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
Midnight Rendezvous
Tokyo Blade Lyrics
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I want to know who can be right
She's dressed to kill and I'm under her spell
I think I know her but I never can tell
You give to me that something I need
Without you near, I just can't survive
I need your love but that look in your eyes
Midnight Rendezvous
I've got to get a message to you
Midnight Rendezvous
What more can I do?
You're tearing my heart out
I close my eyes, but I still feel the pain
I'm pushed away while you play your game
You're not so shy but you've got nothing to say
Just look at me and throw my heart away
You run, you run away
You're tearing my heart out
The lyrics to "Midnight Rendezvous" by Tokyo Blade talks about the singer’s feelings for someone who is both mysterious and seductive. The song starts with the singer talking about how every day is just another lonely night for him and how he wants to know who he can trust. Meanwhile, he is seduced by a woman who is dressed to kill, and although he thinks he knows her, he can never tell what she’s really thinking or feeling.
In the chorus, the singer talks about the transformative effect the woman has on his life, as he needs her love to survive. However, despite wanting to be close to her, he can’t help but notice that the look in her eyes is as cold as ice. The song continues with the singer expressing his frustration with the situation as he closes his eyes but can still feel the pain.
In the final chorus, the singer acknowledges that he’s torn between the conflicting feelings he has for this woman - on one hand, he wants to be with her, but on the other hand, she’s tearing his heart out. The song ends with a sense of resignation as the woman runs away from him, leaving him heartbroken and more confused than ever before.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, another lonely night
The singer is expressing their loneliness and dissatisfaction with their life.
I want to know who can be right
The singer is searching for meaning and direction in their life.
She's dressed to kill and I'm under her spell
The singer is attracted to someone who is dangerous or alluring.
I think I know her but I never can tell
Despite feeling a connection, the artist can't seem to fully understand the person they are attracted to.
You give to me that something I need
The artist feels that the person they are attracted to can provide for their emotional needs.
Without you near, I just can't survive
The singer feels dependent on the person they are attracted to for their emotional well-being.
I need your love but that look in your eyes
The singer is questioning the sincerity of the person they are attracted to.
Is so much colder than ice
The artist feels rejected or hurt by the other person's lack of warmth or affection.
Midnight Rendezvous
The artist is longing for a secret meeting with the person they are attracted to.
I've got to get a message to you
The artist is desperate to communicate with the person they are attracted to.
What more can I do?
The singer is at a loss for what to do to reach the other person.
You're tearing my heart out
The artist feels emotionally damaged by the other person's actions or words.
I close my eyes, but I still feel the pain
The singer is unable to escape the hurt caused by the other person, even when they try to distract themselves.
I'm pushed away while you play your game
The singer feels manipulated or toyed with by the other person's behavior.
You're not so shy but you've got nothing to say
The other person may not be as reserved as they seem, but they aren't expressing themselves or their feelings to the singer.
Just look at me and throw my heart away
The artist feels that the other person is rejecting and discarding their love and affection.
You run, you run away
The other person is avoiding the artist or the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ATTALA ZANE GILES, JACKIE JACKSON, JERMAINE JACKSON, RANDY JACKSON, TITO JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Naz Li
Sadly this band was so underrated.. Could be big if properly managed. Very talented. Salute from Malaysia.
Lr Adams
classic album indeed!!!
Baron0BeefDip
So glad I stumbled across these guys...kicking my ass the past few days and can't get enough. :)
MAGNUM The Golden years 1974 - 88
masterpiece
demoninvader
great song! great chorus!
starnscot
Killer fuckin bassist!! This album kicks ass front to back!!
napalmglop1
Heavy Metal masterpiece
Vitor Machado
\m/ great riff.... excellent
Dany Mallon
Wonderful band
gvangel2
metal forever, thanks to youtube i dont have to wear out my 30 yr old cassette tapes