Danzel is a Belgian house and dance singer who reached the Top 10 in late 2… Read Full Bio ↴Danzel is a Belgian house and dance singer who reached the Top 10 in late 2004 with the single "Pump It Up".

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).

You Spin Me Round
Danzel Lyrics

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If I, I get to know your name
Well if I, could trace your private number, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
I want some, want some

I set my sights on you
(And no one else will do)
And I, I've got to have my way now, baby

All I know is that to me
You look like you're having fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round

I, I got to be your friend now, baby
And I would like to move in just a little bit closer

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round

All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out, here I come

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round
You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round

You spin me right round, baby
Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round
You spin me right round, baby

Right round like a record, baby
Right round, round, round

Overall Meaning

The song "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" sung by Danzel is an upbeat and high tempo dance-pop song. The lyrics of the song are addressed to a person whom the singer has set his sights on and wishes to get closer to. He wants to know their name and trace their private number to establish a connection. The lyrics reveal that the person looks like they’re having lots of fun and the singer wants to join in. He sets his sights on this person and is determined to have his way with them.

The phrase "You spin me right round" is significant in the lyrics as it is a symbol of the ultimate sensory thrill that the singer is seeking. The lyrics repeated multiple times convey a sense of urgency and desperation of the singer's desires for the person. The lyric "right round like a record" refers to the motion of a vinyl record spinning, suggesting the persistent and unrelenting pursuit of the singer towards the person.

The song’s upbeat nature and catchy lyrics made it a hit upon its release. It became a club and dance floor favorite all over the world, especially in the UK, where it became the first No. 1 hit of Pete Burns’s band Dead or Alive in 1985. The song was later covered by Danzel in 2004, and the new version also became a hit.

Line by Line Meaning

If I, I get to know your name
I am hoping to learn your name so that I can pursue you further

Well if I, could trace your private number, baby
I would like to have your phone number so that I may contact you when desired

All I know is that to me
From my perspective

You look like you're lots of fun
You appear to be an enjoyable and exciting person

Open up your lovin' arms
Embrace me

I want some, want some
I desire your love and affection

I set my sights on you
I have chosen you as my target of affection

(And no one else will do)
(There is no one else who is acceptable to me)

And I, I've got to have my way now, baby
I am determined to win your love and affection at any cost

Watch out here I come
Be prepared for my advances

You spin me right round, baby
You are metaphorically spinning me around with your love

Right round like a record, baby
Just like a spinning vinyl record in a turntable

I, I got to be your friend now, baby
I want to establish a friendly relationship with you

And I would like to move in just a little bit closer
I want to physically dance closer to you

All I know is that to me
From my perspective

You look like you're lots of fun
You appear to be an enjoyable and exciting person

Watch out, here I come
Be prepared for my advances