Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri in 1987 together with Rob Rock as vocalist. That year, they released an EP called the black album. The selftitled EP was well-received, and Impellitteri regrouped, this time with Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and release the full-length album Stand In Line in 1988.
After some touring and label deals, Impellitteri returned (again with Rob Rock on vocals) with Grin and Bear It in 1992. The following year, they released another EP titled Victim of the System. In 1994, they released Answer To The Master.
In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, which has become one of the most acclaimed albums of the band. In 1997 they released yet another EP titled Fuel For The Fire, in preparation for their next full-length album. The next year, they released another of their most acclaimed works: Eye of the Hurricane. They followed it in 2000 with Crunch.
Shortly after, Rock decided to pursue a solo career so Impellitteri recruited Graham Bonnet again, and started working on his next album. In 2002, they finally released System X. That year, they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri.
The union with Bonnet would be short-lived as they parted ways some time after, and Impellitteri recruited Curtis Skelton, finally releasing Pedal To The Metal in 2004, one of their most aggressive albums to date.
Chris Impellitteri is currently working with an LA band (as a member, not leader) and has announced that they will release a new album soon.
Chris Impellitteri has been ranked together with Deicide drummer Steve Asheim and bassist Adrian Davison as perhaps the fastest musicians on their respective instruments.
The band is currently on hiatus as Chris recently joined a Los Angeles band, and is working with them on a new album.
For Your Love
Impellitteri Lyrics
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I was living on the run
Turning my face from the scene of the crime
When I saw the smoking gun
Day after day I tried to find a new way
Tried to fill this emptiness
Nothing but tears, another wasted year
I was covered with loneliness
I'm not asking for your sympathy
I know I'm the one to blame
Life was taking it's toll, I was losing control
It was driving me insane
One look at you I finally knew
I had to change my evil ways
Let your mercy shine it's light on me
Let my heartache feel your touch
In my time of trial and agony
I never know I was so lost
Lost in a world without your love, it's the price I had to pay
You know I've been lonely for so long, (for your love)
Now that I finally found my way, back to your heart
I'm here to stay
You know I've been lonely for so long (for your love)
In my time of trial and agony
I never before knew I was so lost
Lost in a world without your love, it's the price I had to pay
You know I've been lonely for so long, (for your love)
Now that I finally found my way, back to your heart
I'm here to stay
You know I've been lonely for so long (for your love)
You know I've been lonely for your love
The lyrics to Impellitteri's song "For Your Love" tell the story of a person who has been living a life of crime and running from the consequences. The singer is aware that he has been crossing the line one too many times and living on the run. He tried to find new ways to fill the emptiness created by his actions, but nothing worked. He was covered in loneliness and considered himself the only one to blame for his situation. Life was taking its toll, and he was losing control, and it was driving him insane.
However, one look at the person he loves, and he finally knew he needed to change his evil ways. He begs for mercy and hopes that his heartache will feel the touch of his loved one. He realizes during his trial and agony the loss he has experienced without the affection of his loved one. He was willing to pay the price for his mistakes, but he never knew he was lost until he found his way back to his love. He's been lonely for so long, but now that he's found his way back to their heart, he's here to stay.
The song is a story about the power of love and the consequences of our actions. It illustrates how the love of another person can change our entire lives and our willingness to change for the better, even if it requires paying a high price for our mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I was crossing the line one too many times
I had been breaking rules too frequently
I was living on the run
I was constantly moving away from my troubles
Turning my face from the scene of the crime
I was avoiding the place where my wrongdoing had occurred
When I saw the smoking gun
I realised I had to take responsibility for my actions
Day after day I tried to find a new way
Tried to fill this emptiness
Nothing but tears, another wasted year
I was covered with loneliness
I tried to find happiness but all I found was sadness, another year of my life gone, and I felt unbearably alone
I'm not asking for your sympathy
I know I'm the one to blame
I am not looking for pity because I recognise that I caused my own problems
Life was taking its toll, I was losing control
It was driving me insane
The stresses of life were overwhelming me and I felt like I was going crazy
One look at you I finally knew
I had to change my evil ways
When I saw you, I realised that I needed to change my bad habits
Let your mercy shine it's light on me
Let my heartache feel your touch
Please show me kindness and let my pain be relieved by your love
In my time of trial and agony
I never knew I was so lost
During my difficult moments, I did not realise how truly lost I was
Lost in a world without your love, it's the price I had to pay
You know I've been lonely for so long, (for your love)
Now that I finally found my way, back to your heart
I'm here to stay
You know I've been lonely for so long (for your love)
I paid a heavy cost being alone without your love, but now that I found it, I am not letting it go. I had been alone for a very long time and now that I've found you, I will not leave again
You know I've been lonely for your love
I've been yearning for your love for a long time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: SHEP PETTIBONE, ANTHONY SHIMKIN, CATHY DENNIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shekhar Sharma
this is such an amazing band !!!! There are so many bands from my school days, I am finding about today, at 42 years young and still Headbanging !!!!! Oldschool Fuckin RULES ....
Lupe DeLaGarza
I know that's right,55 and still at it. Like Neil Young said hey hey my my Rock and roll will never die, Ozzy, you can't kill rock &roll🤘😝✌️👍
Shekhar Sharma
@Lupe DeLaGarza Amen brother...
alegro001
Waw... Powerfull and energizer sound!! Impelliteri an underestimated guitar master!!
Jose Manuel Sanchis
That voice!!!
Rodrigo Lima
O melhor !
supertjc
Man What a Great Tune! Thanks for Sharing!!
Lupe DeLaGarza
Just happen to run across Impellitteri for the first time (👍🤘)reminds me of 80's metal
Amanda Carolina
I love that song!
Changonegrito
Good song !!