Poetic Justice was their most successful album, which hit the streets in January of 1992. Fueled by the hit single, "True Believer" and followed by their cover of the Badfinger classic, "No Matter What", Poetic Justice reached the upper 100 of the Billboard album charts. The bands first album, on MCA Records, was produced by Ratts's Robbin Crosby in 1988.
The band disbanded in 1995, and re-united in 1999. However, Fall 2004 brought the resignation of vocalist Ron Taylor and the introduction of new vocalist Derrick LeFevre. In May 2006 Darrin DeLatte decided to leave and commit himself full-time to his band Lowside. Replacing him was bassist Eric Morris.
After several line-up changes, the band recruited as lead vocalist Derrick LeFevre, who appeared on Waters Rising (2007), Sad Day on Planet Earth (2009) and Deep Red Shadows (2010). On June 23, 2010, Ronny Munroe, formerly of Metal Church, replaced LeFevre, but he departed four months later before recording any material with the band. On March 7, 2011 Munroe was replaced by Brian C. Jones, who can be heard on the album XI The Days Before Tomorrow (2012).
In 2010, Lillian Axe was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, as the first hard rock band to be inducted. In 2011 it was announced that the original lineup of Steve Blaze, Johnny Vines, Danny King and Michael "Maxx" Darby would reunite to record an album of classic unreleased songs from the band's early days. The project, entitled Circle of Light, was named for one those early songs. The album was released in 2012. Lillian Axe released One Night in the Temple, an acoustic live album, early in 2014.
On November 29, 2014, former guitarist Jon Ster died from heart failure at the age of 52.
On January 12, 2017 Lillian Axe received the 2017 Jackson Indie Music Week Icon Award at Duling Hall in Jackson, Mississippi. On June 4, 2017, Steve Blaze announced that the band was recording a new song entitled "The Weeping Moon", which was to be featured on the album The Forgotten Art of Melancholy. According to Blaze, the album would feature "the best of the epic ballads" and was scheduled to be released in the fall of 2017.
On November 30, 2018 Steve Blaze announced the next Lillian Axe album is in the works, tentatively entitled From Womb to Tomb, and it will be in large part an autobiographical work. Blaze also states the album will feature "strings, piano, big vocals" and describes it as a "celebration type record - of life - good and bad." The album, however, was not released until August 19, 2022.
On February 13, 2020, Steve Blaze announced that Lillian Axe were amicably parting ways with lead vocalist Brian Jones. The announcement also stated that Jones would still be a part of the Lillian Axe family in many capacities, and Blaze wished Jones luck in his solo career. On February 21, 2020, Blaze announced the new singer would be Brent Graham. Graham was the original vocalist for Blaze's side project "Sledgehammer," and vocalist of the New Orleans-based band Supercharger.
In September 2021, Lillian Axe announced that they had signed to the newly-formed label Global Rock Records, and had started recording their first studio album in nearly a decade, entitled From Womb to Tomb. In October 2021, the entire Lillian Axe catalogue (with the exception of the first 2 records on MCA) were re-released on all digital formats worldwide by Global Rock. On November5, 2021 Steve Blaze was inducted for the second time into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame for his contributions as a guitarist and songwriter.
August of 2022 saw new horizons for Lillian Axe and an influx of fans old and new. The band performed and continues to perform at many huge festivals across the Unites States and embarked on their first UK tour in decades. The band currently consists of Steve Blaze - band founder, songwriter and lead guitarist, Brent Graham - lead vocals, Sam Poitevent - guitar, Michael Maxx Darby - Bass, and Wayne Stokley - drums.
Steve describes the band's latest effort, "From Womb to Tomb" as his personal opus. Stating the effort would be best listened to in one sitting, as it brings you on a journey through life - from birth to ascention - and is based on life lessons he has experienced. The band recorded a video for "I Am Beyond" and is currently on tour.
Discography
1988 Lillian Axe — MCA
1989 Love + War — MCA
1992 Poetic Justice - I.R.S. Records
1993 Psychoschizophrenia - I.R.S. Records
1999 Fields of Yesterday - Z Records
2007 Waters Rising — Locomotive Records
2009 Sad Day on Planet Earth — Blistering Records
2010 Deep Red Shadows — Love and War Records
2012 XI The Days Before Tomorrow - AFM Records
2022 From Womb to Tomb - Global Rock Records
The Day I Met You
Lillian Axe Lyrics
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Long cold Decembers, so bitter sweet
[Chorus: ]
But if you could set aside one day
That I could hold forever
I would save the day that I met you
It seem so tragic, so frail the heart
[Chorus:]
But if I was blessed with just one wish
To take me through my lonely life
I'd wish to go back to the day that I met you
And when you fell you're on your own
Well just believe you're not alone
And you fell the warmth
That we shared years ago
Don't be blue
One painful morning, I stared straight into the sun
It overwhelmed me, I came undone
[Chorus:]
So, if you can find it in your heart
To be forgiving to a broken man
We'll go back to the day that I met you
The Day I Met You by Lillian Axe is a song about reminiscing the past, reflecting on the present and holding on to the hope of a promising future. The first verse of the song describes a time when life seemed perfect but time has passed, and things have changed. The chorus echoes the desire to go back to the day they met, to experience that magic again. The second verse talks about the heartbreak and tragedy of growing apart, but even then, there is a wish to go back in time to the day that they met, as if that would be the solution to all their problems. The bridge of the song talks about loneliness and how it can overwhelm you, but it also reminds you of the warmth and love that was once shared, and that there is hope.
The song captures the essence of how looking back at the past can sometimes be the only way to make sense of the present. It shows how sometimes things change, and people grow apart, but the memories of love and connection remain. It also highlights how even during difficult times, one can hold on to hope for a better future by cherishing the moments of love and happiness from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember, when our lives were so complete ?
Do you recall the time when our lives seemed perfect and fulfilled?
Long cold Decembers, so bitter sweet
Those long winters felt like a mixed blessing of both pleasure and pain.
But if you could set aside one day
That I could hold forever
I would save the day that I met you
If there was one moment that I could cherish forever, it would be the day I met you, please let me hold on to that memory.
Is it still magic although we've grown worlds apart
It seem so tragic, so frail the heart
Even though our lives have taken us different directions, I wonder if the magic between us still exists, but it feels sad when I realize how vulnerable the heart can be.
But if I was blessed with just one wish
To take me through my lonely life
I'd wish to go back to the day that I met you
If I was granted one wish to keep me company through my lonely existence, it would be to go back in time and relive the day that I met you.
And when you fell you're on your own
Well just believe you're not alone
And you fell the warmth
That we shared years ago
Don't be blue
If in the lows of life, you ever feel alone, remember the warmth and comfort we shared all those years ago, don't be sad.
One painful morning, I stared straight into the sun
It overwhelmed me, I came undone
One morning, in my pain, I stared at the sun, and it was too much for me to bear, and I completely fell apart.
So, if you can find it in your heart
To be forgiving to a broken man
We'll go back to the day that I met you
If you can find it in your heart to forgive me for all my faults and shortcomings, we can go back in time to the day we met and make things right again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEVIE BLAZE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grahamhall3785
A fantastic song from a fantastic album Lillian axe such an under rated band with a mass of brilliant songs
@gmee123
Agreed....this song just has such a resonation with me. Love the melody and lyrics!
@n.zubemolotha7669
This song is too comforting... nostalgic!
Feels like and remembers the days of a young boy returning home from school very late in the afternoon...!
@lovingeveryminuteofit3362
This is a freaking awesome song... such beautiful lyrics and the acuostics make it even more special.
@sharonotley7488
Such a beautiful song ❤
@kevinfrench7082
All I know these lyrics along with the great band behind it has made my day! If someone is in love with someone from there past! We 2 people are falling in love again after 25 years omg! this is the song!!!!
@kenavguy
This hits a spot for that one girl that changed my life forever…and I don’t think she ever even realized it. 😔
And LA, you guys have no clue how much times at the Thirsy Whale meant to me back then. Good times gents!
@MrVuchinh
Send her this song+ lyrics!
@MrVuchinh
it have been the most amz song to me, and still being now!
@khoaanhbui6820
love this band...