Tokyo Blade was founded in 1982 by Andy Boulton (lead guitar) and Andy Rob… Read Full Bio ↴Tokyo Blade was founded in 1982 by Andy Boulton (lead guitar) and Andy Robbins (bass) along with Alan Marsh (vocals), Ray Dismore (guitar) and Steve Pierce (drums) under the name Killer. They recorded a demo, and went through a name change, to Genghis Khan, before another change to Tokyo Blade. After this, Dismore left and was replaced by John Wiggins. After re-releasing their demos, they recieved a record contract with Powerstation.

They released their first self-titled album, and played several major European festivals; namely the Aardschock Festival (with Venom & Metallica) and headlining the Earthquake Festival. They started writing and recording a new album, what was to become their most popular, Night of the Blade, but after it was finished, Alan Marsh was forced out of the band by the Management and Record Company, who wanted a more commercially viable vocalist.

Vic Wright was recruited, and re-recorded Alan's vocals on the new album. This was released, and followed by another string of festivals, in which they released a third album, Blackhearts and Jaded Spades. This album was more Americanised than their previous offerings, possibly due to the vocalist switch. Many fans disliked the album, and Vic soon left. The band then split up, with several members joining Alan Marsh in his other project, Shogun, and Andy Boulton continuing with the Tokyo Blade name, but not in the Tokyo Blade style.

In the early 1990's, many of the band found themselves together in Mr. Ice, and, due to the strong European support for Tokyo Blade, the management felt as if the band should revert back to the Tokyo Blade moniker. Boulton left the band, however, after more disagreements with the management.

The remainder of the band hooked up with Jez Lee and formed Pumphouse, and recorded an album, but, due to record company politics, it was not released for six years, and, when it was released, it was released under the Tokyo Blade name in order to cash in.

Eventually, the "true" Tokyo Blade put out another album, true in that they were called Tokyo Blade, and didn't have the name forced upon it. The album was Burning Down Paradise, released in 1995.

Discography

Tokyo Blade - 1983
Night Of The Blade- 1984
Midnight Rendezvous- 1984
Madame Guillotine- 1985
Blackhearts & Jaded Spades- 1985
Ain't Misbehavin'- 1987
No Remorse- 1989
Burning Down Paradise- 1995
Night Of The Blade - The Night Before- 1997
Mr Ice- 1998
Pumphouse- 1998
Live In Germany- 2009
Thousand Men Strong- 2011
Genghis Khan Killers- 2011
Unbroken- 2018
Dark Revolution- 2020
Fury- 2022

Love Struck
Tokyo Blade Lyrics

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[Boulton/Marsh/Wiggins]

I can't stand it, feels like a heart attack
Don't know what's right or wrong
Just want the night with you
My head explodes, burning fireball
Caught in a one way street
I imagine the things we can do

[Chorus]
Love struck, overload
I'm losing my head over you
Love struck, overload
I'm losing my head over you

Hungry and wild, losing all control
I'm being ripped apart
But I'm caught in the heat of the night
My body screams, I just can't get away
I've got the stage tonight, I know that the timing is right

[Chorus]

[Solo]
[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Struck" by Tokyo Blade is about the overwhelming feeling of being in love and lust with someone. The singer of the song is consumed by their desire for their partner, to the point where it feels like a heart attack. They don't know what's right or wrong, but they don't care because all they want is to be with this person. The lyrics depict the physical and emotional sensations of being in this state - feeling like their head is exploding, burning with desire, being caught in the heat of the moment. Despite feeling like they're being ripped apart, the singer is so captivated by their partner that they're willing to go along with it.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Love struck, overload, I'm losing my head over you," emphasizing the intensity of the singer's feelings. The bridge of the song features a guitar solo, which adds to the sense of being swept away by passion. Overall, the lyrics and music of "Love Struck" capture the all-consuming feeling of being in love and lust.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand it, feels like a heart attack
The overwhelming feelings I have for you are making me feel sick and anxious.

Don't know what's right or wrong
I'm so consumed with desire for you that I'm not thinking about the consequences of my actions.

Just want the night with you
All I want is to be alone with you for one night and fulfill my fantasies.

My head explodes, burning fireball
My thoughts are racing and I'm feeling intense emotions that are like flames inside me.

Caught in a one way street
I feel like I have no choice but to pursue my feelings, even though it may lead to trouble or heartbreak.

I imagine the things we can do
I can't help but fantasize about all the ways we could express our passion for each other.

Love struck, overload
My love and desire for you are overwhelming and all-consuming.

I'm losing my head over you
I'm so in love with you that I can't think straight or make rational decisions.

Hungry and wild, losing all control
My desire for you is primal and intense, and I'm losing my ability to make logical decisions.

I'm being ripped apart
My emotions are tearing me up inside and causing me pain.

But I'm caught in the heat of the night
Despite the risks and dangers, the passion and excitement of the moment are too strong for me to resist.

My body screams, I just can't get away
My physical desire for you is almost unbearable, and I feel powerless to resist it.

I've got the stage tonight, I know that the timing is right
I'm in a position to make a move on you tonight, and I know that the timing is perfect for us to express our feelings.

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