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.

INSOMNIA
Dave Pearce Lyrics

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Deep in the bosom of the gentle night
Is when I search for the light
Pick up my pen and start to write
I struggle, I fight dark forces in the clear moonlight
Without fear

Insomnia

I can't get no sleep

I used to worry
Thought I was going mad in a hurry
Getting stressed, making excess mess in darkness
No electricity, something's all over me, greasy
Insomnia please release me
And let me dream of making mad love to my girl on the heath
Tearing off tights with my teeth
But there's no release, no peace
I toss and turn without cease
Like a curse, open my eyes and rise like yeast
At least a couple of weeks since I last slept, kept taking sleepers
But now I keep myself pepped
Deeper still, that night
I write by candlelight, I find insight
Fundamental movement, huh, so when it's black
This insomniac, take an original tack
Keep the beast in my nature
Under ceaseless attack
I gets no sleep
I can't get no sleep

I can't get no sleep

I can't get no sleep

I need to sleep, I can't get no sleep

I need to sleep, I can't get no sleep

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of “Insomnia” by Dave Pearce evoke feelings of desperation and a search for clarity amidst the dark forces of the night. The singer of the song is plagued by insomnia, unable to get any sleep for weeks on end. He uses his pen as a way to escape from his sleepless nights, struggling to keep the “dark forces” at bay. The lyrics suggest that this is a constant battle, with the singer fighting relentlessly without fear.

As the song continues, the desperation of the singer becomes increasingly evident. He describes how he used to worry about his lack of sleep, thinking that he was going mad in a hurry. The stress of his insomnia causes him to make a mess of his environment, with no electricity and something “greasy” all over him. He pleads with his insomnia to release him, to allow him to dream and find peace. But there is no release for him, no light at the end of the tunnel, only constant tossing and turning.

Despite his exhaustion, the singer finds solace in writing by candlelight. He finds insight and a “fundamental movement” in his writing, taking an “original tack” despite his insomnia. He fights against the beast within him, keeping it under “ceaseless attack.” But even with this constant battle, there is no relief to be found. The final lines of the song plead for sleep, emphasizing the desperation and exhaustion of the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Deep in the bosom of the gentle night
During the soothing late hours of the night when there is little disturbance

Is when I search for the light
It is at this hour that I try to seek out clarity

Pick up my pen and start to write
I use writing as a way to express my thoughts

I struggle, I fight dark forces in the clear moonlight
I face obstacles and battle my inner demons under the bright moon

Without fear
But I do not let fear hinder me

Insomnia
I suffer from insomnia and cannot fall asleep

I can't get no sleep
My lack of sleep is preventing me from functioning properly

I used to worry
In the past, I was anxious and consumed with worry

Thought I was going mad in a hurry
I believed my mental state was deteriorating rapidly

Getting stressed, making excess mess in darkness
Being unable to sleep caused me to become anxious and disorganized

No electricity, something's all over me, greasy
I feel uneasy and powerless, as if something is weighing me down

Insomnia please release me
I beg for insomnia to let me fall asleep

And let me dream of making mad love to my girl on the heath
I long to dream of being intimate with my lover in a blissful, natural setting

Tearing off tights with my teeth
I want to experience intense passion and desire in my dream

But there's no release, no peace
Unfortunately, I cannot find solace or tranquility in my dream state

I toss and turn without cease
I continuously shift and move around while in bed

Like a curse, open my eyes and rise like yeast
My inability to sleep feels like a punishment that causes me to quickly wake and be alert

At least a couple of weeks since I last slept, kept taking sleepers
I have not had a restful sleep in weeks and have been taking sleep medication

But now I keep myself pepped
I now try to keep myself energized and motivated despite my lack of sleep

Deeper still, that night
On one particular night, I was further challenged

I write by candlelight, I find insight
I turn to writing by candle light and gain newfound understanding of my situation

Fundamental movement, huh, so when it's black
I realize that this is a pivotal moment and need to act accordingly when the world is dark and uncertain

This insomniac, take an original tack
As an insomniac, I need to come up with unique and creative ways to deal with my sleeplessness

Keep the beast in my nature
I must control the negative and aggressive parts of my personality

Under ceaseless attack
These instincts must be constantly monitored and suppressed

I gets no sleep
I cannot sleep

I can't get no sleep
Once again, I am unable to fall asleep

I need to sleep, I can't get no sleep
I crave a much-needed rest but continue to struggle with insomnia

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Champion Management & Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Maxwell Fraser, Rollo Armstrong, Ayalah Bentovim

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