They had (and still have) a cult following and they have produced eleven studio albums, notably 'One Eyed Jacks' and 'World Service'. They still tour today and the studio album, Loadestone, has been very well received. It includes a remarkable cover of the Joy Division track, Transmission.
Kirk Brandon toured with original members of Theatre of Hate in April 2007, and a reissued version of the Westworld album is due to be released with several newly recorded tracks.
S.O.D.'s 'Imperial Prototype' was released towards the end of 2007 and saw the band return to form. They embarked on a Singles tour in 2008, and included Adrian Portas (New Model Army / Sex Gang Children) and Craig Adams (ex- The Sisters of Mercy / The Mission).
Early November 2010 a new album was released Omega Point.
For up to date information on releases and gigs check out www.kirkbrandon.com or their myspace page.
UP ALL NIGHT
Spear of Destiny Lyrics
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don't you say no
We'll go to the hop
you know the one
the one that never stops
We been overcome
Now the time has come
Well that's all right
Meet me tonight
Well thats alright
we'll dance all night
Do you remember awhile ago
When I asked you to come
You had better things to do
Now whose calling on who
Ah Not you
It don't matter the clothes you wear
ah you know who cares
Well that's all right
Meet me tonight
Well that's alright
we'll dance all night
Well that's all right
Meet me tonight
Well that's alright
We'll dance all night
Well that's alright
Well that's all right
Meet me tonight
Well that's alright
we'll dance all night
Well that's all right
Just one more tonight
The lyrics of Spear of Destiny's song "Up All Night" depict a scene of the singer inviting someone to go out and party with him at a place where they would dance incessantly. The song begins with the singer asking the other person to join him for a night out, insisting that they must not say no. They would go to a club where the party never stops, and they would dance all night. The lyrics also suggest a history between the two people, where the other person may have declined an invitation before. They speak of not caring about what one wears but intimating that they have finally overcome their inhibitions and would let go on this occasion.
The central theme of the song is the desire to live in the moment, to leave worries behind, and to party all night. Behind the upbeat dance beat, there is an undertone of carelessness and recklessness that comes with the desire to live life to the fullest. The singer urges the listener to forget their troubles, drop everything, and meet him for a night of dancing. The lyrics point out that we must not take life too seriously and make the most of the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Are You going out tonight
Are you planning to go out tonight?
don't you say no
Please don't say no.
We'll go to the hop
We will go to the dance party.
you know the one
You know which one I am talking about.
the one that never stops
The party that goes on all night long.
We been overcome
We have been swept away by the party atmosphere.
Now the time has come
Now is the time to be there and enjoy the party.
Just to be there
All we need to do is show up and be present at the party.
Well that's all right
That's perfectly fine.
Meet me tonight
Let's meet up tonight.
we'll dance all night
We will dance until morning.
Do you remember awhile ago
Do you recall some time back?
When I asked you to come
When I invited you to come along.
You had better things to do
You had other important engagements to attend to.
Now whose calling on who
Now who is making the call to whom.
Ah Not you
I guess it's not you.
It don't matter the clothes you wear
It doesn't matter what clothes you wear to the party.
ah you know who cares
Nobody really cares.
Just one more tonight
Just one more dance for tonight.
Contributed by Penelope B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.