Astrid invented the name Animotion to convey energy and emotion. They recruited former L.A. Red Zone band members Frenchy O’Brien (drums), Paul Antonelli (keyboards) and Charles Ottavio (bass). Larry Ross (manager) quit CBS records to become their full time manager and he brought in Bill Wadhams (lead vocals + guitar) to front the band with Astrid. Another keyboard player was brought on board that same year when Greg Smith joined the band, together with lead guitarist Don Kirkpatrick. In March 1984 they did a showcase for Russ Regan of Polygram Records and inked the deal soon after. KROQ in Los Angeles, put Obsession on heavy rotation in December 1984.
Frenchy O’Brien left the band before the recording of Strange Behavior and was replaced by Jim Blair. In the midst of recording their third album Animotion went through personnel changes as all three of the remaining founding members (Bill Wadhams, Astrid Plane and Charles Ottavio) departed. Following their departure, Ottavio and Plane married. Actress/dancer/singer Cynthia Rhodes, known for her performance as the character "Penny Johnson" in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, replaced Plane as female lead singer. Former solo artist/Device member Paul Engemann replaced Wadhams as the male lead for Animotion's second self-titled album. When their third record did not live up to the chart expectations, the band split in 1990.
In 2001 by special request from Alex Hart of KNRK in Portland, Oregon and with mega-effort from Bill, Animotion - once again with Astrid on lead vocals - reunited. In a display combining energy, emotion and intensity they played to a sold-out crowd. The band all agreed that it felt like magic to be onstage together again and Animotion Version 2001 was launched with Astrid Plane (lead vocals), Bill Wadhams (lead vocals + guitar), Charles Ottavio (drums), Don Kirkpatrick (lead guitar), Greg Smith (keyboards) and Kevin Rankin (drums).
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Last Time
Animotion Lyrics
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We connect your heart and head
You can lie when you go to bed
Whatever
You're turning passion into vice
Can you afford to pay the price?
You're turning passion into vice
Well the last time you fell apart
You show us all the state of your heart
Well the last time you fell apart
I was right beside you
No conversation when you're here
In a flash, you disappear
Without a word I'm in the dark
Without a match you make a spark
And you know then into passion
You turn your head into fashion
Well the last time you fell apart
You show us all the state of your heart
Well the last time you fell apart
I was right beside you
Well the last time you fell apart
You showed us all
Well the last time you fell apart
I was right beside you
The last time you fell apart
You showed us all a piece of the heart
Well the last time you fell apart
I was right beside you
Under the world
Under the night
Under the world could be
Give something that's true
Give me something to remember you
The song "Last Time" by Animotion is an emotionally charged track that expresses the frustration and disappointment of being with someone who proves to be unreliable and untrustworthy. The song is addressed to someone who has a tendency to make promises they don't keep and lies to themselves and others about their actions. The opening lines of the song implore the person to keep their word and to be authentic to themselves and others. The lyrics indicate that the person at the center of the song has a tendency to let their passions lead them astray, and the singer questions if they can afford to keep making that mistake.
The chorus of the song suggests that the person has been in this position before, and the last time they fell apart, the singer was beside them. This can be interpreted as either the singer being present to witness the person's downfall, or as the singer being supportive and there to help the person pick themselves back up. The verses suggest that there is a severe lack of communication in this relationship, and the person disappears without explanation leaving the singer feeling lost and alone. The singer asks the person to give them something true to remember them by, and this can be interpreted as a plea for the person to be vulnerable and honest.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your word and do what you say
Maintain your promise and follow through with your actions
We connect your heart and head
We synchronize your emotions and intellect
You can lie when you go to bed
You may deceive yourself when you're alone
Whatever
Regardless
You're turning passion into vice
You're transforming your enthusiasm into corruption
Can you afford to pay the price?
Will you be able to bear the consequences?
So clever, so clever
Sarcastic remark on being foolish
Well the last time you fell apart
The previous time you were distressed
You show us all the state of your heart
You exposed everyone to the condition of your emotions
I was right beside you
I was there to support you
No conversation when you're here
No discussions happen when you're present
In a flash, you disappear
You vanish quickly without a trace
Without a word I'm in the dark
I'm left unaware without any warning
Without a match, you make a spark
You ignite a flame without any aid
And you know then into passion
You recognize that it's fueled by fervor
You turn your head into fashion
You change your opinion based on trends
Under the world
Beneath existence
Under the night
In the darkness of the night
Under the world could be
Below what we know could exist
Give something that's true
Offer something that is genuine
Give me something to remember you
Provide me something to remind me of who you are
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dharmaseed
Paul Antonelli was one of the original keyboard players.
@CelesteK
They should have won this. :(
@kevymetl
Thanks, Celeste!
@CelesteK
Oh you're welcome Kevin. :)
@Hellwyck
Yeah, singing a quality song to a crowd of Ed Sheeran fans.
@richardbennice1119
the video is so much better!......80s ruled!".............
@DineroLeone
luv you Astrid Plane
@marlowe52
Why was Eddie Martinez ignored?
@Padulas
Is this from early 00s?
@jdcapps21
Was this taped on a BetaMax in the year 1986?