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 Touch
House of Lords Lyrics
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One touch, awakens every dream
More than a look, more than an ocean of lust
More than a kiss, more than a treasure of trust
All that I know is that I'm aching for what you got, girl
You're making it hard on me, 'cause it's never enough
I don't remember every letting you know
But, girl, if you want another ending
One touch, it changes everything, yeah
One touch, awakens every dream
More than a night covered in satin and lace
More than a mask hiding the truth on your face
I don't believe you ever pushed me this hard
I can't afford to fall apart now, because...
One touch, it changes everything, yeah
(Everything)
One touch, awakens every dream
One touch, you know, it's really all I need, yeah
(All I need)
One touch, will bring you back to me
One touch, baby, one touch
One touch, baby, one touch
I don't believe you ever took me this far
If you want another, if you want another ending
One touch, it changes everything, yeah
(Everything)
One touch, awakens every dream
One touch, you know, it's really all I need, yeah
(All I need)
One touch, will bring you back to me
One touch, baby, one touch
House of Lords' song "One Touch" speaks about the power of a single touch, how it can change everything and awaken every dream. The lyrics speak of the desire for a woman who possesses something special that the singer is aching for. He describes how more than just physical attraction, there is a feeling of trust and safety that comes with her touch. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes one small act, one moment of connection, can change everything and bring two people closer together.
The lyrics play with traditional romantic tropes as well as use some imagery that is quite sexual in nature. There is a sense of longing and yearning throughout the song, as if the singer knows that they need this one touch an yet can't seem to find it. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful with its repetition of the phrase "One touch, it changes everything", which emphasizes how a single moment can hold so much potential.
Overall, "One Touch" is a romantic and sensual song that speaks to the power of connection and touch in relationships. It portrays a sense of desire and longing that many people can relate to, and the message of the song is ultimately one of hope - that one touch can bring someone back to you and awaken every dream.
Line by Line Meaning
One touch, it changes everything
One interaction has the power to alter the course of everything
One touch, awakens every dream
One touch has the ability to awaken dormant aspirations
More than a look, more than an ocean of lust
It is not just about physical attraction, but something deeper
More than a kiss, more than a treasure of trust
It is more meaningful than simple gestures of affection or trust
All that I know is that I'm aching for what you got, girl
The artist is deeply desirous of what the subject has to offer
You're making it hard on me, 'cause it's never enough
The subject's actions are creating a difficult situation because the singer's desire is insatiable
I don't remember every letting you know
The singer may not have expressed their feelings to the subject in a clear manner
But, girl, if you want another ending
If the subject desires a different outcome to their relationship, the artist is willing to consider it
More than a night covered in satin and lace
It is more significant than a romantic evening
More than a mask hiding the truth on your face
It is more profound than a facade or pretense
I don't believe you ever pushed me this hard
The subject has never made the singer feel as intensely and deeply as they currently do
I can't afford to fall apart now, because...
The artist cannot allow themselves to lose control or succumb to vulnerability
One touch, you know, it's really all I need, yeah
The singer believes that one touch can provide ultimate fulfillment
One touch, will bring you back to me
The singer believes that one interaction will restore their connection with the subject
I don't believe you ever took me this far
The subject has never taken the singer to such an intense emotional place before
One touch, baby, one touch
The artist is emphasizing the importance of one touch
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.