The band first formed as a three piece in 2008 when late founding member Charles Haddon met up with other members Joe Hutchinson and Caan Capan. Alex Starling joined the band soon afterwards.
After a concert at Pukkelpop festival (Kiewit, Belgium), on Friday August 20th, 2010, the band's frontman, Charles Haddon, committed suicide. Haddon was reportedly "deeply upset" that he'd landed on a female fan during the band's show after he dived off the stage. His manager, Sam Farr, stated the fan's father had suggested he might take legal action after claiming that his daughter had suffered three damaged vertebrae due to his crowd surfing.
The singer had spoken to her father on the phone after the show. Haddon leapt to his death from a telecommunications mast behind the main stage. He was found to have 197mg of alcohol in his blood, which is more than twice the legal drink-drive limit.
The London three-piece were in Europe playing a number of festivals and were due to perform as part of Australia's touring Parklife festival the next month. They were also set to embark on a headline tour of the UK in October.
Dance The Way I Feel
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool Lyrics
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That we depend
On getting by
Another lie
On every other thing that dies
And as his voice beckons out
I hear the end
The end of trauma slowly setting in
Stop
Well I just dance the way I feel
Stop breathing
Imagine none of this is real
Imagine none of this is real
Well I just dance the way I feel
Well I just dance the way I feel
Well I just dance the way I feel
A simple crowd makes a movement on my space
I'm lashing out
I'm crashing down
On all the people in my way
I'm banning all of these ??? from this place
This place is ruined been affected
After all the time I paid
Stop
Well I just dance the way I feel
Stop breathing
Imagine none of this is real
Imagine none of this is real
Well I just dance the way I feel
Stop
Well I just dance the way I feel
Stop
Well I just dance the way I feel
Moving on to someone else
You're always open with yourself
But no one
I talk to no one
Always falling short of help
I choose to take this by myself
And go
And I just go
Stop
Well I just dance the way I feel
Stop breathing
Imagine none of this real
Imagine none of this real
Well I just dance the way I feel
Stop
Stop
Well I just dance the way I feel
The song "Dance The Way I Feel" by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool tells the story of a person who is struggling with their emotions and trying to cope with the pain and trauma of their past. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt before and as a result, they have become numb to the world around them. The truth is all they trust in, but the truths have been wasted, leading them to depend on just getting by. They use dancing as a coping mechanism and a way of expressing themselves when words fail.
The line "A simple crowd makes a movement on my space" suggests that the singer is surrounded by people, but feels alone in their feelings. They lash out and crash down, banning all of the people who remind them of their past. They have paid so much time and energy into trying to move on from the trauma they have experienced, but they feel like it's all been for nothing. The lyrics "Moving on to someone else, you're always open with yourself, but no one. I talk to no one." tells us that it is difficult for them to open up and communicate with others, which increases their sense of isolation.
The chorus ("Well I just dance the way I feel, Stop breathing, Imagine none of this is real") suggests that the singer is in a state of dissociation and feels like they're dreaming or out of touch with reality. They use dancing as a way to escape from their painful memories and the reality of the world. Overall, the song explores themes of emotional pain and trauma, dissociation, isolation and the ways we cope with our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
We wasted so many truths
We have spoken so many lies that we have lost touch with reality.
That we depend
We rely on lies to get by.
On getting by
We depend on lies to survive.
Another lie
We keep telling more lies to ourselves and others.
On every other thing that dies
We rely on lies to cope with the inevitable death around us.
And as his voice beckons out
As the singer's voice calls out,
I hear the end
I hear the end of something.
The end of trauma slowly setting in
I feel the end of the emotional pain slowly setting in.
My body seems to stop and freeze
My body feels paralyzed and unable to move.
Stop
An interruption in the song or a command to stop something.
Well I just dance the way I feel
I will dance according to how I feel, despite the pain and lies around me.
Imagine none of this is real
Perhaps the way to cope with the pain is to pretend it's not real.
A simple crowd makes a movement on my space
The crowd is moving around me and invading my personal space.
I'm lashing out
I am angry and reacting violently.
I'm crashing down
I am losing control and spiraling down.
On all the people in my way
I am taking out my anger on anyone who blocks my path.
I'm banning all of these ??? from this place
The unclear lyrics suggest an action to remove someone or something from the singer's surroundings.
This place is ruined been affected
The singer's surroundings are ruined and affected by something, possibly the lies and pain.
After all the time I paid
The singer has put in a lot of effort to overcome the pain and lies.
Moving on to someone else
The singer is moving on from their current struggles to focus on someone else.
You're always open with yourself
The person the singer is addressing is honest and transparent with themselves.
But no one
But no one else seems to be honest and transparent.
I talk to no one
The singer feels isolated and unable to connect with anyone.
Always falling short of help
Despite their efforts, the singer is constantly failing to find help or support.
I choose to take this by myself
The singer has decided to face their struggles alone.
And go
The singer will move on from their struggles and continue forward.
Stop
An interruption in the song or a command to stop something.
Stop breathing
Perhaps a reference to stopping oneself from feeling the pain or stopping the pain from taking over.
Imagine none of this real
Perhaps the way to cope with the pain is to pretend it's not real.
Well I just dance the way I feel
I will dance according to how I feel, despite the pain and lies around me.
Stop
An interruption in the song or a command to stop something.
Well I just dance the way I feel
I will dance according to how I feel, despite the pain and lies around me.
Well I just dance the way I feel
I will dance according to how I feel, despite the pain and lies around me.
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHARLIE HADDON, JOSEPH LOUIS HUTCHINSON, ANDERS KALLMARK
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@chrisbecker5472
RIP i was so into this song when the tragedy happened. Big love for these guys. The lyrics are creepily prophetic. Like he knew what was going to happen. What a legend of a guy and a great band.
@daveshootsvideo
Just found this song on spotify a month or so ago, didn't realize how old this song was and the tragedy behind the singer. Song lives on in 2022!
@TomTom-bs1ws
and in 2023! And year after year. Until time runs out. R.I.P. 🕊
@hannaha.4198
I recently discovered this song on Spotify, and I absolutely love it. It's tragic what happened, as this band was destined for success. However, he's voice will live on forever ❤
@JIKAHERA
Trop triste que ce talent ait connu une telle tragédie. Un groupe plein d'espoir. Mais tellement de plaisir accompagné de nostalgie de pouvoir l'écouter encore !
@ruantengyi
Wow, this is so 1980s!!! We definitely need 80s style music back in the 2020s !!
@shalinmurphy
Such a bop. Used to play this at the huge 2 floor Forever 21 I worked at from 09-2010
@rsorry
🔥🔥🔥
@oliopetrolio3092
Amazing track! Charles we will always remember you!
@Amber-cx4wu
Rest in Peace. What a tune ❤️