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
Someone to Love
Tokyo Blade Lyrics
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That girl, she don't give a damn
I try to fight it but its driving me mad
Nothing stops her, nothing ever could
Like a flame burning inside
One look into her eyes, she'll burn you alive
I can't fight it, don't know if I should
I know you run around, I know the things you say
I feel the pain but I can't turn away
I know its wrong but I just can't break the spell
Cold as ice, always in control
But you're so distant, always far away
Can't believe it, thought I knew so well
[Chorus]
Someone to love (someone to love)
Gonna make you feel alright
Someone to love (someone to love)
Gonna make you feel alright
Someone to love
Red hot, burning fire, gonna bring my love to you
I can feel your blood run hot
Gonna bring you, to your knees
[Solo]
[Repeat Chorus]
The lyrics to Tokyo Blade's song "Someone To Love" describe the singer's struggle with his intense attraction to a woman who doesn't care about him. He is fully aware that she is using him, yet he can't help but feel drawn to her. She has a power over him that he can't resist, like a burning flame that consumes him. He knows he should stay away from her, but he's already under her spell and can't break free. The woman is described as cold and distant, always in control, and never allowing anyone to get too close to her.
Despite the pain and suffering that this situation causes the singer, he still longs for "someone to love" him. He wants someone who will make him feel alive and accepted, someone who will bring him happiness and fulfillment. He believes that this woman could never be that person and that he needs to look elsewhere. Yet, he keeps hoping that eventually, he will find that special someone who will make everything right.
Overall, Tokyo Blade's "Someone To Love" is a relatable song that speaks to the human desire for love and acceptance. It explores the complicated emotions that arise when we are attracted to someone who doesn't feel the same way about us.
Line by Line Meaning
That girl, she don't give a damn
The girl in question is incredibly indifferent to the singer.
I try to fight it but its driving me mad
Despite trying to resist, the singer is being consumed by feelings for the girl.
Nothing stops her, nothing ever could
The girl is unyielding and cannot be swayed by external factors.
Like a flame burning inside
The girl's presence and attitude are intense and passionate.
One look into her eyes, she'll burn you alive
Even a single glance from the girl has the power to overwhelm someone's emotions.
I can't fight it, don't know if I should
The singer is struggling to decide whether or not to pursue his feelings for the girl.
I know you run around, I know the things you say
The girl is unfaithful and talks badly about the singer behind his back.
I feel the pain but I can't turn away
Despite the hurt he feels, the artist is unable to distance himself from the girl.
I know its wrong but I just can't break the spell
The artist recognizes the unhealthy nature of their relationship but feels powerless to escape it.
Cold as ice, always in control
The girl is emotionally detached and always in charge of the situation.
But you're so distant, always far away
Despite her control, the girl keeps an emotional distance from the singer.
Can't believe it, thought I knew so well
The artist is surprised by the girl's behavior, as he believed he understood her better than this.
[Chorus] Someone to love (someone to love) Gonna make you feel alright Someone to love (someone to love) Gonna make you feel alright Someone to love
The singer is searching for someone to love and to make him feel better about his current situation.
Red hot, burning fire, gonna bring my love to you
The singer's love for the girl is intense and passionate.
I can feel your blood run hot
The girl's attraction to the singer is equally strong.
Gonna bring you, to your knees
The artist's love will overpower the girl and cause her to submit to him.
[Solo]
Instrumental break in the song.
[Repeat Chorus]
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the singer's need for love and validation.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fernando Schuindt
I have spent the maybe last five years of my life listening to NWOBHM songs from every imaginable band, and I tell you... Tokyo Blade is by far one of the most powerful bands of that powerful thing that they call NWOBHM. That album was not the "new waviest" album their produced like the first one, but man, that's really powerful!
Edgar Luna
Fernando Schuindt I idk what the hell is NWOB...... But this song is a masterpiece..
ledzep0620
@Edgar Luna it stands for "New Wave of British Heavy Metal". It's a label typically given to English heavy metal bands from the 1979 - 1983 era. :-)
Edgar Luna
@ledzep0620 thanks a lot!!!
Fernando Schuindt
11 years now. :)
Vanei Pontes
Fantástic Band 🎵🎼🎶🎵🎼🎶🎤🎸😎👊
Caio Cesar Headbanger
SOLO MARAVILHOSOOOOOOO ♥♥♥♥♥
Metaleux
J'ai encore cette album en vinyle biensur ! Même époque que Manowar, Mercyful fate, Iron Maiden et Metallica ! La belle époque du heavy metal !
Stephonbike
ouiiiii époque bénie du heavy metal !!!!!!!
Alan Smith
Clearly one of their best songs