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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December
The Last Dance Lyrics
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But life has destroyed me
My heart,
It's colder inside
I can be
No longer here for you
I have lost my strength
And I can not protect you anymore
I trust you will sorrow
I know you will hide for a time
But I believe
Yo will find your way
So forget me now and become everything
And when you're special and change the world
Remember me and the day I said
'Goodbye my love.'
Remember when you smiled
And became alive for the first time
For the first time
I close my eyes
And turn away
Not looking forward
Always look forward
Close your eyes
As I disappear
Now I walk away from this world,
A world that hates
In your sadness, you hide
It's your simpleness that defines you
It your dreaming that creates you
And it's your love
That will save this world
As it hates
And forget me still
So when you change the world
Remember still to remember me
And the day I fell
And you rose as I fell
The song December by The Last Dance is a melancholic piece that is filled with introspection and thoughts of letting go. The song is written in the first person and talks about the singer's inability to cope with life's challenges and how it has destroyed them. They apologize to their loved ones for not being there for them anymore and not being able to protect them. The person feels they have lost their strength and ability to feel, which has made it impossible to carry on. The verses "I'm sorry dear, But life has destroyed me. My heart, It's colder inside, I can be No longer here for you" conveys the singer's feelings of regret about their inability to be present for their loved ones.
The singer expresses their hope and belief in their loved ones' abilities to move on and find their way without them. They urge them to forget about them and become everything they want to be, conveying the message that they don't want to be a hindrance to their loved ones' growth. The verse "So forget me now and become everything And when you're special and change the world Remember me and the day I said 'Goodbye my love.'" highlights this message.
The song's overarching theme is about letting go and moving on, no matter how hard it may seem. It's a message of hope, despite the sadness of losing someone, with the hope that the person who moves on will be a catalyst, a change agent, in changing the world for the better. The verse "And forget me still so when you change the world Remember still to remember me And the day I fell And you rose as I fell" conveys this final message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry dear,
I apologize my love
But life has destroyed me
I have been broken by life
My heart,
My emotions
It's colder inside
I feel numb
I can be
I am unable to
No longer here for you
I am not able to support you anymore
I have lost my strength
I am weak and vulnerable
And My ability to feel
I am unable to experience emotions
And I can not protect you anymore
I am not able to keep you safe
I trust you will sorrow
I believe you will grieve
I know you will hide for a time
I am aware you will retreat for a while
But I believe
I have faith
Yo will find your way
You will discover your path
So forget me now and become everything
Forget about me and reach your potential
And when you're special and change the world
When you succeed and make the world a better place
Remember me and the day I said
Recall me and the moment I bid farewell
'Goodbye my love.'
'Farewell my dear.'
Remember when you smiled
Recall the time when you were happy
And became alive for the first time
And when you first felt alive
For the first time
Just once
I close my eyes
I shut my eyes
And turn away
And walk away
Not looking forward
Without a clear direction
Always look forward
Keep your focus on the future
Close your eyes
Shut your eyes
As I disappear
As I fade away
Now I walk away from this world,
I leave this world behind
A world that hates
A world full of negativity
In your sadness, you hide
You conceal your pain
It's your simpleness that defines you
Your simplicity is a defining trait
It your dreaming that creates you
Your aspirations shape you
And it's your love
Your affection
That will save this world
That will make this world better
And forget me still
And keep forgetting me
So when you change the world
When you make a difference
Remember still to remember me
Don't forget to recall me
And the day I fell
And the moment I stumbled
And you rose as I fell
And you excelled when I failed
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adriana B.
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Jack Nowak
Very good song
Hadeel Kilani
finally