In 1984, Bobby Frankl… Read Full Bio ↴Heavy Metal band from Memphis, Tennessee (USA)
In 1984, Bobby Franklin (vocals), John Ruth (guitar), Chuck Jones (guitar), Jeff Boydston (bass) and Bill Jones (drums) recorder their self-titled EP. Nowadays, "Medieval Steel" EP is a legendary release, mentioned as a great influence by many Heavy Metal bands.
After that, and with the same line-up, Medieval Steel dominated the stages from Memphis to New York, but after a while, when they were dealing with Megaforce Records, the band changed the name to Fire Choir and followed a different music direction. Even if there were recording sessions, nothing was official released and Bobby Franklin left Fire Choir to reform again Medieval Steel with Scott Jones on guitars. Songs like "Eyes Of Fire", "To Kill A King" and "Tears In The Rain", were composed that time (1985). During 1986, the band part ways with Megaforce because the development stage was very slow. After that, the line-up changed and Steve Crocker became the new bassist and Chris Cook the new drummer. With this line-up, the band stayed together until 1992 when they dissolved. All that time they kept playing live but the beginning of the 90s was a very difficult period for Heavy Metal bands in United States and Medieval Steel separate Ways.
In 2004 (20 years after the debut EP) while the band found about their underground status overseas, decided to move on again. "The Dungeon Tapes" CD was released by the band in 2005 and consists of the 1984 EP plus "Tears In The Rain" and "Lost In The City" from a demo session recorded in 1987 and new recordings of the songs "To Kill A King", "Ghost From The Battlefield", "Eyes Of Fire" from 2004. After that, silence. Until the end of 2011, when Bobby Franklin reformed Medieval Steel and in 2013 they recorded the album "Dark Castle"...
Lost In The City
Medieval Steel Lyrics
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She"s been looking for a shelter
From the night
Unaware of the danger
Are the men that will train her
To sell her body to the night
Lost in the city
Lost in the city
There"s no way out
In the night, they offer her pleasure
They fill her full of lies and say it"s cool
But she"s hurt and confused
Left out and abused
And she needs someone
To show her the way
The song "Lost In the City" is a powerful narrative that sheds a light on the dire situation of young girls who are lured and coerced into sex trafficking. The song opens up with a young girl wandering the streets, in search of safety and refuge from the tormenting night. However, things take a dark turn as she runs into a group of men who take advantage of her vulnerability and lure her into the dangerous world of prostitution. The lyrics depict the struggles of the girl, as she descends into darkness, her innocence taken away from her, and her life, now a pawn in the hands of her ruthless controllers.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper, exposing the harsh reality of this world, where false promises of love and security are used to brainwash young and vulnerable girls. The lyrics allude to the fact that the girl gets trapped in this world, inescapable and lost, with no way out. As a result, the song comes across as a plea for help, calling out for someone to show her the way to freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
A young kid out on the streets
A child is wandering around the city aimlessly and unsupervised
She’s been looking for a shelter
This child is searching for a safe place to stay
From the night
To avoid the potential dangers that may happen in the darkness
Unaware of the danger
The child is ignorant of the risks that exist in the city
Are the men that will train her
There are individuals who plan to manipulate and exploit this child
To sell her body to the night
These people will teach the child to engage in prostitution
Lost in the city
The child is disoriented and confused in the urban landscape
Yes, this is the real world
This is the harsh reality of living in the city
There's no way out
The child feels trapped and unable to escape the situation
In the night, they offer her pleasure
During nighttime, the exploiters lure the child with promises of enjoyment
They fill her full of lies and say it's cool
They deceive her with falsehoods and claim that it's acceptable behavior
But she's hurt and confused
Despite their assurances, the child is emotionally distressed and disoriented
Left out and abused
The child is neglected and mistreated by those who are exploiting her
And she needs someone
The child requires assistance and support
To show her the way
She requires guidance and help to escape this dangerous and abusive situation
Contributed by Michael H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.