Love Like Blood

Killing Joke

About Love Like Blood

"Love Like Blood" is a song by English rock band Killing Joke. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Night Time (1985). Produced by Chris Kimsey, the song was characterized as gothic rock and new wave. It was a top 10 hit in the Netherlands and New Zealand and peaked at number 16 in the United Kingdom.


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2007
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We must play our lives like soldiers in the field
The life is short
I'm running faster all the time
Strength and beauty destined to decay

So cut the rose in full bloom
'Til the fearless come and the act is done

A love like blood
A love like blood
'Til the fearless come and the act is done

A love like blood
A love like blood

Everyday through all frustration and despair

Love and hate fight with burning hearts
'Til legends live and man is god again

And self-preservation rules the day no more
We must dream of promised lands and fields
That's never fade in season
As we move towards no end
We learn to die
Red tears are shed on gray
'Til the fearless come and the act is done

'Til the fearless come and the act is done

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Killing Joke

Killing Joke are an English post-punk band formed in October 1978 in Notting Hill, London, England; other sources report the band formed in early 1979. Founding members Jaz Coleman (vocals, keyboards) and Geordie Walker (guitars) have been the only constant members. more »

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Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, MATTHEW FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Love Like Blood" falls under the category of post-punk and New Wave genres.
Year of Release
The song was released in January 1985.
Album Features
"Love Like Blood" is also the second single from Killing Joke's fifth studio album named "Night Time".
Productions
The song was produced by the band themselves and Chris Kimsey, a renowned British record producer and mixer.
Chart Performance
"Love Like Blood" is known as Killing Joke's most successful song which reached No. 16 in the United Kingdom and No. 9 in the Netherlands.
Music Video
An extremely intense music video full of close-ups of the band's members performing was made for the song.
Song Lyrics
The dark, intense lyrics of the song offer a narrative of passion, love, and death.
Cover Versions
"Love Like Blood" has been covered by several artists, including Dead by Sunrise and AFI.
Influence
The song "Savage" by Gary Numan was reportedly influenced by "Love Like Blood".
Recognition
NME magazine placed "Love Like Blood" at number 216 in their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
Live Performance
Killing Joke continues to perform this popular single during their live sets.
Song Length
The original song length is 4 minutes and 24 seconds.

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