When a writer's strike interrupted a movie they were filming, Chase Hampton and Tiffini Hale were cast as the new generation of Mouseketeers. On the show, Hampton started a music group with fellow cast members, including Albert Fields. Disney, which had started the Hollywood Records label, signed the group, which now consisted of Hampton, Hale, Fields, Damon Pampolina, and Deedee Magno. As part of the promotion for the band, a name-the-band contest was held. The result was "The Party," which is a backronym for "Positive Attitude Reflecting Today's Youth."
Over the next several years, The Party released four albums; The Party (1990), In the Meantime, in Between Time (1991), Free (1992), and The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming (1994). Their albums were a mix of assembly line songs and pop/rock hits such as "Walkin' in the Rain," "My Generation," and "I Know What Boys Like," given a slick dance treatment for public consumption. However, the venture never really translated into major hit songs or platinum-selling sales.
The group did manage to find the charts with four singles, but only one, a version of Dokken's "In My Dreams," cracked the Top 40 reaching number 34. They were given the compilation treatment with a greatest-hits package released in 1997, but the Party was overshadowed by the future success of other Mouseketeers venturing into the pop music world, including Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
The Party has released several singles since reuniting in 2013, including their latest single, "Don't Stop" in April 2020.
That's Why
The Party Lyrics
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Well I tell ya
How old are we again?
[Chorus:]
That's why (baby, baby, baby)
That's why I've got to see you again (see you again girl)
That's why (baby, baby, baby)
That's why I've got to see you again (see you again)
Sometimes I get lost in my confusion
It's something that I need to talk about
Old romance is just an old illusion
Don't you know we could have worked this out
I see your face - and not just 'cause I'm lonely
I can't erase the touch of your hand
It's you I need and you that I want only
I'm tryin' baby just as hard as I can
[Repeat chorus]
Baby if you'll only take a listen
To my heart then I know you'll understand
One moment is worth all the forgiving
I'll never leave you darling never again
I've reached out to wherever you may be now
Why you turn your back I can't understand
So now I'm searchin' for words to make you see how
I love you just as much as any man can
[Repeat chorus]
So listen to me girl - we've been around the world
And we still need each other desperately
I'll make it up to you - do what you want me to
If you will bring your lovin' back to me
I see your face - and not just 'cause I'm lonely
Just want to feel the touch of your hand
It's you I need and you that I want only
I'm tryin' darlin' just as hard as I can
Listen girl, I need you desperately
I'll make it up to you
So listen to me girl - we've been around the worldand we still need each other desperately
And I'll make it up to you - do all that I can do
If you will bring your lovin' back to me
[Repeat chorus]
The Party's song "That's Why" is a plea to a lost love, expressing the singer's confusion and longing for reconciliation. Despite having traveled the world and seemingly having moved on, the singer still feels a deep connection and love for their former partner. The chorus repeats the line "That's why I've got to see you again" as a declaration of the singer's strong desire to reconnect.
The verses give insight into the singer's thoughts and feelings, suggesting that they have tried to move on but cannot forget their former lover. The line "Old romance is just an old illusion" implies that the singer may have tried to convince themselves that their love was not real or important, but they have come to realize the truth. The reference to "lost in my confusion" suggests that the singer may be unsure of how to rekindle the relationship, but they know they must try.
The bridge expresses a willingness to forgive and to make things right. The singer admits fault and expresses regret for whatever caused the separation. The repeated line "I'm tryin' baby just as hard as I can" shows the singer's determination to make things work.
Overall, "That's Why" is a heartfelt plea for second chances and forgiveness. It demonstrates the universal experience of longing for someone we've lost and showing vulnerability in order to regain their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha ha ha
The singer is laughing, but it's unclear why and it could be a nervous laugh.
Well I tell ya
The singer is about to share something important.
How old are we again?
The singer is reflecting on their age, possibly feeling nostalgic.
That's why (baby, baby, baby)
The artist is explaining the reason for something to their loved one.
That's why I've got to see you again (see you again girl)
The artist needs to see their loved one again and wants them to know why.
Sometimes I get lost in my confusion
The singer can become confused and doesn't always know what to do.
It's something that I need to talk about
The singer wants to communicate about the confusing feelings they have.
Old romance is just an old illusion
The artist realizes that their past romance was not as meaningful as they once thought.
Don't you know we could have worked this out
The artist believes that if they had tried harder, the relationship could have been saved.
I see your face - and not just 'cause I'm lonely
The artist truly cares for their loved one and thinks of them often.
I can't erase the touch of your hand
The singer remembers the physical connection they had with their loved one.
It's you I need and you that I want only
The artist is very clear that their loved one is the only person they want to be with.
I'm tryin' baby just as hard as I can
The singer is making an effort to win their loved one back.
Baby if you'll only take a listen
The singer is hopeful that their loved one will listen to them and understand.
To my heart then I know you'll understand
The singer believes that if their loved one listens to their heart, they will be able to understand the singer's feelings.
One moment is worth all the forgiving
The artist values their time with their loved one more than anything else.
I'll never leave you darling never again
The artist is promising their loved one that they will never leave them again.
I've reached out to wherever you may be now
The singer has tried to contact their loved one, wherever they are.
Why you turn your back I can't understand
The singer is confused as to why their loved one has ignored them.
So now I'm searchin' for words to make you see how
The artist is struggling to find the right words to express their feelings.
I love you just as much as any man can
The artist believes they love their loved one as much, if not more, than any other man could.
Listen girl, I need you desperately
The artist wants their loved one to know how important they are to them.
I'll make it up to you
The singer is willing to make amends for any past wrongdoing.
So listen to me girl - we've been around the world
The artist wants their loved one to listen to them and understand their point of view, even though they have been through a lot together.
And we still need each other desperately
Despite everything, the singer still needs their loved one in their life.
I'll make it up to you - do what you want me to
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make things right with their loved one.
If you will bring your lovin' back to me
The singer is hoping that their loved one will return their affections and love them again.
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Isaac Banks
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