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)
Love Kills
Love Like Blood Lyrics
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Someone broke the seal and now I'm to reveal, but is it wise?
When the ocean's roar washes to the shore, you see
In my hungry arms its my love that harms eternally
[Chorus]
Love kills, love kills, love kills
It's goin' down and down, down and down
Down and down, down and down
Love Kills
From my bed of weed I can feel the greed in you
Sealed is your fate cause love and hate is what you do
On the easy path to the tune of wrath, you dwell
And a peaceful wave at the shore I gave to you is my farewell
[Chorus]
An idle talk is all your craft
A nothing in the flood of guilt and mediocrity
And still your trace is blood
What you once loved you will destroy
What once went up comes down...
Love kills
The lyrics of Love Like Blood's song "Love Kills" are quite cryptic yet potent as it describes how love can be a deadly emotion. The song begins with the singer waking up from an eternal sleep, and someone has broken the seal, and now he must reveal something, but he is unsure if it's wise to do so. This reveals an element of suspense, as the listener is left to wonder what it is that he must reveal. As the chorus kicks in, the singer repeats "love kills" several times, emphasizing the brutality of the emotion. The lines "it's going down and down, down and down" paint a picture of a downward spiral, suggesting that love can lead one to a dark place.
The second verse depicts the singer lying in their bed of weed, perhaps symbolizing someone who is lazy or in a haze of drugs, and warns that they can feel greed in you. The lyrics "sealed is your fate cause love and hate is what you do" suggest that love and hate are intertwined emotions, and one cannot exist without the other. The phrase "tune of wrath" implies that the person is following a path of anger, which is not peaceful, and the farewell given to them is the sound of a peaceful wave. This ending signifies that the singer had to let go of the person they cared about to avoid getting hurt.
Overall, the lyrics are quite metaphorical and evoke different interpretations. However, the central theme is how love can be dangerous, and the singer is warning the listeners to be cautious.
Line by Line Meaning
In the endless deep from eternal sleep I rise
I am awakening from a deep slumber, but I am uncertain if I should reveal myself.
Someone broke the seal and now I'm to reveal, but is it wise?
The seal that kept me hidden has been broken. However, I am unsure if I should show myself.
When the ocean's roar washes to the shore, you see
As the waves crash onto the shore, you will see that my love brings eternal harm.
In my hungry arms its my love that harms eternally
My love is so intense that it brings eternal harm to those who fall within my embrace.
[Chorus] Love kills, love kills, love kills
Love can be deadly.
From my bed of weed I can feel the greed in you
Even from my hidden place, I can sense the greed that resides within you.
Sealed is your fate cause love and hate is what you do
Your fate is sealed because you continually alternate between love and hate.
On the easy path to the tune of wrath, you dwell
You are consumed by anger and dwell on the easy path.
And a peaceful wave at the shore I gave to you is my farewell
I gave you a peaceful moment by the shore, but it was my final goodbye.
[Chorus] Love kills, love kills, love kills
Love can be deadly.
An idle talk is all your craft
You excel at talking without any purpose or meaning.
A nothing in the flood of guilt and mediocrity
You are insignificant in the wave of guilt and averageness.
And still your trace is blood
Despite your insignificance, you cause harm wherever you go.
What you once loved you will destroy
You will destroy everything you once loved.
What once went up comes down...
Everything that has risen will eventually fall.
Love kills
Love can be deadly.
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