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.
Born to Be Your Baby
House of Lords Lyrics
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I got the chops
Ooh-ooh, I know your weakness
When you get the jones, baby
I call the shots
'Cause only I know your secrets
I couldn't make it in the boardroom
But when you talk about the backroom
Baby, I'm on top
I was born to be your baby
Born to make ya crazy
Born to keep you satisfied
I was made to feed you sweet tooth
And to give you sweet truth
I was born
I was born to be your savior tonight, yeah
You don't need no methadone
To get you off
Ooh-ooh, just come pick my pockets
I'm locked and I'm loaded for you
When you need a shot
To get you off like a rocket
You know I never made the big bucks
I know my only luck is bad luck
But when you talk about the good stuff
Baby, I'm the tops
I was born to be your baby
Born to make ya crazy
Born to keep you satisfied
I was made to feed you sweet tooth
And to give you sweet truth
I was born
I was born to be your savior tonight
I can ease the pain
While I fan the flames
Pumping through your veins
I couldn't make it in the boardroom
I couldn't cut it in the classroom
But when you talk about the backroom
Baby, I'm on top
I was born to be your baby
Born to make ya crazy, yeah
I was born to be your lover
Baby, undercover
Lady, I was born
I was born to be your baby
Born to be your baby
Born to make ya crazy
Born to keep you satisfied
Oh, babe, you got a sweet tooth
I can give ya sweet truth
I was born
I was born to be your baby tonight
Born to be your baby tonight
Born to be your baby
The lyrics of House of Lords's song Born to Be Your Baby embodies a confident and assertive vibe that exudes the persona of a lover with the skills, chops and knowledge to satisfy their partner's every need. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is aware of their partner's weaknesses and has the power to call the shots when they feel the urge for something.
The lines, "You don't need no methadone, to get you off, Ooh-ooh, just come pick my pockets, I'm locked and I'm loaded for you," suggest that the singer is willing and ready to fulfill their partner's needs without the aid of external substances. They are more than capable of satisfying their partner's needs with just their skills alone.
The lyrics highlight the singer's strength and prowess in the bedroom while also hinting at their inferiority complex in other aspects of life. They acknowledge their shortcomings in the boardroom and classroom, but the backroom is where they truly shine – where they are on top and in control.
Overall, House of Lords's Born to Be Your Baby is a song about sexual prowess, confidence, and the desire to satisfy one's partner in every way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the skills for you
I possess the necessary talents and abilities to please you
I got the chops
I have the competence and expertise to satisfy you
Ooh-ooh, I know your weakness
I am familiar with your vulnerabilities and tendencies
When you get the jones, baby
When you have the craving, dear
I call the shots
I make the decisions and take control of the situation
'Cause only I know your secrets
Because I am the only one who knows your confidential information
I couldn't make it in the boardroom
I lacked the skills to succeed in a formal business setting
I couldn't cut it in the classroom
I didn't have what it takes to excel in an educational environment
But when you talk about the backroom
But when it comes to shady or secretive dealings
Baby, I'm on top
Darling, I excel and take charge
I was born to be your baby
My purpose in life is to be your lover and partner
Born to make ya crazy
Intended to drive you wild
Born to keep you satisfied
Meant to fulfill your desires and needs
I was made to feed you sweet tooth
I exist to satisfy your craving for pleasure
And to give you sweet truth
And to provide you with the honest reality of your fantasies
I was born
It's my destiny
I was born to be your savior tonight, yeah
I was meant to rescue you from your troubles and worries
You don't need no methadone
You don't require any addiction therapy
To get you off
To give you a sense of release and satisfaction
Ooh-ooh, just come pick my pockets
Simply avail yourself of my resources and benefits
I'm locked and I'm loaded for you
I'm prepared and eager to please you
When you need a shot
When you require a dose of pleasure
To get you off like a rocket
To launch you into a state of euphoria and ecstasy
You know I never made the big bucks
You're aware that I never earned a fortune
I know my only luck is bad luck
I acknowledge that I only seem to encounter misfortune
But when you talk about the good stuff
But when it comes to pleasure and delight
Baby, I'm the tops
Darling, I'm the best and most capable
I can ease the pain
I can alleviate your discomfort
While I fan the flames
As I inflame your passions
Pumping through your veins
Surging through your blood vessels
Born to be your lover
Destined to be your companion and partner
Baby, undercover
Discreetly, just between us
Lady, I was born
Madam, I was created
I was born to be your baby
My entire being is dedicated to being your lover
Oh, babe, you got a sweet tooth
Oh darling, you desire pleasure and indulgence
I can give ya sweet truth
I can provide you with the reality of your desires
I was born to be your baby tonight
My purpose in this moment is to satisfy your needs
Born to be your baby tonight
Destined to satisfy you tonight
Contributed by Kaylee O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
רוברט ויינגר
Cartesian dreams is the last great album off the band in my humble opinion, saw them live in 2006 and also met jimi bell the guitar player of the band a few hours after the show in the crowd, we had a little talk, good memories
Álvaro Manuel - Anhelarium
Buen tema!!!
JoaoT805
if you can, post bangin please! cant find studio version. thanks in advance!
Néstor González
Done, hope you'll enjoy it ;)