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
Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight
Lita Ford Lyrics
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I found freedom in a ball and chain
I found madness in the voice of reason
I found mercy at the hangman's gate
I've held the world in the palm of my hand
And watched as it slipped through my fingers like sand
Here I am alone again
Where do I turn
When all I see around me is a lie?
If I close my eyes
Where will I find my heart tonight?
I know all my dreams have fallen on hard times
And I'm so cold inside
Where will I find my heart tonight?
I found peace in the heat of the battle
I found treason in the eyes of a friend
I found hate in the words of a preacher
I found fortune in a beggar's hands
I close my eyes and pray for the light
To guide my way
Into the night, I fall
And the world is crashin' down around my soul
Why do I turn
When all I see around me is a lie?
If I close my eyes
Where will I find my heart tonight?
I know all my dreams have fallen on hard times
And I'm so cold inside
Where will I find my heart tonight?
I have searched a thousand years
Through the darkness and the tears
And I don't think I can take another night
Without you here
Where do I turn
When all I see around me is a lie?
If I close my eyes
Where will I find my heart tonight?
I know all my dreams have fallen on hard times
And I'm so cold inside
Where will I find my heart tonight?
Where will I find my heart tonight?
Lita Ford's song "Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight" is an introspective track that deals with the singer's struggles with life's uncertainties. The song is a reflection on the mixed feelings of despair, disillusionment, and hope for the future. In the first verse, Lita sings about her struggles to find contentment despite being surrounded by plenty, freedom, reason, and mercy. She realizes that even after achieving everything she had ever dreamt of, there is still a void inside her that she cannot seem to fill.
The second verse takes a darker path where Lita paints a picture of battle and an untrustworthy friend who betrayed her. She finds hate in the words of a preacher and fortune in a beggar's hands. The chorus talks about her quest to find her heart and dreams amidst the chaos of life. She pleads to know where to find it, having searched for a thousand years, in darkness and tears, without any success. She is searching for guidance even as she falls, with the world crashing down around her soul.
In conclusion, Lita Ford's "Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight" is a plea for direction, guidance, and hope. It is a song that speaks to many people who are struggling with the uncertainties of life and are searching for meaning and purpose amidst the chaos. Lita's voice coupled with the eloquent lyrics and melody makes for an emotionally charged listen, tugging at the heartstrings of anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I found hunger in the fields of plenty
I experienced feelings of emptiness and longing despite having more than enough in life.
I found freedom in a ball and chain
I found liberation in something that actually holds me back or restricts me from true freedom.
I found madness in the voice of reason
I discovered irrationality and chaos in what was meant to be logical and reasonable.
I found mercy at the hangman's gate
I received kindness and compassion from an unlikely or unexpected source.
I've held the world in the palm of my hand
I had complete control and mastery over everything around me.
And watched as it slipped through my fingers like sand
I helplessly saw my grip on things loosen and disappear, leading to a sense of powerlessness.
Here I am alone again
I find myself by myself once more.
Where do I turn
When all I see around me is a lie?
I'm unsure of where to go or what to believe when everything around me seems fake or deceitful.
If I close my eyes
Where will I find my heart tonight?
If I let go and retreat within myself, where will I find comfort and meaning?
I know all my dreams have fallen on hard times
And I'm so cold inside
Where will I find my heart tonight?
All my hopes and aspirations are struggling, and I feel empty and lost, unsure of where to find emotional warmth and fulfillment.
I found peace in the heat of the battle
I found serenity in the midst of a tumultuous and chaotic situation.
I found treason in the eyes of a friend
I discovered betrayal and disloyalty from someone I trusted as a companion.
I found hate in the words of a preacher
I heard messages of animosity and intolerance from someone who was meant to preach love and acceptance.
I found fortune in a beggar's hands
I encountered affluence and wealth in someone who was considered poor and destitute.
I close my eyes and pray for the light
To guide my way
Into the night, I fall
And the world is crashin' down around my soul
I seek guidance in the midst of darkness and hopelessness, but things seem to only get worse, leading me to feel overwhelmed and helpless.
I have searched a thousand years
Through the darkness and the tears
I have looked for answers and meaning for an immeasurable amount of time, despite facing difficulty and sorrow.
And I don't think I can take another night
Without you here
I don't think I can go on feeling alone and lost, without someone to support and comfort me.
Where will I find my heart tonight?
Where will I find the emotional center of my being that gives my life purpose and meaning?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL DAN EHMIG, LITA ROSSANA FORD, JIMMY TIVIS
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