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.
Today
House of Lords Lyrics
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Today I breathe in life
Today I am free 'cause you're here with me
Today I, I feel alive
Today I know
Silence is everywhere
Today I know silence
Today the sunrise, today the sunset
Today the earth spins around
Today I am nothing in this messed-up world
But I'm something, yes, I'm something to you
Today I know
Silence is everywhere
Today I know silence
Today I know what silence is
The silence is everywhere
Today I know
Silence is everywhere
Today I know silence
Whoa, today I know
Silence is my fate in you
Today I know silence
Today I know silence
It's my faith in you
Today I know silence
It's my fate in you
Today I know silence
Today, today
Today, today
Today, today
Today I know silence
The House of Lords song "Today" is a reflection on the power of love and the relationship between two individuals. The lyrics express the idea that the singer's life has been transformed by the presence of their partner, and that their relationship gives them a sense of purpose and meaning. The repeated refrain of "Today I know silence" suggests that the singer has come to a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world, and that their relationship has given them a sense of clarity and peace.
The song's use of imagery, such as the sunrise and sunset and the spinning of the earth, emphasizes the idea that the love between the two individuals is a powerful force that transcends the chaos and confusion of the world around them. The lyrics also suggest that the silence that the singer has come to know is not one of emptiness or loneliness, but rather a profound sense of connection and understanding that can only be found through the bond between two people.
Overall, "Today" is a hopeful and optimistic song that celebrates the transformative power of love and human connection, and reminds us of the importance of finding meaning and purpose in the relationships we build with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I woke up and I found you
Today, I opened my eyes and found you beside me, making me feel grateful and happy.
Today I breathe in life
I inhale the fresh morning air, realizing how wonderful it is just to be alive today.
Today I am free 'cause you're here with me
I feel liberated and unburdened, simply because I have you by my side supporting me.
Today I, I feel alive
On this day, I am gleefully living life to the fullest as I experience the joys of each passing moment.
Today I know Silence is everywhere
I have come to understand that silence is omnipresent and can be found in every aspect of life.
Today the sunrise, today the sunset
I watch the sunrise and sunset of this day, amazed by the majesty and beauty of the natural world.
Today I am nothing in this messed-up world
In this world that seems chaotic and disjointed, I feel small and insignificant, a mere passerby.
But I'm something, yes, I'm something to you
However, I find comfort in the thought that I am significant to someone, namely you.
Whoa, today I know Silence is my fate in you
I realize that silence is a defining characteristic of our relationship, and I trust that it will continue to be so.
Today I know Silence is my faith in you
I now understand that my faith in you is what allows me to connect with silence and embrace it as a part of our bond.
Today I know Silence is my fate in you
Once again, I acknowledge that fate has brought us together and allowed silence to become an integral part of our relationship.
Today, today
I am reiterating that all the events and emotions I experience today are paramount and essential to me.
Today I know silence
In conclusion, I am now aware that complete silence is the embodiment of all that I feel today.
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xingtong7029
as a non english native speaker, I would say Cameron's every single word is so clearly and rightly voiced that I almost can understand what he saying...nice~
@adilorhan2777
''underidoderidoderiododeridoo''-Winston churchill
@thefinal9923
@@adilorhan2777 I've seen that video, utter hilarity it is. My question though, where does it come from? Is it actual recordings? Was the mad lad just an old drunk?
@ceh5526
This is far more ‘grown up’ - attentive and intelligent - than the other place 👍
@ilmsff7
Labor wants to abolish the Lords.
@jonathanrotem251
Because the Lords aren't trying to make noise and create headlines for their re-election campaigns
@mattiascrowe2549
They're all unelected...
@yj9032
Because they’re all unelected rent seekers
@JayanthSahasranamamula
@@mattiascrowe2549 They are not "all" unelected. It's the life peers that are unelected cronies masquerading as nobility.
@BloodMoonASMR
With each PM of the past, it's hard not to get nostalgic of the way The UK was from 2010-2016 and how everything seemed simpler.