CRUCIFIED

Life is painful, but the beauty lies in standing your ground and staying strong in your beliefs—especially in the face of adversity.

Come a little closer with your
thoughts of an insurrection,
A little black mark in the book of your life
could bring a change of your affection,
Got a one track mind, it’s a sign of the times,
find a whole new revelation,
Prime time, any time, pay the bailiff for your
Don’t lose your concentration,
No, No, No, I don’t want to be crucified
Got a heavy cross to bear
when there’s salt in your lacerations,
At least when I die I can look ’em in the eye,
see them off to eternal damnation,
See the bloodstained curtains in the temple of love
Where the truth is a state of your mind,
Kneel down, kiss the ground, better never make a sound
How can they see when they’re so damn blind?
Chorus:
Can you believe in something
Not fit for their consumption?
Hold on strong to the end
Use the force in the back of your mind
I can’t accept what they say
I choose to go my own way
I don’t want to be crucified
Flying high, sanctify, living a lie,
by the hand of intoxication,
Under attack, see the scars on my hack,
think it’s time for a needed vacation
No, No, No, 1 don’t want to be crucified
Chorus

DEEPFREEZE

About traveling to the deep, dark, recesses of your mind, becoming one with your soul, leaving your body and journeying to places beyond your wildest imagination. Total mental awareness and tranquility.

Time and time again
I need reminding of where I’ve been
Helplessly scared, left so alone,
This time I’ll make the journey on my own
Don’t stop me now, as this begins
I feel a brave and new awakening
Yet life goes on
But I’ll be gone
A brand new life awaits me
The setting sun
Time has begun I’ve settled down, so take my
Chorus:
Mind, Slipping in a deepfreeze
Blind, Living with an uneased mind,
Doing what I damn please time and again
Sin, looking at the shit that I’m in,
Smiling with a Cheshire cat grin,
Floating in a deepfreeze
Upon your lap I rest my head,
I thank my lucky stars that I’m not dead yet,
The fields of green, the mountainsides,
I fly beyond them and there’s a sea of sorrow,
Guide me to my rest
And in my deepfreeze I am possessed,
But life goes on
Embrace the dawn
A brand new song awaits you
Control your fear
But keep it near
I’m melting down so take my
Chorus:
Mind, Slipping in a deepfreeze
Blind, Living with an uneased mind,
Doing what I damn please time and again
Sin, Looking at the shit that I’m in,
Smiling with a Cheshire cat grin
Ashamed of the places I’ve seen and been,
Mind, Slipping in a deepfreeze
Blind, Living in a deepfreeze
Time to go away
Escape confusion and disarray,
I found a peace, tranquillity,
My newborn love, my secret mystery,
My soul lives on, beyond the skies,
My questions answered I say good-bye,
But life goes on
Embrace the dawn
A brand new song awaits your mind
Chorus

MOONLIGHT IN YOUR BLOOD

Observing a woman who has mastered the act of Deepfreeze and trying to reach her, understand her, and travel with her to the place to which she escapes.

I’ve been watching from across the room
As you free your mind,
They all tell me that you’re far away,
I believe I’ll stay awhile,
I’d like to help you find your golden mile
Bridge:
Dreaming, Crying, Hoping, Trying,
Praying, Dying
Gets you through another day
Running, Flying, Escape, Denying
No one’s trying to explain
Chorus:
What do you want?
What do you need?
Do you enjoy watching me plead?
What do you see?
What do you Love?
The moonlight in your blood.
What do you feel?
Who do you love?
There’s moonlight in your blood.
Spend your nights inside a silk cocoon,
Butterfly,
Your soul could never die,
I see you leave us as you stare at the moon,
And you’ll live again,
I only wish that I could share your pain.
What a shame.
Bridge
Chorus.
Chorus

STOP THE HATE

A cold hard dose of reality. The world’s problems boil down to one major conflict: Love vs. Hate. Things are crumbling because Mankind has allowed it. When it’s all over we have only ourselves to blame. The intro of the song is from a dream that scared the hell out of me.

Noel: Hey, Adam, remember when we
were real little and everything seemed so
perfect like a fairy tale?
Adam: Yeah, litde brother,
but that was then and this is now.
Read the story that I’m sure you’re heard before
Watch the signs come every day,
A turn of your back, it slips away.
See the vultures as they climb all over you,
In the blinking of an eye,
Taken for granted, kiss me good bye
Make believe come true
I’ll be protecting you
You’re all I have
Chorus:
We’re just wasting time
While we’re running blind
Stop the Hate, Before it’s too late,
We’re just losing time, Seeing colorblind
Stop the Hate, One more chance before we go,
I’m so sick and tired of your complaining,
Tie your hands behind your back,
With your eyes shut, we fade to black,
Their promises are lies
and smiles behind their lying eyes,
Take your money for the cause
they crush you with their vicious jaws,
What happened to integrity, with me for you and you for me,
It’s all a dream so kiss your life good-bye.
If wishes did come true
I’d be protecting you
You’re all I have
Chorus
Chorus

SIGN OF THE TIMES

Music should be art and expression, not a fashion trend. Love the music that moves you. Stay true to what you feel and don’t become a chameleon, changing your colors just to blend in with what the people around you do.

Cast your worries to the seas,
You can do just what you please,
Don’t you know that happiness is free,
Disguised to hide the reasons,
We believe just what we see.
It’s time to look beyond the real,
While you create the life you feel,
Everybody needs their time,
Scaling mountains they can’t climb,
Falling down to their knees.
Chorus:
It’s a sign of the times
Do you want to be just a sign of the times
It’s the end of the line Such a tragedy
It’s a sign of the times
Shooting stars light up the sky
We march on prepared to die
I won’t let them take my sense of pride, no,
Safe beneath the shelter, But your face you cannot hide
It’s time that people realize
What stares them right between their eyes
Everybody’s wasting time,
Trying to make the words all rhyme,
It’s so easy to see
Chorus:
It’s a sign of the times
Do you want’to be
Just a sign of the times
It’s the enci of the fine
Your anirrosity
It’s a sign t4 the times
Don’t you feel it?
It’s a sign oftthe times
Do you want to be just a sign of the times
Chorus

THE NEEDLE AND YOUR PAIN

Dedicated to my friend Bryan Boles who died of cancer in May of 1993. I’m amazed at the strength displayed by terminally ill children. The Phoenix rises from the ashes of death.

Feel like I’m losing again
Slipping away is the faith I used to cling to,
Life seems too strange to be real,
Watching you take it all in stride,
Chorus:
Just for you,
I’d take the needle and your pain,
Away from you,
One for you.
Time has no mind for regret
Watching you bite on the bullet you were bom with,
How do you sit there at ease?
While something inside steals your peace?
Chorus
Just for you,
I’d take the needle and your pain
Away from you,
I’d give you shelter from the rain,
Just for you,
One for you
No one can convince me that there’s
method to this madness,
As I watch you fade,
the hoprs tick away,
With the courage of a lion
And a steadfast heart of gold,
You gave me strength while the
flames of my hope burned so cold.
Feeling the heat once again,
Handed us hope as you rose up from the ashes,
Gone is the pain so be free
Now, in your name, we can see.
Chorus

 

THOSE WHO PREY

The potential of our world to be a place of peace and beauty is destroyed by those who live by lust and greed. But what goes around comes around in the universe, and those who prey will pay.

I had a dream of great catastrophes,
And all the children cried a thousand seas,
While all the love we watched them lay to rest,
We stood up straight and tail and let them,
Let them put us to the test,
And we won, and love had saved the day
Then I woke, and evil got away
And on your throne you condescend so well,
if I could have my way you’d burn in Hell,
While I watch you steal the-bread
from open arms, As you promise to protect their lives from harm
Bridge:
Bow down to those who prey
For they shall have their day
Pre-Chorus:
Hey you, whatcha gonna do to me
Down so low, can’t you look around and see,
There’s hope, truth is gonna set you free
You don’t know, meaning of equality
Chorus:
Fighting to erase the dynasty,
Of those who prey on me.
And on your life you swear on lust and greed,
But the cries of hurting children makes you bleed,
Can you see your demons right before your eyes,
They’re no good to you, except for cheap disguise,
Bridge
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Now one day soon the righteous will unite
And upon your head, the blind will gain their sight
Bridge
Chorus
Gonna put an end to this misery And those who prey will see.

 

VOICES IN MY WALLS

A recurring dream in which voices of unknown beings lull me into a state of ecstatic comatose in a large Victorian house

“We’re not here to hurt you,” the voices told me,
then they laughed away.
“Sit, relax, stay calm.” Now they control me
they rule my day.
Bridge:
Everybody needs someone to talk to
With a fire and a body that can touch you,
Even now I think I need somebody,
Don’t think that I could ever have my time alone
Chorus:
‘Cause I’m a captive soul,
To the voices in my walls
Fear has settled in, my room commands me,
Keeps me warm inside,
Sleep exists no more, a living zombie
I’m mystified.
Bridge
“Cause I’m a captive soul,
Listen in wonder,
the secrets I’ve been told
By the voices in my walls
“Come with us give us control,
and we’ll possess you heart and soul,
You’ll see new colors you can’t describe,
and feel strange things you’ve never tried.
Candlelight for me, a fading sunset,
Take me away
I’m a captive soul
Living in wonder the secrets I’ve been told
By the voices in my walls,
I’m a captive soul,
You gotta believe me,
The secrets amaze and confuse me
With no self-control,
The voices are calling me now
The voices are calling me now
I’m a captive soul

 

NOW YOU KNOW

Now You Know: Why is it that suicidal people are only understood and sympathized with after they cross the line of no return?

Well I felt this coming on for a long, long time
When everything turns red, it’s such a bad sign
just a little bit of light would’ve helped me see
That every loaded gun wasn’t aimed at me
Could’ve set me free
You made me
Betrayed me
Too many times
A jaded Delilah
Live, learn, and die
Now You Know
Been livin’ with my head in the deep, blue sea
So why does everyone seem so afraid of me
Just a little bit of air would’ve helped me breathe
When there is no such solution take your leave put your mind at ease
Release me just to please me, Way too late Your time was impatient,
Seal my fate
Now You Know
You think the start of this was yesterday
Been scratchin’ and clawin’ just to find my way out
How could you ever let me dig so deep?
Well, Now I Know
Now You Know
Now You Know

DEEP BLUE SHADOWS

Even though so many seem to have the need to be critical of others’ lives, stay strong to your memories, the good times of your life, and the things that are really important – and screw the critics.

I’m walking alone incognito so no one will know
But wandering eyes catch a glimpse of
what’s hidden below
Does there always have to be this complication?
Do you have to live by selfish motivation?
Chorus:
Take my hand, we’ll hide away,
We’ll sleep beneath the open skies,
What you say and what you do
They’re always gonna criticize
Make your fantasies the drive
It seem that just the strong survive
So whenever you can feel it –
keep your deep blue shadows alive
I’m watching your steps,
I’ve got eyes in the back of my head
Don’t make the wrong moves, if they see you
You’re better off dead, yeah,
Do I always have to give some explanation?
To the critics who can’t understand expression?
Chorus;
Take my hand, we’ll hide away,
We’ll sleep beneath the open skies,
What you did and where you’ve been
They’re always gonna criticize
Just because they can’t relate
Don’t let it stop your overdrive
Whenever you can taste it
Keep your deep, blue shadows alive
Chorus

THE DAY I MET YOU

Lost love reminiscing about the magic of innocence and the ultimate plea of forgiveness. The purest and simplest message on this album.

Do you remember when our lives were so complete?
Long, cold Decembers,
so bittersweet.
Chorus:
But if I could set aside one day,
That I could hold forever
I would save the day that I met you.
Is it still magic although we’ve grown worlds apart?
It seems so tragic, so frail the heart.
Chorus:
But if I was blessed with just one wish
To take me through my lonely life
I’d wish to go back to the day that I met you
And when you feel you’re on your own
Well just believe you’re not alone
And you’ll feel the warmth
That we shared years ago
Don’t be blue
One painful morning,
I stared straight into the Sun
It overwhelmed me,
I came undone
Chorus:
So, if you can find it in your heart
To be forgiving to a broken man,
We’ll go back to the day that I met you
Chorus

PSYCHOSCHIZOPHRENIA

Tongue in cheek look at slowly losing any conception of order in everyday life. Life never ceases to confuse me

Hey brother, can you spare some time?
It seems I’ve lost my mind
I’m one strange personality
Have I gone crazy?
Yeah, Please take me somewhere new.
I don’t associate with people, you see,
Maybe that’s what’s troubling me,
I feel rebellion’s overdue,
So chain me up now,
You’ll get what’s coming to you
Chorus:
Hey, I’m Psychoschizophrenia
Thunderstorms evolving inside of me,
Straight jacket quick and swallow the key,
My sanity lives on the edge
But I’m so happy,
I’m going away.
Chorus
Chorus
It’s all in your mind, it’s all in my mind.

Produced and mixed by Leif Mases Associate producer: Stevie Blaze Engineered by Leif Mases and Fred Derby All music and lyrics written by Stevie Blaze © 1993 Sheer Brilliance ASCAP

LILLIAN AXE IS:
Ron Taylor: Lead Vocals
Stevie Blaze: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Jon Ster: Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Darrin Delatte: Bass
Tommy Scott: Drums

Additional Keyboards: Frank Grande Intro voices on “Stop The Hate”: Adam and Noel Mueller
Management:
David Robertson / Timeless Musk
Business Management: Burton Goldstein & Co.
Legal Representation: Frank J. Cimlcr, Esq.
Merchandising: Giant Merchandising
Publicity:
Chip Ruggieri & Cheryl Hail / Chipster ‘ Entertainment

Tour Manager: Steve “Psycho” Joseph Guitars:
Jeff Almsteier, Jeff Pierce, Tommy Locascio Sound. Matt Thomas, Earl Driggers Stage Techs: Sreve McCraney, Wade Gotten Drums: Mike Landry
Album art, design,& photography: DanMuro Imaging:\ Susan Hale Styling: Shady Sori & Maryann Muro Art Direction: Hugh Brown
Thanks to: Gibson Guitars, Fernandes Guitars, Razor Guitars, Washburn Guitars, S.L T. Strings, Mesa Boogie Amps, Sabian Cymbals, and Vk Firth Sticks.
Our deepest thanks to Angela, Charlene, Nikki, Gayie, Melissa, Nancy, Brittany, Dennis and Judy Nunenmacher, Glenn, Craig, Shelley, Stacey, Berh, Amy, Gary, Hilda, Henry, Edward, Kyle, Mike, Jamie, Danielle, Laura, Nancy and Coach Hines, Scott Caliva, Kim and Neal, Doug, Deron, Johnny Taylor, joe and Laverne Frost, Scott, Robin and Gary, Angie Parks and Grams, John and Ann Ster, Jr., Ron and Rose Bamman, John and Barbara Rodhleitner, James and Marion Stewart, Stefanie, Nicole, Jennifer, John and Jenny Manzella, Bob and Cathie Lanier, Delia and Marty Goble, Don.and Cindy Stewart, Kathy Rindy, David Robenson, Sander Wolf, Burton Goldstein, Staci Gura, Frank Cimler, Vikki at Connoisseur Travel, Jim and Pam McGinnis, Brian McEvoy, Dave Hall, Jay Boberg, Miles Copeland, Susan Hale, Barbara Bolan, Ira Derfler, Joe Estrada, Jeff Foster, Karen Lee, Paul Orescan, Gabe Fieramosco, Rick Stewart, Srevo Glendinning, Joe Serling, Mike Engstrom, Sig Sigworth, Lisa Sparks, Terry Hogan, Steve Kane, Mare Jeffries, Mark Davenport, Barry Lyons, Jeff” Ivan, Leo Vela, Greg Forstan, Christy Roberts, Derek Tenbusch, Hugh Brown, Steve Karas, Judy Barahal, Joe Karovics, everyone at CEMA, Chip Ruggieri, everyone at Sheffield Audio-Video Productions, Doreen and Hernando Courtright, Lolly and Carolyn, Yolanda Benson, Olivia Turner, Rachel, Jamie and Laura, Chaz, Randall, Maxi, Eddie, everyone at Music For Nations: Martin Hooker, Andy Black, Liz Wells, Jamie Owen; Bob Chiappardi and everyone at Concrete Marketing / Foundations, Bill Schacht, Andy Waters, ICM Booking Agency, Seigo Horiuchi and J.V.C. Records, Deidre McDonough, Patricia Patterson, Danny and Maryann Muro, M.S.I. Productions, Maycel and Mike Joseph, Danny Drake, Sue Frey, Greg Mull, Mart Manges, Kevin Thompson, Gerri Miller, Marina Zogbi, Tim Bergling, Mike Smith, Anne Raso, Dave Reynolds, Lonn Friend, Andy Secher, Jennifer Fusco, Austin Keyes, Jennifer Austin, Laura Bish, Stacey and Gary Grau, Pam Rivers, Keith Lansdale, Sean and Andrew, Stefanie Lasting, Weird Wayne, Pat Dawsey and everyone at Z-Rock, Mad . Max, Michael Lee, Peg Pollard, Bryan Schock, Russ Mottla, Dave Simpson, Steve Losey, Keith Windhorst, Marilyn Daigle, Kevin West, Russ and Virginia, the Forresters, Thorn and Real at The Dock Chris Notch, Mike at Nady, Nancy at Ovation, Del Breckenfeld, Kim Hensicy, Suzi and Fred at Cheveux, Mic Stands by Sidney, Keith and John at Baltimore Percussion, Vic Firth and Kelly, Fellow Bonerheads Bob and Mango, Mark Talamo, Tim McCaskil, Mike Oberman and TCI, Location Catering, Francis “Crybaby” Buxron, Johnny Reb, Chris Dunnett, Wayne at Graham HW, John P. and Ryder Truck Rentals, Brian Pithers, Rikk Carlson, Shaun Clark, Todd, Paula, Tracy, Jenny, & Roberta, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, Phoenix Suns, Michigan Wolverines & the Boston Celtics, If by human error, we accidentally forgot, place your name here:
Thanks to God and to all the Lillian Axe believers around the world who have supported m to hell and back.

Crucified: Life is painful, but the beauty lies in standing your ground and staying strong in your beliefs—especially in the face of adversity.

Deepfreeze: About traveling to the deep, dark, recesses of your mind, becoming one with your soul, leaving your body and journeying to places beyond your wildest imagination. Total mental awareness and tranquility.

Moonlight In Your Blood: Observing a woman who has mastered the aft of Deepfreeze and trying to reach her, understand her, and travel with her to the place to which she escapes.

Stop The Hate: A cold hard dose of reality. The world’s problems boil down to one major conflict: Love vs. Hate. Things are crumbling because Mankind has allowed it. When it’s all over we have only ourselves to blame. The intro of the song is from a dream that scared the hell out of me.

Sign Of The Times: Music should be art and expression, not a fashion trend. Love the music that moves you. Stay true to what you feel and don’t become a chameleon, changing your colors just to blend in with what the people around you do.

The Needle And Your Pain: Dedicated to my friend Bryan Boles who died of cancer in May of 1993. I’m amazed at the strength displayed by terminally ill children. The Phoenix rises from the ashes of death.

Those Who Prey: The potential of our world to be a place of peace and beauty is destroyed by those who live by lust and greed. But what goes around comes around in the universe, and those who prey will pay.

Voices In My Walls: A recurring dream in which voices of unknown beings lull me into a state of ecstatic comatose in a large Victorian

Now You Know: Why is it that suicidal people are only understood and sympathized with after they cross the line of no return?

Deep Blue Shadows: Even though so many seem to have the need to be critical of others’ lives, stay strong to your memories, the good times of your life, and the things that are really important – and screw the critics.

The Day I Met You: Lost love reminiscing about the magic of innocence and the ultimate plea of forgiveness. The purest and simplest message on this album.

Psychoschizophrenia: Tongue in cheek look at slowly losing any conception of order in everyday life. Life never ceases to confuse me,