More albums followed without the involvement of Rimensberger and released under the branding of 'Tom Galley, the creator of Phenomena'. The latest, Blind Faith, was released in September 2010 and a final production is scheduled for release later this year. Whilst all were well received, they were not comparable to the original Phenomena as they lack the typical concept story running through the whole album, international, mixed genre musicians’ matrix and multi-media links. In interviews Tom makes clear, that these albums released under a solo contract with the Escape label, of which a final is due later this year, should not be compared with the original Phenomena. He has recently joined forces again with Rimensberger and the 2 are working on the first real Phenomena concept album for 25 years. PHENOMENA was booked and promoted for its first live performance ever at 2014 SwedenRock. However, this is now under review for a later date.
[edit] Discography
* Phenomena (Bronze, 1984) - UK #63[4]
* Phenomena II Did It All For Love (BMG/RCA, 1987) (single)
* Phenomena II: Dream Runner (BMG/RCA, 1987)
* Phenomena III: Inner Vision (Castle Communications, 1993)
* Phenomena Project X 1985-1996 (1997) (compilation album), partly remixed
* Psychofantasy (Escape, 2006)
* The Complete Works (2006) (three first albums partly remixed, plus bonus tracks)
* Blind Faith (Escape, 2010)
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Dance With the Devil
Phenomena Lyrics
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Join the line
The spirits of the night
Beat time
Satan's fiddle
Strikes the bow
Start the dance
Around they go
Face to face with destiny
Let their wildest dreams
Run free
Ecstasy fills their minds
They're damned until
The end of time
Dance
You're losing control
Dance
He's stealing your soul
Dance
With the Devil
Dance
You're losing control
Dance
He's stealing your soul
Dance
With the Devil
Sold their souls
Satan's slaves
Now the Devil
Must be paid
The music holds them
In its spell
They'll soon be dancing
Now in Hell
Dance
You're losing control
Dance
He's stealing your soul
Dance
With the Devil
Dance
You're losing control
Dance
He's stealing your soul
Dance
With the Devil
Phenomena’s "Dance With the Devil" is an eerie and creepy song that paints the image of people being lured into a dark and dangerous dance with the devil. The lyrics describe a sinister scene of spirits of the night beckoning people to form a circle and join the line for a dance with Satan. The imagery of the devil's fiddle striking the bow and starting the dance creates a haunting atmosphere that is difficult to shake off. The lyrics suggest that by participating in the dance, people will be losing control of their minds and souls as they are caught up in the ecstasy of the moment. The lyrics warn that those who participate in the dance will be doomed to eternal damnation at the end of time.
The lyrics further suggest that those who succumb to the lure of the devil's music will become his slaves and will be required to pay him in the end. The music holds them in a spell that they cannot break free from as they dance towards their eventual destination in hell. The haunting repetitions of the chorus "Dance, you're losing control, Dance, he's stealing your soul, Dance with the Devil" serve as a warning to people to resist temptations and not fall prey to the empty promises of the devil.
Overall, "Dance with the Devil" is a haunting and ominous song that evokes an unsettling feeling of loss of control and inevitability. It warns people to be careful of the temptations and promises that might be too good to be true, as they might lead them down a path of no return.
Line by Line Meaning
Form a circle
The group has come together to perform a ritual dance.
Join the line
The participants of the ritual dance form a line.
The spirits of the night
The dark, supernatural entities are present during the ritual.
Beat time
The spirits are signaling the tempo of the dance.
Satan's fiddle
The music played for the dance is coming from a violin controlled by the Devil.
Strikes the bow
The Devil begins to play music for the ritual dance.
Start the dance
The dance ritual begins with the sound of the Devil's music.
Around they go
The dancers move in a circular motion around the Devil while carrying out the ritual.
Face to face with destiny
The participants are confronting their fate by engaging in this dance with the Devil.
Let their wildest dreams
The dancers are giving into their most extreme desires and aspirations.
Run free
The dancers' desires have been set loose without inhibition or consequence.
Ecstasy fills their minds
The participants have lost control of themselves and are intoxicated by the experience.
They're damned until
By participating in the ritual, the dancers have entered into a contract that will last forever.
The end of time
The end result of the dance is eternal damnation and separation from God.
Sold their souls
The participants have made a deal with the Devil, exchanging their souls for what they desire in the moment.
Satan's slaves
The participants have become subservient to the Devil and his will.
Now the Devil
The participants must answer to the Devil and fulfill the terms of their contract.
Must be paid
The participants must pay their debt to the Devil.
The music holds them
The participants are unable to resist the influence of the Devil's music.
In its spell
The participants are entranced by the music and cannot break free of its power.
They'll soon be dancing
The participants will soon be a part of the eternal, infernal dance of Hell.
Now in Hell
The participants are now damned to eternal punishment in Hell.
Dance
The Devil is commanding the participants to continue dancing, with the intent of further ensnaring them.
You're losing control
The participants have lost control of themselves and are being controlled by the Devil.
He's stealing your soul
The Devil is taking the participants' souls in exchange for their immediate desires.
With the Devil
The participants are working in tandem with the Devil, obeying his command and sealing their own doom.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM GALLEY
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@richardweilandt3315
I had this cassette in Germany, the entire album was phenomenal. The lineup of musicians that participated was a pantheon of rock gods.
@JUlia-zz1vp
Most underrated band of all time.
@peterross1295
Ditto.
Who is the girl on the record cover? What is she holding?
@jamesedwards2237
This was such a great album. Glenn's vocals were perfect for it.
@niklasohman5021
Fantastic track and incredible vocals by Glen Hughes. From a Swedish fan.
@helderramos
Still dancing with the devil, after 31 years. MAGICAL!!
@MusicWizard79
Yeah, me too... ;)
@markrago5338
Tell me about it. Maybe I'm dancing for the devil, not sure
@joegilligan4895
Hahahaha. You clown. 2021 sir.
@joegilligan4895
Mother Mary Will save us.