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.

I'm Not Alone
Dave Pearce Lyrics

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Can you stay up for the weekend
And blame God for looking too old
Can we find all that you stand for
Has been replaced with mountains of gold

You cannot dream yourself to notice
To feel pain and swallow fear
But can you stay up for the weekend

Till next year

God I can't do this any more
Though I'll be laid down on the floor
As many feet walk through the door
I'm not alone

If I see a light flashing
Could this mean that I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Does this mean that I'm not alone

If I see a light flashing
Could this mean that I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Does this mean that I'm not alone, no

If I see a light flashing
Could this mean that I'm coming home
If I see a man waving
Does this mean that I'm not alone

If I see a light flashing
Could this mean that I'm coming home

If I see a man waving
Does this mean that I'm not alone, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Pearce's song "I'm Not Alone" are poignant and thought-provoking. In the opening lines, the singer asks if the listener can stay up for the weekend and blame God for looking too old. This can be interpreted as a questioning of the listener's values and their willingness to stay true to themselves, as they are challenged by the allure of wealth and success.

The lyrics go on to suggest that it's easy to lose sight of what you stand for, when you are surrounded by mountains of gold. The singer compares this to not being able to dream yourself to notice, in order to feel pain and swallow fear. The message is clear that it's important to stay grounded and remember what is truly important to you.

The later verses seem to speak to a sense of loneliness and isolation. The singer questions if seeing a light flashing means that the listener is coming home, and if seeing a man waving means they are not alone. The repeating chorus "I'm not alone" can be seen as a rallying cry and reminder that even in moments of doubt or hardship, there is still someone to lean on.

In essence, the song encourages us to stay true to ourselves, to remember what is important, and to recognize that we are not alone in our struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you stay up for the weekend
Can you handle the emotional strain and stress that comes with the weekend?

And blame God for looking too old
And find someone or something to blame for the failures in your life.

Can we find all that you stand for
Can we identify what values and beliefs you uphold?

Has been replaced with mountains of gold
Have those values and beliefs been replaced by the pursuit of wealth and material goods?

You cannot dream yourself to notice
You cannot simply wish for change and expect it to happen without taking action.

To feel pain and swallow fear
To be able to accept and cope with negative emotions rather than avoiding them.

But can you stay up for the weekend
But can you endure the challenges of the weekend and push through?

Till next year
Until the same challenges arise again next year.

God I can't do this any more
I am struggling to continue with this difficult situation.

Though I'll be laid down on the floor
Despite feeling defeated and exhausted.

As many feet walk through the door
As more people continue to enter the scene or the situation.

I'm not alone
I am not the only one experiencing this struggle or hardship.

If I see a light flashing
If I notice a sign of hope or relief.

Could this mean that I'm coming home
Does this mean that I am finally finding my way back to a sense of peace or comfort?

If I see a man waving
If I encounter someone who seems friendly or supportive.

Does this mean that I'm not alone
Does this signal that I am not the only one facing difficulties and that there are people who can help me?

If I see a light flashing
If I notice a sign of hope or relief.

Could this mean that I'm coming home
Does this mean that I am finally finding my way back to a sense of peace or comfort?

If I see a man waving
If I encounter someone who seems friendly or supportive.

Does this mean that I'm not alone, no
Does this signal that I am not the only one facing difficulties and that there are people who can help me?

If I see a light flashing
If I notice a sign of hope or relief.

Could this mean that I'm coming home
Does this mean that I am finally finding my way back to a sense of peace or comfort?

If I see a man waving
If I encounter someone who seems friendly or supportive.

Does this mean that I'm not alone
Does this signal that I am not the only one facing difficulties and that there are people who can help me?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM WILES

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Dave Pearce: Trance Anthems 2010 - CD2

Label: Ministry Of Sound
Format: 3xCD, Compilation, Mixed, CD2
Country: UK
Released: 2010
Genre: Electronic
Style: Trance, Hard Trance, Progressive Trance, Progressive House

Tracklist:

(0:00:01) 01. Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone
(0:03:34) 02. Tiësto - Lethal Industry (Richard Durand Remix)
(0:08:02) 03. Ferry Corsten - Punk
(0:12:12) 04. TV Rock feat. Rudy - In The Air (Tristan D Remix)
(0:15:13) 05. Angelic - Its My Turn (Daz Bailey Remix)
(0:19:52) 06. Reflekt feat. Delline Bass - Need To Feel Loved
(0:23:06) 07. Solid Sessions - Janeiro
(0:27:03) 08. Above & Beyond presents Oceanlab - Breaking Ties (Above & Beyond Analog Heaven Mix)
(0:31:55) 09. Mauro Picotto - Back To Cali (Push Remix)
(0:35:59) 10. Chakra - Love Shines Through
(0:40:37) 11. Chicane - Offshore
(0:44:19) 12. Agnelli & Nelson - Embrace
(0:47:34) 13. ATN - Miss A Day
(0:51:06) 14. Binary Finary - 1999 (Gouryella Remix)
(0:54:49) 15. Gouryella - Ligaya
(0:58:18) 16. Azure - Sunset
(1:01:32) 17. Andain - Beautiful Things (Jorn van Deynhoven’s Sundale Mix)
(1:05:46) 18. Plastic Boy - Live Another Life
(1:08:47) 19. Max Graham feat. Neev Kennedy - Sun In The Winter (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)
(1:13:26) 20. Dirt Devils - Music Is Life

Album mixed by Dave Pearce
Album design & artwork by The Design Corporation (design4music)
Album mastered by Kev and Cass at Wired Masters

(P) 2010 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd. / Virgin Records Ltd. / EMI Records Ltd.
(C) 2010 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd. / Virgin Records Ltd. / EMI Records Ltd.
Distributed in the UK by Universal Music Operations Ltd.
Made in the UK.