But I get what it means, I think dance music is unique in the sense that no matter what religion, skin colour or gender you are, it's really is all about the music. Take for example; R'n'B or Rap music, people immediately think of black people, big asses or white trash? Yeah? Country music for example, people think of middle aged, white people strumming on guitars wear certain country clothes and a straw/leather cowboy hat? Rock music - predominately white people wearing black no denying it.
Whereas with dance music, yeah people think of people who like dance music as ravers and druggies, but do they think about what they actually look like???? I'm on about the colour of their skin, their religion?? Cos when you think about it, any images in your head, you see all these different groups of people together, no matter what background you come from. I suppose that's why I like dance music, people don't give a crap where you're from, colour or your religion, all they give a crap about is if you are enjoying the music and having a good time.
The Love Parade was held in Berlin up to 2006, then moved onto different cities. The largest amount of people attending the parade was said to be 1.6 million people! Imagine, 1.6 million people travelling from all over the world to dance the day at a free street party! That was until 2010. It was moved to a new city which has a population of about half a million and yet, the year before it, 1.6 million people had travelling to the Love Parade. DISASTER! And disaster it was. Sadly, 21 young people lost their lives when a crush happened in the only entrance to the festival which was a tunnel. The capacity in the arena was full so people were told to turn back but the two forces of crowds caused panics which led to the death of 21 young people and over 500 injured. After this happened, the Love Parade was permanently cancelled. 21 years after it started. Ironic, isn't it? 21 years and 21 people died :( RIP. :(
Anyways, moving on, this was a tune done by Westbam who basically comes from Berlin and has been dj-ing since before I was even born! I only found out the lyrics recently even though I heard the tune years ago. It was the anthem for the Love Parade one of the years and the lyrics are really fitting!
Why are you so quiet?
When our love started this riot,
It's you and I
United.
Why are you so quiet?
When we are so non divided
It's you and I
United.
Why are you so many?
When our love don't cost a penny
You and I
United.
Why are you so high?
Is it because of you know why
You and I
United.
It's you and I
United. (x3)
It's you and I
United States of Love.
United States of Love....
On the 17th of June
Second weekend of July
On the 17th of June
Second weekend of July
Its's you and I
United. (x3)
It's you and I
United States of Love.
United States of Love......
