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)
Don't Leave Me
Love Like Blood Lyrics
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Cause mine is just a sharp
It feels like drowning
In a sea of dark
Always pulling me deeper
I can't even shout
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me in the lurch
Could someone help me
Show me some way out
I am still fighting
Against the disease
Four years of hell
And I've almost succeeded
Now I need you more
More than ever before
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me in the lurch
Give me the strength
Strength to survive
Take away all self-pity
Be a hold for my paltry life
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me in the lurch
Don't leave me,
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me in the lurch
Don't leave me in the lurch,
Don't leave me, don't leave me,
Don't leave me in the lurch
The lyrics of Love Like Blood's "Don't Leave Me" depict the singer's plea for support and help as he battles an illness. He compares his body to a sharp object, conveying the physical pain and discomfort that he is enduring. The imagery of drowning in a sea of dark represents the emotional turmoil and hopelessness that he feels. He feels as if he is being pulled deeper and deeper into this despair and its suffocating grip makes it difficult for him to even shout out for help. Thus, he implores someone not to abandon him in his time of need, urging them not to leave him in the lurch.
The singer acknowledges that he has been struggling for four long years and has made progress, but he still needs someone's support and guidance to help him overcome this disease. He is fighting this battle with all his might but he cannot do it alone. He emphasizes his need for someone's help now more than ever before. In the chorus, he pleads again for someone not to leave him in the lurch. He asks for strength to survive and the removal of self-pity, which highlights his determination to overcome the illness. He wants someone to hold onto his "paltry" life and give him the motivation and determination to fight.
In short, "Don't Leave Me" is a song about the need for assistance, support, and love in times of difficulty. It is a poignant portrayal of the emotions experienced by someone battling a chronic illness, as well as their need for companionship and care.
Line by Line Meaning
Lend me some body
I need someone to help me because I feel weak and incapable
Cause mine is just a sharp
My body is a weapon against me, causing only pain and harm
It feels like drowning
My situation is overwhelming and suffocating
In a sea of dark
I am lost and struggling in a deep, endless abyss
Always pulling me deeper
The darkness is constantly dragging me down, making it harder to fight back
I can't even shout
I am so consumed by my struggle that I can't even express my pain or ask for help
Could someone help me
I am pleading for someone to come to my aid and offer assistance
Show me some way out
I need guidance and direction in order to escape this difficult situation
I am still fighting
Despite the hardships, I am not giving up and am still trying to overcome my problems
Against the disease
My struggle is related to an illness or affliction that is difficult to overcome
Four years of hell
I have been suffering for a long time and it has been incredibly difficult
And I've almost succeeded
Despite the challenges, I have come close to overcoming my problems
Now I need you more
I am turning to someone else for support because I cannot do this alone
More than ever before
My situation has become even more desperate and I need help urgently
Give me the strength
I need someone to empower me and give me the courage and energy to keep going
Strength to survive
I need help to keep fighting and not give up in the face of adversity
Take away all self-pity
I need someone to help me get rid of negative thoughts and emotions that are holding me back
Be a hold for my paltry life
I need someone to support me and help me find meaning and purpose despite my difficulties
Don't leave me in the lurch
I am desperately pleading for someone not to abandon me when I need them most
Don't leave me
I am scared and vulnerable, and I need someone to stay with me and offer comfort and support
Don't leave me, don't leave me
I am so afraid of being alone and abandoned that I am repeating my plea for help
Don't leave me in the lurch
I am begging for someone to stay by my side and help me overcome my challenges
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAREN LYNN ANDERSON, CHAUNCEY ANDRAE HANNIBAL, ROOSEVELT HARRELL, ETTERLENE JORDAN, TEDDY RILEY
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