Influenced by movies such as Hackers, Johnny Mnemonic, Bubblegum Crisis, and other 90s cyberpunk, Blue Stahli started making music in the tracker programs Scream Tracker and Impulse Tracker (which were a big part of the demoscene and used to create videogame soundtracks). The modern tracker, Renoise, continues to be Blue Stahli’s canvas of choice for producing his brand of electronic rock, bass music, French electro and even sophisticated videogame scores in the tradition of the original tracker pioneers.
Beginning in 2009 with his smash single, ULTRAnumb, Blue Stahli continues to blend genres and media having appeared in films and TV shows such as Lights Out and American Horror Story in addition to creating original songs for videogames like Cyberpunk 2077, and appearing in trailers for Destiny 2, and Call of Duty. As an evolving and prolific songwriter, producer, and artist, he has released 11 studio albums including the deadchannel_Trilogy consisting of Quartz, Copper, and Obsidian. He also releases material under his secondary moniker, Sunset Neon.
Blue Stahli’s latest release, Break and Enter, is a collaboration with DJ and fellow producer, Hyper. The track fuses elements of their electronic rock, breakbeat, metal, and cyberpunk styles together in this electro punk rock single.
Never Dance Again
Blue Stahli Lyrics
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I should have known that you were only in it for yourself
I hate to tell ya but he isn't with you for your brain (no, no)
I bet you probably even have to have this song explained
I saw you hold his hand and walk across the street one day
You and your lover never made it out of the way
So I guess you'll never dance again (whoahhhh-oh)
I guess you'll never dance again
I kinda thought you'd be a little quicker on your feet
Being graceful doesn't help ya, baby, when you cheat (no, no, no)
You ate the pavement after all the little games you played
And met the bumper of the driver that you betrayed
So I guess you'll never dance again (whoahhhh-oh)
Guess you'll never dance again (whoahhhh-oh)
I guess you'll never dance again (never, never)
The lyrics to Blue Stahli's "Never Dance Again" are about a relationship that has gone sour due to one person's infidelity. The singer describes how his partner said "I love you" to him while she was already seeing someone else. He acknowledges that he should have known that she was only interested in herself. The singer also comments on how the person she is cheating with is not with her for her brain, implying that he is only interested in her for her physical appearance.
Later in the song, the singer recounts a specific incident where he saw his partner holding hands with her lover as they crossed the street. However, they were hit by a car before they could make it across, resulting in their demise. The chorus then repeats the phrase "Guess you'll never dance again," which can be taken literally in the sense that the two lovers can never dance again due to their death, or metaphorically as a representation of the end of their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics depict a dysfunctional relationship that ends tragically due to one person's immoral actions. The use of dance as a metaphor adds to the emotional impact of the song, as it symbolizes the loss of love and joy that the two lovers experienced together.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "I love you" while you're with somebody else
You express love towards me while being in a relationship with someone else
I should have known that you were only in it for yourself
I should have realized that you were only looking out for your own interests
I hate to tell ya but he isn't with you for your brain (no, no)
I hate to break it to you, but he is not with you for your intelligence
I bet you probably even have to have this song explained
I am assuming that you lack the understanding to grasp the meaning of this song
I saw you hold his hand and walk across the street one day
I witnessed you holding hands and crossing the street with your partner
You and your lover never made it out of the way
You and your partner were not able to avoid danger and were harmed
So I guess you'll never dance again (whoahhhh-oh)
Your injury or demise means that you will never be able to dance again
Guess you'll never dance again (whoahhhh-oh)
It is highly unlikely that you will ever be able to dance again
I kinda thought you'd be a little quicker on your feet
I expected you to be more agile or alert
Being graceful doesn't help ya, baby, when you cheat (no, no, no)
Your ability to exhibit grace does not absolve you from the consequences of your infidelity
You ate the pavement after all the little games you played
You suffered an unfortunate mishap because of the risks you took while engaging in deceitful activities
And met the bumper of the driver that you betrayed
As a result of your actions, you collided with the car of the person you betrayed
I guess you'll never dance again (never, never)
Your circumstances make it unlikely that you will ever dance again
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Orion0220
Omg. This song needs to be longer!
@minecreepelo8090
Just Right/left click on the screen and put loop.
oh god.
@grave367
This song always makes me think of a better time, but I never really listened to the lyrics before.
@phompiedom
I was thinking the EXACT same thing. Like when you enter a car, this song should be on the radio.
@nl.vivian
I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking this! :D
@kilalalune
It's been too long since I've listened to this epicness
@MozartsRevenge
Down the YouTube rabbit hole and I find this little gem! And THIS is why I love Blue Stahli music 💜
@TaniaARTxd
Great song! R.I.P the replay button
@JRex-yo6um
This is my murder music.
@LegoSwordViedos
After being cheated on/lied to three times, I can say I love this song. Then again maybe I have terrible taste in women, or maybe I'm just not good enough for these people to not cheat on me, but at any rate, while I don't call for violence, cheaters deserve whatever they get.