(1) Dada - USA rock band:
In 1992, Dada exploded on the scene with their critically acclaimed debut release Puzzle on Miles Copeland’s now defunct IRS Records. The single "Dizz Knee Land" set the alternative radio movement - just then hitting its stride - on fire, and quickly migrated to mainstream rock and pop stations. Puzzle sold over a half million copies and made a number of critics' "best of year" lists. September 1994 saw the release of American Highway Flower which had a harder feel both musically and lyrically than its predecessor, reflecting the band's evolution from a studio to a touring band.
Money problems at IRS cut short promotional efforts in February 1995. Dada fared no better commercially with their third release - El Subliminoso in April 1996 - than they had with earlier releases. IRS Records was on its last legs by this time, and folded just as the band was winding up the first leg of the album tour. The exquisite El Subliminoso was perhaps the group's most artistically complex and satisfying offering.
The band signed to MCA Records in 1997, and released their self-titled fourth CD dada. This CD received favorable reviews, as did a 33-city headlining US tour. As the band was in mid-tour to promote the album however, MCA’s parent company was sold, leading to wholesale roster changes at the label.
From June 1999 until March 2003, Dada was on a self-imposed hiatus. During this time, Michael Gurley and Phil Leavitt went on to form the critically acclaimed Butterfly Jones, Leavitt performed regularly with The Blue Man Group and Joie Calio began working as an A&R scout for MCA, wrote a book & recorded and released his solo debut CD, The Complications of Glitter.
March 2004 brought the release of the band’s fifth studio effort, [i/]How To Be Found. This album is an infectious collection of songs that is classic Dada: smart, sharp lyrics, undeniable melodies and incredible musicianship.
(2) Dada - Matti Schwartz, English dance artist
We’re not sure how many - if any - pre-surrealist art movements from the early 20th century have impacted on the world’s club scene, but the Dada movement’s aesthetic carries through to this cheeky, funk-fuelled slab of prime electro-house. ‘Lollipop’ is the work of Matti Schwartz, formerly of chart-toppers Deepest Blue and The Drill, and the production genius who can count Massive Attack, and many more, as past projects. Super-cool girl Trix, from hotly tipped electro-punk band, LIPS, is joined on vocals by dance legend, Sandy Rivera (of Kings Of Tomorrow fame and the producer of the house anthem, ‘Finally’).
‘Lollipop’ began life as an instrumental. Sandy, who was working next door to Matt’s studio, heard the track by chance: "It sounded amazing. It had a really sexy vibe and I thought it could use some dirty, tricky vocals with my style on it. Earlier I was listening to some of Trix's songs and asked Matt if she wanted to do the Lollipop thing with me. So I laid down the lyrics and Trix added her lines in later. There is something about lickin' ice cream that fits me nicely…" Less than a week later and the new vocal version was on a bike to Radio 1 for it’s first play. The rest, as they say, is about to become history. Remixes come from Jerry Ropero, Nic Fanciulli, Breese & Bad Hand, The Drill & Andy Daniell.
(3) Dada - Kenji Konishi and Mutsuhiko Izumi:
Drawing inspiration from German electronic music, Fripp & Eno and Heldon, Dada (Kenji Konishi and Mutsuhiko Izumi) infused synth and guitar driven sounds with gagaku-inspired drones to achieve a sort of Oriental lyricism. The band subsequently released the album DADA (King '81) before splitting. Meanwhile, Konishi formed 4D, shifting his direction towards techno dance music, while Izumi joined the jazz-rock group Kennedy, and later After Dinner.
(4) Dada - jazz-fusion band
In 1970 Elkie Brooks was persuaded by husband Pete Gage to join the jazz-fusion rock band Dada, and shared vocals with Paul Korda on their only album, called Dada, released by the Atlantic Records subsidiary label Atco. Her next step was to join Vinegar Joe.
(5) Dada - MC and producer:
Born in the year 1983 in Novi Sad, but in the year 2000 he moves to Belgrade, where he still lives and works. He started his career in hip hop music in the year '98-'99 with a group called Fantomz,but a year later he starts his own solo career. Dada appeared on several hip hop compilations and rap albums. He also collaborated with many known and unknown names in serbian hip hop as an MC, as well as a producer.
Debut album called "Dzepovi U Rukama" (Pockets in hands) is scheduled for november/december 2009/10/11. Debut mixtape called "Radio Ubica Decijega Lica" (Radio Killer With Baby Face) is dropped late december 2009.
(6) Dada - rapper.
Born in Lithuania. In 2004 started rapping in lithuania group Mental Crew. Later he started his solo carer. He recorded numberous song, but didn't released any album. His first EP upcoming in 2013.
(7) Short-lived post-punk band from Birmingham, UK, ca 1978. Shared members with Duran Duran, T.V. Eye and The Bible Belt.
Moon
Dada Lyrics
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You realized
The flowers that you picked
And kept locked away
Were never to be seen
By naked lovers' eyes
The night before the moon died
You had a chance to make it right
But you never did
Take your car right out of gear
Send it over the sea
Touch your fingers to the water
Put your hands to your face
The night before the moon died
You realized
You had your chance
To make it right
You had your chance
To change your mind
You had your chance
To save your life
But you never did
The lyrics of Dada's song "Moon" describe regret and missed opportunities in a relationship. The lyrics open with a reference to the "night before the moon died," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the end of a significant period in someone's life. The singer then describes how, on this night, they realized that the flowers they had kept locked away were never seen by their lover. This could represent the singer hiding their true feelings or holding back from expressing themselves fully in the relationship.
The chorus of the song highlights the missed opportunity for the singer to make things right in the relationship. Despite recognizing this chance, the singer didn't act on it. The middle stanza suggests a physical escape, with the singer urging the listener to take their car and send it over the sea. This, again, could be a metaphor for leaving a situation behind and starting anew.
Overall, the lyrics of "Moon" capture the feeling of being stuck in a situation, regretful of missed opportunities, and longing for a chance to make things right. The song's tone is a mix of melancholic and reflective, and the use of metaphors adds depth and intrigue to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
The night before the moon died
On the night before the moon disappeared or lost its charm
You realized
You came to the realization of what was happening
The flowers that you picked
And kept locked away
The flowers that you collected and concealed from everyone's sight
Were never to be seen
By naked lovers' eyes
Nobody would have the chance to admire the beauty of those flowers but you
You had a chance to make it right
But you never did
You had the opportunity to correct the mistake but failed to do so
Take your car right out of gear
Send it over the sea
Shift your car's transmission to neutral and let it glide towards the ocean
Touch your fingers to the water
Put your hands to your face
Dip your fingers in the water and place your hands on your face
You had your chance
To make it right
You had the opportunity to fix things and put them back on track
You had your chance
To change your mind
You had the opportunity to alter your decision, but you didn't
You had your chance
To save your life
But you never did
You had the opportunity to rescue yourself from the situation, but you missed it
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL GURLEY, JOIE CALIO, PHILIP MILES LEAVITT
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