Dave Pearce is a British dance DJ and record producer, who has played gigs … Read Full Bio ↴Dave Pearce is a British dance DJ and record producer, who has played gigs across the UK and the world, although he is perhaps best known for his work in radio. He currently works for the BBC 6 Music. He formerly presented the long-running Dance Anthems show on BBC Radio 1, which was for most of its time aired on early Sunday evenings before moving to late Friday nights in its final year. His last show on BBC Radio 1 was broadcast on Friday 26 September 2008. He has brought several sayings into the world of dance including "putting on your trance trousers" when he plays a trance record, "roll another fat one" meaning to play another great record. He is also known for his cry of "Oi Oi!" from the DJ booth. Pearce now broadcasts Dance Anthems on BBC 6 Music.

Pearce joined BBC Radio 1 in April 1995, taking over the weekday early-breakfast show from Bruno Brookes. He took over the weekend mid-morning slot in October the same year. February 1997 saw Pearce taking over weekend breakfast and on October 13 the same year, he went on to present the drivetime show from Kevin Greening, who had taken over Breakfast, alongside Zoe Ball. In addition to drivetime, Pearce took over the Dance Anthems show on Sunday evenings. In October 1998 Chris Moyles took over the drivetime show and Pearce began presenting a Monday - Thursday evening show from 6-8pm entitled The Late Drive. This show was axed in 2004.

Dave Celebrated 10 years of dance anthems in August 2007. The 5 hour special Dance Anthems show included input from Pete Tong, Judge Jules and a phone in from Tiesto.

His first show on 6 Music was broadcast on Sunday 5 October 2008 from 8pm to 10pm, playing dance music from the last 30 years. Noel Gallagher was the first celebrity guest to pick his favourite dance anthem, which was "Strings of Life" by Rhythim is Rhythim. Pearce has also presented occasional shows on BBC Radio 2.

In late 2008 Dave Pearce launched a weekly podcast - Trancecast - which focuses on his interest in trance. It features upfront tracks as well as a weekly guest mix.

As The Rush Comes
Dave Pearce Lyrics

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There's a coldness in the air
But I don't care
(Embrace me surround me)

Traveling somewhere
Could be anywhere
There's a coldness in the air
But I don't care

We drift deeper
Life goes on
We drift deeper
Into the sound

(Embrace me surround me as the rush )
Traveling somewhere
Could be anywhere
There's a coldness in the air
Yeah but I don't care
We drift deeper into the song
Life goes on
We drift deeper into the sound
Feeling strong

So bring it on so bring it on
We drift deeper into the song
Life goes on
We drift deeper into the sound
Feeling strong
So bring it on so bring it on
We drift deeper

We drift deeper life goes on
We drift deeper drift deeper
We drift deeper into the song
Life goes on
We drift deeper into the sound
Feeling strong
So bring it on so bring it on
We drift deeper into the song
Life goes on
We drift deeper into the sound
Feeling strong
So bring it on so bring it on

Embrace me surround me

[Repeat: x8]
As the rush comes

As the rush comes

As the rush comes
As the rush comes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Pearce's song "As the Rush Comes" speak to the transcendent feeling of getting lost in music and allowing it to take you on a journey. The first verse sets the scene, with a coldness in the air that is perhaps symbolic of a feeling of emotional disconnect or numbness. But despite this, the singer is able to find solace in the music, which wraps around them like a warm embrace ("embrace me, surround me").

The second verse repeats the idea of traveling somewhere, anywhere, and feeling that same coldness in the air. But again, the singer is not deterred. They allow themselves to drift deeper into the music and into the sound, feeling the energy building ("we drift deeper into the song, feeling strong"). The repetition of "bring it on" feels almost like a challenge or an invitation to the music to take them further.

Finally, the repetitive chorus of "as the rush comes" reinforces the idea that this is all about the feeling of the moment, the rush of energy that comes from immersing oneself in music. It's an anthem for anyone who has ever lost themselves in a beat or experienced a moment of transcendence on the dancefloor.

Overall, the lyrics to "As the Rush Comes" are simple but powerful, using repetition and symbolism to convey a feeling of being swept away by music and emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a coldness in the air
The surrounding atmosphere is bleak and frigid

But I don't care
The singer is unmoved by the coldness, indifferent to personal discomfort

(Embrace me surround me)
The singer seeks physical comfort and warmth by being hugged tightly

Traveling somewhere
The artist is on the move, going to a new destination

Could be anywhere
The destination is uncertain and unknown, could be any location

We drift deeper
The singer and others are moving further into a state of tranquility and relaxation

Life goes on
Although life is indefinite, it continues and progresses

Into the sound
The music and surrounding noise envelops the artist

(Embrace me surround me as the rush )
The artist desires to be hugged during a euphoric moment of heightened senses

Feeling strong
The artist experiences a newfound energy or power

So bring it on so bring it on
The singer is ready for more, welcoming whatever comes next

We drift deeper into the song
The music continues to transport the artist to a deeper state of relaxation

[Repeat: x8]
The refrain of 'as the rush comes' repeats eight times, emphasizing the euphoria of the singers' experience

As the rush comes
The phrase serves as a mantra for the singer's experience, repetition of the same phrase further emphasizes the singer's state of euphoria

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID DRESDEN, JES BRIEDEN, JOSH DAMON GABRIEL

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