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). It was a top 10 hit in the Netherlands and New Zealand. It peaked at number 16 in the UK.

[Verse 1] 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 [Chorus] '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 [Verse 2] Every day, 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 grey [Chorus] '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 [Instrumental Bridge] [Chorus] '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 [Instrumental Outro]