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.
Ton of Bricks
The Party Lyrics
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Something unexpected
Something so new
Something so crazy
Crazy like you
I mean, I knew you had a reputation
(Of flirtation)
And I knew you had a messed up mind
But, you went and did it this time
Chorus:
You hit me, hit me, hit me
Like a ton of bricks
You hit me, hit me, hit me
Like a ton of bricks
You told me all about all the boys you loved
Every single romance you were ever dreaming of
Of course you knew I wasn't shy
(You knew I was that type of guy)
I told you open up your eyes and see
I didn't know you had your eye on me
Bridge
You could've prepared me for this Shocking experience
I can't even speak to you
Never mind giving you an answer
We've joked around but you were never serious
(At least I never was)
But girl you really went and did it, did it
Girl ya really did it this time
Chorus
In the song Ton of Bricks, Deborah Gibson sings about someone who unexpectedly hits her with a ton of emotions. The lyrics describe the feeling of being struck by surprise when someone you thought you knew reveals a new side of themselves. Gibson describes this person as crazy and having a reputation for flirting, but still manages to catch her off guard with their latest action. The chorus, "You hit me, hit me, hit me, like a ton of bricks" is a metaphor for the shock and intensity of the situation.
The verses of the song describe how this person divulged all of their romantic desires and past relationships to Gibson, who they had previously thought of as the type of guy who wasn't shy. It's clear that this person had their eye on Gibson, but she was unaware of their feelings for her. The bridge of the song talks about how this person should have prepared Gibson for this shocking experience, but she's unable to react or respond to them.
Overall, Ton of Bricks is a song about the unexpectedness of human emotions and how someone can completely catch you off guard by revealing a side of themselves that you didn't expect. Gibson's use of the metaphor of a ton of bricks hitting her perfectly captures the intensity and surprise of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Something unexpected
The situation that occurred was not what I anticipated beforehand.
Something so new
This situation is novel and unknown to me.
Something so crazy
This situation is irrational, nonsensical, or bizarre.
Crazy like you
This situation is as unconventional or strange as you.
I mean, I knew you had a reputation
I am aware that you have a history or pattern of behavior.
(Of flirtation)
This refers to a specific aspect of your reputation.
And I knew you had a messed-up mind
I understand that your thoughts or actions can be erratic or unstable.
But, you went and did it this time
However, your current behavior has exceeded my expectations.
Chorus:
The following lines reiterate the unexpected and shocking nature of the situation.
You hit me, hit me, hit me
Your actions, words, or behavior had a profound impact and hurt me deeply.
Like a ton of bricks
Your actions had an immense and sudden impact that was difficult to bear.
You told me all about all the boys you loved
You spoke to me about your romantic experiences or interests.
Every single romance you were ever dreaming of
You discussed all of your past or potential romantic relationships.
Of course you knew I wasn't shy
You were aware that I am confident and bold in my interactions.
(You knew I was that type of guy)
You were aware of my personality and how I typically behave.
I told you open up your eyes and see
I suggested that you become aware of the reality of the situation.
I didn't know you had your eye on me
I was not aware that you were romantically interested in me.
Bridge:
The lines that follow express shock and disbelief at the unexpected turn of events.
You could've prepared me for this Shocking experience
It would have been helpful if you had warned me or given me some indication.
I can't even speak to you
I am so overwhelmed and surprised that I am unable to communicate.
Never mind giving you an answer
I am not able to respond to you or provide you with a definitive answer.
We've joked around but you were never serious
We have engaged in casual humor or teasing, but your current behavior is not playful.
(At least I never was)
This is a statement of personal belief or perception.
But girl you really went and did it, did it
You did something that was unexpected and caused me emotional distress.
Girl ya really did it this time
This behavior exceeded my expectations and has caused me to feel shocked and hurt.
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