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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Strange Behavior
Animotion Lyrics
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You say you're fine but I know better
'Cause you would never act that way.
If something wasn't wrong
If something wasn't out of control
And though you don't seem all
Coming from you
That's nothing but strange behavior
What you're going through
Causing that strange behavior - so strange !
Something isn't right
Something's got you under it's spell
And I would not be so suspicious if I didn't laiow you so well.
You might as well confess
You know that I'm gonna find out
So just don't keep on acting
Like you don't know what I'm talking about.
Coming from you
That's nothing but strange behavior
It's so strange - you don't even talk to me
Now you've changed - you're nothing like you used to be.
Talk to me - talk to me !
Coming from you
That's nothing but strange behavior
Coming from you
That's nothing but strange behavior
[Repeat: x8]
Strange, talk to me
The song starts off with someone running away at night, possibly avoiding any contact with people during daytime. To others, this person may appear fine but to the singer, this behavior is strange and out of control. The singer is suspicious that something is wrong and believes that the person may be under a spell or going through something that makes them act differently. The singer insists that the person confess and not act like they don't know what the singer is talking about.
The chorus states that the behavior exhibited by the person is strange, and it could be because the person is not talking to the singer anymore or has changed drastically from how they used to be. The singer requests that the person talk to them and confess what is wrong.
Overall, the song talks about how one person's strange and unusual behavior is causing concern and suspicion in someone who is close to them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is worried about the person's well-being and wants to know what is causing the strange behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
You're running in the night hiding from the light of day
You are avoiding daylight and running in the night to hide something.
You say you're fine but I know better
You claim to be alright, but I don't believe it.
'Cause you would never act that way.
I know that your behavior is unusual and not like you at all.
If something wasn't wrong
There must be something wrong that is causing your behavior.
If something wasn't out of control
If everything was under control, you wouldn't be acting this way.
And though you don't seem all
That different than everybody else I know
You may seem normal to others, but I can tell that something is off with you.
Coming from you
That's nothing but strange behavior
Considering your usual behavior, this is very strange and unusual.
What you're going through
Causing that strange behavior - so strange !
Whatever you are experiencing is causing this strange behavior, which is very strange indeed.
Something isn't right
Something's got you under it's spell
There is something wrong with you, and it's affecting you negatively.
And I would not be so suspicious if I didn't laiow you so well.
I wouldn't be so wary of your behavior if I didn't know you so well.
You might as well confess
You know that I'm gonna find out
You should just admit what's going on, because I'm going to figure it out eventually.
So just don't keep on acting
Like you don't know what I'm talking about.
Stop pretending that you don't understand what I'm trying to say.
Coming from you
That's nothing but strange behavior
Your current behavior is extremely strange and out of character.
It's so strange - you don't even talk to me
Now you've changed - you're nothing like you used to be.
It's odd that you are not communicating with me and your behavior has changed drastically.
Talk to me - talk to me !
Please communicate with me, I want to understand what's going on with you.
Strange, talk to me
This behavior is so strange, please talk to me and let me know what's happening.
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Vladimir Lukco
I love music 80's💖…this is perfect album 👍🎶🎤🔊,thank you💚🇸🇰..."I Want You" my no1#hits👌...
Tonya Totten
Very good album unfortunately underrated but very good album.
Ana Maria Quiroga
Gracias por compartir la música de una década incomparablemente mejor que cualquiera posterior, ¡y con esta excelente calidad de sonido!
Bernardo Casarin
Ana Maria Quiroga , ABSOLUTAMENTE CONCUERDO CONTIGO!!
Leepshin
I never ever got the chance to get this album as I was too young to appreciate these early 80's bands so thank you for sharing and bringing this band to a new audience, in HD upload as well so thank you again. The high quality upload really does make a difference.
Sylvain WILLAIME
Another excellent band of the 80's with this great album, thank you for sharing it. I have the 7" vinyl of I engineer, super hit!
Steve Gutierrez
Very cool album, thanks for sharing!
daniele vitelli
obsesion con animotion!! aqui mejoraron en todo: en produccion que fue impecable, en sus letras con narrativa fina, en la direccion musical: muy precisa y en la fotografia para el arte del exterior y el interior del album; y mis rolas favoritas son: "stealing time", "stranded" y "anxiety" 😚
Erol Öden
I thought that Animotion was a one hit wonder. I only knew "Obsession" but "I engineer" is also from this fantastic synthesizer band.
manuel gerardo salas betancourt
EXCELENTE CANCIÓN " I ENGINEER"