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.
We're So Happy
The Danse Society Lyrics
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We're always waiting
We're always loving
We're always hating
As they call treason, treason
Shout, scream
In your nightmare
We're all so happy
As they call treason, treason
Shout and scream
She's always lonely
She's always hinting
Red lips smiling
Blue eyes glinting
As they call treason, treason
Shot, scream
In your nightmare
We're all so happy
We're all so happy
As they call treason, treason
Shout (repeat)
We're all so happy
Shout (repeat)
Scream
We're only watching
We're only waiting
We're only loving
We're only hating
As they call treason, treason
Shout, scream
In your nightmare
We're all so happy
We're all so happy
As they call treason, treason
Shout
We're all so happy
Treason, treason
The Danse Society's "We're So Happy" seems to be a sinister portrayal of an ominous power that is always watching and waiting. The use of "they call treason, treason" suggests the presence of a regime or authority that is oppressive, which the singer is defying. The repetition of "shout, scream" implies that the singer is calling for someone to listen to them or to make a cry for help. However, in the midst of this chaos and fear, there's an ironic twist where the singer claims that "we're all so happy," which is a contrast to the tense and unsettling atmosphere of the song. The joyous repetition of those words adds more irony and suggests that the singer could be pretending to be happy to hide their true emotions or to maintain a facade of normalcy.
Furthermore, the description of a woman with "red lips smiling" and "blue eyes glinting" suggests a femme fatale-type character that could be manipulating the situation for her own benefit or pleasure. The use of color in the description could also symbolize the conflicting emotions of this character or the dual nature of the regime that both terrifies and entices the singer. The song's lyrics are cryptic yet evoke a feeling of unease that could be interpreted in many ways, making it an interesting piece to analyze.
Line by Line Meaning
We're always watching
We are constantly observing our surroundings.
We're always waiting
We are patiently waiting for something to happen.
We're always loving
We always have love in our hearts.
We're always hating
We always have hatred in our hearts.
As they call treason, treason
When someone is accused of betrayal, they are truly betraying.
Shout, scream
Make your voice heard.
In your nightmare
Even in your dreams, we are present.
We're all so happy
We're all ecstatic.
She's always lonely
The woman is constantly feeling lonely.
She's always hinting
The woman is always giving clues or suggestions.
Red lips smiling
Her red lips indicate a certain sexuality or sensuality.
Blue eyes glinting
Her blue eyes shine and suggest danger or mischief.
Shout (repeat)
Repeat the command to make your voice heard.
Scream
Express yourself with a loud, intense sound to convey your emotions.
We're only watching
We are solely focused on observing our surroundings.
We're only waiting
We are exclusively waiting for something to happen.
We're only loving
We only have love in our hearts.
We're only hating
We only have hatred in our hearts.
Treason, treason
Betrayal is the crime we will punish.
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nbdynwhre2390
We're always watching
We're always waiting
We're always loving
We're always hating
As they call treason, treason
Shout, scream
In your nightmare
We're all so happy
We're all so happy
As they call treason, treason
Shout and scream
She's always lonely
She's always hinting
Red lips smiling
Blue eyes glinting
As they call treason, treason
Shot, scream
In your nightmare
We're all so happy
We're all so happy
As they call treason, treason
Shout (repeat)
We're all so happy
Shout (repeat)
Scream
We're only watching
We're only waiting
We're only loving
We're only hating
As they call treason, treason
Shout, scream
In your nightmare
We're all so happy
We're all so happy
As they call treason, treason
Shout
We're all so happy
Treason, treason
@lr6553
Siempre estamos mirando
We're always watching
Siempre estamos esperando
We're always waiting
Siempre estamos amando
We're always loving
Siempre estamos odiandoWe're always hating
Como ellos llaman traición, traición
As they call treason, treason
Alarido
Shout, scream
En tu pesadilla
In your nightmare
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Como ellos llaman traición, traiciónAs they call treason, treason
Gritar y gritarShout and scream
Ella siempre esta sola
She's always lonely
Ella siempre está insinuando
She's always hinting
Labios rojos sonriendo
Red lips smiling
Ojos azules brillandoBlue eyes glinting
Como ellos llaman traición, traición
As they call treason, treason
Disparo, grito
Shot, scream
En tu pesadilla
In your nightmare
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Como ellos llaman traición, traiciónAs they call treason, treason
Gritar (repetir)
Shout (repeat)
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Gritar (repetir)
Shout (repeat)
GritarScream
Solo estamos mirando
We're only watching
Solo estamos esperando
We're only waiting
Solo estamos amando
We're only loving
Solo estamos odiandoWe're only hating
Como ellos llaman traición, traición
As they call treason, treason
Alarido
Shout, scream
En tu pesadilla
In your nightmare
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
Como ellos llaman traición, traiciónAs they call treason, treason
Gritar
Shout
Estamos todos tan felices
We're all so happy
@AwSam14
Apparently, my city has some sort of goth radio station program at night. Found this on there, and I really like it. Had to find it so I could get it later. This is somehow something I never knew I needed. Reminds me of AHS. I love it!
@jennknerr
In the mid 90's I found most of these amazing bands through my Universities radio station channel in Rhode Island (URI 90.3) Of course the Dj was on midnight to 3am but they definitely set the music genre for me. ohhh the good ol days, sigh
@RSBurgener
The Danse Society, like The Sound, is a band that's been overshadowed by similar acts that achieved more success. But their contribution is just as important. This song and Somewhere are just as great as anything Bauhaus or Sisters of Mercy put out. This may even be more Goth, to be honest!
@brianbarajas2948
Ahead of its time even today imo. The Sound is also great. Very distinct sound that these guys have.
@fradiavolo11
True. The Danse Society's Heaven Is Waiting and The Sound's Jeopardy and From the Lions Mouth are amongst the very top albums of the early eighties.
@johnwalter5278
My sister and I are trad goth in the modern day born in 93 bring back the days of awesome goth music
@geoffaldwinckle1096
My teenage soul from the early 80s cries out for joy.
@roblewis5044
Same here
@Scalihoo
My 61 year old music loving soul has just discovered it & is enriched
@saintgeorge6706
I love the sense of drama and mystery The Danse Society created. Like The Doors did all those decades ago.