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.

Saltwater
Dave Pearce Lyrics

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Oscail mo shuile
Nios mo eist e sin
Ar an tsaile snamha

Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day

Open my eyes saltwater rain
Oscail mo shuil in that way
Eist tu in that way
Eist tu in that way

Missing part in that way
Eist tu oscail mo shuil

Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day

Open my eyes, saltwater rain
Oscail mo shùil, no more inside
Saltwater rain, oscail mo shùil
English translation, open my eyes

Bigger, listen to us
Swimming in saltwater
Open my eyes, saltwater rain
Open my eyes in that way
You listen in that way
You listen in that way

Missing part, in that way
You listen open my eyes

No more inside, saltwater rain
Open my eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dave Pearce's song Saltwater tell a story of self-searching - the singer is looking for something, and the ocean appears to be his solace. The phrase "Oscail mo shuile" translates to "open my eyes" in Gaelic. The singer is yearning to see things more clearly and experience a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him. The mention of "saltwater rain" appears to be a metaphor for the singer's tears, which cleanse him in a similar way to the cleansing power of rain. The refrain of "Fol lol the doh fol the day" is a nod towards the sea shanty tradition, reflecting the themes of traveling and journeying that are a recurring motif throughout the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Oscail mo shuile
Open my eyes

Nios mo eist e sin
Bigger, listen to us

Ar an tsaile snamha
Swimming in saltwater

Fol lol the doh fol the day
Repetition for rhythmic effect

Open my eyes saltwater rain
A plea to see the beauty in the world, even in the midst of sadness

Oscail mo shuil in that way
A reminder to keep looking forward and keep one's eyes open

Eist tu in that way
A call to listen to one's inner voice

Missing part in that way
Acknowledgement that there are things beyond our understanding

Eist tu oscail mo shuil
Encouragement to be open-minded and receptive to new experiences

Open my eyes, saltwater rain
Repetition of the opening plea, emphasizing its importance

Oscail mo shùil, no more inside
A desire to break free from one's limitations and see the world in a new way

Saltwater rain, oscail mo shùil
Association of saltwater with tears and the cleansing power of emotional release

English translation, open my eyes
A reminder of the universal message of the song, regardless of language or culture

You listen in that way
A reminder to pay attention to the world around us

No more inside, saltwater rain
An affirmation of the healing power of tears and emotional expression

Open my eyes
Final plea to keep looking for the beauty in the world

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: NICHOLAS BRACEGIRDLE, CIARAN MARION BRENNAN, PAUL BRENNAN, RAY HEDGES

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