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.
Your Every Move
House of Lords Lyrics
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Your every move
I've seen it, you've got it
I've hunted what I've wanted
Just to touch your everlasting high
I drive it, you own it
And you alone control it
In the land of blinding dreams
You're my one and everything
Let's cross that line in the sand
Wake up the world while we can
I'm holding on to what is true
Your every move
Once lost it, I found it
Now I'm wrapped all around it
Once I found that element of faith
You planned it, I've known it
In every way you've shown it
Just can't let a moment go to waste
If the world should end right here
There would be no need for tears
Let's cross that line in the sand
Wake up the world while we can
I'm holding on to what is true
Your every move
Your love is what I live for
And die a thousand times more
Nothing compares when I'm with you
Your every move
Oh, in the land of blinding dreams
You're my one and everything
Let's cross that line in the sand
Wake up the world while we can
I'm holding on to what is true
Your every move
Your love is what I live for
And die a thousand times more
Nothing compares when I'm with you
Your every move
Oh, yeah
You're my one and everything
Your every move, hey, yeah
Oh, your every, every, every, every move
Oh, baby
(Your every move)
You mean everything to me, baby
(Your every move)
You got it, you got it, baby
(Your every move)
Oh, your every, every, every, every move
The lyrics to House of Lords' song Your Every Move convey a strong sense of love and admiration for the subject of the song. The first verse describes the singer's desire to touch their love interest's "everlasting high," and the power that the person has over them. The line "In the land of blinding dreams, you're my one and everything" suggests that the singer may feel that they are living in a fantasy world with this person and that they are all that truly matter to them.
The second verse talks about how the singer has found faith and purpose in their relationship and has no desire to waste any moment with this person. The line "If the world should end right here, there would be no need for tears" suggests that the singer feels complete and at peace with their love interest and would be content if the world ended as long as they were together. The chorus then repeats the idea of cherishing every move that the person makes and the immense importance that their love holds in the singer's life.
Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the all-encompassing love that the singer feels for the subject of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Your every move
The subject is obsessed with observing and following the addressee's every movement and action, indicating an intense infatuation.
I've seen it, you've got it
The subject has noticed that the addressee possesses some quality that he desires.
I've hunted what I've wanted
The subject has been in pursuit of the addressee and the aforementioned quality.
Just to touch your everlasting high
The subject is striving to attain the same level of quality or status as the addressee, which is described as lofty and enduring.
I drive it, you own it
The subject is pushing for their desires, while acknowledging the fact that only the addressee has control over the thing they both want.
And you alone control it
The addressee holds complete influence over the object of the subject's desire.
Sure to shock most every passerby
The thing the subject desires might surprise anyone who witnesses it because its quality is unique and exceptional.
In the land of blinding dreams
The subject is referencing an ethereal, confusing place where anything is possible.
You're my one and everything
The addressee is everything to the subject; they are clinging to them for their very existence.
Let's cross that line in the sand
The subject wants to push what is socially acceptable or expected to achieve their goal with the addressee.
Wake up the world while we can
The two might be going against the grain in their love, so the subject wants to take full advantage of the opportunity while they can.
I'm holding on to what is true
The subject is not letting any outside influence and doubt affect their devotion for the addressee.
Once lost it, I found it
The subject has felt a loss or lack of something before, but is now secure in their feelings.
Now I'm wrapped all around it
The subject is completely consumed and utterly in love with the addressee.
Once I found that element of faith
The subject has transitioned from doubt or uncertainty to trust in their feelings.
You planned it, I've known it
In this case, the addressee is the architect of a dream or scenario that the subject has foreseen and been looking forward to.
In every way you've shown it
The addressee has made it clear to the subject that they are dedicated to each other in multiple instances.
Just can't let a moment go to waste
The subject is determined to cherish any time they get together without wasting time on anything else.
If the world should end right here
The world leaving or collapsing wouldn't matter to the subject as long as they have the addressee.
There would be no need for tears
The subject feels like they have everything that they could ever want or need, so even in death, they would be content.
Your love is what I live for
The love from the addressee is the primary reason for the subject's continued existence.
And die a thousand times more
The subject is willing to die for the love of the addressee if need be.
Nothing compares when I'm with you
The subject has no equal experiences or emotions besides what they feel when they are with the addressee.
Oh, in the land of blinding dreams
The addressee and their love represent something bewildering and amazing to the subject.
Oh, yeah
A small exclamation indicating excitement or enthusiasm.
Oh, your every, every, every, every move
The subject is still enamored with observing every movement and action from the addressee.
You mean everything to me, baby
An explicit expression of the depth of the subject's feelings for the addressee.
You got it, you got it, baby
Reaffirming that the addressee has the object of the subject's desire.
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.