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.
One More
House of Lords Lyrics
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SpiroChristianBell
You live in your world
Its none of my business
I know she's your girl
It's none of my business
That's the one thing I cant let you do
Cuz I'll make sure right now you'll live without her
Right here's the only chance you get
Better show some love and your respect ...cuz
One More, mistake you make
One More, promise you break
One More, night that she waits
She'll be gone
One More, night that she cries
One More, tear in her eyes
One More, little white lie
She'll be, She'll be gone
You play a good game
I see you out creepin'
Son you got no shame
Your dirty dark secrets
If I find out again
That she's been lied to
Thats the day you'll end up all alone
Cause there wont be nobody else to cry to
Cuz here's the only chance you get
Better show some love and your respect ...cuz
(Repeat Chorus)
The song "One More" by House of Lords is an emotional ballad that talks about a man warning his friend about his behavior towards his girlfriend. The singer is trying to convince his friend to change his ways before it's too late. He knows that his friend is cheating on his partner and spreading lies about her, but he warns him that if he doesn't stop this behavior, she will be gone. The song is a plea to his friend to treat his girlfriend with love and respect.
The song starts with the singer acknowledging that his friend is dating the girl he desires, but he has to respect their relationship. He then warns his friend about the consequences of his actions and tells him that he needs to be careful about hurting his girlfriend. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "One More," where the singer tells his friend that he only has one more chance to make things right. The song is a powerful warning to both men and women that they need to respect their partners and treat them with love and care.
In conclusion, "One More" is a song that talks about the importance of treating your partner with love and respect. It is a reminder that relationships require effort and that a single mistake can lead to the end of it. The song is a powerful message that can resonate with anyone who has been hurt in a relationship or knows someone who has been.
Line by Line Meaning
You live in your world
I acknowledge that you have your own world and I don't wish to interfere.
Its none of my business
I am not concerned about your personal life.
I know she's your girl
I understand that she is in a relationship with you.
It's none of my business
Once again, I reiterate that her personal life is not my concern.
But if your talking smack like that about her
However, if you are speaking negatively about her, I cannot allow it.
That's the one thing I cant let you do
I cannot permit you to continue to speak ill of her.
Cuz I'll make sure right now you'll live without her
If you persist in speaking negatively about her, I will ensure that you lose her.
Right here's the only chance you get
This is your only opportunity to change your behavior.
Better show some love and your respect ...cuz
You must show love and respect for her if you wish to continue your relationship.
One More, mistake you make
If you make one more mistake, your relationship with her will be over.
One More, promise you break
One more broken promise and she will leave you.
One More, night that she waits
If she spends one more night waiting for you, she will leave you.
One More, night that she cries
If she spends one more night crying because of you, she will leave you.
One More, tear in her eyes
If she sheds one more tear because of you, she will leave you.
One More, little white lie
If you tell her one more small untruth, she will leave you.
She'll be, She'll be gone
If you continue in your negative behavior, she will leave you and be gone from your life.
You play a good game
I acknowledge that you are very convincing.
I see you out creepin'
I have seen you being unfaithful.
Son you got no shame
You have no sense of shame or guilt for your behavior.
Your dirty dark secrets
Your behavior is shameful and you have many secrets that would be troubling to your partner.
If I find out again
If I discover that you continue to behave badly...
That she's been lied to
...and that you are still lying to her...
Thats the day you'll end up all alone
...then the day will come when you will lose her completely.
Cause there wont be nobody else to cry to
You will have no one else to blame or complain to except for yourself.
Cuz here's the only chance you get
Here is your final opportunity to change your ways.
Better show some love and your respect ...cuz
If you truly love her, you must show her respect and treat her well.
(Repeat Chorus)
The chorus repeats the warning that if he continues to behave poorly, he will lose her.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Spiro, Jimi Bell, James Christian
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Dante O'Toole
Awesome song still good to see them rocking House of Lords is an awesome band
Jody Boettinger
you either like it or not like, can't please everyone...digging it
Michael Batts
House Of Lords, Fifth Angel, Sahara, y'all just bringing back those sweet memories of great rock and roll, ain't ya??!!
Michael Batts
@PAINT BLISTERER Oh man, bro! There are so many of them. I can look them up and add them to my playlists.
David Spuria
This is excellent melodic rock. Great chorus, and a persistently good guitar riff. Very catchy.
Michael Marshall
I love this band .
ashley lane
Eagerly awaiting this new album from one of the most underrated rock bands of all time in my opinion. OK first track but really only just OK sorry to say in my opinion, still can't wait to hear the rest... James Christian is in my favourite three vocalists of all time, such a unique voice. Come back to the UK if you guys get the chance!
Леонид Котляров
Лорды. Суперовые. Пацаны🎶🎼🎸🥁👍‼️
Cygnus X-1
House of lords still brings it, you can always count on them. Wish they would perform somewhere close to Chicago so I could see them again.
Patrick Fitzgerald
Just Another Incredible Song By HOL!!! Enjoy The Rawness That Has Missing In The Last Few Albums!!! Thank You!!! Must Buy!!!