(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.
RISE
Dada Lyrics
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In the air floating
Dragonflies and I hail to you
I will pretend I feel your touch
When the rain falls I squeeze tightly
When it's gone I'm soaked by you
And I feel I could rise to you
I will remain one single fire
Burn in the dark left by you
I will command your company
Temper my mind fix my vision
I'll never lose the sight of you
And I feel I could rise to you
Don't want a sign don't want religion
Reach through the sky feel you there
Don't want my mind to make decisions
Reach through the sky feel you there
And I feel I could rise to you
The song "Rise" by Dada is a tribute to a lost loved one or friend. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing and a desire to feel the presence of the person who is gone. The song's lyrics express the feeling of missing someone so much that the singer is willing to pretend they are still around just to feel their breath and touch again. The dragonflies mentioned in the lyrics could be a reference to a spiritual belief that dragonflies symbolize the presence of a guardian angel. The singer then goes on to say that even when they are gone, they feel soaked by the memory of their touch.
One of the most poignant lines in the song is "I will remain one single fire, when the lights go, I will flicker, burn in the dark left by you". This line represents the pain and loneliness the singer feels without their loved one. However, they are determined to keep going and not let their light go out completely. They will continue to command the presence of their loved one and keep the memory alive.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's yearning for their loved one. They do not want a sign or a religion to tell them that their loved one is with them. They want to feel it for themselves, reaching through the sky and feeling their presence there. The song ends on a hopeful note with the singer feeling that they could rise to their loved one and be with them again.
Line by Line Meaning
I will pretend I feel your breath
I am imagining your presence and trying to feel your breath in the air
In the air floating
Your ethereal essence is moving through the air around me
Dragonflies and I hail to you
The dragonflies, like me, are acknowledging your existence and greeting you
I will pretend I feel your touch
I am trying to imagine the sensation of your touch upon my skin
When the rain falls I squeeze tightly
When I am embraced by the rain, I hold on tightly as if I am holding onto you
When it's gone I'm soaked by you
After the rain has left, I am still feeling its effects as if you are still with me
And I feel I could rise to you
I feel that I could ascend to a higher plane where I am closer to you
I will remain one single fire
I will keep burning with the passion and intensity of our connection
When the lights go I will flicker
When I am in darkness or uncertainty, I may falter but I will never lose my flame for you
Burn in the dark left by you
Even in the absence of your physical presence, I will continue to burn with the memories of you
I will command your company
I will seek out and cherish your presence and companionship
Temper my mind fix my vision
I will focus my thoughts and align my goals with our shared aspirations
I'll never lose the sight of you
I will always keep you in my heart and mind, no matter where life takes us
Don't want a sign don't want religion
I don't need external validation or faith to know the truth of our connection
Reach through the sky feel you there
I feel your presence everywhere, even in the vast expanse of the sky
Don't want my mind to make decisions
I don't want to rely solely on logic or rationale to guide me, I want to be guided by my heart and intuition
And I feel I could rise to you
I sense that I could transcend any obstacle or challenge to be closer to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOIE CALIO, MICHAEL GURLEY, PHIL LEAVITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
charlie dagger
Honestly, one of the greatest songs ever written...
rapskallion
Glad to see others giving this song respect. One of my favorite songs from sone of my favorite musicians. Gurley is an incredible writer and guitarist
Theories Abound
Brilliant song. Love this band. Just wish they could have been more successful.
DocRaunchy
After all the well deserved praise for Joie and Michael, I need to point out the amazing drumming of Phil Leavitt. His flow and his punch is incredible. His playing feels so natural.
raven schwartz
So happy I put these songs here so WE, all of us fans, can always come back to enjoy. Unmonitized ( not that it would matter with this out of print gem).
Michael Doyle
Yes thanks. Joie is one of the greatest vocalists ever.
Gerf
Mike Gurley by far the best lead guitarist of the 1990's :-)
Rob Waxman
Definitely great.
Tmanaz480
If you like any of htese songs, I highly recommend you find this album on CD or FLAC and listen "old school": On a good system, no multitasking, in the dark, high, phone off.. There are so many little details in the sonic layers of this recording that don't make it through the data compression.
Roxanne Oneal
this is one of my favs!!! I honestly can not think of anything these guys do that i dont absolutely love! diehard dada fan!