Decadence Dance
Extreme
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Francis! Francis! be careful! Trying so hard to keep up with the Jones's Running a rat racing won by our noses Always put one foot in front of the other And dance to the beat of the decadent drummer Just buy a brand new pair of Fred Astaire shoes Climbing to the top, never gonna stop It's the same old song and one two three and dec-a-dance Dance, dance Dance, dance Dancing to the decadence dance, dance Everybody decadancing Dancing to the decadence Dancing to the decadence dance It's hard to stop once the music gets started 'til the soles of your feet harden up like your heart did Stepping in line with the sign of the timer Seduced by the tune of the decadent dancer Just buy a brand new pair of Fred Astaire shoes Climbing to the top, never gonna stop It's the same old song and one two three and dec-a-dance Dance, dance Dance, dance Dancing to the decadence dance, dance Everybody decadancing Dancing to the decadence Dancing to the decadence dance
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Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, NUNO BETTENCOURT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Decadence Dance" is a song by the American rock band Extreme. It was released in 1990 and was the opening track for their second studio album, "Extreme II: Pornograffitti (A Funked Up Fairy Tale)".
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Chart RankingThe song achieved noticeable popularity, peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Live Performance"Decadence Dance" was commonly used as the opening song in the band's live performances during their early years and has become one of the band's signature songs.
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Music StyleSimilar to their other songs, "Decadence Dance" showcases Extreme's fusion of hard rock and funk elements, termed as funky metal. The song delivers its iconic hard rock riffs with a funky rhythm underlying, creating a distinguishing sound.
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Song LengthOriginally, "Decadence Dance" is over six minutes long, but the version of the song that was released as a single was edited down to a more radio-friendly length of four minutes and 34 seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Decadence Dance" is a live performance video edited with other scenes. The video features a split screen effect where one half shows the band's performance, and the other half shows a storyline of an audience member sneaking into an Extreme show.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of E major and is set in common time. The band's guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt, exploited his vast knowledge of intricate chord progressions and high-speed, articulated guitar solos in this song.
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Band Members"Extreme" consists of vocalist Gary Cherone, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, bassist Pat Badger, and drummer Paul Geary. Their blend of hard rock, funk, and intricate guitar work is showcased perfectly in "Decadence Dance".
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InspirationDecadence Dance, like many songs on the album, represents a facet of society that Extreme wanted to critique. The song delves into the superficiality of Hollywood and the dream of stardom, offering a cautionary view of life in the spotlight.
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Legacy"Decadence Dance", with its blend of rock and funk, stands as one of Extreme's most recognized songs and helped the band maintain their popularity through the 1990s. It is still remembered today as being representative of their unique sound.
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