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 Behaviour
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
. . .
Strange - talk to me ! (8x)
The opening lyrics of Animotion's "Strange Behaviour" convey the sense of desperation and confusion with which the singer observes the behavior of someone they know. The person in question appears to be running away from something, hiding in the night, and claiming they're okay when it's obvious that they're not. The singer seems to be suggesting that they know this person well enough to recognize that their behavior is out of character and that something has to be wrong.
The subsequent lyrics reinforce this idea: "Something isn't right / Something's got you under its spell." The use of the phrase "under its spell" suggests that the person in question may be struggling with a personal issue or addiction that is having a negative impact on their behavior. The singer urges this person to talk to them, to confess what is going on, and to stop trying to deny that something is wrong. This type of behavior, coming from someone the singer knows well, is described as "strange behavior."
Throughout the song, the singer's concern and frustration continue to build as they try to get the other person to open up and reach out for help. The repetition of the phrase "talk to me" reinforces this sense of urgency and highlights the importance of communication and emotional honesty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're running in the night hiding from the light of day
You're avoiding facing your problems and hiding from the truth.
You say you're fine but I know better
You're trying to convince me that nothing is wrong, but I can see that's not the case.
'Cause you would never act that way.
I know you well enough to know that your behavior is out of character.
If something wasn't wrong
There's definitely something bothering you.
If something wasn't out of control
You wouldn't be acting so strange if everything was going smoothly.
And though you don't seem all
Even though you appear to be like other people I know,
That different than everybody else I know
there's something distinctly different about your behavior.
Coming from you
Because of your usual behavior and personality,
That's nothing but strange behavior
this abnormal behavior is very odd for you.
What you're going through
I can only imagine what you must be experiencing that's causing this strange behavior.
Causing that strange behavior - so strange !
Whatever it is that's causing this behavior is definitely unusual and unexpected.
Something isn't right
There's an underlying issue that's making you act in this peculiar manner.
Something's got you under it's spell
You're being influenced by something that's controlling your actions.
And I would not be so suspicious if I didn't laiow you so well.
I wouldn't be questioning your actions if it wasn't out of character for you.
You might as well confess
It's best for you to tell me what's going on.
You know that I'm gonna find out
I'll eventually discover the truth regardless.
So just don't keep on acting
There's no use hiding the truth from me.
Like you don't know what I'm talking about.
Pretending to be oblivious won't change the fact that I know something is going on.
It's so strange - you don't even talk to me
Your lack of communication with me is highly unusual.
Now you've changed - you're nothing like you used to be.
Your behavior has drastically shifted, and I barely recognize you anymore.
Talk to me - talk to me !
I'm here for you and want you to confide in me.
Strange - talk to me ! (8x)
No matter how unusual your behavior may be, I still want to know how you're feeling and what's going on with you.
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"