| Awake in a dream, dancing at the border between reality and fantasy. As we dance, fear and worry lose their power.
The magical treasure of a girl, LÜCY, is set to release her second album, Dance on the Shoreline. The title track, Dance on the Shoreline, will shine in your dreams on 10/01.
On 10/22, after two years of anticipation, LÜCY will unveil her second concept album, Dance on the Shoreline. This work not only represents a deeper dive into her creative journey but also signifies a major transformation in how she confronts herself, life, and the world. For LÜCY, the “Shoreline” refers not only to the literal coastline but also to the edges of forests, deserts, and oases, and even the borders between nations. It serves as a metaphor for this album’s broader range of musical styles, collaborative partners, and languages.
However, behind the title track Dance on the Shoreline, which anchors LÜCY’s new identity, lies a deeply personal story. Two years ago, after the release of her previous album, which garnered praise and awards, LÜCY found herself in a prolonged period of self-doubt. She questioned whether she should continue creating music and whether she could still find the passion for it. This song was born during that struggle, like a small light breaking through the endless darkness, slowly illuminating her path forward and becoming the cornerstone for the entire album.
The song paints a magical scene: dreamers find their kindred souls on the shoreline of their dreams, dancing hand in hand. The dreamscape is like a “shoreline” between reality and fantasy—where one remains forever young and loved, finding their way even if lost in one dream, only to be guided back in another.
Production-wise, this is LÜCY’s third collaboration with Golden Melody Award-winning producer Du Du (Lu Gang-Yu). The arrangement features a shimmering rock guitar melody that gently propels the emotions, while the rhythm section gives wings to the song, letting it soar. Family members’ voices were also recorded and featured in the harmonies. The lyrics incorporate German phrases like Guten Morgen (Good Morning) and Keine Sorgen (Don’t Worry), attempting to blur the line between dreams and reality through language. LÜCY’s vocals are like the ocean or forest—gentle yet powerful—reflecting the fearless and free-spirited state of her current relationship with music.
Dance on the Shoreline is both a projection of LÜCY’s personal journey and a message of acceptance to her listeners: “If you, like me, have ever wanted to give up on your dreams, I hope this song lets you see hope again.”
As you listen to this song, which will make you laugh at times and cry at others, you’ll realize you are the freest of all. |
