Following her departure from Wham!, Lee released her first solo single, "Selina Wow Wow", in 1983. Despite considerable airplay, the single failed to reach the top 40. In 1984, she then worked with The Style Council and appeared on their debut album Café Bleu (released as My Ever Changing Moods in North America). Lee can be heard on the tracks "Headstart for Happiness," "It Didn't Matter," "The Lodgers," "Walls Come Tumbling Down," and "Shout to the Top." Lee continued to record solo material during this time, but singles "Yippee Yi Yay!" and "Don't Do It Baby" failed to chart.
In 1985, after the release of the second Style Council album Our Favourite Shop (which reached no.1) and a stint working with the band Animal Nightlife, Lee released another solo single; the self-penned ballad "See the Day". The single became a UK hit and peaked at no.2 in December 1985, selling a quarter of a million copies in the UK alone, and earning Lee a silver disc. Twenty years later, the song was covered by Girls Aloud, their version peaking at no.9 on the UK Singles Chart in December 2005.
Lee's follow-up singles, a cover of Judie Tzuke's "Come Hell Or Waters High" and "Hold On" failed to make the UK Top 40. All tracks were featured on her 1986 album, Shrine.
Throughout the rest of the 1980s, Lee continued to work with The Style Council on their albums The Cost of Loving (1987) and Confessions of a Pop Group (1988). She also worked with the band on their 1989 recording Modernism: A New Decade, but this album was rejected by the band's label, Polydor, and did not see a release until almost ten years later, when it was included in the boxed set, The Complete Adventures of The Style Council.
Between 1989 and 1991, Lee teamed up with Robert Howard of The Blow Monkeys to form Slam Slam. They achieved a number of minor UK club hits including "Move (Dance All Night)" and "Free Your Feelings", the latter produced by Young Disciples. In 1993, Lee later collaborated with Gang Starr frontman Guru (rapper) née Keith Alam, on a single from his solo project Jazzmatazz called "No Time to Play" on which also featured Ronny Jordan. Later in the 1990s, Lee released two further solo albums; Things Will Be Sweeter (1994) and Smiles (1998).
In 2006, Lee had a small part as a pop star in the comedy film Rabbit Fever. In September 2007, Lee performed her hit "See The Day" on ITV1's Loose Women show. In September 2007, she also performed at a charity event in aid of domestic violence a cause close to her heart.
Lee also played the part of Preaching Nut-Nut in a 2008 short film, The Town that Boars Me. It tells the tale of a Pig Boy created by the lonely town butcher. The Pig Boy, now banished from the town, returns at nightfall to torment the local women and satisfy his insatiable fetish for high-heeled shoes. It also starred Kelly Osbourne, Sadie Frost, Lee's son Natt Weller, Zandra Rhodes and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The film was released in London on 28 August 2008.
On 31 May 2009, Lee joined ex-Level 42 musicians, Mike Lindup and Phil Gould, to play a comeback gig with a collective called 'Favoured Nations'. The gig took place at Ginglik, Shepherd's Bush, London. On 11 October 2009, she played a gig at Dingwalls in Camden Town.
Dee played 2 concerts in 2010 - The 1st was on 30 April 2010, at Pizza on the Park, Hyde Park Corner, London and the second on 31 December at Shades of Soul, New Year's Eve Extravaganza, Live Funk and Soul at The Pheasantry. This was a night featuring Dee, Louise (Funk Affair) and Nathan Watson. Billed as “A night of unforgettable Funk and Soul Classics."
The setlist was:- Things Will be Sweeter, See The Day, Walk Away From the Floor, It's Gonna Be Alright, No Time To Play, Set Your Spirit Free and Come Hell or Waters High.
January 2011 - Dee is currently getting a band together and is holding auditions. No album release date is yet known.
What About Me
Dee C. Lee Lyrics
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I wonder how they sleep at night,
When the sale comes first and the truth comes second, just stop for a minute
And smile,
Everybody look to the left,
Everybody look to the right,
Can you feel that yeah,
It's not about the money, money, money,
We don't need your money, money, money,
We just want to make the world dance,
Forget about the price tag,
It ain't about the (Ugh) cha chang cha chang,
It's not about the (Yeah) ba bling ba bling,
Want to make the world dance,
Forget about the price tag,
(Price tag, forget about the price tag)
Won't you come see about me,
I'll be alone dancin' you know it baby,
Tell me your troubles and doubts,
Givin' me everything inside and out,
Don't you forget about me,
As you walk on by,
Will you call my name,
As you walk on by,
will you call my name,
As you walk on by
Will you call my name
I say la lalalala lalalala lalalala lalalala
Tonight,
I will love love you tonight,
Give me everything tonight,
For all we know we might not get tomorrow,
Let's do it tonight,
Forget what they say,
All my cares they play,
I want you tonight,
Grab somebody sexy, tell them hey,
Give me everything tonight,
Give me everything tonight,
Take advantage of tonight
'Cause tomorrow I'm off to do battle, perform for princess,
But tonight, I can make you my queen, and make love to you endless,
It's insane to wait and they ain't growin' money,
Keep flowin', hustlers move beside us, so I'm tip-toeing to keep blowing,
I got it locked down like Lindsay Lohan,
Put it on my lap, baby,
I make you feel right, baby,
Can't promise tomorrow, but I'll promise tonight,
Excuse me,
But I might drink a little more than I should tonight,
And I may take you home with me if I could tonight, (Don't you)
And baby I will make you feel so good tonight, (Forget about me)
'Cause we might not get tomorrow, tonight.
Hands up,
I put my hand up,
Don't you forget about me,(Party in the U.S.A.)
Tonight,
I will love love you tonight,
Give me everything tonight,
For all we know, we might not get tomorrow,
Let's do it tonight.
The song "What About Me" by Dee C. Lee is a statement about the current state of our society, where everyone seems to focus too much on money and material things. The lyrics are urging people to take a moment to appreciate the importance of love, relationships, and human connections over material possessions. The opening verses question the morality of individuals who prioritize financial gain over basic human values such as truth and honesty. The chorus then goes on to say that love and making the world a happier place is more important than money. The second stanza then shifts to speak on loneliness and abandonment, asking for someone to be there for oneself. Finally, the song concludes on a positive note, urging people to live in the moment and not take anything for granted, as we never know what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like everybody's got a price,
It appears that everyone places a price on something in their life.
I wonder how they sleep at night,
I am curious about how these people can sleep peacefully after setting a price for something.
When the sale comes first and the truth comes second, just stop for a minute
When people prioritize money over honesty, take a moment to think.
And smile,
Even amidst all this, try to stay optimistic and cheerful.
Everybody look to the left,
Everyone, turn your attention to your left side.
Everybody look to the right,
Now shift your focus to your right side.
Can you feel that yeah,
Do you sense that energy and vibe?
We're payin' with love tonight,
Tonight, we will pay with love instead of money.
It's not about the money, money, money,
The focus is not on wealth or material possessions,
We don't need your money, money, money,
We don't require your monetary assistance.
We just want to make the world dance,
Our aim is simply to make people happy and encourage dancing.
Forget about the price tag,
Don't dwell on the cost of things.
It ain't about the (Ugh) cha chang cha chang,
It's not about the sound of money changing hands.
It's not about the (Yeah) ba bling ba bling,
Nor is it about flashy, expensive jewelry.
Want to make the world dance,
Our aim is to make people dance.
Forget about the price tag,
Again, do not focus on the cost of things.
(Price tag, forget about the price tag)
Emphasizing the importance of avoiding financial focus.
Won't you come see about me,
Can you come and check up on me?
I'll be alone dancin' you know it baby,
I'll be dancing on my own tonight, as usual.
Tell me your troubles and doubts,
Share your issues and disappointments with me.
Givin' me everything inside and out,
Be open and honest with me, completely.
Don't you forget about me,
Please don't forget about me.
As you walk on by,
As you continue on your way.
Will you call my name,
Will you say my name aloud?
As you walk on by,
Again, as you walk away.
will you call my name,
Can I hear my name on your lips?
As you walk on by
Once more, while you leave.
Will you call my name
Will you say my name?
I say la lalalala lalalala lalalala lalalala
Singing a wordless melody, simply enjoying the music.
Tonight,
This night,
I will love love you tonight,
Tonight, I will shower you with love.
Give me everything tonight,
Tonight, give me everything you've got.
For all we know we might not get tomorrow,
We must seize the moment, for it may not come again.
Let's do it tonight,
Let's live in the now and experience it fully.
Forget what they say,
Ignore the naysayers.
All my cares they play,
I will not let my worries overwhelm me.
I want you tonight,
Tonight, all I want is you.
Grab somebody sexy, tell them hey,
Approach someone attractive and say hello.
Take advantage of tonight
Make the most of tonight.
'Cause tomorrow I'm off to do battle, perform for princess,
Tomorrow, I must face many challenges and even entertain royalty.
But tonight, I can make you my queen, and make love to you endless,
However, tonight, I can treat you like royalty and make love to you all night.
It's insane to wait and they ain't growin' money,
Waiting and hoping for money to grow is crazy because that won't happen.
Keep flowin', hustlers move beside us, so I'm tip-toeing to keep blowing,
Keep moving and hustling because competition is tough and I must keep pushing forward.
I got it locked down like Lindsay Lohan,
I have everything under control like Lindsay Lohan (who was famous for being a mean badass).
Put it on my lap, baby,
Put yourself in my lap, suggested to a partner.
I make you feel right, baby,
I can make you feel good and satisfied.
Can't promise tomorrow, but I'll promise tonight,
I cannot promise anything about tomorrow, yet tonight is guaranteed.
Excuse me,
Pardon me,
But I might drink a little more than I should tonight,
I apologize for potentially drinking more than I should tonight.
And I may take you home with me if I could tonight, (Don't you)
I am confessing that I may desire to take you home tonight. (You don't have to)
And baby I will make you feel so good tonight,
I promise to satisfy you tonight.
(Forget about me)
The artist feels like they will be forgotten in that moment.
'Cause we might not get tomorrow, tonight.
Let's enjoy tonight since tomorrow isn't promised.
Hands up,
Put your hands up (in celebration of this moment).
I put my hand up,
I also raise my hand up.
Don't you forget about me,(Party in the U.S.A.)
Please don't forget me, as the artist makes a music reference to Miley Cyrus' song.
Tonight,
This night,
I will love love you tonight,
Tonight, I will shower you with love.
Give me everything tonight,
Tonight, give me everything you've got.
For all we know, we might not get tomorrow,
We must seize the moment, for it may not come again.
Let's do it tonight.
Let's live in the now and experience it fully.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., Jessica Cornish, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly
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