In 1988, Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes for his Blue Murder project in 1989.
A new King Kobra emerged in 2010 with Carmine Appice on drums, Paul Shortino taking over vocal duties, Mick Sweda on guitar, David Henzerling (a.k.a. David Michael-Philips) on guitar, and Johnny Rod on bass. This lineup released the self-titled album King Kobra in 2011 on Frontiers Records and another album in 2013, titled King Kobra II.
The band went on hiatus following the release of their 2013 album, largely due to the other commitments of the individual band members, They played live gigs again in 2016 without Mick Sweda.
A new album called We Are Warriors will be released on August 11, 2023. The title track was released as a single online via Spotify on July 18, 2023. The line up features new guitarists Carlos Cavazo, from Quiet Riot fame, and Rowan Robertson, once Dio guitarist.
The Gift
King Kobra Lyrics
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Lord have mercy yet again
Walls have broken no defense
Hear me now
Please take it back
Heaven thank you for that gift
But the last of course it lives
Not a simple man am I
But I'll believe
I've got time
Until I go
One more miracle
You've awakened my blinded eyes
Could you pick on someone please your own size?
Leave me be tonight
I've had enough
It hurts
This love
Out of luck
Dear old memories thought were lost
Here to haunt me what's the cost?
I need my friends
Take me back
Feel the ocean for a while
I can't live where I can't smile
Lead and change my mind
Tonight
All mine?
Should I believe?
I've got time
Until it goes
Where it all will go
Where apparitions and sight has changed
It was safe out on the sea
All I've got
Lead me there or not
One more miracle
Close the many miles between them and I
Tried to love again
It's been denied
I'd give all I've got just to have one more night of peace
Not alone
Without my woman my mind is aching
Angelic apparitions illuminating
Into your room
There to keep you safe and warm
Safe from harm
Safe from harm
How I miss you baby your love's all I know
Should I let it go?
The Angels could sleep if I could have one more night
The song "The Gift" by King Kobra is a ballad about heartbreak, loss, and the longing for a lost love. The lyrics are deeply emotional and express a sense of regret and sadness about a past relationship. The singer speaks about the pain caused by a lost love and how it has affected his life.
The song begins with the singer expressing his feelings towards love and stating that he is not in love anymore. He pleads for mercy from the Lord regarding his emotional state and acknowledges that his walls have been broken down, leaving him defenseless. He then asks for forgiveness for losing the gift of love and expresses his regret for not appreciating it. The chorus talks about the singer needing time to heal from the heartbreak and asking for a miracle to awaken his blinded eyes to true love.
The second verse talks about old memories that haunt the singer, and he seeks solace with his friends to feel the ocean and regain his happiness. He then asks to be led to a place where he can change his mind and let go of the past. The bridge of the song references apparitions and the angels that keep those we love safe and warm, providing a sense of loss but also hope for the future.
Overall, the song "The Gift" is a powerful ballad that reflects on lost love and the pain it brings. It speaks to the struggles of moving on from heartbreak and the hope for healing and a second chance at love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not in love
I am not emotionally invested in a romantic relationship
Lord have mercy yet again
May God show mercy and compassion as in previous situations
Walls have broken no defense
Emotional barriers have crumbled, leaving me vulnerable and exposed
Hear me now
Listen to me at this moment
Please take it back
Undo or retract something previously said or done
Heaven thank you for that gift
Thank you God for the blessing that was bestowed upon me
But the last of course it lives
The memory of a previous relationship still lingers in my mind
Not a simple man am I
I am a complex and complicated individual
No I
Absolutely not
But I'll believe
I will have faith in something
I've got time
There is no pressure to make any rash decisions, there is time to make a choice
Until I go
Until I die
One more miracle
Another incredible event or experience
You've awakened my blinded eyes
You helped me to see or realize something that was previously unknown or hidden
Could you pick on someone please your own size?
Please direct your actions or intentions toward someone more capable of handling them
Leave me be tonight
Please let me be alone or uninterrupted this evening
I've had enough
I am at my limit or I have experienced adequate amounts of something
It hurts
Emotional and/or physical pain is being experienced
Out of luck
I am not currently experiencing fortune or positive outcomes
Dear old memories thought were lost
Past experiences that were presumed to be forgotten are now resurfacing
Here to haunt me what's the cost?
At what expense are these memories affecting me?
I need my friends
My social support system is needed at this time
Take me back
Return me to a previous state or place
Feel the ocean for a while
Spend some time by the sea and enjoy its calming effects
I can't live where I can't smile
Emotional positivity is necessary for a good quality of life
Lead and change my mind
Influence and alter my thoughts and opinions
Tonight
This evening, currently
All mine?
Is everything under my control?
Should I believe?
Do I have faith in this situation?
Until it goes
Until it is resolved or concluded
Where it all will go
The ultimate end or outcome of a situation
Where apparitions and sight has changed
Where things have transformed in a mystical or supernatural way
It was safe out on the sea
The ocean provided a sense of security and solace
All I've got
Everything that I possess or have to offer
Lead me there or not
Guide me toward my desired destination or refrain from doing so
One more miracle
Another incredible event or experience
Close the many miles between them and I
Erasing the distance and barriers between me and another individual
Tried to love again
Attempting to enter into a romantic relationship once more
It's been denied
The opportunity for love has not come to fruition
I'd give all I've got just to have one more night of peace
I would grant anything I possess for one more evening free of stress or unrest
Not alone
To be accompanied, not solitary
Without my woman my mind is aching
I am experiencing emotional pain and distress without my romantic partner
Angelic apparitions illuminating
Supernatural beings or entities producing light
Into your room
Entering or being present in a personal or private space
There to keep you safe and warm
Providing protection and comfort
Safe from harm
Protected against danger or injury
How I miss you baby your love's all I know
I am fondly remembering my romantic partner and the positive effects of our relationship
Should I let it go?
Is it time to release or surrender to the current situation?
The Angels could sleep if I could have one more night
If I experienced emotional peace, often symbolized by warmth and security, it would benefit others
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.