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)
Kiss & Tell
Love Like Blood Lyrics
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WITH LYRICS, FOREIGN, WHICH YOU COULD NOT KNOW
SPIDERS WERE TRYING TO SPIN, COBWEBS THROUGH YOUR HEAD
ATROCITIES YOU'VE NEVER, FELT BEFORE
WITH FELINE EYES THEY'RE WISHING YOU DEAD
YOU ASK GOD, HOW MANY ANGELS WILL HAVE TO FALL ?
THESE ARE THE DAYS, YOU CAN'T LOOK BACK
AND I'M STILL WALKING ON MY DARK LANE
I'M STILL THINKING WITH THE COBWEBS IN MY BRAIN
THESE ARE THE DAYS OF TEARFUL CALUMNIES
THESE ARE THE DAYS OF TEARFUL CALUMNIES
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
TEARFUL CALUMNY
YOU SAY KISS AND TELL, ISN'T IT FAR FROM HERE TO HELL ?
CAN YOU FEEL THE THORNS ON YOUR SKIN ?
DOESN'T THAT FEEL LIKE SIN ?
THE TREASON WASN'T VERY HARD TO SAY
ON YOUR TONGUE LAID THE FEARS
A TEARFUL CALUMNY WAS THE DAY
THROUGH YOUR EYES BURNED THE TEARS
A SEA OF TEARS WAS THE DAY
A SEA OF TEARS WAS THE DAY
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
TEARFUL CALUMNY
YOU SAY KISS AND TELL, KISS AND TELL, KISS AND TELL, ....
The lyrics to Love Like Blood’s “Kiss & Tell” depict a narrator haunted by strange melodies and foreign lyrics that have settled down in their soul. These strange sensations are described as cobwebs through their head and feelings of atrocities they’ve never felt before. The singer asks God how many angels will have to fall as they are being wished dead with feline eyes. The chorus emphasizes that these are the days that one cannot look back and that everything went black. The singer is still walking on their dark lane and still thinking with cobwebs in their brain. The days are described as tearful calumnies, which may refer to slanderous rumors and lies that cause emotional pain. The song ends with the repetition of “at the day of a tearful calumny” and “kiss and tell.”
The overall interpretation of the song is the idea of betrayal and its consequences, whether it’s from telling secrets or personal thoughts to another person or from experiencing a sense of betrayal from oneself or a higher power. The use of strange melodies and foreign lyrics represents the confusion and disorientation that one may feel when experiencing betrayal. The spiders and cobwebs may represent the dark consequences of betrayal, such as mistrust and negative emotions. The chorus highlights the idea of not being able to change the past or going back in time to prevent betrayal from happening. The repetition of the phrase “kiss and tell” at the end reinforces the idea of secrets being revealed and the ramifications of such actions.
Line by Line Meaning
STRANGE MELODIES SETTLED DOWN IN YOUR SOUL
You're haunted by unfamiliar emotions and feelings.
WITH LYRICS, FOREIGN, WHICH YOU COULD NOT KNOW
These emotions are so unfamiliar, you can't even understand them.
SPIDERS WERE TRYING TO SPIN, COBWEBS THROUGH YOUR HEAD
You're feeling trapped and entangled in your own thoughts.
ATROCITIES YOU'VE NEVER, FELT BEFORE
You're experiencing emotions that you've never encountered before, and they feel overwhelming and intense.
WITH FELINE EYES THEY'RE WISHING YOU DEAD
You feel like you're being watched or judged, and it's causing you to feel paranoid or anxious.
YOU ASK GOD, HOW MANY ANGELS WILL HAVE TO FALL ?
You're questioning why the world is full of so much pain and heartbreak, and wondering if even divine beings suffer.
THESE ARE THE DAYS, YOU CAN'T LOOK BACK
You're going through a difficult experience that you can't change or undo.
THESE ARE THE DAYS, WHEN EVERYTHING WENT BLACK
You feel like you're in a dark place emotionally, and nothing seems to bring you joy or hope.
AND I'M STILL WALKING ON MY DARK LANE
You feel like you're alone in your struggles, and your path ahead is unclear and daunting.
I'M STILL THINKING WITH THE COBWEBS IN MY BRAIN
Your thoughts feel muddled and unclear, and you can't make sense of your emotions.
THESE ARE THE DAYS OF TEARFUL CALUMNIES
Your experiences are causing you emotional pain and distress.
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
You're describing a specific day or moment when you felt especially distraught or betrayed.
YOU SAY KISS AND TELL, ISN'T IT FAR FROM HERE TO HELL ?
You're questioning whether the act of sharing intimate details with someone is worth the potential negative consequences.
CAN YOU FEEL THE THORNS ON YOUR SKIN ?
You're experiencing physical sensations that feel unpleasant, like you're being hurt or harmed.
DOESN'T THAT FEEL LIKE SIN ?
You feel guilty or ashamed for experiencing these intense emotions.
THE TREASON WASN'T VERY HARD TO SAY
You feel like someone betrayed you or broke your trust, and it was obvious or easy for them to do so.
ON YOUR TONGUE LAID THE FEARS
You're feeling afraid and anxious, and it's affecting your ability to communicate clearly.
THROUGH YOUR EYES BURNED THE TEARS
You're feeling overwhelmed with emotions, and it's causing you to cry frequently.
A SEA OF TEARS WAS THE DAY
You experienced a day where you cried frequently or intensely.
YOU SAY KISS AND TELL, KISS AND TELL, KISS AND TELL, ....
You're repeating the phrase "kiss and tell," which refers to revealing intimate details about a romantic encounter, perhaps as a way of questioning its consequences.
AT THE DAY OF A TEARFUL, TEARFUL CALUMNY
You're returning to the idea of a specific day or moment when you felt betrayed or hurt by someone close to you.
TEARFUL CALUMNY
You're referring to the act of someone spreading false rumors or gossip that caused you emotional pain.
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