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
Rock Me To The Limit
Tokyo Blade Lyrics
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Put on your dancing shoes
Let me see those baby blues
I bet your mama never rocked like this
She still thinks its illegal to kiss
Rock city, it's not out of fashion
You hear the music on the radio
Rock steady, ready to roll
[Bridge]
Role reversal in a guitar dream
A Northern girl she's fine by me
A cigarette that never burns away
Rock & roll is here to stay
[Chorus]
Rock me
Rock me to the limit
Rock me
Rock me to the limit
Anyway, beg, steal or borrow
Keep on rocking like there's no tomorrow
The music's loud, sleeping dogs don't lie
The jukebox juice is running high
We're all living in a teenage dream
My baby's rocking like you've never seen
The sweet sensation of a midnight cruise
Like rock and roll you can never lose
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Put on your dancing shoes
Let me see those baby blues
I want to see you dance
Oh, rock me
[Solo]
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Rock Me To The Limit" by Tokyo Blade are creatively crafted to enthuse the listener to get on the dance floor and rock their body to the steady rhythm. The lead vocalist challenges the listener to put on their dancing shoes, showcasing their baby blues, and, irrespective of the opinions of their conservative parents, especially mama, dance without inhibition. The song talks about the timelessness of rock music, how it is still burning strong like a voodoo passion in rock city and on the radio, ready to roll at any moment. The lyrics take us on a journey where the music is loud, and we continue to rock like there is no tomorrow, as that is what rock and roll is all about.
The bridge of the song talks about role reversal in a guitar dream as a Northern girl rocks alongside the band, and the chorus repeats the demand to rock me till the limit. The lyrics capture the essence of an immortally vibrating guitar riff that evokes the raw emotion of youthful bodies swaying with the music. It is a teenage dream where the jukebox juice is running high, and every sound is amplified tenfold. The song cajoles the listener to keep rocking, begging, stealing or borrowing without any worries, as rock and roll is here to stay.
Line by Line Meaning
Put on your dancing shoes
Get ready to dance and have fun
Let me see those baby blues
Show me your eyes and let's connect through the music and dance
I bet your mama never rocked like this
Your mother may not have experienced the wild, passionate rock and roll sound and movement
She still thinks it's illegal to kiss
Your mother may come from a time where dancing and expressing love through physical touch was frowned upon or considered indecent
Rock city, it's not out of fashion
Despite changing trends and fads, rock and roll will always remain a timeless genre of music and culture
It's burning strong like a voodoo passion
The energy and fiery spirit of rock music is unstoppable and electric like the spiritual power of voodoo rituals
You hear the music on the radio
Rock music is constantly played and heard on the radio waves
Rock steady, ready to roll
Rock music maintains a consistent and unwavering sound, always ready to be played and enjoyed
Role reversal in a guitar dream
The reverse gender roles in rock music (i.e. women as guitarists) fulfill the dream of equality and breaking societal norms
A Northern girl, she's fine by me
The singer appreciates a girl from the North, irrespective of where she comes from
A cigarette that never burns away
The feeling of adrenaline and excitement from rock music never fades, similar to the intoxicating and everlasting feeling of a cigarette
Rock & roll is here to stay
Rock music will always exist and thrive, no matter what happens in society or the world
Anyway, beg, steal or borrow
Any way you can, make sure you keep rocking and enjoying the music
Keep on rocking like there's no tomorrow
Never stop expressing yourself and enjoying the music as if it's the last day of your life
The music's loud, sleeping dogs don't lie
Rock music is loud and bold, and it's impossible to hide or ignore its power and influence
The jukebox juice is running high
The intensity and energy of the rock music is at an all-time high, just like a jukebox filled with music and running on full volume
We're all living in a teenage dream
Rock music and culture transcend age and societal norms, allowing everyone to feel young and free
My baby's rocking like you've never seen
The singer's partner is dancing and rocking to the music with unmatched passion and energy
The sweet sensation of a midnight cruise
Like the feeling of driving a car through the night, rock music provides a sweet and intoxicating sensation
Like rock and roll you can never lose
Just like rock music, some things in life can never be lost or forgotten
Put on your dancing shoes
Get ready to dance and have fun
Let me see those baby blues
Show me your eyes and let's connect through the music and dance
I want to see you dance
The singer wants to see you express yourself and dance freely to the rock music
Oh, rock me
Come rock with me and let's experience the wild and passionate energy of rock music together
Solo
A guitar solo that showcases the raw power and talent of the musician
Chorus
Expressing the importance and power of rock music, calling on people to keep on rocking
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rockmans1989
Fucking amazing song!