Their first single, "Around The World (La La La La La)" (which was a cover of the song "Pesenka" of the Russian group Ruki Vverh) was number one in Germany for six weeks in 2000. It was later on a Top 40 hit in the United States and United Kingdom. The song was in television commercial for General Electric in the United States. It has since been covered by DJ Carlee and re-titled "Dizzie Round The World" in the Hardcore techno genre[1]. The song was also covered in 2007 by the band BeFour under the name "Magic Melody."
Their debut album Planet Pop featuring songs from Alex Christensen and Clyde Ward was released on February 6, 2001, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, for which they were awarded an ECHO for 'Best Dance Act'. Similar sounding follow-up singles were successful in parts of Europe, but A Touch of Class are mainly remembered for their first hit.
They originally were promoted as "ATC" but the DJ and producer ATB successfully took the band's record label to court, and they were forced to change their name to A Touch Of Class. Three singles were released from their second album Touch The Sky in 2003 but they were not particularly successful, and the group decided to go their separate ways.
Why Oh Why
A Touch of Class Lyrics
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It's a feeling I got inside
Tell me just why oh why
Do da n de da n dai
Sky is blue and the day is light
I look to the sun
I see your face and your smile is bright
You ask me why I look so sad
But I find the words to say
Do da n de da n dai (Do da n de da n dai)
It's a feeling i got inside
Tell me just why oh why
Do da n de da n dai
You're getting close and I kiss your lips
It never felt so strange
I feel your soul on a different trip
It's time to rearrange
You ask me where all the love is gone
but I find the words to say
Do da n de da n dai (Do da n de da n dai)
It's a feeling I got inside
Tell me just why oh why
Do da n de da n dai
The lyrics of A Touch of Class's song, "Why Oh Why," are about an intense feeling that the singer has inside that they cannot explain. This feeling of sadness seems to be weighing on the singer's mind despite the bright and sunny day as they state that the sky is blue and the day is light. The singer then sees the face of their lover and their smile is bright, but the clouds remain on the run. The lover mentions that the singer looks sad, and the singer cannot find the right words to describe what they are feeling.
As the two become physically close, the singer kisses their partner, but it feels different, strange, and the singer's soul is on a different trip. The singer feels like they need to rearrange what they are feeling and trying to understand why their emotions have shifted. The lover questions where all the love has gone, and the singer still cannot find the right words to express what they are going through.
In summary, the song is conveying the feelings of confusion and sadness that the singer is experiencing despite the sunny day and their partner's smile. The singer is struggling to understand why they feel the way they do and cannot seem to express it.
Line by Line Meaning
Do da n de da n dai (Do da n de da n dai)
The sound of the beat that accompanies my feelings.
It's a feeling I got inside
There is a strong emotion brewing within me.
Tell me just why oh why
I need to know the reason for my feelings.
Sky is blue and the day is light
The atmosphere is bright and positive.
I look to the sun
I seek warmth and comfort from a higher source.
I see your face and your smile is bright
You bring happiness into my life.
The clouds are on the run
All my worries and sorrows are disappearing.
You ask me why I look so sad
You can sense that I am troubled.
But I find the words to say
I am able to express my emotions despite my distress.
You're getting close and I kiss your lips
I am seeking physical intimacy with you.
It never felt so strange
This experience is new and unfamiliar to me.
I feel your soul on a different trip
I sense that you are on a different emotional journey than I am.
It's time to rearrange
Our relationship needs to change and evolve.
You ask me where all the love is gone
You are wondering why our love has faded.
But I find the words to say
I am able to articulate my feelings and communicate effectively.
Do da n de da n dai (Do da n de da n dai)
The rhythm of my emotions continues.
It's a feeling I got inside
There is a deep emotion within me that I can't shake.
Tell me just why oh why
I need to understand the root cause of my emotions.
Do da n de da n dai
The beat goes on.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: Alex Christensen, Adam Thornsten, Matthias Heil, Stefan Schaper, Peter Koenemen
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