Their first single, "Read My Lips (Saturday Night Party)" was an immediate success, and became an Ibiza anthem. The track was later included in the dance music collections like "Now Dance'95", "ID&T Top 500 Dancetracks" and many others.
After introducing a British-born singer to the group (Shanie Campbell) they released "Don't Give Me Your Life" single, similar in style to their debut track. It reached # 2 in the CIN charts and topped the Club Record category at Music Week's 1995 Awards. It was included in "Now That's What I Call Music! 30 (U.K. series)", "Hit Machine 13" and other popular compilation albums all over the world.
The group released an album entitled simply "Alex Party" (not 'U Gotta Be' or 'Wrap It Up' as incorrectly credited on some websites). The album contained the hits "Wrap Me Up" and "Simple Things" but did not contain the first single "Read My Lips (Saturday Night Party)" - only a remix of it - 'Read My Lips (September Party)'.
'U Gotta Be' was a standalone single released back in 2000 and it was also the last Alex Party single.
Shanie Campbell issued a remake of "Don't Give Me Your Life" under her own name, "Shanie" on May 5th 2008, which was accompanied by a music video.
More recently, there have been promo cd's distributed under the name Shanie - 'You're Still The One', 'Read My Lips' and 'Piano In The Dark' but these tracks have not been released officially as singles. The tracks are taken from an album announced some time ago on Shanie's myspace page, which she would be releasing.
The album was titled as 'Night Fever' but so far we have had no news regarding any release date.
Don't Give Me Your Life
Alex Party Lyrics
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Now what can I say?
You told me you loved me
But it never felt that way
I tried so hard to carry on
But you left me, left me there alone
Now you're trying to say don't treat you this way
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
That doesn't mean nothing to you (Nothing to you)
Cheating and flirting is all you're fit to do
I tried so hard to carry on
But you left me, left me there alone
Now you're trying to say don't treat you this way
But don't you know I don't need, I don't need your life
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me, don't give me, don't give me, don't give me
Don't give me your life
Don't give me, don't give me, don't give me, don't give me
Don't give me your life
Oh, no
I tried so hard to carry on
But you left me, left me there alone
Now you're trying to say don't treat you this way
But don't you know I don't need, I don't need your life
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
Don't give me your life, your life
Give me your lie
Hey, yeah, oho
The song "Don't Give Me Your Life" by Alex Party is about a failed romantic relationship where one person is tired of being mistreated and lied to. The lyrics express the disappointment and frustration of being told they were loved but not feeling that love in return. The singer tried to carry on with the relationship, but they were constantly left alone, and now the other person is asking them to treat them better. However, the singer has had enough and doesn't want any part of their life, only their lies.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't give me your life, give me your lie" multiple times. This line challenges the common saying that honesty is the best policy and suggests that the singer would rather hear a comforting lie than the truth. It could also suggest that the other person's life is not worth having, but their lies are easier to stomach.
The overall tone of the song is one of empowerment and standing up for oneself in a toxic relationship. The singer has had enough and is not going to take it anymore. They want the other person to know that they don't hold all the power, and their life is not necessary for the singer to be happy.
Line by Line Meaning
You treated me bad
You were unkind to me
Now what can I say?
I am at a loss for words
You told me you loved me
You claimed to have feelings for me
But it never felt that way
But it did not seem genuine
I tried so hard to carry on
I worked tirelessly to move forward
But you left me, left me there alone
But you abandoned me, leaving me solitary
Now you're trying to say don't treat you this way
Now you're asking me to treat you differently
But don't you know I don't need, I don't need your life
You should know that I do not require your existence
Don't give me your life, your life
Do not offer me your existence
Give me your lie
Provide me with falsehoods
Hey, yeah, oho
Expressing agreement
That doesn't mean nothing to you (Nothing to you)
This means nothing to you
Cheating and flirting is all you're fit to do
You are only capable of being deceitful and flirtatious
Don't give me, don't give me, don't give me, don't give me
Do not offer me
Oh, no
Expressing disapproval
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALESSANDRO NATALE, PAOLO VISNADI, SHANIE CAMPBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KingFireball7
Woke up this morning and this song was in my head... haven't heard it in YEARS until now! Viva la 90's :D
@christopherjeffery8691
The 1990s was a excellent decade for music and films
@billsfman
One of the greatest dance anthems from the 90s!
@ici_marmotte
One of the best "Euro House" tracks! Made in Italy, just as many other classics from that genre. Thank you Italy! It's not only your food that's making your country so important and special! :D
@jolleroskam7542
WOW !!!!! Miss The 90's !!!!! A time when music and dancing was spontaneous and had a soul, !!!!! Just hearing these tunes gives me goosebumps ๐๐๐ !!!!! When I am said, I just listen to this music and I am Happy again ๐๐๐
@glynhesbrook2027
What a great era of music
@auscorpio7
Siempre he dichoย que los 70's es la major mรบsica y los 80's la superaron pero los ย 90's fuรฉ una revoluciรณn de mรบsica que no podรญas dejar de bailar. El siglo 21 es decadencia porque ya no hay mรบsica solo sonidos terribles!!!!! Quiero volver a los 90 y eso que tengo 54 aรฑos de edad.
@KangoV
Yep, I remember coming out of my local club bloody knackered after dancing all night to stuff like this. ย Good times :)
@GetOnTheFloor82
Jesus the 90's are unbeatable.
@marco666ibiza
ese sentimento que te hace que se te crispe el cabello y te movas involuntariamente al ritmo de esta musica UNICA...!