Comprised of Joe Hamilton (vocals, guitar), Harry Elkington (vocals, guitar), Tom Sullivan (bass) and Tom Howard (drums), their songs are idiosyncratic and unusual, but also exuberant and uplifting, which makes for a compelling combination. Their name – which is the French for “dancing towards the beach” – is very fitting, aptly describing the jovial, feel good nature intoned in the songs.
Joe said, “An individual sound, great friendship and an ability to make each other's ideas work is really what sets us apart.”
The band have made a strong impact in the Oxfordshire area after supporting bands such as Kowalski, Pegasus Bridge, Lonsdale Boys Club, The Slowdown/Drive Like I Do and Morain. Their lively and energetic performances have entranced audiences and critics alike, and shows at AKA in their home town Banbury are already drawing in capacity audiences.
Harry added, “We love playing live, whether it's in a packed club, or a stripped-down, intimate acoustic affair. It's that chemistry, that verve, between us and the audience that is so rewarding.”
Citing influence from the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, Little Comets and The Maccabees – but in truth no more than a passing resemblance – Dance à la Plage have evolved a sound that is evocative and youthful. However, the maturity and craft of their songwriting reveals a richer, more sophisticated underside to their talents, which is evident in the strength of their songs.
“...very catchy, you will be singing along by the end” – BBC Introducing Oxford
Dance à la Plage released their debut EP on Amazon on June 25, 2012, which includes their two singles ‘Matilda’ and ‘Priorities’. These two singles have already received national airplay on BBC Introducing Oxford, Radio Horton, Banbury Radio and Amazing Radio, garnering praise from critics for their irresistible melodies, quirky lyrics and charismatic performances.
Dance à la Plage released their second EP titled "Hope" on April 21, 2014 on itunes. The EP includes 5 tracks.
“...fresh sounding, very catchy, a great band, clearly with a bright future” – Amazing Radio
Need To Know
Dance à la Plage Lyrics
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You know i'd take a chance with you,
You won't be in jeopardy,
Only you can choose.
You keep on pulling on my heartstrings,
Like a puppet master,
But pull them any harder,
I don't wanna be fool here waiting,
But i would be a fool to walk away.
I'm still shooting in the dark girl,
Don't you know i've got a broken heart?
When i'm away from you,
I'm just jumping into deep water,
Don't you know you're not the sort of girl?
That usually comes round here.
...
I know that you procrastinate,
But baby now it's time to choose,
Don't you leave till it's too late,
What you got to lose?
You keep on pulling on my heartstrings,
Like a puppet master,
But pull them any harder,
I won't stay,
I don't wanna be fool here waiting,
But i would be a fool to walk away.
I'm still shooting in the dark girl,
Don't you know i've got a broken heart?
When i'm away from you,
I'm just jumping into deep water,
Don't you know you're not the sort of girl?
That usually comes round here.
...
We've got to change this status quo,
Without a risk we'll never know,
I'm still shooting in the dark girl,
Don't you know i've got a broken heart?
When i'm away from you,
I'm just jumping into deep water,
Don't you know you're not the sort of girl?
That usually comes round here.
I just need to know.
The lyrics in Dance a la plage's "Need to Know" is all about taking chances and making choices when it comes to love. The singer pleads with the listener to take a chance on them since they would do the same in return. However, they also acknowledge that only the listener can make the final decision. The singer then proceeds to compare the listener's hold on their heart to that of a puppeteer's on a puppet, but warns that pulling too hard will cause them to leave. Although the singer is taking a risk by waiting for the listener, they also acknowledge that walking away might make them a fool.
The chorus then reveals the singer's true feelings towards the listener. They confess that they are still in the dark about the listener's feelings and that they have a broken heart due to their absence. However, they still cannot resist jumping into deep waters when they are with the listener, even if it is not something they usually do. The singer then pleads with the listener to make a choice but warns them not to do so when it is too late, as they stand to lose something valuable. They end by repeating the chorus, emphasizing their need to know where they stand with the listener.
Overall, "Need to Know" is a heartfelt plea for the listener to take a chance on the singer and for both of them to take the risk to know where they stand with each other. It is a beautifully written song that conveys the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on take a chance with me,
I want you to take a risk with me
You know i'd take a chance with you,
I would take a risk with you too
You won't be in jeopardy,
Taking a risk won't hurt you
Only you can choose.
The decision to take a risk is yours to make
You keep on pulling on my heartstrings,
You continue to lead me on emotionally
Like a puppet master,
You have control over my feelings
But pull them any harder,
If you push me too much emotionally
I won't stay,
I will not stick around
I don't wanna be fool here waiting,
I don't want to be made a fool of while waiting for you
But i would be a fool to walk away.
However, it would also be foolish for me to give up on you
I'm still shooting in the dark girl,
I'm still uncertain about your feelings towards me
Don't you know i've got a broken heart?
I am still hurting from a previous relationship, and I'm risking getting hurt again
When i'm away from you,
When I'm not with you
I'm just jumping into deep water,
I feel like I'm diving into something risky
Don't you know you're not the sort of girl?
You're not the typical type of girl I'm usually interested in
That usually comes round here.
I'm not used to being interested in someone like you
I know that you procrastinate,
I know that you tend to put things off
But baby now it's time to choose,
But now it's time for you to make a decision
Don't you leave till it's too late,
Don't wait until it's too late to make a decision
What you got to lose?
What do you have to lose by taking a chance on me?
We've got to change this status quo,
We need to change our current situation
Without a risk we'll never know,
If we don't take a chance, we'll never know what could have been
I just need to know.
I need to know if you're willing to take a risk with me.
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyric:
Come on take a chance with me,
You know i'd take a chance with you,
You won't be in jeopardy,
Only you can choose.
You keep on pulling on my heartstrings,
Like a puppet master,
But pull them any harder,
I won't stay,
I don't wanna be fool here waiting,
But i would be a fool to walk away.
I'm still shooting in the dark girl,
Don't you know i've got a broken heart?
When i'm away from you,
I'm just jumping into deep water,
Don't you know you're not the sort of girl?
That usually comes round here.
I know that you procrastinate,
But baby now it's time to choose,
Don't you leave till it's too late,
What you got to lose?
You keep on pulling on my heartstrings,
Like a puppet master,
But pull them any harder,
I won't stay,
I don't wanna be fool here waiting,
But i would be a fool to walk away.
We've got to change this status quo,
Without a risk we'll never know,
I just need to know.
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@@Farhankazmi.06 yeah man, I stopped playing DLS but Dance a la Plage, Secret Rivals and Charly Coombes songs will always remain in my heart 👑💯🔥