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.
Seven
House of Lords Lyrics
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Mark Baker - James Christian - Jimi Bell
She was wild, she was free
And her name was seven
And the bliss
She was fixin' was
Closing in on me
We were high
High as a wounded bird
We would fly
Until it hurt
She'd go downtown
For the pleasure
To capture the color of dreams
But in the dark eyes of forever
I knew we'd cry, cry, cry
Seven was heaven in my eyes
Just like a girl
She made my world go round and round and round
There were nights
When the lights
Looked like waves from heaven
But the shapes
Of the city moved
Like an angry sea
We would ride
Into the wild blue
We were trying
Tryin' to find the truth
We were blinded
By the pleasure
And all the color of dreams
But in the dark eyes of forever
I knew we'd cry, cry, cry
Seven was heaven in my eyes
Just like a girl
She made my world go round and round
Seven was heaven in my eyes
And like a drug we fell in love
And watched the world go round and round
She'd go downtown
For the pleasure
To capture the color of dreams
But in the dark eyes of forever
I knew we'd cry, cry, cry
Seven was heaven in my eyes
Just like a girl
She made my world go round and round
Seven was heaven in my eyes
And like a drug we fell in love
And watched the world go round and round
The House of Lords song "Seven" tells the story of a wild and free woman, named Seven, who captivates the attention of the singer. The singer describes the way that he and Seven would find pleasure by engaging in reckless behavior and flying high. However, despite the temporary feeling of freedom they experience, there is the underlying thought that these actions will lead to sadness in the end. When the pair is in the city at night, the neon lights take on a beautiful shape, but the city itself is dark and angry, mirroring the emotions of the couple. Ultimately, the singer knows that there will be pain associated with Seven, even though he is enamored with her.
Throughout the song, the lyrics use powerful, descriptive imagery to detail the reckless behavior of the couple. The phrase "capturing the color of dreams" is particularly evocative, and paints a vivid picture of Seven's desire to experience life to the fullest. The song echoes the themes expressed in many rock ballads of the era, including the idea that living recklessly and indulging in pleasure can lead to both happiness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
She was wild, she was free
She was uncontrolled, untamed and unconstrained by any moral or social obligation
And her name was seven
She was called Seven, a name that may reflect her unconventional and distinctive personality
And the bliss
She provided a sense of ecstasy and joy
She was fixin' was
She was making me feel better or repairing my emotional state
Closing in on me
Her influence was becoming increasingly stronger, possibly overwhelming me
We were high
We were under the influence of drugs or alcohol
High as a wounded bird
We were euphoric but vulnerable, like an injured bird that has taken flight
We would fly
We would experience a sensation of flight or freedom, perhaps due to our drug use
Until it hurt
We would continue risking our safety, even though we knew it could end badly
She'd go downtown
She would venture into the city, seeking excitement and stimulation
For the pleasure
Because she enjoyed the thrill or excitement of being in a vibrant, urban environment
To capture the color of dreams
To capture the essence of the dreamlike atmosphere or possibilities that the city holds
But in the dark eyes of forever
However, in the context of eternity or in the long run, this pleasure-seeking behavior will lead to sadness and despair
I knew we'd cry, cry, cry
I was aware that eventually, the happiness and freedom we felt while under the influence would turn into pain and sorrow
Seven was heaven in my eyes
Seven was my ideal or my definition of perfection
Just like a girl
Like many other women, she possessed a captivating and irresistible quality
She made my world go round and round and round
She was the center of my universe and my everything
There were nights
Sometimes, there were instances or moments
When the lights
The bright lights of the city, which often provide a sense of energy and excitement
Looked like waves from heaven
They resembled the blissful and delightful waves of heaven on earth
But the shapes
However, the figures or buildings in the city
Of the city moved
Seemed to change or transform
Like an angry sea
In a manner that resembled the aggressive and tumultuous motion of waves in a stormy sea
We would ride
We would travel or experience a particular feeling or sensation
Into the wild blue
We would venture into the unknown or take a great risk
We were trying
We were making an effort or endeavoring to find something
Tryin' to find the truth
In this context, we were seeking an explanation or justification for our behavior
We were blinded
We were ignorant or oblivious to the full consequences of our actions
By the pleasure
The sensation of pleasure we experienced made us oblivious to the dangers or risks we were taking
And all the color of dreams
We were captivated and enchanted by the kaleidoscope of possibilities that the city and our actions represented to us
And like a drug we fell in love
Our unexpected and passionate love for each other resembled a powerful and addictive substance
And watched the world go round and round
We remained together, observing the world and its cycles, even if we knew that they would continue and we would not
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
veronica Bolanos
You are one of the best Gina. I love your voice, it's so clear and strong yet, so feminine. So much details and not just fillers. You're a great teacher.
MarPat
100% agree
Wouter S
I agree, her videos always learn me most and seem the most accurate
theyetti90
Good God, I can't get away from my ex. All these signs keep popping up, and you have her name.
MarPat
@theyetti90 maybe you let go of The One
April D. Harter
Spot on! This is for 7th lord in the 2nd house. We met online but we had our first date at the restaurant where we both ended up working before we got married. I have been married for 21 years. Excellent work, Gina, as usual. Thank you for your channel. I was only able to study under Sanjay Rath for a brief period and was not able to finish my studies with him due to my work and destiny. Your channel is extremely nourishing for me. My work is very hard, because my my karma runs deep, and this channel is uplifting. A deep gratitude to you. 🙏🏽
هايتيه محمد
Did your spouse have any children before being with your husband?
Priyanka Baruah
My 7 th Lord is in 2nd house too.. I jv heard that this combo is not good fr marriage. I m very scared
Rishikesh108
I'm certain your Destiny will provide you with a teacher who is a much better fit...I have seen this scenario with many students who only studied with 'Guru Ji' for a brief period of time. Best of luck.
anevlin
Thank you for this amazingly accurate video, Gina 🙏🏼
My 7th house is ruled by Mars (8H) and Ketu (6H), and in 7th house I have Moon-Saturn (vish). Is this position considered paap kartari yoga?
Relationships have really taught me so much, I’ve gone through many different types and ups and downs.
Ultimately, spirituality and surrendering to God have indeed been the most profound remedy 🙂