Both DJs/Producers Dave Goodie and Johnny Sonic were born in Dublin, Ireland. During 2006 they began recording songs in their 54 Thomson Street, Darlinghurst terrace with two vocalists: Blu (originally from Brisbane and now based out of Sydney) and Ilan Kidron. The Potbelleez signed to their record label Vicious at the end of 2006 and their music was later released by Vicious as the In the Junkyard EP in 2007. They are currently living in Sydney, Australia.
Their music has been featured on TV shows such as Blood Sweat and Gears, Crunch, So You Think You Can Dance and Australia's Next Top Model, and their tracks "Junkyard" and "Duuurty Dreemz" became the unofficial theme tunes to Channel Ten's Big Brother Up-Late show. The Potbelleez also performed "Don't Hold Back" at the Big Brother Australia finale in 2007, and their latest single "Are You with Me" was used to open the finale show in 2008. The Potbelleez opened Channel Ten's live New Years Eve Television broadcast from Dawes Point under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This performance was broadcast to over two million viewers on the night. They performed "Junkyard", "Are You With Me" and "Don't Hold Back" before the A-League Grand Final of 2008 at the Sydney Football Stadium in February 2008.
In March and April 2008, The Potbelleez supported the German band Scooter on their "Jumping All Over The World" Tour in the German cities Leipzig, Dresden, Hamburg, Berlin and Dortmund. Most of the gigs were sold out.
The Potbelleez continue to gain success with their 'Moulin Nights' gig at Kings Cross' Moulin Rouge.
Their breakthrough single, "Don't Hold Back", debuted in its first week on the ARIA Singles Chart at #36 and reached #14 during next week. "Don't Hold Back" has achieved #1 on the ARIA Club Chart and ARIA Dance Chart. It has peaked at #5 and was certified Platinum recently, with sales over 100,000. The video was directed by two-time ARIA Award winning filmmaker James Hackett and shot on location in Kings Cross inside the Moulin Rouge nightclub in Sydney.
The Potbelleez perform live as a four piece with vocalists Blu and Ilan Kidron. The Potbelleez are managed by Myles Cooper and signed to his Phat Planet Music Media company.
In 2008, The Potbelleez mixed their first DJ mix CD for Ibiza super-club Pacha, which was released in Australia through Central Station Records. The Potbelleez have signed on to and mixed Ministry of Sound sessions, released in June 2008 in Australia.
The Potbelleez are signed to Frenetic Records in the UK and dance label Kontor Records in Germany.
The Potbelleez follow-up single to "Don't Hold Back" is "Are You with Me", and was released in Australia on May 31st 2008. They have performed this song at many live events, including an extended version at the A-League Grand Final 2008 and television show Rove Live.
The Potbelleez newest single "Trouble Trouble" was aired on the Hot 30 Countdown exclusively on September 25th. When speaking to Cam St Clair of Sea FM, Ilan Kidron announced that the single would hit shelves mid-October. It hit digital stores at the same time as the album. A music video has been made for the single. The video is of The Potbelleez at a wild party. The video can be seen on YouTube and has appeared frequently on Channel V.
On November 1st 2008 The Potbelleez released their self-titled debut album. On 2nd November 2008, it was at Number 7 on the iTunes album charts.
The song "Don't Hold Back" was nominated for an ARIA at the 2008 ARIAs.
The cover image of The Potbelleez' second single, "Don't Hold Back".Don't Hold Back is featured in a PlayStation 2 game called 'Singstar: Hottest Hits'
Don't Hold Back
Potbelleez Lyrics
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Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Engage me
Let me breathe the courage of your actions
Don't hold back make it be for the good
The truth is
Find a way to reconcile the dark
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Stay right there
Cause I want to watch you taking off your morning
And putting on that midnight smile for me
You're chasing
The slow motion belief that you are dreaming
And running from the things that make you feel
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
The song "Don't Hold Back" by Potbelleez is about finding someone who is not afraid of expressing their emotions and living life to the fullest. The lyrics indicate that the singer is looking for someone who is willing to take risks and show their true selves. The lines "Let me breathe the courage of your actions/Don't hold back make it be for the good" demonstrate this desire for honesty and authenticity.
The song goes on to suggest that the singer is not looking for someone to save, but rather to help them find their own way. The lines "The truth is/I am not your cure but I can help you/Find a way to reconcile the dark" indicate this supportive but non-judgmental approach. The repeated refrain of "Is there anybody out there feeling something?" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking a genuine connection with someone who is not afraid to feel their emotions.
Overall, "Don't Hold Back" is an upbeat and optimistic song that encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and take risks in life. It is a call to action to live authentically and connect with others in a meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't hold back
Encouraging listener to take risks and not hesitate
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Asking if anyone is experiencing emotions and wants to express them
Engage me
Asking to be involved in listener's experiences
Let me breathe the courage of your actions
Asking to receive inspiration and strength from listener's actions
Don't hold back make it be for the good
Encouraging listener to act for the benefit of others
The truth is
Admitting to a certain fact
I am not your cure but I can help you
Stating that the artist cannot solve listener's problems, but can provide assistance
Find a way to reconcile the dark
Proposing to help listener overcome their inner struggles
Stay right there
Asking listener to remain in their current position
Cause I want to watch you taking off your morning
Expressing the desire to observe listener's transformation from a vulnerable state to a confident one
And putting on that midnight smile for me
Observing listener's transformation from a sad expression to a happy one
You're chasing
Joining listener in their pursuit
The slow motion belief that you are dreaming
Describing listener's current state of mind as an illusion
And running from the things that make you feel
Not wanting to confront the things that evoke certain emotions in listener
Don't hold back
Encouraging listener to take risks and not hesitate
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Asking if anyone is experiencing emotions and wants to express them
Don't hold back
Encouraging listener to take risks and not hesitate
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Asking if anyone is experiencing emotions and wants to express them
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DAVID GREENE, ILAN KIDRON, JONATHAN NEIL MURPHY, SAMUEL DAVID LITTLEMORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DrRaw11
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Engage me
Let me breathe the courage of your actions
Don't hold back make it be for the good
The truth is
I am not your cure but I can help you
Find a way to reconcile the dark
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Stay right there
Cause I want to watch you taking off your morning
And putting on that midnight smile for me
You're chasing
The slow motion belief that you are dreaming
And running from the things that make you feel
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there feeling something?
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