Originally called Hu… Read Full Bio ↴Wang Chung is a British new wave musical group.
Originally called Huang Chung which is Chinese for "perfect pitch" (though they later claimed it was the sound a guitar made on American Bandstand), the band formed in 1979. The lineup consisted of vocalist/guitarist Jack Hues, bassist Nick Feldman, saxophonist David Burnand a.k.a "Hogg" and drummer Darren Costin. Their self-titled debut was released by Arista Records in 1982 after several singles, including the minor post-punk hit "Isn't It About Time We Were On TV". In 1983, after being dropped by Arista and signed to Geffen Records, they changed their name to Wang Chung (at Geffen's suggestion, to make pronunciation easier for English-speakers) and subsequently they released Points on the Curve, which yielded two major hits, "Don't Let Go" and "Dance Hall Days"
In 1986, Costin left the band and Hues and Feldman continued to record. The same year, they had their biggest hits: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and "Let's Go", both from the album Mosaic. Not long after releasing their final album The Warmer Side of Cool in 1989, Wang Chung disbanded in 1991.
In June 2005, Hues and Feldman reunited as Wang Chung on the reality TV series Hit Me Baby One More Time, performing "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and a cover of "Hot in Herre" by Nelly.
Shortly after, in postings at WangChung.com as well as the band's MySpace site, there was news of a new Wang Chung album being worked on by Hues and Feldman. In an e-mail response from Hues, he said, "We are shooting for a release around the March 2006 time frame and a tour in May. We are not sure who we are touring with yet, maybe Heaven 17 or Devo". Also on the band's MySpace, you can hear new clips such as "Hot In Herre" (The Nelly Cover) and a new song "I Was Abducted by the 80's".
Dance Hall Days
Wang Chung Lyrics
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And make her do a high handstand
And take your baby by the heel
And do the next thing that you feel
We were so in phase
In our dance hall days
We were cool on craze
When I, you, and everyone we knew
Could believe, do, and share in what was true
Oh, I said
Dance hall days, love
Take your baby by the hair
And pull her close and there, there, there
And take your baby by the ears
And play upon her darkest fears
We were so in phase
In our dance hall days
We were cool on craze
When I, you, and everyone we knew
Could believe, do, and share in what was true
Oh, I said
Dance hall days, love
Dance hall days
Dance hall days, love
Take your baby by the wrist
And in her mouth an amethyst
And in her eyes two sapphires blue
And you need her and she needs you
And you need her and she needs you
And you need her and she needs you
And you need her and she needs you
And you need her and she needs you
We were so in phase
In our dance hall days
We were cool on craze
When I, you, and everyone we knew
Could believe, do, and share in what was true
Oh, I said
Dance hall days, love
Dance hall days, love
Dance hall days
Dance hall days, love
Dance hall days
Dance hall days, love
Dance hall days
Dance hall days, love
The lyrics of Wang Chung's "Dance Hall Days" describe a nostalgic look back at the carefree and exhilarating days of youth spent dancing in clubs. The song's chorus expresses a sense of longing for those times, as the singer reminisces about being "cool on craze" and sharing common experiences and beliefs with the other dancers. The verses contain more explicit instructions for dancing, as well as suggestions of a more intimate connection between dance partners.
The first verse tells the listener to take their partner by the hand and make her do a handstand, and then to take her by the heel and do "the next thing that you feel." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for taking risks and following one's instincts, both in dancing and in life. The second verse instructs the listener to pull their partner close by the hair and ears, and to "play upon her darkest fears." This could be seen as a slightly darker reference to the thrill of danger and excitement that can be found in both dancing and intimate relationships.
Overall, "Dance Hall Days" is a tribute to the youthful energy and sense of community that can be found in the dance scene. The lyrics suggest that by joining together in the act of dancing, people are able to share a sense of connection and belonging that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your baby by the hand
Take your significant other by the hand
And make her do a high handstand
Encourage and empower your significant other to do something impressive
And take your baby by the heel
Guide your significant other on the path they should follow
And do the next thing that you feel
Act impulsively based on your emotions and desires
We were so in phase
We were completely synchronized
In our dance hall days
During the time when we went out to dance and have fun
We were cool on craze
We were relaxed and unbothered despite the trendy and crazy atmosphere
When I, you, and everyone we knew
When every person we were acquainted with
Could believe, do, and share in what was true
We all shared a common belief and experience
Oh, I said
I exclaimed
Take your baby by the hair
Take control of the situation
And pull her close and there, there, there
Provide comfort and reassurance to your significant other
And take your baby by the ears
Listen closely and pay attention to your significant other's fears and concerns
And play upon her darkest fears
Manipulate your significant other's weaknesses
Take your baby by the wrist
Lead and guide your significant other
And in her mouth an amethyst
Provide a symbol of serenity or spirituality for your significant other
And in her eyes two sapphires blue
Compliment and admire the beauty and uniqueness of your significant other
And you need her and she needs you
Emphasize the importance of mutual dependence and emotional support in a relationship
We were so in phase
We were completely synchronized
In our dance hall days
During the time when we went out to dance and have fun
We were cool on craze
We were relaxed and unbothered despite the trendy and crazy atmosphere
When I, you, and everyone we knew
When every person we were acquainted with
Could believe, do, and share in what was true
We all shared a common belief and experience
Oh, I said
I exclaimed
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Darren Costin, Jack Hues, Nicholas Laurence Feldman
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