The Dance Hall Crashers recorded a few songs during their first year (these are featured on The Old Record), and in 1990, they made their most notable lineup change, adding second vocalist Karina Denike. Soon after, the band members parted ways, but they played a reunion show in 1992 due to pressure from fans. The show met with great fanfare, and so the band decided to reunite on a more permanent basis, with Rogers and Denike on vocals, Hammon on lead guitar, his brother Gavin on drums, Scott Goodell on second guitar, and Mikey Weiss on bass. The Dance Hall Crashers song "Enough" was featured on the soundtrack for Angus (1995 film). The song "Don't Wanna Behave" was featured in the 1996 film "Biodome" as well.
As of August 2005, the band members lead separate lives but still play a few shows per year. In November 2004 they played and recorded a show at the Hollywood House of Blues; the concert was released by Kung Fu Records in September 2005 as part of the popular The Show Must Go Off DVD series.
Buried Alive
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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I don't know why I need the pain
On a normal day, I'd stop it all and tell you why
I pulled the plug, threw it away
Of only it would get better, I'd smile as if I felt it
Although if it ever got better
I might go throw it all away
The way you always do
And go do something new
If I've asked before, then turn around and shut the door
The answer I don't want to know
If I've asked before, then tell me to go home
I think it's probably time that I should go
If only it would get better, I'd smile as if I felt it
although if it ever got better
I might go throw it all away
The way you always do
I might just bury you alive
And go do something new
It doesn't matter if you tell the truth
It doesn't seem to pay off when it comes the time
It doesn't matter if you're clean or if your soul is black
They believe that you are kind
If only it would get better, I'd smile as if I felt it
Although if it ever got better
I might go throw it all away
The way you always do
I might just bury you alive
And go do something new
The lyrics of "Buried Alive" by Dance Hall Crashers reveals the destructive and irrational behavior of someone who is deeply hurt, confused and overwhelmed with their emotions. The song illustrates the idea that sometimes people act out of pain and need for control, not necessarily because they want to hurt others. The lyrics suggest that in a normal situation, the person would treat their loved one with kindness and respect. However, because of the intense inner turmoil and fear of being abandoned or hurt, they push their loved ones away and fear that they might do the same.
The chorus of the song articulates the singer's deepest fear - burying their partner alive by pushing them away and starting something new. This can be interpreted as a metaphorical death of the relationship, as if the person would go as far as to 'bury' their partner if they feel like they can no longer handle the emotional turmoil. The lyrics highlight the paradoxical nature of the human experience - the wanting to be loved and cared for, but at the same time, being afraid of getting hurt and sabotaging the relationship.
Overall, the song speaks to the raw and complicated human emotions that accompany any relationship. The lyrics are relatable and honest, acknowledging the struggle of maintaining a healthy, loving relationship while also acknowledging our fragility as humans.
Line by Line Meaning
On a normal day, I'd treat you like I did today
I usually treat you well, but today is different
I don't know why I need the pain
I can't explain why I want to cause myself pain
On a normal day, I'd stop it all and tell you why
I would normally communicate and address issues, but not today
I pulled the plug, threw it away
I ended things abruptly and without warning
Of only it would get better, I'd smile as if I felt it
I would pretend to be okay if things improved
Although if it ever got better
But I don't think things will improve
I might go throw it all away
I could ruin everything
The way you always do
Like you have done in the past
I might just bury you alive
I might ignore you and move on
And go do something new
Move on to a new phase
If I've asked before, then turn around and shut the door
If I've asked for an honest answer before and received it, but don't want to know now
The answer I don't want to know
I don't want to hear the truth
If I've asked before, then tell me to go home
If I've asked a question before, then say I shouldn't be here
I think it's probably time that I should go
I understand that it is time for me to move on
It doesn't matter if you tell the truth
It is irrelevant if you are honest or not
It doesn't seem to pay off when it comes the time
Being honest hasn't worked in the past
It doesn't matter if you're clean or if your soul is black
Your character does not matter to others
They believe that you are kind
Others think you are a good person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: RICK WAKEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When I listen to it, it makes me sad in a good way. It makes me think it's being sung to a terminally ill child.
"Why are you worried about the dirt? I don't think that you'll mind. When it's your time." And the "promise I'll wait a while. To make sure that you've moved on." If it's a lullaby, it's scary. Ha. I thought maybe it was her singing to her grandma on her deathbed, too. Makes more sense I guess.