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.
The Truth About Me
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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I'd really rather be on my own
What part of no don't you understand
Won't you just let go of my hand
Maybe it's just time you knew the truth
Don't think I'm coming off as rude
I really like this solitude
My company suits me just fine
Maybe it's just time you knew the truth
Hey, I love to hear myself talk
I'm my own favorite audience
Cause I'm the funniest person I know
If you were me I'm sure you'd agree
I know you claim I'm being vague
But I'm afraid it's not that way
You can come over - don't stay long
Call me next week cause I'll be gone
Maybe it's just time you knew the truth
Hey, I love to hear myself talk
I'm my own favorite audience
Cause I'm the funniest person I know
If you were me I'm sure you'd agree
I'm building up my barricade
I'd rather if you don't invade
I'm sick of all this obligation
Do you really need more explanation
Maybe this time you will finally see that
Hey, I love to hear myself talk
I'm my own favorite audience
Cause I'm the funniest person I know
If you were me I'm sure you'd agree
The song "The Truth About Me" by Dance Hall Crashers is a song about a person who prefers to be alone and values their solitude rather than having company. The opening lines "I'd really rather be alone/ I'd really rather be on my own" clearly states the feeling of the singer. They also tell the other person to let go of their hand as they don't need any companionship. The lyrics in the song clearly exhibit the idea of the self-sufficient person who needs only themselves.
The singer of the song states that they are not being rude and in fact, they like their own company. They find themselves amusing and think that they are humorous. They sarcastically challenge other people to think about if they were in their place, they would find themselves funny too. The song also mentions that the singer is not afraid to build up their boundaries to avoid being invaded and the obligations of social interaction. They explicitly say that they are sick of it and don't want any more explanation.
Overall, "The Truth About Me" is a song that shows the self-sufficient person who is comfortable in their own company and values their personal space. It is a message to their friends and acquaintances that they don't need any company and would rather be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd really rather be alone
I prefer to be by myself
I'd really rather be on my own
Being alone is my preference
What part of no don't you understand
I said no, and I meant it
Won't you just let go of my hand
Please release my hand
Maybe it's just time you knew the truth
It's time for me to reveal something to you
Don't think I'm coming off as rude
I don't want to be perceived as impolite
I really like this solitude
I enjoy being alone
My company suits me just fine
I'm content being with myself
In fact I think it's quite divine
I find it heavenly
Hey, I love to hear myself talk
I enjoy the sound of my own voice
I'm my own favorite audience
I'm entertained by my own jokes
Cause I'm the funniest person I know
I find myself to be hilarious
If you were me I'm sure you'd agree
If you were in my shoes, you'd feel the same
I know you claim I'm being vague
You said I'm being unclear
But I'm afraid it's not that way
I'm not being ambiguous
You can come over - don't stay long
You're welcome to visit, but briefly
Call me next week cause I'll be gone
I won't be around, so call me later
I'm building up my barricade
I'm creating a wall between myself and others
I'd rather if you don't invade
I don't want you to intrude
I'm sick of all this obligation
I don't like feeling obliged to do things
Do you really need more explanation
Is further clarification necessary?
Maybe this time you will finally see that
Perhaps now you'll understand
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: KERRIE ROBERTS, RONNIE FREEMAN, SIMON HAWKINS, TONY WOOD
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Roopaloooop
on Cricket
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.