Decadence Dance

Extreme

About Decadence Dance

Decadence Dance is the opening track and lead single from Boston rock band Extreme's 1990 album Pornograffitti. The song begins with the sound of a thunderstorm, and then the piano intro plays. The edited version removes the thunderstorm sound and the piano intro. The single was not successful in the United States, although it had minor success in the UK, peaking at No. 36 - their first single to appear in the United Kingdom's top 40. The song is recorded in the glam metal style prevalent on the album, although Extreme's usual style was funk metal.  


Year:
2000
6:53
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’francis!
Francis! be careful!’

Trying so hard to keep up with the joneses
Running a rat racing won by our noses
Always put one foot in front of the other
And dance to the beat of the dacadent 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 dacadence 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 dacadence dance, dance
Everybody decadancing
Dancing to the decadence
Dancing to the decadence dance

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Extreme

Extreme is an American rock band, headed by frontmen Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt, that reached the height of their popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. more »

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Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, NUNO BETTENCOURT

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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)".
Chart Ranking
The song achieved noticeable popularity, peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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.
Music Style
Similar 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.
Song Length
Originally, "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.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Composition
The 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.
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".
Inspiration
Decadence 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.
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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