Formation and early acclaim (1990-2000)
Steelheart had the line-up of Matijevic (vocals), Chris Risola (guitar), Frank DiCostanzo (guitar), James Ward (bass), and John Fowler (drums) when the band's self-titled debut album came out in 1990. Musically, their work featured a style similar to hard rock and pop metal acts of the day, examples being Ratt and Whitesnake, yet the guys scored a coup in working with seminal producer Mark Opitz, who had worked on iconic rock releases such as AC/DC's 'Powerage'. The guys found themselves hitting the big time as the album reached #40 on the Billboard 200 chart, the band's fan-base growing around the world.
'Steelheart' sold 33,000 albums on its first day in Japan alone. Before too long, the album even hit platinum status. In terms of specific songs, the power ballad "She's Gone" showcased Matijevic's incredible vocal range and hit #1 on several international charts. Second single "I'll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)" reached #14 in the U.S. while its related music video soon became MTV's 2nd most requested clip. "Everybody Loves Eileen" and "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You", the latter tune further showing off Matijevic's vocal range yet also giving lead guitarist Risola time to shine, had accompanying music videos created for them as well.
Steelheart's next effort, "Tangled In Reins" was a much more mixed combination than the debut, with sleaze glam songs like "Sticky Side Up" to smooth ballads such as "Mama Don't You Cry". Also, the song, "Steelheart", featured Matijevic hitting his highest note of the three albums. The album wasn't as much a commercial success, reaching only #144 on the billboard charts, a sign that the grunge invasion was taking force. Steelheart was later asked by the heavy metal band, Slaughter, to go on tour with them. Nearing the end of the tour, Slaughter asked Steelheart to perform one last show which would occur in Denver, Colorado. The show took place on Halloween night, a night which will forever be remembered by Steelheart fans. While performing, "Dancing in the Fire", a hit from the "Tangled in Reins" album, Matijevic decided to climb a lighting truss, which was inproperly secured. Matijevic tried to dodge the massive rig, but without success.
The 1000 pound truss hit Matijevic on the back of the head, driving one of the greatest vocalists of all time, face first into the stage, breaking his nose, cheekbone, jaw and twisting his spine. Matijevic miraculously found the strength to walk off the stage and he was immediately taken to a hospital. "Steelheart" ended that night, at least for a while, after a very impressive career.
Four years later, Matijevic formed a new version of Steelheart with Kenny Kanowski (guitars), Vincent Mele (bass) and Alex Makarovich (drums) to record and release the album "Wait". The album was very different to the previous two albums. The single "Wait" went #1 in many Asian countries, however that was the main area of the album's success, the grunge invasion causing the American European markets to be near closed to classic rock. Original member James Ward joined Steelheart on the tour supporting the album. Also on the "Wait" album, "We All Die Young", the first track, was in the motion picture, "Rock Star," starring Mark Wahlberg. Matijevic stated that "Wait" was the choice of the title because it took a long time to gain freedom from the record company and his greedy manager, who was taking more than what was his.
Recent work and major events (2000-2015)
The band's website made available "LOL (Laughing Out Loud)", "Twisted Future", and "Buried Unkind", as well as the previously released track "We All Die Young", from Steelheart's album Wait. Steelheart's new sound is modern and edgy while still retaining overtones of Miijenko Matijevic's roots. The live Steelheart DVD is also available online. Meanwhile, former drummer for Steelheart, John Fowler, is working on two new projects- the Voodoo Jets and Smoke, Chris Risola has a guitar studio and joined Steelheart for the Just A Taste tour.
The group's two most recent albums are 2006's Just a Taste and 2008's Good 2B Alive.
Website: http://www.steelheart.com
All Your Love
Steelheart Lyrics
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When I was down and needed you the most
Showed me love when I knew not what love was
You shared your laughs and kissed away the tears
You're my life, you're the hand that leads me through
Forever, baby, I'll keep on loving you
Oh, that made me smile
I was blind, I was on the run
The night has a thousand eyes, a heart but one, oh, the heart but one
I just melt when your eyes meet mine
Oh the thought of holding you, oh just the thought of
[Chorus]
It's all your love (it's all your love) that keeps me hanging on (hangin' on)
I count the days without you by my side
It's all your love (it's all your love)
That keeps my dreams alive (dreams alive)
And girl I can't thank you enough
For all your love
Tell me, child, will you love me when I grow old
Will your tender touch be the same?
Cause your heart means to me a world of gold
And without you, baby, I'd be lost and cold
You make me feel like a superman
I could take on the whole world with just one hand, oh, just one hand
Girl, you make me feel so alive
I could climb the highest mountain and touch the sky, oh, yes I can
I can't wait to make love tonight
Just the thought of holding you, oh just the thought of
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
It keeps me hangin', keeps me hangin' on
It's all your love that keeps me hangin' on
It's all your love (it's all your love) that keeps my dreams alive
And girl I can't thank you enough for all your love
The lyrics to Steelheart's "All Your Love" are about a person who is grateful to their partner for staying with them through the tough times. The singer emphasizes that their partner has given them everything they had, including their heart and love, when they needed it the most. The love that they have shared has made the singer feel like they can conquer anything, and they cannot wait to make love to their partner. The singer asks their partner if they will still love them when they grow old, and assures them that their heart means the world to them.
The use of metaphors and similes in the lyrics adds depth to the song's emotional message. For instance, the line "The night has a thousand eyes, a heart but one” is a metaphor that represents the partner who has been there for the singer. The imagery of crawling for a million miles to kiss the person who made them smile amplifies the depth of the connection, in that the singer is willing to go to any length to be with their partner.
Furthermore, the chorus of "All Your Love" emphasizes the importance of the love that the partner has given to the singer. The phrase "It's all your love that keeps me hangin' on" repeats throughout the song, highlighting how much the partner’s love means to the singer. Ultimately, Steelheart is expressing that the love they have experienced with their partner brings them purpose and strength in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Gave me your heart, gave me everything you had
You gave me all of yourself, everything you could offer me.
When I was down and needed you the most
You were there for me when I was at my lowest and needed someone to lean on.
Showed me love when I knew not what love was
You taught me what it meant to love and be loved.
You shared your laughs and kissed away the tears
You were there to share in my joys and comfort me in my sadness.
You're my life, you're the hand that leads me through
You are everything to me, guiding me through the ups and downs of life.
Forever, baby, I'll keep on loving you
I will love you always and forever, without end.
I would crawl for a million miles, just to kiss the lips that made me smile
I would go to any length just to feel your love and affection again.
I was blind, I was on the run
Before I met you, I was lost and searching for someone to show me the way.
The night has a thousand eyes, a heart but one, oh, the heart but one
Despite the many temptations that life may bring, my heart belongs to you and no one else.
I just melt when your eyes meet mine
Your gaze has the power to melt my heart and make me feel loved.
It's all your love (it's all your love) that keeps me hanging on (hangin' on)
Your love is what keeps me going and gives me the strength to face my challenges.
I count the days without you by my side
When we're apart, time seems to drag on and every day feels like an eternity.
That keeps my dreams alive (dreams alive)
Your love is what inspires me to dream and pursue my aspirations.
And girl I can't thank you enough for all your love
I am eternally grateful to you for all the love and support you have given me.
Tell me, child, will you love me when I grow old
I want to know if your love for me will endure even as we both age and grow old together.
Will your tender touch be the same?
Will your love and affection remain constant throughout the years?
Cause your heart means to me a world of gold
Your heart is the most precious thing in the world to me and I cherish it deeply.
And without you, baby, I'd be lost and cold
Without you, I would be lost and alone, in the cold darkness of the world.
You make me feel like a superman
Your love gives me the strength and confidence to feel like I am capable of conquering the world.
I could take on the whole world with just one hand, oh, just one hand
With your love by my side, I feel invincible and capable of anything.
Girl, you make me feel so alive
Your love infuses me with energy and vitality, making me feel more alive than ever before.
I could climb the highest mountain and touch the sky, oh, yes I can
Your love makes me feel like I can achieve anything, no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem.
I can't wait to make love tonight
I am filled with anticipation and desire to express my love for you physically.
Just the thought of holding you, oh just the thought of
The mere thought of being able to hold you again fills me with joy and longing.
It keeps me hangin', keeps me hangin' on
Your love is what keeps me going, even in the toughest of times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL MATIJEVIC
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