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.
Cricket
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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Just close your eyes and ignore
The dark that troubles you most
Don't let it be here
And if you see it again
Hold your breath and pretend
That you're already dead
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
Forget the story you heard
Why are you worried about the dirt?
I don't think that you'll mind
When it's your time
'Cause I will be there with you
And we'll figure out what to do
So that you don't get bored
You'll never be alone
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
So try to sleep with a smile
Promise I'll wait a while
To make sure that you moved on
You won't be lost
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
Anywhere but with me
The song "Cricket" by Dance Hall Crashers is a heartfelt and comforting song about being there for someone who is scared, lonely or troubled. The lyrics emphasize the idea of being a constant support system for the person in question. The first verse of the song focuses on ignoring the negativity or darkness that plagues someone’s mind. The emphasis is put on not letting it take control or overpower them. The lyrics declare that the singer will always be there to hold their hand and support them through their fears, assuring them that nothing else matters as long as they are together.
The second verse urges the listener to forget any negative stories they may have heard and to not be afraid of death. The singer insists that they will be with the person through thick and thin and would always figure out what to do together. The reassurances continue throughout the song, promising to never leave them alone or to let them fall. The song ends on a positive note with the singer promising to wait with a smile to make sure the person is okay, stating that they won’t be lost.
Overall, the song conveys a message of unconditional love and support. It is a reminder of the importance of being there for someone through the good and the bad times.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought about it before
The singer had never considered the topic at hand before.
Just close your eyes and ignore
Ignore the darkness that troubles you by closing your eyes.
The dark that troubles you most
The darkness that causes the most distress.
Don't let it be here
Do not allow the darkness to exist in this space.
And if you see it again
If the darkness presents itself again...
Hold your breath and pretend
Hold your breath and act as if the darkness has no effect on you.
That you're already dead
Imagine that you are already dead to avoid fearing the darkness.
You'll never be alone
You will always have someone there for you.
I will always hold your hand, I'll never let you fall
The artist will offer support and protection to the listener.
'Cause nothing, nothing else matters at all
No other issue holds greater importance than the safety and comfort of the listener.
If you're scared, just think of me, 'cause you know I'd never let you be
The listener can find solace in the fact that the singer will never abandon or harm them.
Anywhere but with me
The listener should not be anywhere else but with the artist.
Forget the story you heard
Do not concern yourself with the stories you have heard.
Why are you worried about the dirt?
There is no need to worry about trivial things like dirt.
I don't think that you'll mind
The listener is not likely to be bothered by the dirt.
When it's your time
When your time has come...
'Cause I will be there with you
The artist will be there to offer support and companionship during the listener's final moments.
And we'll figure out what to do
The singer will work with the listener to make the most of their time together.
So that you don't get bored
To prevent the listener from becoming bored.
You'll never be alone
The listener will always have the artist's company.
So try to sleep with a smile
The artist encourages the listener to sleep with happiness in their heart.
Promise I'll wait a while
The artist will wait for the listener after they have passed away.
To make sure that you moved on
To ensure that the listener has found peace after passing on.
You won't be lost
The artist will help the listener find their way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN LEE CROPPER, DONALD V. DUNN, AL JR. JACKSON, BOOKER T. JR. JONES
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Roopaloooop
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.