2. Now calls himself "Rich Dissonance" - born Eric David Holloway, in Baltimore MD, raised on the Eastern Shore, and relocated eventually to the borough of NYC known as Brooklyn, this artist takes inspiration from his earliest musical loves that include mainstream acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam and attributes his development largely to artists/groups such as June of 44, Radiohead, Shipping News, and Jeff Buckley. Unable yet to categorize his music, the artist would like refer to his own style of music as progressive, not mathy but based largely in the "feel" oriented approach he developed as a percussionist, one which portends the development of a pop paradigm that incorporates, alongside chordal resolution, the hook-ability inherent in additive time signatures.
Everything You Do
Holloway Lyrics
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You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
The lyrics describe a situation where the singer's heart was broken because they were unable to dance. The person who broke their heart didn't even want them around. However, the singer is now back to show that they have improved their dancing skills and can really impress others with their moves.
The repeated question "Do you love me?" shows that the singer wants to know if the person who broke their heart now loves them because of their newfound dancing abilities. It signifies a desire for acceptance and validation. The singer emphasizes their ability to move and groove, indicating their confidence and eagerness to prove themselves.
The lines "Watch me, now" and "Ah, work it out baby" suggest that the singer wants the person who hurt them to pay attention and appreciate their dancing skills. They want to demonstrate their capabilities and have the other person recognize their value.
The mention of mashing potatoes and doing the twist is likely a metaphorical way of expressing versatility and adaptability in different dance styles. The singer asks if the person likes their current style of dancing, seeking their approval and hoping to rekindle their love. The repeated pleas of "Tell me" underscore the singer's desperation for an answer, indicating they have not fully moved on from their heartbreak.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everything You Do" by Holloway highlight the singer's determination to prove themselves and regain the love of the person who initially rejected them. Dancing becomes a metaphor for their self-worth and the way they express their emotions.
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Written by: Berry Gordy Jr
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Charlene Holloway sang back up on Phyllis Hyman's 'Living in confusion' great vocals. Big melody!
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