“I wanted to approach song writing differently. Like a rapper, I wanted to use the beat as my point of departure and then continue by collaging different layers."
-Pien Feith
This shift in her approach to writing allowed the multifaceted singer to employ a wider range of influences in her music. Together with her partner and producer Melvin Wevers she wrote and recorded numerous demos over the course of two years. These tracks were then dissected, cut up, and augmented by drummer and percussionist Pim Verlaek.
Dance on Time is a beat-oriented record that flirts with dub, crunk, and tropicalia. The stream of enticing new songs that emerged daily from the crevices of the Internet have manifested themselves on this record. By working with studio engineer Remko Schouten, who has worked with Pavement and ZzZ, the band managed to translate the digital sketches into a more organic sound. The last addition to the band has been bass player Peter Akkerman, who completes the band’s live sound.
Pien describes the period during which she wrote the record as one “without a clear idea of the future, something I have gradually started to see less as a problem. This relief of tension guided my in approach music in a new found fashion. I try to look for growth instead of defining a clear start and end.”
What Pleases You the Most
Pien Feith Lyrics
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oh, what eases your mind
oh, what causes your heart to pound twice as fast as it usually does
oh, what makes your voice want to sing
oh, what makes you forget about every other thing
oh, what is it
oh, what
oh, what
oh, what is it that pleases you the most
oh, what is it that pleases you the most
well, tell me have you had these thoughts before
or is this out of the blue
and what is passion but seven letters put together now
what is it to you
oh, what is it that pleases you the most
the most most of all
In this song, Pien Feith poses a series of questions to the listener about what brings them joy, comfort, and excitement. The repeated line of "oh what" adds a sense of yearning and curiosity, as the singer wants to understand what brings pleasure to the person they are addressing. The lyrics evoke a sense of introspection and self-reflection, as the listener is asked to consider what truly brings them happiness.
The line "what causes your heart to pound twice as fast as it usually does" is particularly striking, as it suggests that the thing that pleases the listener the most is something that makes them feel alive and exhilarated. The line "what is passion but seven letters put together now, what is it to you" adds another layer of contemplation, as the singer probes the listener to consider what passion means to them on a personal level.
Overall, the lyrics of "What Pleases You the Most" encourage the listener to pause and reflect on what brings them joy and satisfaction in life. It is a powerful reminder to prioritize the things that bring us genuine pleasure and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
oh, what soothes you, what makes you smile
What brings a sense of calm and happiness to your being?
oh, what eases your mind
What relieves your stress and anxiety?
oh, what causes your heart to pound twice as fast as it usually does
What fills you with excitement and raises your heartbeat?
oh, what makes your voice want to sing
What evokes such joy that you feel compelled to express it vocally?
oh, what makes you forget about every other thing
What captures your complete attention and distracts you from all else?
oh, what is it
What is the thing that elicits such strong emotions from you?
oh, what
What is the source of your greatest pleasure and satisfaction?
oh, what is it that pleases you the most
What is the one thing that brings you the most happiness and contentment?
oh, what is it that pleases you the most
What is the ultimate source of your fulfillment and gratification?
well, tell me have you had these thoughts before
Have you pondered these questions in the past?
or is this out of the blue
Is this sudden curiosity or unexpected introspection for you?
and what is passion but seven letters put together now
What does the concept of passion mean to you? Is it simply a word?
what is it to you
What personal significance or meaning does passion hold for you?
oh, what is it that pleases you the most
What brings you the greatest sense of joy and fulfillment above all else?
the most most of all
Above all other things, what is the most important source of your happiness?
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.