When a writer's strike interrupted a movie they were filming, Chase Hampton and Tiffini Hale were cast as the new generation of Mouseketeers. On the show, Hampton started a music group with fellow cast members, including Albert Fields. Disney, which had started the Hollywood Records label, signed the group, which now consisted of Hampton, Hale, Fields, Damon Pampolina, and Deedee Magno. As part of the promotion for the band, a name-the-band contest was held. The result was "The Party," which is a backronym for "Positive Attitude Reflecting Today's Youth."
Over the next several years, The Party released four albums; The Party (1990), In the Meantime, in Between Time (1991), Free (1992), and The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming (1994). Their albums were a mix of assembly line songs and pop/rock hits such as "Walkin' in the Rain," "My Generation," and "I Know What Boys Like," given a slick dance treatment for public consumption. However, the venture never really translated into major hit songs or platinum-selling sales.
The group did manage to find the charts with four singles, but only one, a version of Dokken's "In My Dreams," cracked the Top 40 reaching number 34. They were given the compilation treatment with a greatest-hits package released in 1997, but the Party was overshadowed by the future success of other Mouseketeers venturing into the pop music world, including Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
The Party has released several singles since reuniting in 2013, including their latest single, "Don't Stop" in April 2020.
In My Dreams
The Party Lyrics
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You were singing backup vocals for Billie Holiday
Your dress was pink and sparkly — your hair, it looked so cool
If I ever got a chance with a girl like you, I'd break all the rules
Turn the radio up, roll the windows down
I wanna take you all over town
Never let you go, I'll make you see
You're the girl of my dreams
I thought I saw you in a magazine, on top of my nightstand
Your hair was red, and your eyes were green — you were playing in a Punk Rock band
I saw you jamming on your guitar, rocking for the crowd
If I knew just where you are girl, you know I'd be there now
Turn the radio up, roll the windows down
I wanna take you all over town
Never let you go, I'll make you see
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
Your teen queen ambition gets me high
Now I finally start to realize
You're the girl that no one seems to get
But you're my baby, so don't be so upset
Turn the radio up, roll the windows down
I wanna take you all over town
Never let you go, I'll make you see
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
You're the girl of my dreams
The Party's song "In My Dreams" is a sweet and hopeful love song that speaks of seeing the girl of one's dreams in various places, like on TV or in a magazine. The singer is clearly smitten with this girl, as evidenced by the exclamation, "If I ever got a chance with a girl like you, I'd break all the rules." This suggests that the girl is perhaps out of the singer's league, or that there are societal or personal barriers that make it difficult for them to be together.
Throughout the song, the singer fantasizes about being with this girl, taking her all over town and never letting her go. He sees her as someone with "teen queen ambition," which gets him high, and as someone who is misunderstood by others. It is clear that the singer feels a strong emotional connection to this girl, even if they have never actually met.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I saw you on TV just the other day
I imagined seeing you on television recently
You were singing backup vocals for Billie Holiday
You were performing as a backup singer for Billie Holiday
Your dress was pink and sparkly — your hair, it looked so cool
Your outfit was brightly colored and flashy, and your hair was stylish
If I ever got a chance with a girl like you, I'd break all the rules
If given the opportunity to be with someone like you, I would ignore societal norms and expectations
Turn the radio up, roll the windows down
Increase the volume of the car radio and lower the car windows
I wanna take you all over town
I want to show you all the sights and experiences of this city
Never let you go, I'll make you see
I will never abandon you and will ensure you understand my feelings
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the ideal romantic partner for me
I thought I saw you in a magazine, on top of my nightstand
I thought I saw a picture of you in a magazine that was resting on my nightstand
Your hair was red, and your eyes were green — you were playing in a Punk Rock band
Your hair was red, your eyes were green, and you were performing in a punk rock band
I saw you jamming on your guitar, rocking for the crowd
I saw you playing your guitar energetically, entertaining the audience
If I knew just where you are girl, you know I'd be there now
If I knew your current location, I would immediately travel to be with you
Your teen queen ambition gets me high
Your desire to be a teenage idol excites me
Now I finally start to realize
I am starting to understand something important
You're the girl that no one seems to get
You are the type of person that most people do not understand
But you're my baby, so don't be so upset
But you are important to me, so please don't be sad
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the perfect romantic partner for me
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the ideal romantic partner for me
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the perfect romantic partner for me
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the ideal romantic partner for me
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the perfect romantic partner for me
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the ideal romantic partner for me
You're the girl of my dreams
You are the perfect romantic partner for me
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Written by: Bradley Sullens
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