it too much to care
Despite any confusion or fear, you will be too consumed by the pleasure to care about anything else.
And all that you wanted and all that you dreamed
Everything that you had hoped for and imagined will come to fruition in this moment.
Will fly like a rocket and rise like the cream
Your aspirations will skyrocket, and your achievements will be unparalleled.
You'll face the abyss when you suffer my tenderness
Although what is happening may seem gentle and tender, it is actually leading you towards a dangerous and unknown path.
And just one kiss
The smallest gesture could have grand and life-altering effects.
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
The consequences of this confrontation will be permanent and begin tonight.
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting up a fight
Resistance is futile, and it's better to accept what's going to happen and not try to resist it.
It's midnight
The time is symbolic of the darkness and mystery that surrounds this moment.
You'll get a one way ticket to forever and it starts tonight
The consequences of this confrontation will be permanent and begin tonight.
You know you just can't kick it so don't bother putting up a fight
Resistance is futile, and it's better to accept what's going to happen and not try to resist it.
It's midnight
The time is symbolic of the darkness and mystery that surrounds this moment.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.