Their first, eponymously-titled mini album was the first release ever of Berlin-based label Machinery, its title track becoming one of the most frequently played titles in Northern Europe. They continued their collaboration with Jor Rosen's label, in time releasing 6 singles and 3 albums until the label was acquired and later dissolved by new management.
In 1997 they signed with Polydor, but after one album (Dehumanizer) that partnership ended - clearly the dark electronic sound didn't fit in with Polydor's dance-label What's Up ?!. On Dehumanizer the band was briefly joined by Norbert Drescher (aka Norri) as drummer.
2001 saw the release of their latest album, Schlafende Energie, on Synthetic Symphony. According to their homepage (2008), they have a new album finished. They are just shopping around for a new label to master, press and distribute it.
Dance Or Die are a popular (at least in Central and Northern Europe) band that span many musical genres. Cold techno sound meets deep goth voice (vocalist Gary Wagner even sings as guest on other artist's records, as on "Take Some More" by And One) form a perfect ground for the cyber-themed lyrics about life in the machine age.
Their albums were thus appropriately named:
-3001 for the future.
-Psychoburbia for the psychotic nature of modern suburbia.
-Everspring for the spring of a watch and life being bound within the artificial boundaries of mankind's inventions (time).
-Dehumanizer for what modern society does to individuals. (Though it may have been named after the album of Black Sabbath, whose song "Black Sabbath" Dance Or Die did cover on Psychoburbia.)
-Schlafende Energie (literally: sleeping energy) is a term coined by German television series Raumpatrouille and means an energy reserve, but it was used for its potency.
Dance Or Die are members of a media collective called Clan of Nihil. For some American versions of their records, they were renamed Do Or Die by their label Machinery.
Galaxy
Dance or Die Lyrics
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Right now you can do it!
We can't stop let's take a ride
In the galaxy we run aside
Goodbye to the crazy world
They're gonna take me to the stars
Just a price they cannot pay
Right now you can do it!
No don't hate me, this galaxy can't stop me
Right now
Goodbye to the crazy world
They're gonna leave you for the stars
Where's my life? Just a copy
As curiosity for you
No matter what they've done on you
There is no world for me and you
So set me free, I'll take the ride
In the galaxy we run aside
Right now you can do it!
No don't hate me, this galaxy can't stop me
We can't stop let's take a ride
In the galaxy we run aside
Right now you can do it!
No don't hate me, this galaxy can't stop me
The lyrics to Dance or Die's song Galaxy convey a sense of escapism from the problems of the world. The singer expresses a desire to leave the world behind and go to the stars, where life is not just a tragedy and there is a sense of curiosity and wonder. The singer is asking to be set free so they can take the ride to the galaxy, where they can run aside with others who also want to escape. Despite the obstacles that may be in the way, the singer believes that nothing can stop them from reaching the galaxy.
The idea of escaping to the stars is a common theme in science fiction, and it is clear that the singer is drawing influence from this genre. The lyrics suggest that the singer is unhappy with the state of the world, and sees the galaxy as a place where they can start anew. The song can be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to not let the challenges they face hold them back and to embrace their sense of adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
No don't hate me, this galaxy can't stop me
Despite any hate or obstacles, nothing can prevent me from exploring the galaxy.
We can't stop let's take a ride
We are determined to explore the galaxy and will not let anything stop us.
In the galaxy we run aside
We are running alongside the galaxy, immersed in its beauty and wonder.
Goodbye to the crazy world
We are leaving behind the chaotic and destructive world we know and venturing into the vastness of space.
They're gonna take me to the stars
We are anticipating and looking forward to being guided among the stars.
Isn't life more (than) just a tragedy
Life has more meaning and depth than just experiencing pain and heartbreak.
Just a price they cannot pay
The value and rewards of this journey cannot be matched with any amount of money or cost.
Where's my life? Just a copy
Our previous lives seem dull and uninspired in comparison to the vast and infinite possibilities of exploring the galaxy.
As curiosity for you
The desire to explore the galaxy is a driving force of curiosity and wonder within us.
No matter what they've done on you
We will not be deterred or impacted by any negativity or harm caused by others.
There is no world for me and you
Our journey into the galaxy transcends any worldly institutions, politics, or beliefs.
So set me free, I'll take the ride
We are asking to be liberated from constraints and responsibilities so we can embark on the journey without limitations.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.