Holy Ghost!’s most recent release, 2015’s remix alum Work for Hire, was a mesmerizing time capsule of remixes that boldly traced the group’s aesthetic from their nascent days dabbling in groove to radical rethinkings of songs. It was, in certain ways, a necessary stepping stone to Crime Cutz. “Work for Hire was a good breather from working on original music,” Alex says. “It was a good way to get back into the studio. There’s a lot of pressure when you’re writing original stuff. We were able to focus more on groove and arrangement, rather than trying to write formative pop songs.”
The objective, Nick says of the forthcoming collection, was singular: “Aesthetically, Alex and I were musically, melodically trying to do so“ Some artists make music really rapidly—they put out mixtapes on SoundCloud, like, every few months,” Alex Frankel ruminates. Of course, Frankel and his Holy Ghost! bandmate Nick Millhiser do not fall into that category. “We’re so envious of that.” They’re again adding to their dance repertoire with the vibrant Crime Cutz EP out later this year on DFA Records.
Dance A Little Closer
Holy Ghost! Lyrics
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Standing in this room with you
Turn down the houselights
And the chorus doesn't come too soon
Let's make a drum
But not like a couple fighting
More like a couple when they young and just begun
This night is almost done
I feel good
Just dancing in this room with you
Turn down the houselights
And the chorus doesn't come too soon, oh
And they'll be no big changes
And they'll be no big top line
And they'll be no big changes
They'll be no acid out punch lines
Okay once
Come on and dance
Dance a little closer
Dance
Dance until it's over
Come on and
Dance
Dance until it's closer
Dance
Uh, until it's over
I feel like
Just standing in this room with you
They cut the lights off
The chorus doesn't come too soon
And to my right
Let me introduce the kid with tracks
You see after that ball
We don't need reason at all
To make each other laugh
And that's the happy fact
So put your hands up
But not like a couple fighting
More like a couple when they young and just begun
The night is almost done
Come on and
Dance
Dance a little closer
Dance
Dance until it's over
Come on and
Dance
Dance until it's closer
Until we forget who you are
Dance
Oh, until it's over
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
And they'll be no big changes
And they'll be no big talkin 'bout
Doo doo do-doo doo doo doo
Come on and dance
Dance until it's over
Dance
Dancer until it's over
Come on and
Dance
Dance until it's closer
Until you forget who we are
Dance
Oh, until it's over
The lyrics to "Dance A Little Closer" by Holy Ghost! convey the simple pleasure of dancing with someone in a dimly-lit room. The singer describes feeling good and enjoying the comfort of being with someone they care about. They want to prolong the moment, making the night last just a little bit longer. The song is characterized by a carefree spirit and a sense of nostalgia for simpler times.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to dance. It is a call to abandon oneself to the moment, forget one's problems, and simply enjoy oneself. The repetition of the phrase "dance a little closer" is a metaphor for the intimacy that can be achieved through physical proximity. The song suggests that dancing can be a way to connect with someone on a deeper level, to experience a moment of true intimacy and abandon.
Overall, "Dance A Little Closer" is a joyful and uplifting song that celebrates the simple pleasures of life. It encourages us to live in the moment, to abandon our worries and cares, and to enjoy the company of those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel right
I feel comfortable and at ease
Standing in this room with you
Being in your presence is where I want to be
Turn down the houselights
Dim the lights and change the mood
And the chorus doesn't come too soon
Let's take our time and enjoy each moment
Let's make a drum
Let's create a rhythm
But not like a couple fighting
Not with anger or frustration, but with love
More like a couple when they young and just begun
Like a new couple with excitement and energy
This night is almost done
The night is coming to an end, but let's make the most of it
I feel good
I am happy and content
Just dancing in this room with you
Our dance is our own personal moment
And they'll be no big changes
We don't need any drastic changes, just the simple things
And they'll be no big top line
We don't need anything extraordinary to enjoy ourselves
They'll be no acid out punch lines
No need for sarcastic or hurtful remarks, just good vibes
Okay once
Let's do this for now and not worry about the future
Come on and dance
Let's enjoy the rhythm and let loose
Dance a little closer
Let's get closer and enjoy this moment together
Dance until it's over
Let's keep dancing until the end of the night
And to my right
Let me introduce someone special to me
Let me introduce the kid with tracks
This person is skilled at making music
You see after that ball
After that (whatever it was), let's just relax and have fun
We don't need reason at all
We don't need a reason to enjoy this moment together
To make each other laugh
Let's just enjoy each other's company and have fun
And that's the happy fact
That's the truth and we should be grateful for it
So put your hands up
Let's get even more into the music and enjoy ourselves
Until we forget who you are
Let's lose ourselves in the moment and just dance
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Let's just enjoy the rhythm and music
And they'll be no big talkin 'bout
We don't need to talk about anything profound or deep
Dance until it's over
Let's keep dancing and enjoying ourselves
Dancer until it's over
Let's keep the party going until the end of the night
Until you forget who we are
Let's just enjoy the moment and forget everything else
Dance until it's closer
Let's dance and enjoy the closeness we have right now
Come on and dance
Let's just enjoy the moment and have fun
Oh, until it's over
Until the end of the night, let's lose ourselves in the music and just dance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex David Frankel, Nicholas Alexander Millhiser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eric Pace
I love this song... Literally no lie. I heard it enough to where my kids love it too!
Francisco Cerda S.
David Pace seems like a good idea. will try, thanks hahahah :)
David Pace
I want to click my tongue to the cow bell and clap along during the hook.
Tony Hudy
Damn this is good. Do they have anything after this album? I hate that everything I like these days ends up being from bands/artists that are no longer making this kind of great music.
Felix-barth
They self titled lp and crime cutz ep are just as good as this album. Maybe better
Vetti
reminds me of the 80's, real groovy , heard this in Pacsun became a fan of this song ever since
Richard Price Elliott
With the pop potential that this has, I am amazed that your label will not spring for a video.
BillyPilgrim
+Richard Price Elliott (1guy2be) they already have like 5 videos for that album
dixondls
The bass line in this track reminds me of the kick ass music and bass lines from Sonic 3! Love that game and love this track/album!
NativeMuse
I had to Shazam this song when i heard it in a Pizza Rev. Love it!