In 1980, they recorded and released their first 7" single, "Clock," on their own newly-formed record label, Society Records. Read Full BioThe Danse Society are a post punk group from Barnsley, England, active from 1980. The original line-up included Steve Rawlings (voice), Paul Nash (guitar), Lyndon Scarfe (keyboards), Tim Wright (bass) and Paul Gilmartin (drums). Lyndon Scarfe was replaced by David Whitaker (formally of band Music for Pleasure) after the Heaven is Waiting Album.
In 1980, they recorded and released their first 7" single, "Clock," on their own newly-formed record label, Society Records. The Seduction was their first independent album released on Society Records in 1982, a six-track album containing the live favourites "Godsend", "Ambition" and "Danse Move" as well as the atmospheric classic "In Heaven Everything is Fine". They recorded several Radio 1 sessions including a released John Peel session 'Woman's Own" and "Were So Happy" and topped the Independent Charts with the single "Somewhere".
Their most well known album, Heaven is Waiting, was released in December, 1983 by Arista. The album contained the singles "Wake Up" and "Heaven is Waiting" and a cover of The Rolling Stones song, "2000 light years from home", released in 1984 as a 12" single and as a limited edition double single. They released two further singles under Arista "Say it Again' and "Hold On". In 1986, after releasing their final album "Looking Through" back on their own label again, the band split from Rawlings and the other band members left to form Johnny In The Clouds.
Rawlings later reappeared in 1987 as Society with the single, "Saturn Girl". After 1987, Rawlings continued to pursue his path in music in America with Meridian Dream.
At the end of 2009, former members Paul Nash, Paul Gilmartin and David Whitaker met up for the first time in 24 years and decided to reform the band with the initial agreement of Steve Rawlings also re-joining the band. Over the next 9 months instrumental tracks were recorded and Steve briefly met the band in the UK in Oct 2010 but returned to America after recording just one vocal track. Plans changed when after that initial meeting, the band lost contact with Steve.
In January 2011 founder of Blooding Mask vocalist Maethelyiah joined the band and recorded vocals on all 13 tracks and the official news was revealed in May 2011. Since then the album Change of Skin has been refined and mixed and was released in July 2011.
2 official video clips were produced ("Revelation" and "God Cry") and a new one for the track "Vatican" is in the making.
A new EP is soon to be released.
2012 will see the The Danse Society back on stage again for new live shows.
Somewhere
The Danse Society Lyrics
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Moving into somewhere new
A feeling burning deep inside
Fighting to get through
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
We were always waiting
Now there's nothing to wait for
Not here since you came
Feels like heaven
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the trust and the fear
A distant light gets brighter...
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the trust and the fear
Feels like heaven...
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
The Danse Society's song "Somewhere" is a reflective, introspective piece that delves into the themes of change and new beginnings. The lyrics paint an image of a person venturing into a new place, both physically and emotionally. The distant light that gets brighter represents the hope and possibility that comes with starting anew. The feeling burning deep inside is the desire and determination to overcome any obstacles that may arise. As the person enters this new atmosphere, they feel a sense of completeness as they realize everything they were waiting for has come.
The repetition of the phrase "And then it hits me a certain atmosphere" emphasizes the impact that this change has on the person. They have found everything they were looking for - not just the good, represented by "the trust," "the eye," and "the heaven-like feeling," but also the struggles and fears, represented by "the fear." The juxtaposition of these positive and negative aspects of a new beginning conveys the complexity of change.
In essence, the lyrics of "Somewhere" are about the journey of self-discovery and finding oneself in a new environment. The emotions and experiences that come with leaving behind the old and embracing the new are explored through evocative imagery and introspective language.
Line by Line Meaning
A distant light gets brighter
As I move forward, I see a glimmer of hope in the distance and it's growing stronger.
Moving into somewhere new
I'm leaving behind the old and entering something unknown, but exciting.
A feeling burning deep inside
I'm experiencing a strong sense of passion within me that I can't ignore.
Fighting to get through
Although it's not easy, I'm pushing myself to overcome the obstacles in my way.
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
Suddenly, a specific mood or vibe overtakes me and I can't help but feel it deeply.
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
Within this atmosphere, I've discovered what I've been searching for โ a sense of clarity and an acknowledgement of my fears.
We were always waiting
Before, we were anticipating something amazing to happen, but now it's here.
Now there's nothing to wait for
We've arrived at our destination and there's nothing left to hold us back.
Not here since you came
It wasn't until someone new arrived that everything changed for the better.
Feels like heaven
This new place, person, and feeling is so incredible that it's like a slice of paradise.
I've found everything, the trust and the fear
Within this atmosphere, I've not only found clarity, but also trust in myself and a confrontation of my fears.
A distant light gets brighter...
As I continue on my journey, the glimmer of hope in the distance becomes even more radiant.
Writer(s): GILMARTIN, WRIGHT, THE DANSE SOCIETY SCARFE, RAWLINGS, NASH
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joy
A distant light gets brighter
moving into somewhere new
a feeling burning deep inside
fighting to get through
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
We were always waiting
now there's nothing to wait for
not here since you came
feels like heaven
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the trust and the fear
Joy
A distant light gets brighter
moving into somewhere new
a feeling burning deep inside
fighting to get through
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the eye and the fear
We were always waiting
now there's nothing to wait for
not here since you came
feels like heaven
And then it hits me a certain atmosphere
I've found everything, the trust and the fear
Eric Shanabarger
Hi everyone!!!
Is this piece a masterpiece from way back then in the early eighties. I Truly believe So.
Eric|Mโฌ
Eric Shanabarger
Very Very Great...!!!!
jesus osornio
I recently discovered this band. This song is fucking amazing, I just wish the lead singer never left the band. These guys could've made more good stuff
Misanthropic Duckling
Do check out "Lowlife" if you haven't, along with "The Chameleons". You'd probably love them too if you like this stuff mate. I'd personally recommend "Sometime Something" by "Lowlife" and "Soul in Isolation" by "The Chameleons". Cheers!
Jacob Herrington
im 17...and im in love with this kind of music. i wanna do stuff like this. thers just not enogh bands like this nowadays especiially here in the usa
Luis Meruem
You are old now
LOSE
โ@Outlaw Stargazer never too late to try the music thing mate
Outlaw Stargazer
FUCKING HELL IM ALMOST 30! GODAAMN. I made this comment 11 years ago.
Sorry 17 year old Jake. I tried the music thing. Got a little bit done but corona and my mental illnesses got in the way of things. I'm trying. I know I let you down,kid. Fuck.
Shelby Rawlings
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