April 1992 the single "Kiss & Tell" was the first release on Rebel Records / SPV and thus the start of a long-term and successful collaboration. 1992 saw a flood of releases, much to the delight of the fans. Further again the band changed their guitarist position. Mark Wheeler from now on has been in charge for about 2 years. In September came the album "An Irony of Fate", in October the re-releases of "Sinister Dawn/Ecstasy" and "Flags of Revolution" and finally in November the single "Demimondes" followed, which all together displayed an abundance of innovation.
On "Stormy Visions", the pre-release single for the album "Odyssee", released in October 1993, goes one step further in a very dancefloor-orientated direction, prooved by a truly techno-id mix of the title track. The album release in January 1994 again was followed with a crash of the line-up. Mark Wheeler has been dropped and replaced by the guitarist Colin Hughes. Some remixes and the incredible David Bowie cover "Heroes" been released shortly after the album on the Single "Flood of Love", more in the typical Love Like Blood realms.
A year later "Exposure" saw the daylight in October 1995 and broke the silence. Mixed at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool (UK) and produced by Pee Wee Coleman. One of the most influential German band now sounds really fresh, yet keeps the roots but showing itself more from the Metal side.
In January 1996 the band rushed into their most serious crisis ever. The band cancelled their 6 weeks Europe tour and felt into deep depressions. Many rumours spread around about a band split, their retirement.
No official statements, no news for about 1 1/2 years until the Demo Single "Taste of Damocles" been released as an offical announcement. The band from now on consists just by the brotherhood and founding members Yorck and Gunnar Eysel. Former guitarist Colin Hughes as well as dummer Joxx Schmid retired. But the main heads of the band continue what they have started about ten years ago.
So it's no wonder that in February 1998 in time of their 10 years anniversary with a big bang the advance Mini-Album "The Love Like Blood E.P." was released. A new chapter is opened, a fresh, highly motivated band returns and again is setting new standards.
Their anniversary E.P. as well as the follow-up album "Snakekiller" have been recorded with numerous highly reputated musicians as there are AC (drums, Lacrimosa), Esa Holopainen (guitars, Amorphis), Ed Warby (drums, Gorefest), Frank Schwer (guitars, Silke Bischoff), Frank Weyzig (Born For Bliss), Susan D'Ivallo (vocals, Moonchild) and finally Peter Tägtgren (producer, Dimmu Borgir, Hypocrisy, Edge Of Sanity)
Copycat
Love Like Blood Lyrics
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And hear what I've got to say
Burning words of anger
Of hate and desperation
What if I break the silence
What if I forgive the past?
To tell you what I felt
I mean I really loved you
It's a shame - my fault - I know
But why, but why
Why are you so stupid?
But why, but why
Why are you so stupid?
What if I break the silence
What if I forgive the past?
Sucking like a vampire
The blood of all your friends
But sorry, my blood was poisoned
Now burn in hell
You killed the love
You killed the trust
What if I break the silence
What if I forgive the past?
The song "Copycat" by Love Like Blood is a song about a relationship that has ended due to one person's betrayal. The first verse talks about the singer's burning feelings of anger and desperation towards their former partner, but also introduces the idea of forgiveness and breaking the silence. The chorus echoes the singer's frustration towards their ex-partner's stupidity, likely due to their actions that caused the breakup.
The second verse becomes more accusatory, as the singer mentions their former partner's betrayal of their friends, but points out that their own blood (relationship) was also poisoned. The final lines of the song - "You killed the love, you killed the trust" - drive home the idea that the relationship is truly over, and there is no going back.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the emotions that come with the end of a relationship due to betrayal, and the struggle to move on and forgive.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer
Approach me, so I can speak directly to you
And hear what I've got to say
Listen to my words carefully
Burning words of anger
My words express intense emotions of fury
Of hate and desperation
My emotions manifest in passionate feelings of disgust and hopelessness
What if I break the silence
Consider the possibility that I reveal my thoughts and feelings to you
What if I forgive the past?
What if I choose to let go of past transgressions and afflictions?
I know it might sound funny
I acknowledge the irony in what I'm about to say
To tell you what I felt
To express my profound emotions to you
I mean I really loved you
I had genuine affection towards you
It's a shame - my fault - I know
I'm aware that I'm responsible for this unfortunate circumstance
But why, but why
I question the motivations of your actions
Why are you so stupid?
What is the reasoning behind your foolish behaviors?
Sucking like a vampire
You drew energy from others like a parasitic creature
The blood of all your friends
You took advantage of your acquaintances
But sorry, my blood was poisoned
However, interacting with me was detrimental to you
Now burn in hell
Suffer the consequences of your malevolent actions
You killed the love
Your actions led to the death of our affection
You killed the trust
Your actions resulted in the destruction of our faith in each other
What if I break the silence
What if I choose to end the communication barriers and express myself?
What if I forgive the past?
What if I release my resentment and choose to move forward?
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.