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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Staring Down the Demons
Animotion Lyrics
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And Though I Still Want To Believeee, It's Getting Harder For Me
Maybe It's Something That Happened, Something You've Gotta Go Through
Losing Our Way In The Silence Is The Last Thing I Wanted To Do,
The Last Thing I Wanted To Dooooo!
Background Singer's
Face Yourself At Night, We've Gotta Stand Our Ground, To The Ease Of Sound Of Min
Who's Isn't Hiding From Something They Don't Want To Face, Fearing the Truth in Believing the Danger Of Falling From Grace, I still don't Know how it Happened, But I know We've Gotta Go On, Drawing It Out of The Shadows Till All the Danger Is Gone
Till All The Danger Is Gonnne!
Background Singer's
We've Gotta Keep Staring Down The Demons, Face Yourself At Night
Till Another Way Is Found, We've Gotta Stand Our Ground, We Keep Staring Down The Demonnns!
We've Gotta Break Free In The Darkness, Leave All The Shadows Behind
Taken it On With Avengance, And With All the Love We Can Find
With All of the Love We Can Finddd!
Singing Together
We've Gotta Keep Staring Down The Demons, Face Yourself At Night
Till Another Way Is Found, We've Gotta Stand Our Ground
Keep Staring Down The Demons
Background Singer's
Staring Down The Demons
And Face Yourself At Night, Until Another Way Is Found
We've Gotta Stand Our Ground
Keep Staring Down The Demons
The lyrics of Animotion's song "Staring Down the Demons" reflect the challenges and struggles that come with trying to work out issues in a relationship. The song's narrator acknowledges that while they used to believe that they could work out any problem, it's growing more difficult for them to hold onto that hope. They express a sense of confusion and uncertainty about what's causing their troubles, but also a commitment to working through them. The background singers emphasize the need to face one's fears and insecurities in order to move forward, and the idea that there's strength in perseverance.
The repetition of the phrase "staring down the demons" reinforces the idea of facing one's fears and confronting difficult emotions head-on. The lyrics suggest that the process of working through relationship struggles can be dark and unsettling, as represented by the imagery of shadows and darkness. The idea of finding love as a source of strength is also present, showing the importance of connection and support in overcoming challenges. Overall, the song speaks to the struggles and complexities of relationships, and the importance of facing them with courage and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
I always said we can work out, whatever the trouble might be
Despite any difficulties, I believed that we could resolve any issues, however, I’m starting to struggle with this idea.
And though I still want to believe, it's getting harder for me
While I still yearn to hold on to that belief, it’s becoming more difficult to do so.
Maybe it's something that happened, something you've gotta go through
Perhaps it's an event that has taken place, something that has to be faced to move forward.
Losing our way in the silence is the last thing I wanted to do
Getting lost when there’s no communication is the opposite of what I intended.
The last thing I wanted to doooo!
I didn't want that to happen!
We've gotta keep staring down the demons, face yourself at night
We must hold steadfast in fighting our inner demons and confront ourselves when we are alone with our thoughts.
We've gotta stand our ground, to the ease of sound of mind
We need to be strong and focused on what's important, and clear-minded in our approach.
Who's isn't hiding from something they don't want to face
Everyone hides from something they don't want to deal with.
Fearing the truth in believing the danger of falling from grace
Scared of acknowledging one’s own faults and being rejected.
I still don't know how it happened, but I know we've gotta go on
Although I am unclear about what caused our troubles, we can't give up.
Drawing it out of the shadows till all the danger is gone, till all the danger is goonne!
We must reveal the issue and face it head-on, until it is no longer a threat.
We've gotta break free in the darkness, leave all the shadows behind
We need to emerge from the darkness and leave behind anything pulling us down.
Taken it on with avengance, and with all the love we can find
Attack the problem fiercely but with kindness and compassion for each other.
With all of the love we can finddd!
With all the love we can muster!
Staring down the demons, face yourself at night
Confronting inner demons and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Until another way is found, we've gotta stand our ground
Until a new plan is devised, we must stay focused on the current course of action.
Keep staring down the demons
Continue facing and fighting our inner demons.
Contributed by Nathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@universalEDstudio
To All The People That Have Been Looking For Lyrics I put it Together And To Me It sounds Like This
Background singer's
Staring Down Our Demonnsss!
background music
Chorus
I Alway's Said We Can Work Out ,What Ever The Trouble Might Be
And Though I Still Want To Believeee, It's Getting Harder For Me
Maybe It's Something That Happened,Something You've Gotta Go Through
Losing Our Way In The Silence Is The Last Thing I Wanted To Do,
The Last Thing I Wanted To Dooooo!
Background Music
Background Singer's
We've Gotta Keep Staring Down The Demons,
Face Yourself At Night,We've Gotta Stand Our Ground,To The Ease Of Sound Of Mind
Chorus
Who's Isn't Hiding From Something They Don't Want To Face, Fearing the Truth in Believing the Danger Of Falling From Grace, I still don't Know how it Happened, But I know We've Gotta Go On, Drawing It Out of The Shadows Till All the Danger Is Gone
Till All The Danger Is Gonnne!
Background Singer's
We've Gotta Keep Staring Down The Demons, Face Yourself At Night
Till Another Way Is Found,We've Gotta Stand Our Ground, We Keep Staring Down The Demonnns!
Background Music
Chorus
We've Gotta Break Free In The Darkness, Leave All The Shadows Behind
Taken it On With Avengance, And With All the Love We Can Find
With All of the Love We Can Finddd!
Singing Together
We've Gotta Keep Staring Down The Demons,Face Yourself At Night
Till Another Way Is Found , We've Gotta Stand Our Ground
Keep Staring Down The Demons
Background Singer's
Staring Down The Demons
And Face Yourself At Night , Until Another Way Is Found
We've Gotta Stand Our Ground
Keep Staring Down The Demons
@bvaladas
Iconic movie soundtrack from times that wont come back!
@jureglavan8494
Can't agree with this... Just such a good movie
@bembaraM3
Film mog detinjstva..Koliko je bio popaljen ceo kraj na skejtbord i ovaj film kad smo bili klinci...
@CarlosVillamil-mh4ln
One of my favorites when I was a kid still watch it
@gullscomic
I had this movie on in the background this weekend. When this song came on, my head popped up, and I was like a deer in headlights watching the screen in amazement.
@briandoherty172
Cant make movies great again like this 80s 🥲 also one of my sons favorite movies R.I.P Elijah 🙌🏼🤦🏻♂️
@YuppDatzMe87
🙏🏾 May your son rest in peace 💕
@joshgreen5399
Such a underrated band! Also a crazy underrated flick.
@mr.deathmetal4227
Loved this movie as a kid really miss those days.
@milosstojanovic4379
Svakodnevno sam gledao ovaj film 90'-ih...extra muzika!