In 1980, they recorded and released their first 7" single, "Clock," on their own newly-formed record label, Society Records. The Seduction was their first independent album released on Society Records in 1982, a six-track album containing the live favourites "Godsend", "Ambition" and "Danse Move" as well as the atmospheric classic "In Heaven Everything is Fine". They recorded several Radio 1 sessions including a released John Peel session 'Woman's Own" and "Were So Happy" and topped the Independent Charts with the single "Somewhere".
Their most well known album, Heaven is Waiting, was released in December, 1983 by Arista. The album contained the singles "Wake Up" and "Heaven is Waiting" and a cover of The Rolling Stones song, "2000 light years from home", released in 1984 as a 12" single and as a limited edition double single. They released two further singles under Arista "Say it Again' and "Hold On". In 1986, after releasing their final album "Looking Through" back on their own label again, the band split from Rawlings and the other band members left to form Johnny In The Clouds.
Rawlings later reappeared in 1987 as Society with the single, "Saturn Girl". After 1987, Rawlings continued to pursue his path in music in America with Meridian Dream.
At the end of 2009, former members Paul Nash, Paul Gilmartin and David Whitaker met up for the first time in 24 years and decided to reform the band with the initial agreement of Steve Rawlings also re-joining the band. Over the next 9 months instrumental tracks were recorded and Steve briefly met the band in the UK in Oct 2010 but returned to America after recording just one vocal track. Plans changed when after that initial meeting, the band lost contact with Steve.
In January 2011 founder of Blooding Mask vocalist Maethelyiah joined the band and recorded vocals on all 13 tracks and the official news was revealed in May 2011. Since then the album Change of Skin has been refined and mixed and was released in July 2011.
2 official video clips were produced ("Revelation" and "God Cry") and a new one for the track "Vatican" is in the making.
A new EP is soon to be released.
2012 will see the The Danse Society back on stage again for new live shows.
Don't Stop Now
The Danse Society Lyrics
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About the company you keep
Didn't want to believe it
But you been talking in your sleep
(Bridge 1)
Now I know the reason
I heard you call her name
Well you made your bed
Watch me walk away
Don′t you try to stop me now
Don't you say you love me now
I don't wanna talk no more
′Cos I′ve heard it all before
Do I have to spell it out
Don't you know I′ve caught you out
So go on be free
But you won't see me anymore
Boy you′re really something
Thought you had it made
Well I'm here to tell you
You′ve made a big mistake
(Bridge 2)
Now I know the answer
So hear me when I say
Well you've had your fun
Not the only one
It's my turn to play
(Bridge 1)
The Danse Society's song "Don't Stop Now" is a powerful ballad that delves into the emotions of someone who has just discovered their partner's infidelity. The lyrics describe a situation where there is a "rumour going round" about the company the partner keeps, and the singer didn't want to believe it. However, the discovery is made when the partner talks about someone else in their sleep, leading to a confrontation. The singer is hurt and angry, and there is a sense of finality in the tone of the lyrics.
The bridge of the song adds to the intensity by highlighting the betrayal of trust. The partner had called out another person's name, which is a clear indication of the depth of the infidelity. The singer decides to walk away, and the chorus emphasizes the finality of the action. The partner's pleas of love are ignored, and there is a sense of closure that comes with the decision to move on.
The song's powerful lyrics reflect the emotions of hurt, anger, and betrayal. The singer's decision to leave shows a sense of strength in the face of adversity. The bridge emphasizes the fact that the partner's actions were a mistake, and the singer does not want to be with someone who cannot remain faithful.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rumour going round
There is gossip spreading about you and the people you associate with.
About the company you keep
The rumors are about the people you spend time with.
Didn't want to believe it
Initially, I did not want to accept the gossip as true.
But you been talking in your sleep
However, I realized that you have been unknowingly revealing the truth in your sleep talk.
Now I know the reason
I now understand the cause of the rumors.
I heard you call her name
I overheard you calling another woman's name.
Well you made your bed
You have brought this upon yourself with your behaviour.
Better lie in it
You must accept the consequences of your actions.
Watch me walk away
I am leaving you.
Don't you try to stop me now
You cannot prevent me from leaving.
Don't you say you love me now
Your professions of love are too late and meaningless.
I don't wanna talk no more
I do not wish to have any further discussions with you.
'Cos I've heard it all before
I have heard all your excuses previously.
Do I have to spell it out
Do I need to clarify my decision further?
Don't you know I've caught you out
I have uncovered your deceptions.
So go on be free
You are free to continue living life without me.
But you won't see me anymore
You will never see me again.
Boy you're really something
You are quite the character.
Thought you had it made
You were under the impression that everything was going your way.
Well I'm here to tell you
I am informing you that you were wrong.
You've made a big mistake
Your actions have profoundly affected our relationship for the worse.
Now I know the answer
I have uncovered the truth and understood the situation.
So hear me when I say
Listen to what I am about to say.
Well you've had your fun
You enjoyed yourself at my expense.
Not the only one
You were not the only person in this relationship.
It's my turn to play
Now it is my turn to make the decisions and take control of my life.
Writer(s): Gilmartin, Nash, Rawlings, Whitaker, Wright
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.