(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.
Who You Are
Dada Lyrics
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I could pick a flower
I'd give it a face
But it would never replace
Who you are
I could sing forever
Get drunk on guitar
But it would never replace
Who you are
I could set this cold blue world
Ablaze
But the sun would still rise
And I would never replace
Who you are
I'd take a train to nowhere
A rocket to mars
Get lost in space
But I could never replace
Who you are
I could set this cold blue world
Ablaze
But the sun would still rise
And I would never replace
Who you are
The lyrics to Dada's song "Who You Are" express the idea that no matter what one does or achieves in life, certain things, such as the love and relationship with someone, can never be replaced or replicated. The song explores the desire to try to find something or someone to replace the person that one loves, but ultimately realizing that nothing can ever take their place, no matter how much we try.
The use of various imagery in the song, such as picking a flower, singing forever, getting lost in space, and setting the world ablaze, all signify the different things that one can do in life to try to fill the void that losing someone creates. However, even the most extreme situations or actions can never replace the connection and love that one shares with another person.
The melody and music of the song complement the lyrics well, as it has a soothing and reflective quality to it. The repeated line, "Who you are," emphasizes the importance of the person and their unique qualities that cannot be replicated.
Line by Line Meaning
I could fall in love
I am capable of experiencing romantic love
I could pick a flower
I could gather beauty and grace from the natural world
I'd give it a face
I would assign human-like qualities to the flower to make it more relatable
But it would never replace
However, this flower could never fill the void left by someone special
Who you are
The unique individuality you possess
I could sing forever
I have a beautiful voice that can create something beautiful
Get drunk on guitar
I could become completely absorbed in the soulful sound of the guitar
Feel the drum and bass
I could allow the percussive elements of the music to move me emotionally and physically
But it would never replace
However, this beautiful music could never fill the void left by someone special
I could set this cold blue world
I am powerful enough to bring about radical change in the world around me
Ablaze
I could ignite everything around me with my passion and personal power
But the sun would still rise
However, life would continue to go on as it always has
And I would never replace
And nothing I do, no matter how powerful, could ever replace the unique individuality of someone special
Who you are
The unique identity and essence that only you possess
I'd take a train to nowhere
I would embark upon a journey without any destination or purpose in mind
A rocket to mars
I would venture into outer space, to the most distant reaches of the universe
Get lost in space
I would become completely absorbed in the mysteries and beauty of the cosmos
But I could never replace
However, no matter where I go or what I do, I could never replace the unique individuality of someone special
Who you are
The unrepeatable, one-of-a-kind identity that defines you as a person
I could set this cold blue world
Once again, I recognize my own power to bring about radical change in the world
Ablaze
I know that I could transform everything around me by igniting my passions and gifts
But the sun would still rise
Yet, it's important to remember that life goes on, regardless of what we do
And I would never replace
And no matter how much we may try, we can never replace the essential uniqueness of another person
Who you are
Once again, the song ends by emphasizing the irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind individual that each of us is
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOIE JAMES CALIO, MICHAEL GARY GURLEY
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