Danzel alias Johan Waem was born in Beveren-Waas, Belgium on November 9, 1976.
He was 1 of the 20 finalists of the Belgian Idols; "Idool 2003".
Singles
"You Are All Of That"
You Are All Of That was the first single released by Ministry Of Sound in late 2003 in the UK Singles Charts. The first single of the English DJ Danzel was a failure, reaching the Number 80 in the UK Singles Charts, and the Number 69 in the UK Dance Charts. The single wasn't promoted outside the UK and Ireland, that peaked at the Number 85.
"Pump It Up"
Pump It Up was the second single from the British DJ Danzel, released by Ministry Of Sound UK. The single was a Massive-Hit in all the DanceFloors of all the UK Clubs and Discos. In the UK Dance Chart, the single reached the Number 2, and it become a Hit. The single was also released in Europe and Australia being a Hit in the Dance and Club Charts. "Pump It Up" reached the Number 9 in the Australian Top Charts and peaked at the Number 3 in the Australian Club Charts, and in the European Singles Charts, the single was another Hit, peaking at the Number 7 in the German Singles Charts and the Number 11 in France. "Pump It Up" also was released in the USA, reaching the Number 15 in the Dance Charts. The single sold more 500,000 copies worldwide.
"Put Your Hands In The Air!"
Put Your Hands In The Air! is the third single from the English DJ Danzel, released in 2005. The single was released in the United Kingdom, in May 2005, and peaked at the #21. The single was a Hit in the UK Dance Charts, reaching the Number 6 and was a MAssive-Hit in the UK-Clubs. The single was released one month later in Europe ans Asia, but with the single hasn't generated much interest outside the UK, peaking at the #40 in Ireland and France, and in Germany peaked at #52. In the United States, the single was only had a Physical Release in the USA Charts.
"My Arms Keep Missing You"
The fourth single, My Arms Keep Missing You was released again by Ministry Of Sound, and it has been released in the summer of 2006. Danzel's new single was a cover of the British DJ F.R.A.N.K. The single didn't performed as well as the last single "Pump It Up", being released only in Australia, peaking at the position Number 74. The single was also released in the Spanish Charts, but only as a Physical Release. The single had a minor success in the Ibiza Clubs, but was a Summer Hit. In Spain, the single was included in a Summer Compilation called "Disco Estrella Volume 9", album released by the Spanish Recording Label ValeMusic Spain, a subsidiary of SonyBMG Spain. The single is released in late 2006 in the British Charts.
The single has been released in the UK Dance Charts, rising the Number 9, but soon, leaving the Top 10 Dance, reaching in the second week the Number 11.
Discography
Countries where Danzel had success: United Kingdom (UK), Ireland (IRE), Australia (AUS), France (FRA), Germany (GER), United States (USA), Netherlands (NL), China (CHN), Japan (JPN), Spain (SPA), Italy (ITA) and Belgium (BEL).
Wonderland
Danzel Lyrics
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Fooled on city streets
With no regard for mine
We watch the same repeats
Repeat the same mistakes
And swore we'd get it right next time
Riding high in Wonderland
See the crossing from Wonderland
Shipping it back to the USA
We gave all hope and house
Giro's to Khyber Pass
No one wants to live next door
Who runs the northern line?
Who rules the Union Jack?
Nothing's really cricket, watch the score
Riding high in Wonderland
Another runner in the UK
See the crossing from Wonderland
Shipping it back to the USA
After all we heard it all before
And still the wheels go round
And for all the changes that were made
British standard, where's the standard?
The Chinese take-away
On empire's striking back
Watch clockwork soldiers fall in line
Land of hope and glory
Ruled by class
Still the British way of life
Riding high in Wonderland
Another runner in the UK
See the crossing from Wonderland
Shipping it back to the USA
The lyrics to Danzel's song "Wonderland" seem to comment on the repetition of mistakes in society and the perpetuation of societal issues despite efforts to correct them. The first verse highlights the mining for gold and the disregard for the safety of workers in the industry. The repetition of mistakes is further emphasized in the line "repeat the same mistakes and swore we'd get it right next time." The chorus continues with the idea of being in a "Wonderland" where things seem great, but there are still issues to be addressed. The references to "another runner in the UK" and "shipping it back to the USA" suggest that these societal issues are not unique to one country, but rather a global phenomenon.
The second verse touches on issues of poverty and displacement, with references to "Giro's to Khyber Pass" (a reference to government welfare checks) and no one wanting to live next door. The questions of "who runs the northern line?" and "who rules the Union Jack?" highlight the larger systemic issues that contribute to these problems. The bridge references past attempts at change, but ultimately questions whether any progress has been made given that "still the wheels go round" and the "British standard" remains elusive. The final verse uses images of a Chinese take-away and clockwork soldiers to further emphasize the societal issues presented earlier.
Line by Line Meaning
Still they dig for gold
People are still searching for wealth and riches
Fooled on city streets
People get deceived and misled in urban areas
With no regard for mine
Without any consideration for the environment and natural resources
We watch the same repeats
We repeat the same actions and behaviors without learning from the consequences
Repeat the same mistakes
We make the same errors again and again
And swore we'd get it right next time
We promised to do better in the future, but failed to make any changes or improvements
Riding high in Wonderland
Living in a fantasy world of illusions and unrealistic expectations
Another runner in the UK
Another person striving to succeed in a highly competitive society
See the crossing from Wonderland
Looking at the challenges and obstacles in life from a distorted perspective
Shipping it back to the USA
Exporting our problems and burdens to another country
We gave all hope and house
We lost everything we had, including our optimism and shelter
Giro's to Khyber Pass
Financial struggles and difficulties in making ends meet
No one wants to live next door
Society is becoming more isolated and disconnected with our neighbors
Who runs the northern line?
Questioning who is in charge and responsible for running the transportation system
Who rules the Union Jack?
Wondering who has the power and authority over the government and military
Nothing's really cricket, watch the score
The situation is not fair or just, and we need to be vigilant and aware of what is going on
After all we heard it all before
We have been promised change and progress before, but it never materialized
And still the wheels go round
Despite the lack of progress and success, life and society keep moving forward
And for all the changes that were made
Even though some adjustments were implemented, the situation did not improve significantly
British standard, where's the standard?
The traditional values and norms of Britain are no longer present or noticeable
The Chinese take-away
The influence of foreign cultures on British cuisine and lifestyle
On empire's striking back
The lingering desire to regain the glory and power of the past imperialistic era
Watch clockwork soldiers fall in line
People blindly follow orders and conform to social norms like mindless robots
Land of hope and glory
The optimistic and patriotic image of Britain
Ruled by class
The social hierarchy and inequality that still persists in modern Britain
Still the British way of life
Despite all the changes and challenges, there are still some core aspects of British culture and identity that remain intact
Writer(s): Johan Waem, Jaco van Rijswijk Copyright: Musicallstars Bv
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.