They soon changed their name to The Adicts and became known for their distinctive Clockwork Orange 'Droog' image, which, along with their urgent, uptempo music and light-hearted lyrics, helped set them very much apart from the rest of the genre. Temporary 1980s name changes to ADX and FUN ADICTS, for a children's TV appearance, also occurred.
Their song "Viva La Revolution" was featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Underground.
The band still has all its original members, uncommon for a band with such longevity.
The music of The Adicts proves that punk music is a very broad genre, often featuring extra instruments and sound clips such as carousel music (How Sad), violin played by Derick Cook (Joker in the Pack), gongs and keyboard percussion by Anthony Boyd (Chinese Takeaway), and even completely different songs like the switch to Gain To Lose's Tune #24 at the end of G.I.R.L..
The look of the majority of the bandmates is that of the Droogs from the Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange based on the book by Anthony Burgess. All white with black combat boots and black bowler hats. The band says that the look appealed to them because of the teenage angst associated with A Clockwork Orange. Singer "Monkey" wears full joker make-up and his clothes are wild, patterned suits, flared trousers, colorful dress shirts, and other such things. His favorites seem to be checkerboard patterns, or polkadots. And of course, there's the obligatory bowler hat and gloves. Along with the look come stage antics involving streamers, confetti, playing cards, joker hats, toy instruments, and glitter just to name a few things.
members:
Keith 'Monkey' Warren - Vocals.
Mel (Spider)Ellis - Bass
Pete Dee Davison - Guitar
Michael 'Kid Dee' Davison - Drums
John 'Scruff' Ellis (Mel’s brother) - Guitar
Dan Gratziani - Violin,Piano,Mandolin
Just Wanna Dance With You
The Adicts Lyrics
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Aye, ayi, yeah
Tonight the summer heat is burning into me
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
The rhythm of the beat will set my body free
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
And everyone′s moving, everyone's grooving
Oh wae oh, don′t wanna hit the floor
Oh wae oh, will let you anymore
Oh wae oh, I saw the signs you knew
I just wanna dance, just wanna dance here with you
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
You see her over there, the girls are hey, hey
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
But I don't even care, I'll only look your way
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
And everyone′s moving, everyone′s grooving
I wanna now tell you why
Oh wae oh, don't wanna hit the floor
Oh wae oh, will let you anymore
Oh wae oh, I saw the signs you knew
I just wanna dance, just wanna dance here with you
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come and dance with me, girl
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
Yo quiero estar contigo bailondo este ritmo
Gozando, disfrutando, lo dicho estar contigo
Sigue, sigue, dale no pares mueve tu cuerpo hasta que acabe
Mirala, ella no es timida bailandoa mi lado viva la vida
And everyone′s moving, everyone's grooving
I wanna now tell you why
Sing it, come on
Oh wae oh, don′t wanna hit the floor
Oh wae oh, will let you anymore
Oh wae oh, I saw the signs you knew
I just wanna dance, just wanna dance here with you
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
The Adicts' song, "Just Wanna Dance with You," is a fun, upbeat track that seems to be about wanting to dance with a particular person. The song begins with the singer feeling the heat of summer, and the beat of the music setting their body free. The chorus "Oh wae oh, don't wanna hit the floor" seems to represent a reluctance to stop dancing, to the point that the singer doesn't want to leave the dance floor even with their dance partner. The chorus also implies that the singer has noticed signals from their dance partner that indicate that they want to keep dancing with the singer.
As the song progresses, the singer focuses on a particular person they wish to dance with. Even though other girls are trying to get the singer's attention, they only have eyes for their chosen partner. The Spanish lyrics in the song's bridge add to the party atmosphere, with the singer expressing a desire to continue dancing until the music stops. The song's final chorus is an invitation for the chosen dance partner to dance with the singer - a call to action that is reinforced with the song's upbeat rhythm and catchy hooks.
Overall, "Just Wanna Dance with You" is a feel-good party anthem that celebrates dancing, having fun, and being in the moment. The song's lyrics suggest that dancing is an important part of the singer's life, and that they are looking for someone to share that experience with. The song's upbeat guitar riffs, lively drums, and addictive chorus make it a classic party song that continues to win new fans today.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight the summer heat is burning into me
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
The rhythm of the beat will set my body free
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
And everyone's moving, everyone's grooving
I wanna now tell you why
The warm summer night is energizing me and the music's tempo will liberate my mind and body. As everyone around me dances to the beat, I want to explain why.
Oh wae oh, don't wanna hit the floor
Oh wae oh, will let you anymore
Oh wae oh, I saw the signs you knew
I just wanna dance, just wanna dance here with you
I don't want to dance alone, and I noticed that you were also looking to dance. I just want to share this experience with you and no one else.
You see her over there, the girls are hey, hey
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
But I don't even care, I'll only look your way
Wah-oh-oh, wah-oh-oh
And everyone's moving, everyone's grooving
I wanna now tell you why
Even though other girls are dancing, I only have eyes for you. I want to express why I wish to share this dance with you alone.
Yo quiero estar contigo bailondo este ritmo
Gozando, disfrutando, lo dicho estar contigo
Sigue, sigue, dale no pares mueve tu cuerpo hasta que acabe
Mirala, ella no es timida bailandoa mi lado viva la vida
I want to be with you dancing to this rhythm, enjoying ourselves together. Don't stop moving your body until the song ends. Look at her, she isn't shy dancing with me. Let's live life in the moment.
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
Aye, ayi, yeah, so dance, dance
Aye, ayi, yeah, come on dance with me, girl
Dance with me, let's enjoy the music and the moment together.
Writer(s): Keith Warren, Peter Davison
Contributed by Ruby F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.