Ian Van Dahl began in 2000 as Christophe Chantzis, Erik Vanspauwen and Martine Theeuwen, who was referred to as Marsha. Marsha was soon replaced by vocalist Annemie Coenen. Later, Peter Luts and David Vervoort (more famously known as Dave McCullen) joined the group. In 2008, the group changed its name to AnnaGrace retaining only Annemie Coenen and Peter Luts as members.
Annemie Coenen was co-writer and co-producer of all the songs on the second Ian van Dahl album, "Lost and Found," and wrote many of the lyrics for the first album, "Ace." She has also written music for the group Lasgo (including #1 Hit ‘Surrender’). Peter Luts was behind some of the remixes on the first album by Ian Van Dahl, and then he was brought in to co-produce the full second album. Peter has also produced other bands such as Lasgo and Dee Dee, and is well known among DJs and clubgoers for his remixes.
Reason
Ian Van Dahl Lyrics
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To talk to you
I think its time
To realise
Where is the love
Are we gonna
Stay together
To say goodbye
Where is the love
(Chorus)
Give me a reason
To hold on to
What we've got
Must be a reason
To hold on to
What we've got
Time has come
To set
Things right
Is it worth
Another fight
Tell me the truth
Is there
Something on
Your mind
Tell me what you
Hide inside
Tell me the truth
(Chorus)x2
Are there things
That I should
Know, will
You stay or
Will you go
Where is the love
Tell me is there
Hope inside
Gotta read
Between the
Lines, Where is
The love
(Chorus)x2
In the song Reason by Ian Van Dahl, the singer is pleading with the person they are addressing to be honest with them about the state of their relationship. The lyrics suggest that the couple is at a crossroads and it's time for them to decide whether they want to stay together or not. The singer is looking for a reason to hold on to what they have, but is also trying to read between the lines to see if there is any hope left in the relationship. The repetition of "Where is the love" underscores the theme of the song that a relationship without love is not worth holding on to.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency conveyed by the lyrics and the music. The chorus is particularly emotive, with the singer's voice reaching higher notes to accentuate the emotional struggle that they are going through. The song can be interpreted as a plea for communication and honesty in a relationship. The singer is asking for a reason to stay, but is also aware that it may be time to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
I think its time
The singer feels it is the appropriate moment to address a concern.
To talk to you
The singer is addressing a specific person.
To realise
The singer is suggesting that someone should understand something that is not currently understood.
Where is the love
The artist is questioning the presence of love.
Are we gonna
The artist wants clarification about the future.
Stay together
The singer is requesting information about the possibility of remaining in a relationship.
Or is it time
The singer is suggesting that a change might be necessary.
To say goodbye
The artist is suggesting ending a relationship.
Give me a reason
The artist needs justification for remaining in a relationship.
To hold on to
The artist is looking for a compelling motivation to maintain the status quo.
What we've got
The singer is referencing the current state of the relationship.
Must be a reason
The artist believes there must be motivation to continue the relationship.
Time has come
The singer indicates that a decisive moment has been reached.
To set
The singer wants to establish something.
Things right
The singer wants to correct something that is currently not correct.
Is it worth
The artist is questioning the validity of something.
Another fight
The artist wants to avoid conflict.
Tell me the truth
The singer is seeking honesty.
Is there
The singer is uncertain and posing a question.
Something on
The artist wants to know if there is something important to discuss.
Your mind
The artist is seeking information about another person's thoughts and feelings.
Tell me what you
The artist is seeking specific information.
Hide inside
The singer believes there is hidden information.
Are there things
The artist is seeking information.
That I should
The singer wants to know if there is something they should know.
Know, will
The singer wants to know if there is important information.
You stay or
The singer is asking for a decision.
Will you go
The artist is inquiring about someone leaving.
Tell me is there
The artist is seeking information.
Hope inside
The singer is seeking clarification about the continuation of a relationship.
Gotta read
The singer is emphasizing the importance of careful consideration.
Between the
The artist is referencing two opposing things.
Lines, Where is
The artist is questioning the presence of love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN, NOEL HOGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It never left. I am 53 and still listen to Trance. Lately it is the Psy Goa Trance that seems to have captured this sound.