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
She's Gone
Steelheart Lyrics
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Out of my life
I was wrong
I'm to blame
I was so untrue
I can't live without her love
In my life
All my dreams are lost
I'm wasting away
Forgive me, girl
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
Lady, oh, lady
She's gone
Out of my life
Oh, she's gone
I find it so hard to go on
I really miss that girl, my love
Come back
Into my arms
I'm so alone
I'm begging you
I'm down on my knees
Forgive me, girl
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
Lady, oh, lady
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
Lady, oh, lady
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
The lyrics to Steelheart's song She's Gone speak of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer acknowledges that he was wrong and is to blame for his significant other leaving him. He was unfaithful and now he can't live without her love. He describes feeling an empty space in his life and all his dreams are lost. He pleads for forgiveness from the girl he loves, begging for her to save him and come back into his arms. He is down on his knees, asking for her to forgive him for all he's done to her.
The song is a classic 80s power ballad, characterized by its emotional lyrics and soaring vocals. It was released as a single in 1990 and became a major hit, particularly in Asian countries. The lead singer, Miljenko Matijevic, has a strong, distinctive voice that lends itself well to the emotional tone of the song. One of the most interesting features of the song is its use of falsetto, particularly in the chorus. The falsetto gives the song an even more emotional quality, as it emphasizes the singer's feelings of vulnerability and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
She's gone
The person the singer loves has left him
Out of my life
The person is no longer present in the singer's life
I was wrong
The singer made a mistake that led to the person leaving
I'm to blame
The singer takes responsibility for the mistake and the consequences
I was so untrue
The singer was dishonest and not faithful in the relationship
I can't live without her love
The singer is deeply in love and cannot continue without the person's affection
In my life
After the person left, the singer's life changed
There's just an empty space
The person's absence created a void that the singer cannot fill
All my dreams are lost
The person leaving shattered the singer's hopes for the future
I'm wasting away
The situation is taking a toll on the singer's mental and emotional health
Forgive me, girl
The singer apologizes to the person he hurt and asks for mercy
Lady, won't you save me?
The singer pleads for the person's help in dealing with the aftermath of the breakup
My heart belongs to you
The singer's love is genuine and deep
Lady, can you forgive me?
The singer hopes to be granted forgiveness for his mistake
For all I've done to you
The singer recognizes the gravity of his actions and their impact on the person
Oh, lady
A term of endearment for the person the singer loves
I find it so hard to go on
The singer struggles to cope with the person's absence
I really miss that girl, my love
The singer longs for the person's return and reaffirms his feelings for her
Come back
The singer implores the person to return
Into my arms
The singer wants to be reunited with the person and hold her
I'm so alone
The person's absence has left the singer isolated and lonely
I'm begging you
The singer pleads for the person's return and forgiveness
I'm down on my knees
The singer is begging and desperate for the person's return and forgiveness
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Matijevic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@motorcycle-lover
A magician with his beautiful voice--
She's gone
Out of my life
I was wrong
I'm to blame
I was so untrue
I can't live without her love
In my life
There's just an empty space
All my dreams are lost
I'm wasting away
Forgive me, girl
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
Lady, oh, lady
She's gone
Out of my life
Oh, she's gone
I find it so hard to go on
I really miss that girl, my love
Come back
Into my arms
I'm so alone
I'm begging you
I'm down on my knees
Forgive me, girl
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
Lady, oh, lady
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
Lady, oh, lady
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
@haileyantonio8981
"She's Gone (Lady)"
She's gone
Out of my life
I was wrong
I'm to blame
I was so untrue
I can't live without her love
In my life
There's just an empty space
All my dreams are lost
I'm wasting away
Forgive me, girl
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me
For all I've done to you?
Lady, oh, lady
She's gone
Out of my life
Oh, she's gone
I find it so hard to go on
I really miss that girl, my love
Come back into my arms
I'm so alone
I'm begging you
I'm down on my knees
Forgive me, girl
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me
For all I've done to you?
Lady, oh, lady, oh, lady
Lady, won't you save me?
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me
For all I've done to you?
Lady, oh, lady
My heart belongs to you
Lady, can you forgive me?
For all I've done to you
@chrishood3166
Any of you guys from today still like old music like this??
@karinasantanas2
I'm 17 and I love steelheart and many other hard rock bands !!!
@salimmmmislai5739
+Karina Nakaya hye honey...
@chrishood3166
You have awesome taste then darling. lol
@johanneshansen7680
yes love this Music,
@kikitee6562
Chris Hood I do
@napalmman8292
Guitar - 100%
Bass - 100%
Drum - 100%
Piano - 100%
Singer - 100%
We definitely need this kind of music again!
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You forgot:
Hair - 100%
@patfrompeoria7976
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Hair - 200%
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