The Dance Hall Crashers recorded a few songs during their first year (these are featured on The Old Record), and in 1990, they made their most notable lineup change, adding second vocalist Karina Denike. Soon after, the band members parted ways, but they played a reunion show in 1992 due to pressure from fans. The show met with great fanfare, and so the band decided to reunite on a more permanent basis, with Rogers and Denike on vocals, Hammon on lead guitar, his brother Gavin on drums, Scott Goodell on second guitar, and Mikey Weiss on bass. The Dance Hall Crashers song "Enough" was featured on the soundtrack for Angus (1995 film). The song "Don't Wanna Behave" was featured in the 1996 film "Biodome" as well.
As of August 2005, the band members lead separate lives but still play a few shows per year. In November 2004 they played and recorded a show at the Hollywood House of Blues; the concert was released by Kung Fu Records in September 2005 as part of the popular The Show Must Go Off DVD series.
Lost Again
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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Cause I can't take another handshake
Or another blank stare
Thought I knew what I had to do to get through to you
Guess your head is thicker than I thought
You know I am starting to think that it might be you
Cause I know you've got a lot of things
And people you look to
Do you believe that I never see what you're doing to me?
I'll keep smiling till the door closes behind me
I know where I want to go
But I just don't know
No I just don't know how to get there
I know where I want to go
But I just don't know
No I just don't know how to get there
Lost again, somebody tell me how to get there
If I hit another detour I'm afraid that I won't care
Who'd have thought that I'd have bought the expectations
That gold road probably just leads straight to hell
And once I'm there are you gonna care or conveniently look away
I don't think I want us to fall off and die that way
Do you believe that I never see what you're doing to me?
I'll keep smiling till the door closes behind me
I know where I want to go
But I just don't know
No I just don't know how to get there
I know where I want to go
But I just don't know
No I just don't know how to get there
Do you, do you, do you?? Tell me if you do
The overall theme of the Dance Hall Crashers' song "Lost Again" is the feeling of being lost and unsure of how to find one's way. The lyrics touch on the frustration of not being able to connect with someone, the feeling of being misguided, and the fear of ending up in a bad situation.
The song opens with the lyrics "Lost again, somebody tell me how to get there / Cause I can't take another handshake / Or another blank stare." The singer is lost and looking for guidance from someone else. Perhaps they have tried to connect with someone but have been unsuccessful, as indicated by the line "Thought I knew what I had to do to get through to you / Guess your head is thicker than I thought." The singer is becoming increasingly frustrated and feels like the other person is not making an effort to understand them.
The second verse continues with the theme of feeling lost and misguided: "If I hit another detour I'm afraid that I won't care / Who'd have thought that I'd have bought the expectations / That gold road probably just leads straight to hell." The singer is questioning their own judgment and wondering if they are making the right decisions. They are also worried about what will happen to them if they continue down the path they are on. However, despite all of this uncertainty, the song ends with a plea for honesty and connection: "Do you, do you, do you?? Tell me if you do."
Overall, "Lost Again" is a song about feeling adrift and searching for guidance. It touches on themes of frustration, uncertainty, and fear, ultimately calling for honesty and openness in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost again, somebody tell me how to get there
Feeling lost and looking for guidance
Cause I can't take another handshake
Tired of superficial interactions
Or another blank stare
Frustrated with lack of understanding or empathy from others
Thought I knew what I had to do to get through to you
Feeling confident in one's approach to communication and connection
Guess your head is thicker than I thought
Recognizing that the other person may not be receptive
You know I am starting to think that it might be you
Questioning the other person's behavior or intentions
Cause I know you've got a lot of things
Acknowledging the other person's priorities and commitments
And people you look to
Aware of the other person's social network
Do you believe that I never see what you're doing to me?
Feeling hurt and disrespected, but unsure if the other person recognizes it
I'll keep smiling till the door closes behind me
Choosing to maintain a positive demeanor even in the face of disappointment or frustration
I know where I want to go
Having a clear sense of direction or purpose
But I just don't know
Feeling uncertain or lacking confidence in one's ability to achieve their goals
No I just don't know how to get there
Needing guidance or assistance to reach one's desired destination
If I hit another detour I'm afraid that I won't care
Feeling discouraged and disheartened by setbacks and obstacles
Who'd have thought that I'd have bought the expectations
Realizing that one's assumptions or beliefs may be misguided
That gold road probably just leads straight to hell
Skeptical of easy or superficial solutions to one's problems
And once I'm there are you gonna care or conveniently look away
Questioning whether the other person will remain supportive or turn a blind eye
I don't think I want us to fall off and die that way
Expressing a desire to maintain the relationship and work through challenges together
Do you, do you, do you?? Tell me if you do
Seeking clarity and confirmation from the other person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELYSE ROGERS, GAVIN HAMMON, JASON HAMMON, KARINA DENIKE, MIKEY WEISS
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When I listen to it, it makes me sad in a good way. It makes me think it's being sung to a terminally ill child.
"Why are you worried about the dirt? I don't think that you'll mind. When it's your time." And the "promise I'll wait a while. To make sure that you've moved on." If it's a lullaby, it's scary. Ha. I thought maybe it was her singing to her grandma on her deathbed, too. Makes more sense I guess.