1. For the heavy metal band started by the former Iron Maiden singer, see Blaze Bayley. Blaze (sometimes written as B L A Z E for disambiguation) was the former name of Bayley's solo project until 2007.
2. Blaze (New Jersey, USA), a house production team from 1984 onwards.
It was formed by Josh Milan, Kevin Hedge, and Chris Herbert, when Herbert introduced Milan, a member of his church choir, to Hedge, his childhood friend. Ironically, Herbert was the one who left the group in 1991, leaving Milan and Hedge to keep working together.
The group's output consists mainly of house-music tracks with heavy gospel, soul and afrobeat influences (sometimes referred to as gospel house). When the group started, Herbert was the singer, with Milan playing the piano, and Hedge on production. After Herbert left, both Hedge and Milan started to share production duties, vocals, and playing most of the instruments of the group's tracks and albums. The group achieved notoriety with its remix of Lisa Stansfield's "People Hold On" in 1989, after signing with the Motown/MCA Records.
Blaze released its debut album, 25 Years Later, in 1990, after which Herbert decided to move to a more R&B-oriented career, while the two remaining members invested in the emerging club culture, opening a nightclub called Shelter. In 1994, the group scored its first big international production success with De'Lacy's "Hideaway," which was later remixed by Deep Dish.
Since then, Blaze released three more albums, alongside a few scattered compilations of earlier productions and works and countless singles. The group also began working with other well-known names such as "Little" Louie Vega, Barbara Tucker, Jody Watley, and Full Intention. It is best known to modern audiences by its singles featuring Palmer Brown on vocals, the oft-remixed "My Beat," and the tribute anthem "I Remember House." Blaze's most recent album, released in 2005, is a mix compilation title called Found Love.
3. Blaze, a Japanese hard rock band that first premiered in 1975.
The band consists of Ike (vocals), Shige (guitar), Nobu (keyboard), Sam (drums), & Jack (bass). The band is currently known by Yu-Gi-Oh! fans for their song "Fire" which was used as the closing theme for the Japanese release of the Yu-Gi-Oh! film Pyramid of Light.
4. Blaze a Japanese heavy metal band from Osaka formed in 1998, and still active to this day.
5. Stage name of FaZe Blaze
My Beat
Blaze Lyrics
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To the one you feel in the metronome of your mind
Does it offend you that our rhythm looks strange
Or causes your thinking to be re-arranged?
Could it be that you would understand this beat to which we dance
More clearly had you been given a chance?
So as you struggle to find the feel with your feet
Ask yourself, can you dance to my beat?
Watch us get down to this groove with an Afro-funk feel
While we get high to a rhythm with spiritual appeal
Expressions of freedom from the descendants of slaves
God gives us the strength for new horizons we must brave
First bondage, then mental, now financially oppressed
With this beat we dance, we know we've passed the test
So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet
Ask yourself, can you dance to my beat?
The rhythm, the rhythm, the rhythm is our power section
The freedom we feel in our soul
We dance to learn those lessons
As our story continues to unfold
Our beat, our words our melodies, our gifts
From the givers of those gifts
We're merely the terminals to which they have passed
So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet
Ask yourself, can you really dance to my beat?
As we dance to a beat that seems out of time
To the one you feel in the metronome of your mind
Does it offend you that our rhythm looks strange
Or causes your thinking to be re-arranged?
Could it be that you would understand this beat to which we dance
More clearly had you been given the chance?
So as you struggle to find the feel with your feet
Ask yourself, can you really, really dance to my beat?
(Watch us get down to this groove with an Afro-funk feel)
(While we get high to a rhythm with spiritual appeal)
(Expressions of freedom from the descendants of slaves)
(God gives us the strength for new horizons we must brave)
(First bondage, then mental, now financially oppressed)
(With this beat we dance, we know we've passed the test)
(So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet)
(Ask yourself, can you dance to my beat?)
Blaze Ft Palmer Rown's song "My Beat" is a powerful commentary on the African experience and the different challenges the community faces. The song begins by acknowledging that the beat of the music is not always in sync with the beat in your mind, and it could be challenging to dance to a beat that appears out of time. But as the song progresses, it suggests that this mismatch between the rhythm in your mind and the rhythm of the music could be a learning experience.
The lyrics use dancing as a metaphor for living life and facing the challenges of the world. The Afro-funk feel and spiritual appeal of the rhythm is an expression of freedom from the descendants of slaves. Through the struggles of bondage, mental and financial oppression, people of African descent have passed the test by dancing to the beat of their drums. They have found strength from God to brave new horizons, to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity.
Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with a challenge: "Ask yourself, can you really, really dance to my beat?" This question invites people to explore the nuances and diversity of African and African diaspora culture, to expand their understanding and appreciation of the community's heritage, history, and contributions to the global artistic and cultural landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
As we dance to a beat that seems out of time
While we move to a rhythm that may not be easily understandable to you
To the one you feel in the metronome of your mind
Compared to the beat that you are used to in your head
Does it offend you that our rhythm looks strange
Are you disturbed by the fact that our way of moving seems unfamiliar
Or causes your thinking to be re-arranged?
Does it challenge your beliefs and make you question your thoughts?
Could it be that you would understand this beat to which we dance
Is it possible for you to comprehend the rhythm we follow
More clearly had you been given a chance?
If you had the opportunity to experience it, would you understand it better?
So as you struggle to find the feel with your feet
As you attempt to get in sync with us, trying to move your body accordingly
Ask yourself, can you dance to my beat?
Question if you are capable of adapting to our rhythm
The rhythm, the rhythm, the rhythm is our power section
The rhythm is the heart of our expression
The freedom we feel in our soul
Our movements convey our sense of liberation
We dance to learn those lessons
We use dance to understand the teachings given to us
As our story continues to unfold
As our journey of self-discovery continues
Our beat, our words our melodies, our gifts
Our rhythm, lyrics, tunes, and talents are blessings we possess
From the givers of those gifts
From the source of our abilities
We're merely the terminals to which they have passed
We are only the vessels through which these gifts are expressed
So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet
As you find it challenging to match the beat with your body
Ask yourself, can you really dance to my beat?
Question yourself if you can truly embrace our style of music and movement
(Watch us get down to this groove with an Afro-funk feel)
(While we get high to a rhythm with spiritual appeal)
(Expressions of freedom from the descendants of slaves)
(God gives us the strength for new horizons we must brave)
(First bondage, then mental, now financially oppressed)
(With this beat we dance, we know we've passed the test)
(So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet)
(Ask yourself, can you dance to my beat?)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM HEDGE, JOSH MILIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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As We Dance to a Beat that seems out of time
To the one you feel in the metronome of your mind
Does it offend you that our rhythm looks strange
Or causes you thinking to be re-arranged
Could it be that you would understand these beat to which we dance
More clearly had you been given the chance
So as you struggle to find the feel with your feet
Ask yourself... can you dance to my beat?!??!
Watch us get down to this groove with an Afro-funk feel
While we get hiiiiigh to a rhythm with spiritual appeal
Expressions of freedom from the descendants of slaves
G-d gives us the strength for new horizons we must brave
First bondage, than mental, now financially oppressed
With this beat we dance we know we’ve passed the test
So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet
Ask yourself, can you dance to my beat?!?
The rhythm… The rhythm… The rhythm… is.. our power.. section.
The freedom we feel in our soul
We dance to learn those lessons
As our story continues to unfold
Our beat, our words our melodies, our gifts
From the givers of those gifts
We’re merely the terminals to which they have passed
So as you struggle to catch the rhythm with your feet,
Ask yourself, can you really dance to my beat
Can you? Can you dance to my beat?
@dimitrigonzalosfromperthau2633
Finding this was like Finding buried Treasure... when I heard this a few months ago.... I was like... Fk I remember this song!!!!! That voice.... that female's voice... I heard back in 2000 or 2001 or 2002... it must be somewhere on one of my old House mixtapes I recorded off RtrFm 92.1 from back then... Absolutely splendid,
As Always.... Music Is The Answerrrrrrrr...
The rythem the rythem the rythem....
For those who KNOW 😉😉😉 😊 😎 🙏🙏🙏 🔑🎵🎶 🎧 🌴🌴🌴
@helderlopes8220
Directly to my anthem's playlist <3
@bugkillas5829
This is my jazz trio song 😍😍
@djschoolcraftmusic
Ooh, back when house music was about love.
@barryryan2713
Keep double good work it is the lovely name🎉
@ambulatiomortuus1916
i still have the cd bought in end 90's. Timeless.
@abortedphoenix
Old gold 🥰
@mrknow74
Wow ...I remember hearing this @ The Shelter...memories.....Thx 4 posting!
@larrymonteleone1789
such great memories to this one
@cwmbran-city
Untouchable