The group is effectively a re-branding of the touring group that performed under Welch's name to promote his solo album. Formed in 2009, Welch recruited musicians through open auditions via YouTube, and second-round auditions, in person, at his studio in Phoenix, Arizona. The original group was a six-piece group, that featured Michael Valentine on Bass, Ralph Patlan on guitar, Brian Ruedy on keyboard, Scott "SVH" Von Heldt on guitars and vocals and Dan Johnson on drums. After two years of touring, Von Heldt departed the band due to financial reasons, Ruedy was let go a few months earlier and later joined Whitesnake. Patlan also departed the band, but no reason was given. The search began to find a guitar player. In March 2011, two weeks before a tour, Welch discovered "the perfect fit" for his band through Thousand Foot Krutch's public audition videos for a new guitarist on Youtube. 15 years old at the time, J.R. Bareis was chosen by Welch to be the new guitar player and became an official permanent member of the band, as they settled on establishing themselves as a four-piece. The group released a single, "Paralyzed" in November 2011, under the Brian "Head" Welch name. In February 2012, the touring band was re-branded into the group Love and Death.
Love and Death was formally announced in February 2012 through an official statement made by Welch. In the statement, Welch explained that "I have wanted to use a band name for branding my music for a few years. It has been an ongoing discussion with my management, but we were just starting to tour and I was in the middle of supporting my third book and it seemed like a bad time to switch names. Now with the new music coming out, its time to really separate the things I do. I want the music to be about music. I will still be doing public speaking under Brian Head Welch. I am happy that all the confusion will be over."
Let Me Love You
Love and Death Lyrics
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We were burning on the edge of
Something beautiful (so beautiful)
Something beautiful (so beautiful)
Selling a dream
Smoke and mirrors keep us waiting
On a miracle (on a miracle)
On a miracle (on a miracle)
Say, go through the darkest of days
Heaven's a heartbreak away
Never let you go, never let me down
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
Driving the edge of a knife
Never let you go, never let me down
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't fall asleep
At the wheel, we've got a million
Miles ahead of us
Miles ahead of us
And all that we need
Is a rude awakening to
Know we're good enough
Know we're good enough
Say, go through the darkest of days
Heaven's a heartbreak away
Never let you go, never let me down
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
Driving the edge of a knife
Never let you go, never let me down
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
I won't give up
Don't you give up
I won't give up
Don't you give up
I won't give up
Don't you give up
I won't give up
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you (let me love you)
Let me love you (let me love you)
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Let me love you)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
In Lacey Sturm's song Let Me Love You, she speaks about a relationship that has faced many challenges. She starts off by saying how she once believed that they were on the brink of something beautiful. However, she also acknowledges that they were always selling a dream to each other, and not living in reality. The smoke and mirrors of their relationship made them keep waiting for a miracle to happen, to sort out their problems.
She then goes on to say that while they may have had their fair share of difficulties, they should not give up on each other. Even through the darkest times, they should not lose hope. Heaven is only a heartbreak away, and they should never let each other down. Their relationship has been a rollercoaster ride, driving on the edge of a knife, but they should never let go of each other.
The song has a positive and uplifting feel to it, encouraging people to keep pushing through even when things seem impossible. It's about not giving up on love, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to believe
I was once hopeful
We were burning on the edge of
We were on the brink of something great
Something beautiful (so beautiful)
Something that elicits awe and wonder
Selling a dream
Promoting an idealized version of reality
Smoke and mirrors keep us waiting
Delays caused by deception and illusion
On a miracle (on a miracle)
Hoping for something unlikely to happen
Say, go through the darkest of days
Encourage to persevere during the toughest times
Heaven's a heartbreak away
A painful event could be just around the corner
Never let you go, never let me down
Promise of unwavering loyalty and support
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
The journey has been tumultuous
Driving the edge of a knife
Living dangerously
Don't you give up, nah, nah, nah
Don't lose hope or faith
I won't give up, nah, nah, nah
I'll remain steadfast and committed
Let me love you
Allow me to care for you
Don't fall asleep
Stay alert and engaged
At the wheel, we've got a million
In control of our own destiny
Miles ahead of us
A long journey lies before us
And all that we need
We lack only one thing
Is a rude awakening to
A harsh reality check
Know we're good enough
To realize our self-worth
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Justin Drew Bieber, Carl Austin Rosen, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Brian Dong Ho Lee, Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Louis Russell Bell, Edwin Z. Perez, Lumidee Cedeno, Steven Michael Marsden, Teddy Rafael Mendez
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@LoveandDeathMusic7
Welcome everyone!
@sebastianespinoza6918
This song save my day
@BlackenedBeauty
This song is better than the original👌
@TheMPHobbist
Thanks for having us
@JS3music
Heaven come. Heaven come. Lord works through this band. Spreads out its tendrils over the earth and heals those that seek it. Thanks Brian. Born again from hearing your testimony. Lifetime drug addict. Now I rock for Christ. Trying to save those that still are undecided. JS3 music
@markbridenbeck1030
Was able to get flyleaf to play! and jr bareis from 15 to now you’ve come along way and gotten so good proud of you kid Mr Welch this was the best idea you’ve ever had sir kudos hopefully guys keep banging em out
@Miche_Elle
Lacey Sturm 🖤 Her scream.
She's freaking awesome!
@jennifereberhart4893
The power that comes out of that little lady is incredible.
@joecalderon9907
https://youtu.be/i4dsBSuvwsQ
@mykee426
@@jennifereberhart4893 agreed 🙂