One of Glasgow, Scotland greatest AOR band ever. Stran… Read Full Bio ↴Strangeways (AOR)
One of Glasgow, Scotland greatest AOR band ever. Strangeways had a couple of remarkable releases in the eighties.
Notable are the names behind the recordings, because being a new band in 1986 and having guys like Bob Ludwig and Kevin Elson (Europe, Journey, Night Ranger) working on your debut album is not a bad case at all. Anyway, the debut of Strangeways contained some great piece of pure American oriented AOR with many keys and harmonyvocals. The band was clearly influenced by AOR bands such as Loverboy, Foreigner, Night Ranger and Journey that were topping the charts in the USA at the same time.
The follow up "Native Sons" were probably their biggest success, combining Harmony vocals from earlier release combining with a much more delicated production.
STRANGEWAYS (UK) 2009
Are 6, predominantly Northern lads who met at university in London, thriving on their 'ragbag' of underground styles and their punkoid dual vocal attack.
Now after a year locked away in the studio, shedding bucketsfull of blood and sweat, they emerge to welcome 2010, armed with a truckload of new exhilerating tracks and having inflamed interest in all the right quarters by their full on juggernaut of a live performance.
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Strangeways (electronic)
Consistently creating new formulas for electronic music with their unique experimentations, Strangeway blend alternative rock lineaments with programmed features, therefore delivering sole fusion compositions. Joseph Sepia (keyboards, guitar) and vocalist Ari Zider were the founding duo of Strangeway, in 1992, in Ontario, Canada. Sharing a common musical experience in the electronic music field, the two-team started discovering original interpretations for synthesized creations. While seeking the third element for the set, Zider abandoned the project, returning after Sachin Sud had become the unit's long-awaited third element, and the group's main songwriter. After finalizing their lineup, the Canadians entered the studio to record their debut album, The Calm Before the Storm. ~ Mario Mesquita Borges, All Music Guide
Dance With Somebody
Strangeways Lyrics
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The look in her eyes when I see her tonight
Will she know what′s on my mind
Love, is it love that I'm looking for
Or just an emotion, it′s so hard to say
Could it be that I'm wasting my time
So lonely, here I go again
You know I'm only looking for a friend
Dance to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Feel the heat as she′s holding you tight
Dance to the rhythm of the back beat
Will you dance with somebody tonight
Does she know what I′m going through
I need her love to save me tonight
Why can't I say what I feel
She looks away as I′m trying to be the only one she can see
Just can't seem to make it real
So lonely, here I go again
You know I′m only looking for a friend
Dance to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Feel the heat as she's holding you tight
Dance to the rhythm of the back beat
Will you dance with somebody tonight
Dance to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Feel the heat as she′s holding you tight
Dance to the rhythm of the back beat
Will you dance with somebody tonight
Solo
Dance to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Feel the heat as she's holding you tight
Dance to the rhythm of the back beat
Will you dance with somebody tonight
Dance to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Feel the heat as she's holding you tight
Dance to the rhythm of the back beat
Will you dance with somebody tonight
Dance whit sombody
Dance dance dance dance dance dance dance dance
The lyrics to Strangeways's song "Dance With Somebody" convey a longing for connection and love. The singer expresses a desire to be in a place where it feels right, specifically hoping for a meaningful encounter with someone they have their eye on. There is uncertainty about whether they are truly searching for love or just caught up in the emotions of the moment. The questioning nature of the lyrics suggests that the singer may be hesitant to pursue these feelings or is unsure if they are reciprocated.
The chorus emphasizes the power of dance as a means of connecting with someone. The rhythm of the heartbeat and the backbeat serve as metaphors for the emotional intensity and chemistry shared between two people on the dance floor. The singer seeks solace in dancing, hoping it will bring them closer to this person they desire.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of loneliness and yearning, evident in the repeated mention of searching for a friend. The singer's emotions seem to be heightened, as they struggle to communicate their true feelings to the person they desire. Ultimately, the lyrics reflect the universal human longing for connection and the difficulty in expressing oneself in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to go where it feels right
I desire to be in a place that brings me joy and comfort
The look in her eyes when I see her tonight
The expression in her eyes when I meet her later
Will she know what's on my mind
Will she understand my thoughts and feelings
Love, is it love that I'm looking for
Am I searching for genuine affection and connection
Or just an emotion, it's so hard to say
Possibly seeking only temporary feelings, but unsure
Could it be that I'm wasting my time
Am I possibly using my time ineffectively
So lonely, here I go again
Feeling isolated, I find myself in this situation once more
You know I'm only looking for a friend
I am simply seeking companionship, nothing more
Dance to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Move your body in sync with the pulsation of your heart
Feel the heat as she's holding you tight
Sense the warmth when she embraces you closely
Dance to the rhythm of the back beat
Dance in harmony with the strong, accentuated beats
Will you dance with somebody tonight
Are you willing to engage in a dance with someone this evening
Does she know what I'm going through
Is she aware of the challenges I am currently facing
I need her love to save me tonight
I crave her affection to rescue me from my current state
Why can't I say what I feel
Why am I unable to express my true emotions
She looks away as I'm trying to be the only one she can see
She averts her gaze as I attempt to become her sole focus
Just can't seem to make it real
Unable to actualize or make my desires come to fruition
Solo
An instrumental section performed by a single performer
Dance whit sombody
Dance with someone
Dance dance dance dance dance dance dance dance
Engage in repetitive movements to the rhythm
Writer(s): Ian Stewart, David Brock
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.