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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Inside
The Last Dance Lyrics
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in a long line of dissent
An illusion or a fantasy
to save the world again
Maybe we are strong
with a fire in the hand
Or maybe we are lost
as one of them
Go inside
Captive to the telling
calm and so predictable
Inside of this rebellion
are a million years or more
Do we follow far
behind the enemy
Or do we only change the name
Come around again
with a fire in the hand
An illusion or a fantasy
to save these walls again
Elusive as the dream
that falls into the sea
It happens here but only
but only inside these walls
Falling in line
so easy to become cynical
It happens again
as we become the anger inside
The Last Dance's song "Inside" is a contemplation on the nature of rebellion and dissent. The singer reflects on the difficulty of leading a movement, noting that it can be hard to be the first to turn around in a "long line of dissent." The singer wonders if their efforts to save the world might be an "illusion or a fantasy," suggesting a sense of doubt or uncertainty about their own actions.
The song also touches on the theme of identity, exploring the idea that rebellion can both empower us ("Maybe we are strong with a fire in the hand") but also lead to a sense of being lost ("Or maybe we are lost as one of them and one of them"). The chorus urges the listener to "go inside," perhaps suggesting that the answers to these questions can only be found through introspection and self-examination.
Ultimately, "Inside" is a complex meditation on the nature of dissent and the difficulty of finding one's place in a world of conflicting voices and ideas. It encourages listeners to seek truth and meaning within themselves, even as they struggle to make sense of the world outside.
Line by Line Meaning
First to turn around
The singer was the first to change their mind or opinion from a previous stance.
in a long line of dissent
The singer was part of a group who have been opposing something for a while.
An illusion or a fantasy
The idea being discussed may not be real or possible.
to save the world again
The idea being discussed is presented as a solution to a big problem.
Maybe we are strong
There is a possibility that the group is capable and powerful.
with a fire in the hand
The group has a passion or motivation for something.
Or maybe we are lost
There is also a possibility that the group is directionless and confused.
as one of them
The group might be similar to the people they are trying to change.
and one of them
The group might be part of the system they are fighting against.
Go inside
The artist is urging the listener to look within themselves to find the answer or solution to the problem.
Captive to the telling
The singer feels trapped by the story or narrative being sold to them.
calm and so predictable
The expected outcome of the situation is not surprising or exciting.
Inside of this rebellion
The singer is discussing the internal workings and motivations of their movement.
are a million years or more
The history and context behind the movement is ancient and vast.
Do we follow far
The group might be trailing behind the opposition.
behind the enemy
The opposition is seen as a threat that the group is trying to overcome.
Or do we only change the name
The group might be just rebranding their struggle instead of actually changing anything.
Come around again
The group is returning to a familiar situation or scenario.
with a fire in the hand
The group still has a passion or motivation for their cause.
An illusion or a fantasy
The solution being presented might not be real or feasible.
to save these walls again
The group is trying to protect their community or society from external threats.
Elusive as the dream
The solution or goal is difficult to achieve or obtain.
that falls into the sea
The solution or goal is unattainable or unsustainable.
It happens here but only
The solution or change can only occur within this specific community or setting.
but only inside these walls
The solution or change can only happen within a specific space or environment.
Falling in line
The group is conforming or submitting to a particular ideology or authority.
so easy to become cynical
It is easy for the group to become distrustful or pessimistic about their situation.
It happens again
The group is facing a recurring issue or obstacle.
as we become the anger inside
The group is internalizing their anger and frustrations rather than addressing them outwardly.
Contributed by Lucy N. 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*.