In 1976 at the age of 17 she became one of the founding members of the legendary teenage all-female hard rock band The Runaways. There she played lead guitar.
After the group folded in 1979, she began a solo career. Her guitar playing was well respected amongst her peers, both when she was a member of The Runaways and as a solo act. When she had the material to back her up, Ford was inarguably capable of rocking out aggressively and assertively, and more times than not, better than the best of her male counterparts. Her first two albums, Out for Blood and Dancin' on the Edge were relatively successful, and in 1985, Ford was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance for "Gotta Let Go", along with Wendy O. Williams and Pia Zadora. However the musical genre of "arena metal rock" had already crested and was now beginning its decline in the second half of the 1980s.
Nothing was heard from Ford for the next four years; a follow-up to Dancin' on the Edge, titled The Bride Wore Black, was abandoned and never released, as Ford switched from Mercury Records to RCA Records. By the time Ford returned again, the lighter pop-metal she had long favored had broken through to mainstream audiences, which set the stage for her most commercially successful album, 1988's Lita. With Sharon Osbourne as her manager, and slickly produced by Mike Chapman, the album featured Ford's first commercial hit, the #12 "Kiss Me Deadly". Its follow-up ballad, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne entitled "Close My Eyes Forever", provided both artists with their first Top Ten single.
Lita Ford is back with a vengeance! Her new album Wicked Wonderland is due for release October 6th 2009. More information can be found on her My Space profile: Lita Ford Official My Space Profile
Holy Man
Lita Ford Lyrics
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Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
Flames in the Garden of Eden
Heaven in pieces at my feet
I faced the raging ruin
I need to rest my weary head
On your resurrection bed
Storms across the horizon
Whirlwind tuggin' at my sleeve
Just when my heart was turning
To an icy shade of blue
You came into the night
Held me so close
How the hell ya found me
God only knows
Lead me into temptation
Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
Lies in the Valley of Evil
Like shadows fallin' 'cross my eyes
When there's no sanctuary
You came and turned the storms away
You made the darkest night in my life
Into Judgment Day
Lead me into temptation
Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
I see forever in your eyes
For your love
I would make any sacrifice, yeah
Lead me into temptation
Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
Lead me into temptation
Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
Lead me into temptation
Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
Lead me into temptation
Save me with your healing hands
Show me the fires of creation
Baby be my holy man
The song "Holy Man" by Lita Ford is about seeking refuge and solace in a romantic partner, who is referred to as a "holy man." The lyrics reveal the singer's recognition of the temptation and darkness surrounding her and her need for salvation. She acknowledges the fires of creation, which could denote both creative passion and destruction. The Garden of Eden is described as being engulfed in flames, while Heaven is depicted as being in pieces at the character's feet. These descriptions juxtapose beauty with destruction.
The singer also describes facing the ruin of sleepless nights and needing to rest on her lover's "resurrection bed." The imagery throughout the song is religious and alludes to a redemption arc. The use of the term "holy man" suggests that the partner is almost god-like, with the ability to save the singer from the darkness surrounding her. The song also touches on themes of love and sacrifice, with the singer saying she would make any sacrifice for her lover.
Overall, "Holy Man" is a song about seeking refuge, finding love, and redemption. It blends religious and romantic themes to create a powerful and evocative ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
Lead me into temptation
I want you to lead me astray and break my moral code
Save me with your healing hands
I need your help to find inner peace and mental stability
Show me the fires of creation
I want to experience the passion of life and creation with you
Baby be my holy man
I want you to be the source of my spiritual and emotional guidance
Flames in the Garden of Eden
The temptation of sin and desire in paradise
Heaven in pieces at my feet
My version of paradise has been shattered and destroyed
I faced the raging ruin
I confronted the destruction and pain in my life
Of a million sleepless nights
Due to my struggles, I have endured many long, sleepless nights
I need to rest my weary head
I am exhausted and need to find comfort and rest
On your resurrection bed
I want to find peace and new life in your embrace
Storms across the horizon
My life is wrought with turmoil and difficulty
Whirlwind tuggin' at my sleeve
Trouble and chaos are constantly pulling me down
Just when my heart was turning
I was losing hope and faith in love
To an icy shade of blue
I was becoming emotionally numb and detached
You came into the night
You arrived and changed my life
Held me so close
You gave me the emotional support and intimacy I needed
How the hell ya found me
I am surprised and grateful that you came into my life
God only knows
I don't understand how fate brought us together, but I am thankful
Lies in the Valley of Evil
Deception and falsehoods surround me
Like shadows fallin' 'cross my eyes
The lies are affecting how I perceive things and my ability to trust
When there's no sanctuary
When there is nowhere to turn for safety and protection
You came and turned the storms away
You provided me with the support and care I needed to escape the turmoil
You made the darkest night in my life
You helped me through my darkest moments
Into Judgment Day
You helped me see things clearly and make right decisions
I see forever in your eyes
I see a future with you and feel a deep connection
For your love
Because of my love for you
I would make any sacrifice, yeah
I am willing to do whatever it takes for us to be together and happy
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN JOHN BARRY, GLEN MARIO DIANI, EDWIN GEORGE DEEN STRATTON
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