Pike, who co-founded the band and wrote many of their early lyrics, died in Fairhaven, Massachusetts on June 3, 2007, drowning in Buzzards Bay shortly after a show in Providence, Rhode Island. The band decided to continue following Pike's death, but have never permanently replaced him and have subsequently had several drummers, including Cameron Wisch (on "The Rhumb Line") and Gabriel Duquette (on "The Orchard").
The released their debut full length album The Rhumb Line in 2008. The band released their second full length album, The Orchard on August 24th, 2010. In February 2012, cellist and keyboardist Alexandra Lawn, an original member of the group, left the band.
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Dance With Me
Ra Ra Riot Lyrics
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All I most, I mostly feel I had a good day
It wasn't that great
But if I start to move it, because I'd rather be
Getting into wonder, why don't you stay here?
But on the contrary, I live in loneliness
So lonely, so lonely
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
All I most, I mostly wish I had a bad way
All I most, I mostly wish I had a bad way
That would be so great
I'd be so up for it, you wouldn't slow me down
I always want to put it in another minute
I could run for, though it's all the same
If you want, we could try today
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
(I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy)
(I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy)
(I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy)
(I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy)
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
The lyrics to Ra Ra Riot's Dance With Me invoke feelings of both contentment and restlessness. The opening lines suggest that the singer had a good day, but it wasn't anything particularly noteworthy. However, as the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to move and be filled with wonder, but is held back by loneliness. This sets the stage for the chorus, where the singer invites someone, a bitter sweet fool, to dance with them and become their toy. It seems as though the singer wants to escape their boredom and loneliness by embracing their desires for excitement and human connection.
The repeated phrase "I wanna be your toy" is particularly interesting as it suggests a desire for submission and giving control to someone else. This could be interpreted as the singer wanting to let go of their worries and responsibilities and simply enjoy being in the moment with someone else. Overall, the lyrics to Dance With Me suggest a complex mix of emotions and desires, from contentment to restlessness, from loneliness to a desire for connection, and from submission to control.
Line by Line Meaning
All I most, I mostly feel I had a good day
I mostly feel like my day was good despite some minor bad things
All I most, I mostly feel I had a good day
I mostly feel like my day was good despite some minor bad things
It wasn't that great
But in reality, my day wasn't that great
But if I start to move it, because I'd rather be
But if I start to dance and move my body, it takes my mind off things because it's more enjoyable
Getting into wonder, why don't you stay here?
I'm getting lost in the moment and wondering why you don't want to stay and dance with me
But on the contrary, I live in loneliness
Despite the good moments, I still feel lonely deep down
So lonely, so lonely
I feel an overwhelming sense of loneliness
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
I'm inviting you to dance with me despite feeling bitter and sweet at the same time
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
I want to let go and have fun without any inhibitions or worries
All I most, I mostly wish I had a bad way
Sometimes, I wish my life wasn't always good and that I had a bit more excitement and unpredictability
All I most, I mostly wish I had a bad way
Sometimes, I wish my life wasn't always good and that I had a bit more excitement and unpredictability
That would be so great
It would be great to have something new and different happen
I'd be so up for it, you wouldn't slow me down
I would be so excited for something new that you wouldn't have to worry about holding me back
I always want to put it in another minute
I always want to extend the good moments and make them last longer
I could run for, though it's all the same
I could keep going and running with the good moments, even though in the end, it's all the same
If you want, we could try today
If you're interested, we could try to make something happen today
Come and dance with me, bitter sweet fool
Again, I'm inviting you to dance with me even though it might feel bittersweet
I wanna be your toy, I wanna be your toy
I want to let loose and just enjoy the moment without any worries or consequences
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Milo A Bonacci, Dennis Herring, Wes Miles, Mathieu Jordan Santos, Rebecca Alexandra Zeller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lago de Fuego
This is the first song I've heard from the band, and I must say, I love it. Can't get this song out of my head, and I'm sorry that not everyone likes it :( Maybe they aren't as great as they were when the cellist still was there, but I think they're still holding their own.
Timothy Orie
These dudes are really cranking out some awesome videos (and music)
Jayme Carlson
Love Ra Ra!!! Your music makes me dance!
Phoebe McAssey
Idk how I found out about this band but i've been listening to them for years and I'm kinda glad they're still obsecure
D_Monkey25
Great video. I would always start singing Binary Mind before the actual song starts :D
PotatingPotato
SO GOOD! Still got it, RA RA RIOTTT
David S
i just cant get into ra ra after the cellist left.... i fell in love the baroque pop they had going on. gimme more of that
Beth Aguilar
Love the skeletons! Awesome video, I just wish they'd slowed down the sequences a little, it's hard to appreciate them.
freakydrew
Alt nation rocks! Ra Ra RIot!!! I had no idea when first listening it was by you uys! well done!!
Ayzha Li
damn, Wes has an amazingly high head voice and falsetto :)