For the first, see: Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come. Melodic hard rock band Kingdom Come was formed in 1987 by singer-songwriter Lenny Wolf in Hamburg, Germany, with the revolving cast of other band members soon leaving Wolf the focus. After the release of their first single, 1988's "Get It On", many fans mistakenly regarded the band as a Led Zeppelin reunion. Kingdom Come's close resemblance to that group, particularly with Wolf's Robert Plant like vocals, has led to continuing controversy. Although the bands had a great deal in common, as shown by critics' nickname 'Kingdom Clone', Wolf has pursued his own personal vision of mixing slick rock hooks with a heavy metal ethos for decades.
The group's first album, the self-titled 'Kingdom Come', became quite popular due to its arena-ready hard rock sound. As the guys gained more and more commercial success, the 1988 album had three Billboard top 40 singles: "Get It On", "Living Out Of Touch", and "What Love Can Be". As stated before, supporters and detractors both felt strongly reminded of Led Zeppelin as well as, to a lesser extent, fellow German group Scorpions. Ironically, former Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak later joined the latter band.
Kingdom Come came about after the breakup a moderately successful rock project of Wolf's, known as Stone Fury. Wolf's new record company, Polygram, allowed him incredible freedom to assemble Kingdom Come's lineup and direct its sound. Recruiting Pittsburgh-based lead guitarist Danny Stag, Louisvillians Rick Steier (guitar) and James Kottak (drums), and Californian Johnny B. Frank (bass), this new outfit marked the first band where Wolf sang without playing guitar. The frontman later admitted that, for a while, it was a very awkward adjustment.
As stated before, Kingdom Come's sound was thought by many to be highly derivative of Led Zeppelin's, to the point that some listeners initially thought that Kingdom Come was actually a reunion effort. The band's first single was called "Get It On", being a great example of their aggressive sound. Before long, the group's eponymous debut went gold. Their second single ended up being the power ballad "What Love Can Be", receiving much airplay and having a music video created for it that picked up MTV airplay. By the time the single "Loving You" was released, the album had reached platinum status, fans in United States, Germany, and Canada loving the group despite the controversy.
The guys toured in England supporting Magnum on their "Wings Of Heaven" tour. As well, the band opened for the North American "Monsters of Rock" tour in 1988, supporting the artists Dokken, Scorpions, Metallica, and Van Halen. Following that, the guys were tapped to support the Scorpions on their North American "Savage Amusement" tour, at least until they were forced off. According to Stag, Lenny Wolf found the stage ramps reserved for the Scorpions' set irresistible. After several reprimands from the Scorpions' management, the singer continued to use the full stage, and Kingdom Come were asked to forfeit the rest of the tour.
The band were directed by management and the people at Polygram to get a new recording available soon. In 1989, Kingdom Come released their next album, called 'In Your Face', but some fans believed that the group seemed to have peaked too early. The continuing backlash against the band's perceived appropriating of other artists' sounds (earning them the derisive moniker "Kingdom Clone") hurt their commercial appeal. After time went on and the band's second album simply failed to sell well, all members other than Wolf quit the group.
The 90s would see several releases by the outfit, though with Kingdom Come receiving some critical scorn as well as being unable to breakthrough commercially the same way again. Music critic Jason Anderson has remarked for Allmusic that the band experienced "one of hard rock's most intense backlashes". For his part, Stag went back to Pittsburgh and immersed himself in blues and rock n rock projects. Steier and Kottak went back to Kentucky and assembled the short-lived Wild Horses project, the two of them releasing a poor-selling album on Atlantic Records. Both would later resurface in Warrant. Kottak also has served with Scorpions.
With an all new line-up, Kingdom Come had one more release on Polygram, titled 'Hands of Time', which Wolf managed to see sold internationally. By 1993, Wolf had returned to Germany to regroup, focusing his efforts on central Europe hard rock fans. In recent years, the group is often billed as "Kingdom Come & Lenny Wolf", "Lenny Wolf & Kingdom Come", "Lenny Wolf's Kingdom Come", et cetera. Their latest work as of 2015 is the album 'Outlier', which came out on May 7, 2013.
Website: www.lennywolf.com/
Secondly, Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come (often billed as just "Kingdom Come") was the name of a project by enigmatic British singer-songwriter Arthur Brown. With his larger-than-life stage presence, Brown represented a key link in the evolution of psychedelic rock into what would be become heavy metal. He also had a project by the name of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Mother
Kingdom Come Lyrics
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Nothing shows
Just somehow
She already knows
Magic bounds
Holding tight
Gentle sounds
Taking your side
Mother - she would know
Mother - 's clearing the smoke
Mother - She's a star
Mother - That's what you are
When you're down
She is close
Like the thorn
Protecting the rose
Good advice
Based on love
Helps you rise
When things getting rough
Don't forget
Once you part
It's her blood
That's running your heart
When you're out
On your own
Save the bridge
That's guiding you home
The lyrics in Kingdom Come's song "Mother" talk about the comfort and guidance a mother provides, especially during tough times. The song illustrates the deep bond between a mother and her child. When one is feeling down, a mother seems to already know and offers reassurance and support without asking for anything in return. They have a magical connection that no one can explain. It is as if the mother is holding tight and protecting the child from the problems of the world with her gentle voice.
The verse "Mother - she would know, Mother -'s clearing the smoke, Mother - She's a star, Mother - That's what you are" reflects the immense respect and admiration that the singer has for his mother. The idea of clearing the smoke signifies the mother's ability to protect her child from the negative effects of life, while the star represents her shining presence that guides the child through the darkness of life. The chorus represents the child seeking comfort in their mother and her wisdom. She offers good advice based on experiences and love that helps her child stand back up when things get rough.
The lyrics also talk about the mother's blood running through the child's veins. This suggests the physical and emotional connection that a child shares with its mother. Finally, the lyric "Save the bridge, That’s guiding you home" suggests that no matter how far one strays from their mother's teachings, one should always keep in mind the teachings and values that she has instilled in them.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down
During times of sadness or despair
Nothing shows
It may go unnoticed by others
Just somehow
But a mother can sense it
She already knows
Her intuition is strong
Magic bounds
The connection is special
Holding tight
She provides emotional support
Gentle sounds
Her words are comforting
Taking your side
She advocates for her child
Mother - she would know
A mother's intuition is powerful
Mother - 's clearing the smoke
She offers clarification in difficult situations
Mother - She's a star
She stands out for her qualities
Mother - That's what you are
A term of endearment for a mother
When you're down
During times of sadness or despair
She is close
She provides physical proximity
Like the thorn
She protects her child
Protecting the rose
Like a flower in bloom
Good advice
Her guidance is helpful
Based on love
It comes from a place of caring
Helps you rise
She helps her child overcome hardships
When things getting rough
During times of difficulty
Don't forget
Remember
Once you part
After separation
It's her blood
A reminder of family ties
That's running your heart
The heart is a symbol of love and affection
When you're out
Away from home
On your own
Independent
Save the bridge
Preserve the connection
That's guiding you home
Towards a sense of belonging
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@fabricegrard1001
Excellent KC
@seanmcadam7812
Damn I love Kingdom Come, every album that they have done levels up, I remember when I was in the army, I came on pass, as ritual first went and purchased new music, when I entered my favorite music store I heard a song that blew me away, hey, I asked, what is this, Kingdom Come, shit this Led Zeppelin on steroids, I replied, that album I purchased, hands of time, I have all their albums now, that was back in 88
@user-zw1xf6jy9z
It's crazy!
@FlavioAlvesReal
Muito autêntico!!!
@herbertgerbert2267
Awesome
@micheladerry5681
hte bassist is a monster!!!
@MrMantaxus
My childhood favorite band and very underrated. Wish I could find more guitar tabs for this amazing band.