Guitarist Rick Joyce, vocalist Jeff Diehm, and bassist Peter J. Gorritz rely on many years of working together in the stage and studio combined with a wealth of varied musical styles and influences between them to forge a sound that is solid and consistent yet flexible enough to constantly evolve.
Years of friendship and shared triumphs and tragedies have also helped the 3 principle members keep the band going strong in situations where many would have given up. The rigors and hazards of life on the road, the constant challenge of being an independent rock band in a world of Major Label competition, Pop Divas and American Idol; even the tragic death of longtime drummer Ivan Dominguez have not been able to slow the bands momentum and desire to succeed.
The Last Dance have released 6 full length albums, along with several E.P.s and Limited Edition releases. They have also been featured performers on innumerable compilations released worldwide, including international magazines and Hot Topic exclusives. They have performed exhilarating live shows on stages of all sizes in clubs, halls, and indoor and outdoor festivals throughout North and Latin America and Europe and are expected to be hitting Asia and Australia in the near future.
The Last Dance are also no strangers to the world of visual entertainment. They have had their music featured on MTV's "Made", on ABC news, and they have appeared and performed on the Fox Reality show "The Search For The Next Elvira". They have a video for their single "Once Beautiful", courtesy of acclaimed director Sandy Collora, and are the subject of director Rocky Costanzo's recent DVD documentary "Almost Beautiful", filmed during the recording and subsequent U.S. tour for the "Once Beautiful" album.
With a history like this and no signs of slowing down, it's no wonder that The Last Dance have a loyal and devoted following worldwide and are picking up new fans every day. But the best way to get to know The Last Dance is not by reading a bio. Listen to the music. Watch the video. See a show.
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Dead Man's Party
The Last Dance Lyrics
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Walkin' with a dead man over my shoulder.
I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go,
Walkin' with a dead man, A dead man…
Now I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go,
Walkin' with a dead man over my shoulder.
Waiting for an invitation to arrive,
I was struck by lighting,
Walkin' down the street.
I was hit by something last night in my sleep.
It's a dead man's party,
Who could ask for more.
Everybody's coming, leave your body at the door.
Leave your body and soul at the door…
Got my best suit and my tie,
Shiny silver dollar on either eye.
I hear the chauffeur comin' to the door.
Says there's room for maybe, maybe just one more…
I was struck by lighting,
Walkin' down the street.
I was hit by something last night in my sleep.
It's a dead man's party,
Who could ask for more.
Everybody's coming, leave your body at the door.
Leave your body and soul at the door…
Don't run away, it's only me,
Don't be afraid of what you can't see.
Don't run away, it's only me,
Don't be afraid of what you, you can't see.
I was struck by lighting,
Walkin' down the street.
I was hit by something last night in my sleep.
It's a dead man's party,
Who could ask for more.
Everybody's coming, leave your body at the door.
Leave your body and soul…
I was struck by lighting,
Walkin' down the street.
I was hit by something last night in my sleep.
It's a dead man's party,
Who could ask for more.
Everybody's coming, leave your body at the door.
Leave your body and soul at the door.
The lyrics to The Last Dance's song Dead Man's Party tell the story of someone who is all dressed up with nowhere to go, accompanied by a dead man over their shoulder. They are waiting for an invitation to arrive, which will lead them to a party where no one is still alive. The person was struck by lightning while walking down the street and hit by something in their sleep the previous night.
It's a dead man's party, and everyone is invited. The guests are asked to leave their body and soul at the door. The singer of the story has their best suit and tie on, with a shiny silver dollar on each eye, as they hear the chauffeur coming to the door. The chauffeur tells them there might be room for just one more person.
The lyrics are a dark yet humorous take on death and the afterlife. The singer seems to be resigned to their fate of attending a party with the dead, but also seems to be enjoying the absurdity of the situation. The song has a catchy beat and upbeat melody, creating a contrast with the lyrics that adds to the humor of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go, Walkin' with a dead man over my shoulder.
Feeling alone and lost, carrying the weight of a deceased person's memory.
Waiting for an invitation to arrive, Going to a party where no one's still alive.
Yearning to be acknowledged and accepted by a community that has already passed.
I was struck by lightening, Walkin' down the street. I was hit by something last night in my sleep.
Feeling physically and emotionally impacted by supernatural forces beyond one's control.
It's a dead man's party, Who could ask for more. Everybody's coming, leave your body at the door.
Celebrating life in the midst of death, where everyone is invited to be present without their earthly baggage.
Got my best suit and my tie, Shiny silver dollar on either eye. I hear the chauffeur comin' to the door. Says there's room for maybe, maybe just one more…
Dressing up elegantly and preparing for the afterlife, with the hope of securing a place among other deceased souls.
Don't run away, it's only me, Don't be afraid of what you can't see.
Reassuring others that the presence of spirits is harmless and shouldn't be feared.
Leave your body and soul…
Emphasizing the separation between the physical and spiritual aspects of existence.
Contributed by Aria A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ky0dai
on Wonderlust
This song reflects what many of us felt while growing up - that what everyone else, what the "popular kids" had, was "normal", and that we had left. And the wistful longing we had to be like them, but being trapped inside who we really are - which is someone *not like everyone else*.