The band's music veered between punk and hard rock on albums including 1989's debut 'Blood Fire and Love', 'Soul Destruction (produced by Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor),' 'Powertrippin' (which saw Tantrum leave and be replaced by Pete Friesen of Alice Cooper), 'Crank' and 'Just Add Life.' During this time, the band played the Monsters of Rock festival in Donington, England, in 1992 and also played with Metallica at the Milton Keynes Bowl. The Almighty split up in 1996.
In 2000 the band reformed with Nick Parsons on guitar. A second album shortly followed in 2001, Psycho-Narco, with a new bass player Gav Gray replacing long time bassist Floyd London. The band soon disbanded again with vocalist Ricky Warwick pursuing a solo career.
By mid-2005 bassist Floyd London had won an unpublicised fight against Lukemia which brought the band together to play once again. The classic lineup reformed for two Lukemia Research benefit shows in January 2006, which was followed by a Headline appearance at the 2006 Bulldog Bash, then a short 5-date tour at the end of December 2006.
In February 2007 a Greatest Hits CD/DVD Anthology: The Gospel According To... was released with the full support of the band, this was followed in July 2007 with a live DVD of the Glasgow Lukemia Research show from January 2006.
The band have 'left the door open' to the possibility of future shows and recording new material.
In 2010 Ricky Warwick joined Thin Lizzy (renamed to Black Star Riders in 2012).
Current lineup
Ricky Warwick (1989- ) - vocals and guitar
Pete Friesen (1991-1996 | 2006 - ) - guitar
Floyd London (1989-) - bass guitar
Stumpy Monroe (1989- ) - drums
Past members
Nick Parsons (2000-2001) - guitar
Gav Gray (2001) - bass guitar
Floyd London (1989-2000) - bass guitar
Tantrum (1989-1991) - guitar
Pete Friesen (1991-1996) - guitar
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BLOOD
The Almighty Lyrics
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Fire is the one thing
That sets you eternally wild
Across and empty room
I can see a God given beautiful child
Do you believe, do you believe
Do you believe in love
Don't take me baby I gotta stay
Start me up now baby
Give me blood, fire and roses
Start me up now honey
Give me blood, fire and love
Tangled in my soul
Hey, I'm so confused
Like a blood red haze in front of my eyes
Take me and set me wild
Ain't got no solution
Ain't got no compromise
Don't put the blame on those pretty ones
Set my mind in motion yeah, that's what to do
There's no time to rescue you
Start me up now baby
Give me blood, fire and roses
Start me up now honey
Give me blood, fire and love
Yeah, you blow my cares away
I'm destroyed but I'm OK
This can't be happening to me
You've come to set me free
Now set me free child
Start me up now baby
Give me blood, fire and roses
Start me up now honey
Give me blood, fire and love
The Almighty's song "Blood" exudes fiery passion and intense desire as the lyrics revolve around the theme of being wild, confused, and lost in love. Written by the band's frontman Ricky Warwick, the song is packed with vivid metaphors that metaphorically refer to the things that set one’s soul on fire. The opening lines of the song "Fire is the one thing that sets you eternally wild" suggests that fire represents the passion and wildness that spark within us, pushing us towards our deepest desires.
The opening verse of the song alludes to a beautiful child, which may refer to the innocence and goodness that we all possess as we enter the world. It may also imply that the child represents love itself, and that love is the most beautiful thing to exist. The chorus, "Start me up now baby, give me blood, fire, and roses" echoes the theme of passionate desire, and the need to be roused and brought to life. The line, "give me blood, fire, and love" seems to suggest that love is a potent force, one that breathes life into us and sets us free from our inhibitions.
The verses that follow continue to explore the themes of confusion and being lost in the throes of love. The lines, "tangled in my soul, hey, I'm so confused" and "like a blood red haze in front of my eyes" suggest the singer's inability to think or see clearly due to the intensity of their emotions. The song brings us to a climax with the lines "you've come to set me free, now set me free child," as if to suggest that love is a liberating force that can free us from our shackles and set us on the path we were meant to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire is the one thing
Passion is a powerful force
That sets you eternally wild
It can unleash a person's innermost desires
Across an empty room
Even from a distance
I can see a God given beautiful child
I see the natural beauty in all things
Do you believe, do you believe
Do you have faith?
Do you believe in love
Do you believe in the transformative power of love?
I don't understand these things that we say
Sometimes words fail us
Don't take me baby I gotta stay
I cannot leave this passion behind
Start me up now baby
Ignite my passion
Give me blood, fire and roses
Fill me with passion, intensity, and beauty
Tangled in my soul
I am consumed by passion
Hey, I'm so confused
I am lost in emotion
Like a blood red haze in front of my eyes
My passion is blinding
Take me and set me wild
Let my passion be free
Ain't got no solution
There is no easy way to quench my passion
Ain't got no compromise
I cannot temper my desire
Don't put the blame on those pretty ones
My passion is not their fault
Set my mind in motion yeah, that's what to do
Let my passion guide my actions
There's no time to rescue you
It is too late for anyone to save me from my passion
Yeah, you blow my cares away
You bring me joy and liberation
I'm destroyed but I'm OK
My passion has left its mark, but I am still alive
This can't be happening to me
I cannot believe the intensity of my passion
You've come to set me free
You have released me from my inner struggles
Now set me free child
Let me be forever consumed by passion
Start me up now honey
Ignite my passion, my love
Give me blood, fire and love
Fill me with the intensity of passion and love
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.