Formed 1987, England
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Formed 1987, England
An excellent melodic rock band, Jagged Edge U.K. fit in perfectly alongside other long forgotten classy rockers such as Beggars & Thieves, Dirty White Boy and Baton Rouge.
Early incarnations of the band had a revolving door membership, with guitarist Myke Gray being the only mainstay. Demos were recorded, at different times, with a female vocalist and production by Whitesnake's Neil Murray. The classic line-up would form in 1989 around Myke Gray, Matt Alfonzetti (vocals, ex-Bam Bam Boys), Andy Robbins (bass, ex-Tokyo Blade and Shogun) and Fabio Del Rio (drums).
The band signed with Sanctuary management (which also looked after the affairs of Iron Maiden) and a record deal with Polydor. The debut EP Trouble arrived in early 1990, but it would be the full-length Fuel For Your Soul that really showed what Jagged Edge U.K. was capable of. The Sanctuary connection led to Del Rio playing drums on Bruce Dickinson's solo album Tattooed Millionaire. The band would also tour behind Dickinson, as well as Thunder and David Lee Roth in 1990/91. But the band was promptly dropped by Polydor and split apart soon after.
Gray and Robbins resurfaced in the even more popular Skin, while Matti Alfonzetti joined the heavy Skintrade before returning with a solo band and then hooking up with Damned Nation.
Out In The Cold
Jagged Edge UK Lyrics
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Jagged Edge
(Gary / Alfonzetti)
1st Verse:
Somewhere in that sacred heart
My hand will always touch your skin
There's a picture of me in your immaculate eyes
Bridge:
You can always run run run
I won't behind you
You can always try
You know I'm inside you
Refrain:
You left me standing alone in the cold
I still want you back with me
You left me standing alone
Out in the cold
2nd Verse:
Wakin' up with a lonely heart
I spend my days wishing for you
There's a secret bond between us
I know you'll come coming back to me
Baby
Bridge:
You can always run run run
I won't behind you
You can always try
You know I'm inside you
Refrain:
You left me standing alone in the cold
I still want you back with me
You left me standing alone
Out in the cold
The lyrics of Jagged Edge UK's "Out in the Cold" describes a man who is heartbroken and left alone after being abandoned by the woman he loves. In the first verse, the songwriter suggests that he is deeply connected to the woman, as his name is "written in blood" somewhere within her "sacred heart." He also states that his hand will always touch her skin and there's a picture of him within her "immaculate eyes." These lyrics are very romantic, portraying deep love for the woman.
In the second verse, the songwriter woke up with a lonely heart, spending his days wishing for the woman. He acknowledges that there is a "secret bond" between them, stating that he knows she will come back to him eventually. However, the refrain of the song informs us that she has already left the man standing alone in the cold, implying that there was something that made her leave.
The bridge lyrics of the song suggest a sense of defiance from the songwriter towards the woman who left him. He tells her that she can always run, but he won't be behind her, and she can try to leave, but he's still "inside" her. This portrays a sense of possessiveness, bitterness, and heartbreak that the writer is going through.
Overall, Jagged Edge UK's "Out in the Cold" describes the heartbreak and loneliness that comes with losing someone you love, and the lyrics portray the depth of feelings that the songwriter had for the woman. The song is an emotional ballad that showcases the band's ability to create powerful, relatable music.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in that sacred heart
In the depths of your heart, there is a special place where I am remembered and cherished
My name's written in blood
Our love is a deep, enduring bond that runs through my veins
My hand will always touch your skin
No matter where we are, I will always feel an intimate connection to you
There's a picture of me in your immaculate eyes
You see me as someone pure and perfect, and I am reflected in the purity of your gaze
You can always run run run
If you feel the need to escape or move away, I won't stop you
I won't behind you
I won't be chasing after you, but I will always be present in your heart
You can always try
If you want to reconnect, I will be willing to give it another chance
You know I'm inside you
I am a part of you, and you can never forget me completely
You left me standing alone in the cold
You abandoned me and left me feeling isolated and vulnerable
I still want you back with me
Despite everything, my love for you remains strong and I yearn to have you by my side again
Out in the cold
Feeling exposed and vulnerable, with no one to turn to or comfort me
Wakin' up with a lonely heart
Every day I wake up feeling empty and alone without you
I spend my days wishing for you
All my thoughts and fantasies are consumed with the desire to be reunited with you
There's a secret bond between us
Our connection is deeper than anyone knows, and cannot be broken by distance or time
I know you'll come coming back to me
I trust that someday, you will realize your mistake and return to me
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@threetimz
I did at some point in the eighties sing for this band! My name is Mark Duck and that was my moments of being famous or very nearly. PEACE !!
@SuperBenblake
threetimz Mark hello you on this album? Great vocals and great songs. Maybe you can advise me some I'm a 39 year old singer/guitarist from the Eastern U.S.A would love your input.
@hyutyub
I love the vocals on this album. Amazing Sir... do you have other bands that we can listen to?
@playinguitarful
Great song
@RCEvans87
Cool!!!!!!! My favorite track off the album:) Still rock out the cassette that I bought in '91.
@cudadreams
brings back some seriously cool memories...nice!!
@Ezoangelofdeath
Fkin Love Alfonzetti, what a great song!
@ForgottenHorrorchannel
Wow had this on cassette .. great band
@leonmartin9854
awesome by jagged edge u.k
@user-bn8rt2wo7j
this is the masterpiece! sorrowful