Since 1996, an evolving lineup of the band, always fronted by singer/songwriter John Easdale, has been performing in one incarnation or another (initially billed as Easdale solo but usually with assistance from former band mates), and from then until 2003 played occasional shows in the L.A. area, as well as in New Jersey. However, amid renewed interest since the Bands Reunited episode in January 2004 and a large-scale appearance at KROQ-FM's annual Inland Invasion festival concert (attended by more than 78,000 fans) in September 2003, Dramarama has been touring nationally in 2004 and 2005, and released their first new, full-length studio CD, titled "everybody dies," on October 25, 2005.
In 1982, Dramarama formed in and around Wayne, New Jersey, where founding member Chris Carter owned a record store called Looney Tunez Records. The initial line-up consisted of singer/songwriter John Easdale, "Mr. E Boy" (Mark Englert) and Carter, later joined by Peter Wood on guitars, Jesse Farbman on drums. Jesse would leave the group after the third album, and was eventually replaced with drummer Clem Burke, whose prior band was Blondie. Other early bandmates included keyboardists Theothorous Athanasious "Teddy" Ellenis and "Secret Weapon" Tommy Mullaney, who doubled as the band's tour manager.
The current lineup consists of frontman John Easdale and several players from Dramarama's former incarnation, including lead guitarist Mark Englert and rhythm guitar player Peter Wood (the only band member who moved back to New Jersey and still maintains a residence there). Rounding out the band are Los Angeles-based musicians Tony Snow on drums, and Craig Ballam (guitar) and Mike Davis (bass), the two of whom also maintain a side project called Shobud. In addition, Mike Davis is the official bass player for Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford's eponymous solo band, and appears on Halford's upcoming CD, Halford IV.
A number of prominent musicians has joined the band for studio sessions on specific tracks over the years, perhaps most notably pianist Benmont Tench of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers and guitarist Mick Taylor, late of the Rolling Stones, on Vinyl. In addition, fellow power pop artist Dwight Twilley lent vocals to several songs on hi-fi sci-fi, on which The New York Dolls' Sylvain Sylvain also made a vocal appearance.
In addition, other artists often join Dramarama onstage or in the studio, including bassist Steve "Muddy Shews" Shewchuk from seminal Jersey shore band Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes; keyboardist Morley Bartnoff from Cosmo Topper (formerly of the 1980s band Burning Sensations), and harmonica player "Trashcan" Ray Barwick, as well as former No Soap Radio members Danny Roselle on keys and guitar, and drummer Chris O'Hara.
Transformation
Dramarama Lyrics
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Maybe you will, but I won't, I don't know.
Don't be afraid of the things that I'm stating
I'm so amazed that I made them so well
I...
Feel much better than I felt
I...
Maybe you're right but I don't feel like fighting
Maybe you will, but I won't, I don't know.
Don't be afraid of the phrases I'm writing
I'm quite amazed that I hide them so well
I...
Feel much better than I felt
I...
Think I'm turning into someone else
Maybe it's late but I don't feel like sleeping
Maybe you will, but I won't, I don't know.
Don't amazed by the secrets you're keeping
Are you amazed that you're sleeping so well?
I...
feel much better than I felt
I think I'm burning
I think I'm learning
I think I'm turning into someone else
I think I'm burning
I think I'm learning
I think I'm turning into someone else...
The lyrics of Dramarama's song Transformation describe the feeling of going through a significant change in one's life. The singer is uncertain about what is happening to them but knows that they don't want to wait or fight against it. They are not afraid to express their thoughts and feelings, even if others may not understand or agree with them. The singer is amazed at themselves for how well they have been able to hide their feelings and secrets.
The repetition of "I feel much better than I felt" and "I think I'm turning into someone else" shows how the singer is undergoing a personal transformation that is bringing them a sense of liberation and growth. The lyrics "I think I'm burning, I think I'm learning" suggest that this transformation is not always easy but is a necessary part of the singer's development.
Overall, the lyrics of Transformation are a reflection on personal growth and how it can sometimes be a tumultuous but necessary process. It encourages listeners to embrace change and to not be afraid of expressing their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it's me, but I don't feel like waiting
I'm not interested in waiting, but maybe you are- I'm not sure.
Maybe you will, but I won't, I don't know.
Perhaps you will wait, but I won't, and I'm not sure what will happen.
Don't be afraid of the things that I'm stating
I hope you aren't scared of what I'm saying.
I'm so amazed that I made them so well
I'm impressed that I was able to express myself so eloquently.
Maybe you're right but I don't feel like fighting
You may be correct, but I have no interest in arguing.
Don't be afraid of the phrases I'm writing
Don't let my words scare you.
I'm quite amazed that I hide them so well
I'm impressed that I'm hiding my emotions so effectively.
Maybe it's late but I don't feel like sleeping
It may be late, but I'm not tired.
Don't amazed by the secrets you're keeping
Don't let the secrets you're keeping surprise you.
Are you amazed that you're sleeping so well?
Did you think you'd have trouble sleeping?
I feel much better than I felt
I feel significantly better than I used to.
I think I'm turning into someone else
I believe I'm changing into a different person.
I think I'm burning
I believe I'm being consumed.
I think I'm learning
I think I'm gaining new knowledge or experience.
I think I'm turning into someone else...
I believe I'm becoming a different person.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN MILLS EASDALE
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