Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
dance
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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With this music I'll put you in a trance
Now dance
The music of lights spreads within
And from the rhythm came the king
And from this new day dawns the light
And now the light shines bright, dance
Children grow, some women produce
Some men they work and some steal
Everybody's got to make a livin'
The time will come my friends
And we'll all be together 'till the end
Well, feel the connection of the base line
Movin' it flows and glides like light
It shines so very bright
And that way we'll move and be out of sight
Some people have tried and tried before
Well, with this rhythm I'll give you much more
Dance, I'll put you all in a trance
Children grow, women produce
Some men work and some may fool
But through these objections we find in our lives
A glare a day the darkest night
Oh, children grow, some women produce
Some men they work and some steal
Everybody's got to make a livin'
The time has come my friends
And we'll be together 'till the end
Well, feel the music move you and dance
I'll put you all in a trance
Feel the endless flow that hit [Incomprehensible] rhythms control
They're in a life, the soul, the fire enraged in you
And that way we'll come together and multiply
Well, now dance
Children grow, some women produce
Some men they work and some steal
Everybody's got to make a livin'
The time has come my friends
And now we're together 'till the end
The song βDanceβ by Soul II Soul starts off by stating that in modern times, people tend to dance to music. This music has the power to entrace the listener and put them into a trance-like state. The beat of the music spreads, and from it came the king. With the dawn of a new day, the light shines bright, compelling everyone to dance.
The verses in the song speak of the struggles of life that everyone faces. Children grow, women reproduce, and men work or steal to make a living. Despite these difficulties, the song emphasizes that everyone will come together until the end. The base line connects everyone, moving and flowing like light. The lyrics urge us to feel the endless flow and rhythms of life that control the soul, the fire that rages within us.
Overall, the song βDanceβ is about the power of music and its ability to bring people together, regardless of their struggles in life. It speaks to the universal human experience of finding ways to overcome the difficulties we face and connecting with others through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Modern people tend to dance
People today have a fondness for dancing
With this music I'll put you in a trance
The music will entrance you
Now dance
Start dancing
The music of lights spreads within
The music encompasses the essence of light
And from the rhythm came the king
The beat produces the ruling figure
And from this new day dawns the light
With this new day comes renewed hope and illumination
And now the light shines bright, dance
The brightness and flare of the music inspire dancing
Children grow, some women produce
As life goes on, children mature and women give birth
Some men they work and some steal
Men have differing occupations, including illegal ones
Everybody's got to make a livin'
Everyone must find a way to earn a living
The time will come my friends
Inevitably, a time for change will arise
And we'll all be together 'till the end
We will remain united until the end
Well, feel the connection of the base line
Experience the interplay of the bass line
Movin' it flows and glides like light
It moves smoothly and gracefully, like light
It shines so very bright
It sparkles with radiance
And that way we'll move and be out of sight
In this manner, we will move and disappear from view
Some people have tried and tried before
Some people have attempted to no avail before
Well, with this rhythm I'll give you much more
With this beat, I'll offer much greater satisfaction
Dance, I'll put you all in a trance
Dance, and I'll entrance all of you
But through these objections we find in our lives
Despite the obstacles we face in life
A glare a day the darkest night
Every day brings rays of hope to the darkest night
Well, feel the music move you and dance
Allow the music to move you and dance
The time has come my friends
The time for action has arrived
And we'll be together 'till the end
We will stay united until the end
Feel the endless flow that hit [Incomprehensible] rhythms control
Experience the ceaseless current and influence of rhythmic beats
They're in a life, the soul, the fire enraged in you
They encompass life, the soul, and the passionate fire within you
And that way we'll come together and multiply
In this way, we will unite and thrive
Well, now dance
So now, dance
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BERESFORD ROMEO, SIMON LAW
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steve silverstone
Amazing album, really weird to see only a handful of comments. This album was MASSIVE
music lover1984
@Benard Cummings I didn't realize there were three women in this group I remember when Caron left and a woman named Doreen Waddell contributed vocals.
music lover1984
@Benard Cummings one was just an instrumental African Dance had no vocals on it.
music lover1984
@Benard Cummings 88 -90 were some of my best childhood memories.
music lover1984
@Benard Cummings same here as a little girl growing up in the 80's I loved that one and back to life ( however do you want me).
Benard Cummings
Agreed! I remember the first time hearing "Keep on Moving" when it dropped, and I just had to find this album. Loved it from first song to the last. Still do.
Renee Yvonne Davis
This is the best Album EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sizwe Nkosi
Heard the song for the first time yesterday, and i was blown away, its got that lasted lounge/soulfoul house sound, beautiful, on repeat....
dannffc
The whole Album is Class. Welcome
Bongani Bophela
Welcome Sizwe I had this cassette in 1990 when it plays it takes me back to UDW when it was still UDW not the shadow of itself.