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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Secrets
The Last Dance Lyrics
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Into her nothing she feels and feels like motion, slow motion
Like something inside, something's broken
In sight, in mind, in body
Into this nothing, nothing
In sorrow, in pain
Into this nothing, nothing
She falls and hears, hears and screams
And hating herself, she hates her dreams
And thinks of, she thinks of... of something terrible, terrible
All in whispers, all in silence
All in secret, all when quiet
All in everything that feels
And feels to disappear
All in whispers, all in silence
All in secret, all when quiet
All in everything that screams
And makes you hurt
And takes you away
In sight...
All in whispers...
The lyrics to The Last Dance's song Secrets explore the inner turmoil and pain of the singer, particularly those that she keeps hidden from the world. The mention of "tainted dreams" suggests that the singer carries some guilt or shame within her that she cannot shake. The repetition of "into this nothing, nothing" underscores her sense of emptiness and isolation. The use of "slow motion" further suggests a sense of being trapped, stuck in an emotional quagmire that she cannot escape. The mention of "something inside, something's broken" adds to the sense of the singer being shattered and in pain.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be caught in a cycle of negative thoughts and feelings. She falls into despair, screaming and hating herself and her dreams. At the same time, her mind fixates on "something terrible." The repetition of "all in whispers, all in silence, all in secret, all when quiet" underscores the idea that the singer is keeping something hidden from the world. The use of the word "screams" suggests that whatever is hidden inside is causing the singer significant emotional pain. The final repetition of "in sight, in mind, in body" once again highlights the singer's sense of being trapped and unable to break free from her negative cycle.
Overall, The Last Dance's song Secrets offers a moving and intense exploration of the pain and isolation that can come with hiding one's true self from the world. The lyrics are simple but evocative, effectively conveying the singer's sense of being trapped and in pain, despite her attempts to hide it.
Line by Line Meaning
With tainted dreams, she screams at night
She cries out in the darkness of night with dreams that have been corrupted or spoiled.
Into her nothing she feels and feels like motion, slow motion
She feels as if she's trapped in a state of nothingness, where time passes by slowly and it's hard to move on.
Like something inside, something's broken
She senses that something is wrong or broken within her, which causes her pain and sadness.
In sight, in mind, in body
The pain and sadness she feels affects her entire being, including her physical senses, thoughts, and emotions.
Into this nothing, nothing
She's stuck in a void or emptiness that seems never-ending and all-consuming.
In sorrow, in pain
The void she experiences is filled with grief and anguish.
She falls and hears, hears and screams
She's lost to the point of falling down, and when she tries to speak, all she can do is scream in response.
And hating herself, she hates her dreams
She despises herself for having these dreams that only bring her more pain and sorrow.
And thinks of, she thinks of... of something terrible, terrible
Her thoughts are consumed by something extremely negative or frightening, causing her even more distress.
All in whispers, all in silence
Her suffering is always hidden, never spoken of aloud but instead contained quietly within herself.
All in secret, all when quiet
She never shares or reveals the true extent of her pain, but instead keeps it hidden, even in moments of solitude.
All in everything that feels
Her pain and suffering are all-consuming and ever-present, taking over even the most mundane moments of her life.
And feels to disappear
She longs for her pain to vanish or disappear, but it remains and follows her everywhere she goes.
And makes you hurt
Her pain and sorrow have a ripple effect, causing others around her to feel hurt and pain as well.
And takes you away
Her pain and sorrow have such a strong grip that they take her away from the present moment and into a world of darkness and suffering.
Contributed by Aubrey 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*.