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)
Noxious Secrets
Love Like Blood Lyrics
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DON'T YOU PERCEIVE MY DOUBTS
BURNING ON MY SKIN, BURNING HOT STONES
LIKE THE INVISIBLE DISEASE
IT'LL EVEN REACH YOUR HOME
WITH A CROSS IN YOUR HANDS
YOU PRAY CEREMONIAL
(FOR ALL YOUR LOST FRIENDS) CEREMONIAL
IN THE HALL OF CREDENCE YOU'RE LOOKING TO THE DOOR
Â??HEY MAN RETURN TO DUST
NOXIOUS SECRETS
I CAN SEE THIS MAN BEHIND IRON BARS
HIS ARM IS TATTOOED WITH A SMALL RED STAR
HE HAS THE SCEPTRE, THE SCEPTRE OF UNIVERSE
HIS BODY STARTS TO SMELL LIKE FRESH WET EARTH
Â??HEY MAN YOU ARE GUILTY FOR YOUR OWN DEATH
AND OF ALL THE OTHER 100.000 INNOCENTS,
WHY DID YOU NOTHING AGAINST THE HARMFUL WASTE
YOU MADE THE SECRET OF THE NOXIOUS WASTEâ??
NOXIOUS SECRETS
WE CAN'T FEEL IT
WE CAN'T HEAR IT
WE CAN'T SEE IT
WE CAN'T SMELL IT ...
The lyrics of "Noxious Secrets" by Love Like Blood talk about a disease that spreads invisibly, affecting people beyond their knowledge, and its damaging effects. The singer warns of doubt and disbelief about the situation and how it may be closer than we think. The opening lines, "their faces are pale, white like clouds, don't you perceive my doubts," suggest a sense of concern and unease. The burning sensation is similar to the invisible disease; the singer notes that it will reach people's homes, and even with a cross in our hands, we are defenseless.
The next verse highlights a man behind iron bars, with a small red star tattoo on his arm. He had the scepter of the universe, making him all-powerful. Still, he did nothing against the harmful waste, and the secret of the noxious waste was his doing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Noxious Secrets," emphasizing the severity of the situation.
The song is a commentary on societal and ecological issues, and the harmful impact that their secrets can have. It speaks to the lack of accountability for those responsible and how their actions can be costly to others. The singer warns against complacency and calls for action and change.
Line by Line Meaning
THEIR FACES ARE PALE, WHITE LIKE CLOUDS
The people he is referring to have a sick or unnatural appearance with their pale faces.
DON'T YOU PERCEIVE MY DOUBTS
The singer wants someone to understand that they are unsure or skeptical about something.
BURNING ON MY SKIN, BURNING HOT STONES
The singer is experiencing intense pain or discomfort, akin to being burned with hot stones.
LIKE THE INVISIBLE DISEASE
IT'LL EVEN REACH YOUR HOME
The artist is worried about a situation or problem that is not immediately visible, but can still have a major impact on their life and those around them.
WITH A CROSS IN YOUR HANDS
YOU PRAY CEREMONIAL
(FOR ALL YOUR LOST FRIENDS) CEREMONIAL
The person being described is going through a ritualistic or formal religious process, perhaps in memory of deceased friends.
IN THE HALL OF DEFENSE YOU LAY ON THE FLOOR
IN THE HALL OF CREDENCE YOU'RE LOOKING TO THE DOOR
The singer is present in two different types of rooms or settings, but in each one they are feeling vulnerable or uneasy.
HEY MAN RETURN TO DUST
NOXIOUS SECRETS
The singer is telling someone to accept their fate and face the consequences of their actions, which are connected to toxic or dangerous secrets.
I CAN SEE THIS MAN BEHIND IRON BARS
HIS ARM IS TATTOOED WITH A SMALL RED STAR
The artist is observing a person who is imprisoned, and has a visible symbol marking them as a certain type of individual or affiliated with a certain group.
HE HAS THE SCEPTRE, THE SCEPTRE OF UNIVERSE
HIS BODY STARTS TO SMELL LIKE FRESH WET EARTH
The person being described has a position of power or authority, but is also becoming unwell or damaged in some way.
HEY MAN YOU ARE GUILTY FOR YOUR OWN DEATH
AND OF ALL THE OTHER 100.000 INNOCENTS,
WHY DID YOU NOTHING AGAINST THE HARMFUL WASTE
YOU MADE THE SECRET OF THE NOXIOUS WASTE
The artist is accusing someone of causing harm and death to others by not taking action against toxic waste, which the accused person is keeping hidden or secret.
WE CAN'T FEEL IT
WE CAN'T HEAR IT
WE CAN'T SEE IT
WE CAN'T SMELL IT ...
The singer is emphasizing the insidious and invisible nature of the toxic waste or other harmful elements that are causing damage and death to people and the environment.
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