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.
Salted
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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Give yourself a moment to remember all the trailing loose ends you've left behind
And I, keep on a wondering how all the walls around you have kept so high
Give yourself a little competition, it's the only thing that will get you by
Keep the wound salted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
It's what you've always wanted
Keep the wound salted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
Suddenly you've lost communication and you swear that it's all her mistake
But you must really like this situation cause the clean break you wanted is now in your face
She looked at you, then at the room, then at the state she's been living in
And suddenly you're in a new position as the views you held so highly fade
Keep the wound salted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
It's what you've always wanted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
Keep the wound salted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
Just say goodbye, don't look back...Whoa!
Give us all a little more emotion we can see it welling up in your eyes
And we can see your fur is getting thicker as you show no signs of compromise
But don't go running back when you realize that nobody's buying into your lies
Then give yourself a little more opinion cause we know you'll never choose to rectify
Keep the wound salted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
It's what you've always wanted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
Keep the wound salted
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
Just say goodbye don't look back
The song "Salted" by Dance Hall Crashers is about the concept of self-competition and the desire to keep oneself challenged. The opening line "Give yourself a little competition I can see it flaring up in your eyes" suggests that the singer is observing a person who is feeling stagnant or unchallenged and encourages them to challenge themselves to improve. The idea of "trailing loose ends" in the second line refers to unfinished business or unresolved issues that could be addressed with some self-motivation. The third line "And I, keep on a wondering how all the walls around you have kept so high" signifies a sense of intrigue and curiosity about what's keeping the person from moving forward.
The chorus "Keep the wound salted, It's what you've always wanted" suggests that the idea of self-competition is painful, but ultimately desired. It's a metaphor for the idea that without challenge, there can be no growth. The second verse "Suddenly you've lost communication and you swear that it's all her mistake, But you must really like this situation cause the clean break you wanted is now in your face" seems to imply that the person has either deliberately or unintentionally isolated themselves from others and is now dealing with the consequences. The final verse "Give us all a little more emotion we can see it welling up in your eyes, And we can see your fur is getting thicker as you show no signs of compromise" suggests that the person is becoming more stubborn and resistant as time goes on, and is being encouraged to be more open and vulnerable.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that self-improvement is challenging but necessary, and that it's important to actively work towards personal growth and development.
Line by Line Meaning
Give yourself a little competition I can see it flaring up in your eyes
Challenge yourself, push yourself to be better. Your competitive spirit is showing in your eyes.
Give yourself a moment to remember all the trailing loose ends you've left behind
Take a moment to reflect on the unfinished business you have left behind.
And I, keep on a wondering how all the walls around you have kept so high
I am curious about how guarded you are and why you keep walls up around you.
Give yourself a little competition, it's the only thing that will get you by
Competition can motivate you and help you succeed in life.
Keep the wound salted
Keep reopening and reminding yourself of the pain in order to prevent going back down a harmful path.
Oooooooh Ooooooooh Oooooooh
Sound effect to emphasize the importance of keeping the wound salted.
It's what you've always wanted
You want to keep the wound salted, even if it hurts, to prevent slipping back into old habits.
Suddenly you've lost communication and you swear that it's all her mistake
You blame someone else when communication breaks down, even if it's not entirely their fault.
But you must really like this situation cause the clean break you wanted is now in your face
You wanted a clean break, but now that it's happened, you realize you may not have been ready for it.
She looked at you, then at the room, then at the state she's been living in
She's taking stock of the situation and the state of her life.
And suddenly you're in a new position as the views you held so highly fade
Your perspective is changing and your previously held beliefs are no longer as strong.
Just say goodbye, don't look back...Whoa!
Leave the past in the past, don't dwell on it or try to go back.
Give us all a little more emotion we can see it welling up in your eyes
Show us your feelings and let us see the emotion building up inside you.
And we can see your fur is getting thicker as you show no signs of compromise
You are becoming more stubborn and resistant to change as you refuse to compromise.
But don't go running back when you realize that nobody's buying into your lies
Don't try to backtrack when you realize that people aren't falling for your deception.
Then give yourself a little more opinion cause we know you'll never choose to rectify
Take a side and stand up for your beliefs, even if it means not rectifying the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELYSE ROGERS, GAVIN HAMMON, JASON HAMMON, KARINA DENIKE, MIKEY WEISS
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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.