(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.
Puzzle
Dada Lyrics
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Spend a lifetime finding pieces
It will take forever to put together
the square and the round
Something that proves I'm not
hangin' around
You want to leave you want to leave
just don't trust
You want to leave you make believe
That your life is not a wreck and it
will never rust
Don't want your money
Your milk and honey
You'll never love me
I won't bring you down
I got a desert in my heart tonight
I'll lie here like a dead man all
night
I still have a face it looks like mine
If only I could reach my mind
You want to leave you want to leave
But there's someone inside you
just don't trust
You want to leave you make believe
That your life is not a wreck and it
will never rust
Don't want your money
Your milk and honey
You'll never love me
I won't bring you down
The lyrics to Dada's song Puzzle speak about the difficulties of life and the complexities of the human mind. The song features the metaphor of a puzzle to describe the struggles and challenges that the singer is facing. The singer describes having a puzzle in their head and that it will take a lifetime to find all the pieces and put them together. The puzzle is a representation of the singer's mental state, which is fragmented and seemingly impossible to solve.
The song also touches on themes of relationship struggles, as the singer is addressing someone who wants to leave but has doubts about doing so. The lyrics suggest that the person is in denial about their life being a wreck and not accepting their reality. The line "You make believe / That your life is not a wreck and it will never rust" portrays the idea that the person is trying to convince themselves that their situation is better than it actually is.
In the second verse, the singer mentions having a desert in their heart, which symbolizes emptiness and loneliness. They feel like a dead man and cannot reach their mind, indicating a sense of detachment from oneself. The song closes with the repetition of the chorus emphasizing that the singer doesn't want anything from the other person and won't bring them down.
Overall, Puzzle is a poignant song that speaks to the challenges of life and the struggle to stay positive through difficult times. It is relatable to anyone who has faced mental obstacles or relationship struggles in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a puzzle in my head
I am struggling with a confusing and complex situation.
Spend a lifetime finding pieces
It will take a significant amount of time and effort to understand and resolve this situation.
It will take forever to put together
This situation is so difficult that it may be impossible to fully comprehend or fix it.
the square and the round
This situation involves incompatible or contradictory elements.
Something that proves I'm not hangin' around
I am actively trying to resolve this situation and prove that I am not complacent or stagnant.
You want to leave you want to leave
You are considering leaving a situation or relationship.
But there's something inside you just don't trust
You have doubts or reservations about leaving and are struggling to come to a decision.
You want to leave you make believe
You are pretending or convincing yourself that leaving is the best option, even though you may not fully believe it.
That your life is not a wreck and it will never rust
Leaving will solve all of your problems and nothing will deteriorate or worsen as a result.
Don't want your money
I am not interested in material possessions or financial gain.
Your milk and honey
I am not interested in luxuries or pleasures.
You'll never love me
You do not have romantic feelings for me.
I won't bring you down
I will not be a burden or negative influence in your life.
I got a desert in my heart tonight
I am feeling empty, barren, and unfulfilled.
I'll lie here like a dead man all night
I am feeling hopeless and powerless to change my situation.
I still have a face it looks like mine
I am still recognizable and identifiable despite my emotional turmoil.
If only I could reach my mind
I am struggling to understand and access my own thoughts and emotions.
There's someone inside you just don't trust
You have doubts or reservations about your own feelings and motives.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOIE JAMES CALIO, MICHAEL GURLEY, PHILIP MILES LEAVITT
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