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.
My Generation
House of Lords Lyrics
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Will take your breath away
Let the music play
My generation
Will always lead the way
Just like yesterday
My momma warned me I was
Yeah, I think she knew that I was
Gone, gone, really gone now
I turned my radio on high
And sang along with Jimi
He took that Voodoo Child
Down, down, all the way down
He set a fire deep in my soul
Oh, ya know it took hold
He shook desire out of control
He said I'm coming to get ya!
I'm coming to get ya!
My generation
Will take your breath away
Just let the music play
My generation
Will always lead the way
Just like yesterday
My body warned me I was
Wrecking my precious mind
Yeah, I think I knew that I was
Gone, gone, really gone now
I heard the music in my head
While I was hanging by a thread
It took a while to get me
Down, down, all the way down
I felt the fire deep in my soul
Oh, ya know it took hold
I shook desire out of control
My generation
Will take your breath away
Just let the music play
My generation
Will always lead the way
Just like yesterday
My generation
Will take your breath away
Just let the music play
My generation
Will always lead the way
Just like yesterday
My generation
Let the music play
My generation
Just like yesterday
The House of Lords’ song "My Generation" is a tribute to the power of music to inspire and motivate the younger generation. The lyrics speak of a rebellious spirit that refuses to conform to the expectations of society and instead seeks refuge in the liberating experience of music. The song draws on the idea that music has the power to create a transformative experience, to set the soul on fire, release one’s inner desires, and create a deep emotional bond between the artist and the listener.
The lyrics recount the personal journey of the artist, who defies the warnings of his mother and the expectations of society to pursue his dreams of playing music. He recalls the moment when he first discovered the raw passion of Jimi Hendrix's music, and how it awakened his own sense of desire and liberated his soul. The song speaks to the universal experience of youth finding their voice and their place in the world, as they navigate the often-difficult terrain of growing up and finding their identity.
Overall, "My Generation" is a powerful and poignant tribute to the power of music to heal, inspire, and transform the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
My generation
The singer's generation is being referred to and discussed throughout the song.
Will take your breath away
The generation being referred to is powerful and awe-inspiring.
Let the music play
The promotion of music as a facilitator of freedom and self-expression is being encouraged.
Will always lead the way
The artist's generation is always at the forefront of change and progress.
Just like yesterday
The previous generation was also revolutionary and influential.
My momma warned me I was
The singer's mother cautioned them about wasting their time.
Wasting my precious time
The singer's time is valuable and should not be wasted on frivolous activities.
Yeah, I think she knew that I was
The artist acknowledges that their mother's warning had merit and was likely accurate.
Gone, gone, really gone now
The artist is fully committed to their chosen path and their mother's warning was not enough to deter them.
I turned my radio on high
The artist is using music to drown out the doubts of their mother and others who question their choices.
And sang along with Jimi
The singer is connecting with and being inspired by Jimi Hendrix, a legendary musician.
He took that Voodoo Child
Jim Hendrix's song, Voodoo Child, is being referenced.
Down, down, all the way down
The song Voodoo Child took the singer to a deep and transformative place.
He set a fire deep in my soul
Jimi Hendrix's music ignited a passion in the singer's soul that they had not felt before.
Oh, ya know it took hold
The passion sparked by Jimi Hendrix's music became a powerful force within the singer.
He shook desire out of control
Jimi Hendrix's music stirred deep desires within the artist that they could not ignore.
He said I'm coming to get ya!
Jimi Hendrix's music is calling the artist to action and urging them to pursue their passions.
My body warned me I was
The singer's physical and mental health were being negatively impacted by their chosen path.
Wrecking my precious mind
The singer's mind is valuable and should not be damaged or destroyed by recklessness.
I think I knew that I was
The artist is aware of the negative impact their actions are having on themselves, despite their passion.
Gone, gone, really gone now
The consequences of the artist's actions have caught up with them and they have hit rock bottom.
I heard the music in my head
Music continues to be a guiding force for the artist, even in dark times.
While I was hanging by a thread
The singer was barely holding on, teetering on the edge of despair and defeat.
It took a while to get me
The artist had to struggle and fight to overcome their challenges and burdens.
Down, down, all the way down
The singer hit rock bottom and fell as far as they could fall.
I felt the fire deep in my soul
The passion and desire for music has not faded, even in the face of hardship.
I shook desire out of control
The singer's desire for music and self-expression is all-consuming and difficult to contain.
My generation
The artist's generation is again being pointed to as a source of inspiration and progress.
Let the music play
The artist again calls for music to serve as a liberating force in society.
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.