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Dance Dance Revolution USA (aka Dance Dance Revolution US Mix)
U.S. version
Arcade FAQ
Version 2.0

Dance Simulation
1-2 players
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Copyright 2000, 2001 by JuneHa Kim/BakaOrochi
All Rights Reserved.
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I do respect all other copyrights and if I have inadvertently infringed on any,
please contact me immediately so that I may remedy the problem.
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FAQ History:

1.0
10/20/00
-First release

1.2
10/26/00
-Just realized two songs were misplaced, and belonged to 2nd Mix...
Many thanx to Nickel for catching my mistakes ^_^
-Added more in-depth info in certain sections

1.3
11/7/00
-Yet more corrections, added the "Internet ranking thing"

1.5
11/16/00
-DOH! I just realized that it's Tiger Yamato, not Yamamoto...
-Revised my contact information, due to the amount of ridiculous e-mail I've
been getting
-Finally started adding the lyrics! Big thanks to Sailor Bacon and
Guilherme Henrique M. L. Kiyohara for letting me use their lyrics!!!
-More corrections, added a new section 6b.
-Thanx to Nickel for some of the steps on the SSR, I mean, Expert
Double songs ^_^

1.7
12/29/00
-Lotsa gradual offline fixes, all in bursts, hence the jump
-Apparently, I can't spell "your" in the lyrics section...
-More additions, changes, and silly stuff
-Revised the scoring section
-Took out the repeated "So Many Men" lyrics
-More changes to "Dynamite Rave" lyrics, thanx to SSJ Bubble Tea!
-I can't believe that Konami of America would let you fail Beginner mode...
I also didn't think that could be possible...
-Out of boredom, I added a "fun facts" section
-Added extra verses for some of the songs for your entertainment ^_^
-Fixed spacing issues
-Internet ranking has been added!

1.8
1/5/01
-More additions/changes to the trivia section
-Forgot a few this and thats with the last update (incl. internet ranking)
-More lyric fixes again thanx to SSJ Bubble Tea!

1.9
2/28/01
-Internet ranking is finished
-More stuff changed
-Took out the rumors section; as of now, I see no point in leaving it in the
FAQ.

2.0
8/14/01
-More fixes, additions, corrections.
-Quizlet fixes.
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Contents:

1. What's the point of this FAQ?
2. What the heck is "Dance Dance Revolution?"
2a. Differences in the USA version
2b. The "controversey" of DDR USA (or what do people find wrong with DDR USA)
3. How to play
3a. Judging and scoring
3b. Different ways to play
4. Modes of play
5. Can you give me some tips/secrets?
6. Songs in this version
6a. The difficulties and steps
6b. Recommended songs
7. Quotes
8. Lyrics/About the lyrics
9. Fun facts
10. Closing notes/Thanks/Contact Information

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1. What's the point of this FAQ?
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Well, basically, there wasn't a FAQ for this, so I figured, why not? Well, this
was the one of the more anticipated games for Bemani fans in the U.S., but the
question is, does Konami of America deliver? You can be the judge of that for
yourself.

Also, I just wanted to throw in some suggestions for those who are struggling
with DDR, and how I picked up the game. For further help, I'd recommend
reading some of the other DDR FAQs from gamefaqs.com.

Some tips on this FAQ may not work with you, but this is how I've found it to
work with me, and some others of my friends. IMHO, it's best that you develop
your own style to play this game. Eventually, you'll pick it up, but for now,
try to learn the basics (it's pretty difficult to make yourself look good when
all you do is fail songs ^_^).
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2. What the heck is "Dance Dance Revolution?"
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Dance Dance Revolution (aka DDR) is a unique dancing simulation game.
It's made by the same company and development team who brought Beatmania and
Guitar Freaks, Konami's Bemani team.

The basic point is to "dance to the music." Easily said than done though.
Most people rather call it a stepping game however (in my brother's words, step
aerobics). If you think that you cannot dance to this game, look on the
internet for some dancing clips. An pretty good dancing group located in Korea
is called the A-Team, who does performances with DDR songs. You can also try
to find C-Squad; located in Canada...

Other teams in North America include Team Changoland (which IMHO are one of the
craziest groups I've seen), DDR Club Elite, and some others (which I have yet to
research about, since I'm too busy writing this FAQ! ^_^)



2a. Differences in the USA version

Lots of changes, these changes are mainly compared to the previous 1.5 Mix.
Some of these changes are made to appeal to the "American mainstream."

The biggest difference from the 1.5 version is that you can no longer do "path
choosing." Instead, you're given all the songs available right in the beginning.

An interesting change is all the character models that were added. This includes
Charmy/Astro, Johnny/Jenny from Dancing Stage Euro Mix, and Rage/Emi. Note that
Charmy is the newer model, with the silver tights (not the 4th mix model). If
you can't figure out why that was added, let's just leave it at that without the
tights, some people might have found her a bit objectionable...

Since we're on the subject of characters, you cannot choose which character you
want to be. Instead, it seems to be more random as to which character the
computer chooses for you.

From 1.5, the interface is changed from Japan's 2nd Mix to Japan's 3rd Mix
interface.

The scoring and grading is drastically changed from 1.5 Mix (see Grading and
Scoring).

You can also repeatedly choose a song over again even after you've played it.
So for example, you can do Afronova 3 times, over and over again, same
difficulty if you wanted to, although I dunno why you'd want to unless you need
practice (but at that point, you should just buy a pad and the game for home).

Another big difference is that you can't change difficulties while you choose
a song or before the song selection. Instead, after you choose a song, you'll
have the option of choosing what difficulty you want to play the game at. This
idea is imported straight from DDR 4th Mix, which brings me to my third point.
The names of the difficulties have been changed. Instead of "Basic," "Trick"
or "Another," and "Maniac," or "SSR," the names are changed to "Standard,"
"Difficult," and "Expert," maybe because no American DDRer who's never played
the Japanese version would know what SSR and Another meant.

On top of that, the first difficulty before "Standard" mode is called "Beginner"
in which the song is only 1 difficulty (despite what song it is), HOWEVER you
can still fail the song! This was previously available on the Japanese version
of DDR and the U.S. testing version of DDR Solo Bass Mix (although the steps
weren't "dumbed down" in Solo, and you couldn't fail).

Another minor change includes a new voice that tells you which code you
inputted. If you entered the Little code, the announcer will say "Little."
Kind of nice, rather than just hearing the Konami tone. This is ala 3rd Mix.

A big down (yet another) side to the USA version is that "Unison" mode or
"Couple" mode is taken out.

Finally, the Expert Double mode has been added for ALL songs. I believe the 1st
and 2nd Mix songs steps have been taken from 4th Mix, since they didn't exist
in 3rd Mix. Expert Double now boasts of containing the most difficult
combination of any given song in DDR.



2b. The "controversey" of DDR USA (or what do people find wrong with DDR USA)

To start off, I myself am pretty disappointed with Konami of America's lack of
delivering to their fans. The way I see it, KoA is headed straight into the
path of the mistakes of SNK and Sega (during it's Saturn days). They leave all
the games in America, do not care or listen to their fans, and do a horrendous
job marketing the games. Although I cannot say I loathe DDR USA (as some of us
are deprived of having any other version of DDR in the arcades besides 1.5), I
can't say that I like it as much as I hoped to either. But being the person
that I am, I'll take what I'm given, and it's not too bad. BUT it could've been
better. MUCH better. And I feel a little gyped because someone didn't want to
go through the pain and trouble just to give it the extra mile to make it better.
Anyway, moving on.

Talking to other people on the 'net and other DDRers, many are somewhat annoyed
by DDR USA. Here's some of the reasons that I've gathered.

Basically many long time DDRers had to settle with DDR 1.5 if they wanted to
play the arcade version (otherwise they were stuck playing the imported PSX or
DC version). BTW-this excludes some west coast states. Anyway, high
expectations were set the forthcoming DDR US mix. But after the official
songlist was released, many were disappointed (and frustrated) with Konami of
America and their lack of understanding their fanbase, the potential of Bemani
in America, and thus killing the Bemani scene.

Also, the fact that Couple mode was taken out didn't make the situation better.
Other little factors irked players, like the changing of the scoring system,
change in the difficulties names, etc. Well anyway, what's the big deal? Japan
and Asia just got DDR 4th Mix, which include 120 songs. Compared to the newer
released DDR USA, which only has 26, that's a very poor showing.
Although some will say "it's only DDR, there's still some good songs in it,"
many feel that Konami of America could have done a much better job.

Supposedly, these songs are for the mainstream...but who dances to "Let Them
Move"? The main "excuses" that KoA had given were "copyright conflicts"
(referring to copyrighted Dancemania songs that are featured in DDR), "not
enough interest in America," and "no potential market for Bemani in America."
I'll let you decide if those excuses are valid or not...

If you feel that I'm wrong or you have something to add, please feel free to
contact me (Check the bottom of the FAQ for contact info). I'm welcome to
hear some input about this.
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3. How to play
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The main point of the game:
Hit the arrows at the right time. As long as you have at least one point in
your Dance Gauge (the meter at the top of the screen), you will pass the level.
If your gauge hits Zero (or you have no dance gauge points), game is over. Game
is also over when you clear all the songs for the mode (but you won't be told
"Game Over," unless you failed the last song).

First after you insert your money, before you hit start, you can choose to play
Single mode, Versus, or Double mode (see codes section). After you've select
your game mode, you will choose a song. You can either hit start to choose a
song, or let the clock run down (the latter is preferred, usually when the
player is tired), and then you choose your difficulty for that song. This is a
double-edged sword. For beginners who don't know how hard each song is, they
can only find out AFTER they've picked a song, so if they chose PARANOiA
Rebirth, they may find themselves in a rut with a choice of either playing out
PARANOiA Rebirth normally or in the boring beginner mode (unless you MUST play
beginner mode, in which case, it doesn't matter). But at the same time, it
takes away from worrying about inputting codes if you want to play different
difficulties for different songs.


The arrows:

How I'm going to refer to the arrows (to avoid further confusion)-

Fixed arrows: The white set of arrows that don't move located at the top of the
screen. They're always there.

Scrolling arrows: The colored arrows that will scroll up from the bottom of the
screen and tells you which direction you want to hit when they align with the
fixed arrows.

Panel arrows: The arrows on your dance pad, the ones you stomp on.


If you've played the other DDRs, this version the same. The concept is the
same. You will have a fixed set of arrows on the top of the screen.
As music plays, colored scrolling arrows will go up towards the fixed arrows,
and the point of the game is to hit the corresponding arrow on your dance pad
when the scrolling arrow(s) is aligned to the fixed arrow(s). Sometimes you
will be required to hit two arrows at the same time (read on about
double-steps).

This version of DDR has four arrows: Up, down, left, and right.

Sometimes, you'll be thrown two arrows to hit at the same time (I call them
double steps). This usually intimidates lots of beginners, and most don't
know what to hit. It really isn't that hard, just be prepared to jump to hit
those arrows at the same time (that's what baffles me: most beginners don't
expect to be jumping around at all when they play. To hit those simultaneous
arrows, the only way to hit them is to jump (or even hop) on them. Once you get
more advanced, there are many other ways you can do it...

A little tip for those struggling to hit the arrows on time:
Each song is in a 4/4 beat. Which means you can count with the beat of a song.
Even though some songs may have irregular beats, you'll notice that the fixed
arrows will flash every fourth beat. When you have to hit the arrows, it will
be on the beat or on the flash. But you have to make sure you're not too hasty
to hit the buttons. What I used to do is count outloud (whispering at most, not
screaming, please you'll scare the rest of the arcade patrons ^_^)
1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,etc. and that way I can keep up with the beat. Bouncing with
the beat works as well (may look ridiculous, but I've seen sillier looking
things). So you can be thinking "1,2,3,step,step,2,step" etc. Basically, just
keep a beat. Also, the steps are not as random as they seem. Once you get the
rhythm of a song, you should be able to anticipate when the steps will come out.

What you have to start worrying about is when you move up in difficulty levels,
especially when you don't play beginner mode, or without little mode. You'll be
treated to the green/blue "offbeat" arrows (also known as 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32
steps). Those are a bit more difficult to hit since they don't align with the
fixed arrows on the beat or the flash, but when the fixed arrows aren't
flashing. Those take some practice to get used to. If you can, keep "little"
mode on, otherwise, you'll be given these extra steps (unless of course you
don't mind them).If it helps, the offbeat arrows are always a different
color than normal arrows, depending on which offbeat arrow they are.

Once you're comfortable with the arrows, you should turn Little mode off (as
this mode is used more for beginners and certain performers).

Double mode is the same from any previous DDR versions. Only one player plays,
but that one player uses BOTH 1st player panels and 2nd player panels. This
mode isn't recommended for beginners. Basically, you'll be playing with
eight arrows rather than just four.


3a. Judging and scoring

At the end of your song, the game will rate you according to how well you did on
the song. You'll be given a run-down on how many "Perfect!" "Great!" "Good"
"Almost" and "Boo!" rating you've gotten, how many steps you've comboed, your
score, and an overall grade on your performance.


Rating:

On the top of the screen during gameplay, you'll have colored gauge. This is
your Dance Gauge. In all mode, you'll start off with since Dance Gauge points.
The point is to have at least one bar filled by the end of the song; once you
run out of points on your Dance Gauge, the game is over. As you get more
Perfect! and Great! ratings, it will slowly fill up. Every time you get an
Almost or Boo rating, full bars will be taken away from you. A big factor that
depends how many bars are taken away from you is based on what stage you're on.
If you're on your first song, or 1st Stage, a Boo will not take as many bars
away as a Boo on your Final Stage. Once your bar is empty, you cannot gain
anymore, and the gauge will remain a red color.

Everytime an arrow passes, you'll be judged on how accurately you stepped on the
arrow.

-If you've hit it dead on, you'll get Perfect!
-If you hit it a bit off, you'll get Great!
-If you hit it about 1/8 of a beat off, you'll get a Good, and your combo will
be stopped, if you have one going.
-If you hit it more than 1/8 of a beat off, you'll get Almost and you'll lose a
point or two on your dance gauge
-If you miss completely, you'll get a Boo!, and you'll lose a couple points in
your Dance Gauge, depending on which "stage" you're on.


Scoring:

In general, the higher your rating (Perfect! or Good), the more points you earn,
so get as many Perfect! ratings as you can get!

If I'm correct, the scoring system is unique from any Mix out there. The higher
your Dance Gauge, the more points you will get per rating. The lower your
gauge, the lower amounts points you earn. Similar to 3rd Mix, but the
difference is that your max score is NOT limited to 1000000. But the degree of
points you earn is nowhere as ridiculously high as 1st-2nd Mix. If your gauge
hits 0, you will no longer earn any more points, regardless of rating.

For a limited time (as in I don't know how long it'll be up), you can post your
score at the Konami of America website, and see how you rank up against the rest
of the world (or wherever they have DDR USA). After you've played your game and
CLEARED all stages, if you score high enough, you will be given your score and
a series of numbers, a password (xxxx-xxxxx-xxx). Write it down or something,
and then go to the KoA website (http://www.konami-arcade.com/), and go to
"Internet Contest" and input your password. You can also see how other's scored.

However, as of 2/18/2001, the internet contest is finished.


Judgement:

At the end of your song, you get a letter grade for your performance. The
higher combos and higher scores you earn, the higher the grade. Also, it
reflects how high of a combo you have ratio-wise to how high of a combo that
is possible. For example, if song A is 210-combo maximum, and song B is
110-combo maximum, and you earn a 100-combo on both songs, you'll get a lower
grade with song A, but a very high grade with song B. The highest rating is
AAA PERFECT! aka AAAA; there's also a normal AAA, which is almost perfect. Your
grade is also reflected by how much points you have on your dance gauge...
usually.


Grades are as follows:

AAA PERFECT!-Perfect performance. No "Great!" allowed.
AAA-Only "Great!" and and high percentage of "Perfect!"
AA->I can't be certain, but it's probably a ranking you get for having all
>Perfects and Greats but not having a high percentage of Perfects. That's
>how you got an S instead of an SS in the 3rd Mix ranking system... you
>needed about 80% Perfects for the SS.
(Submitted by Nickel)
A-Excellent, several mistakes, mostly "Perfect!" and "Great!" ratings, few
misses, good combo ratio.
B-Very good, enough to get by, a lot of "Perfect!" and "Great!" ratings, but
a lot of "Almost" and "Boo!" ratings too. A low combo ratio.
C-Average. Low combo number, decent amount of dance gauge left.
D-Bad, Very low combo number, very low or near zero dance gauge left, lots of
"Almost" and "Boo!" ratings.
E-Horrible. Mostly misses, zero combo gauge. At this point, you would normally
fail.

More often than not, if you do decently, you'll get an A, as DDR USA is VERY
lenient, unlike 3rd Mix, or USA PSX.


When you're done with all your songs, you'll be given an overall grade, kind of
like an average of all your grades. If you've successfully completed ALL songs, you'll
be given a code for "Internet Ranking" and you'll be told to visit Konami's arcade site
to enter the code, (www.konami-arcade.com). This code is no longer valid however, so
you might as well ignore it, as the IR contest is long over.

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4. Modes of play
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You can choose your difficulty level after the choice of each song:

Beginnner
Standard
Difficult
Expert

And high scores will come up with each different variable, except for Beginner
mode.

For Double mode, only the following difficulties are available:

Standard Double
Difficult Double
Expert Double

Please note: if you want to play Versus or Double modes, usually you will be
required to insert at least 2 credits to play a full double mode or versus
mode game, and you'll have to enter the "option menu code" to play double mode.
Otherwise, you can only play one song before the game ends or if you don't enter the
"option menu code," you'll play regular mode.

The difficulty does NOT change in versus mode for either player; both players
MUST play the same song with the same difficulty.

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5. Can you give me some tips/secrets?
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*All these codes are straight from 3rd Mix*

Access the option menu-

To access the option menu so you can choose which gameplay you want to use
other than single (double or versus), insert your credit, then hold the left
and right select arrows down (NOT the dance pad arrows), and press start, just
like 1.5. Remember that if you want to play 3-song double or 3-song versus,
you MUST have another credit available and you have to press start on the other
player's side. By default, if a second player joins in, the game reverts to
VERSUS mode (not double or the defunct couple mode like in 1.5), so this code
really isn't needed unless you plan on playing double mode.

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For the following codes, they can be entered either during song selection or
difficulty selection. The code will apply ONLY to the player who enters the
code. If BOTH players, for example, want to use LITTLE MODE, BOTH players
MUST enter the code. If you want to CANCEL the code, you must enter the code
again and if need be, continually enter it until the mode goes away.
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Hidden/Sudden/Stealth modes-

To access hidden mode, hit up, down, up, down on the panel arrows. You hear a
voice say "hidden." This mode will have the arrows fade out as they reach
halfway up the screen during gameplay.

To access sudden mode, enter the hidden mode, then hit up, down, up, down. You
will hear a voice say "sudden." To put it simply, hit up, down sequence 4
times. This mode will have the arrows fade in as they reach halfway up the
screen during gameplay.

To access stealth mode, enter the sudden mode, then hit up, down, up, down. You
will hear a voice say "stealth." To put it simply, hit up, down sequence 6
times. This mode will not show the arrows at all during gameplay (so make sure
you've memorized the song ^_^)

To cancel out of these modes, hit the up, down sequence 8 times (hit up, down,
up, down after you've entered the stealth mode code).

You can enter this code while you're choosing a song or while you're choosing
difficulty modes.


Left and Right modes-

To access Left Shift mode, hit the left panel arrow 8 times. This will shift
the arrows around so that you face left while playing (at least you're supposed
to)

To access Right Shift mode, hit the right panel arrow 8 times. This will shift
the arrows around so that you face right while playing (at least you're supposed
to)


Shuffle mode-
To access Shuffle mode, hit the up, down, left, right, down, up, right, left
on the panel arrows. This will shuffle the patterns of the arrows around.


Mirror mode-
To access Mirror mode, hit left, right sequence on the panel arrows four times.
This will flip the arrows so they face the other direction (i.e. up becomes
down, and left becomes right and vice versa).


Little mode-
(Thanx to ConvoyShogun for this code!)
At the song selection or difficulty selection screen, hit left, down, right,
down, left on the panel arrows. This will eliminate the offbeat arrows (1/2
beats, 1/4 beats and so on). Recommended for newbies and performers only
(unless you know what you're doing).


Flat mode-
To access Flat mode, hit left, left, left, right, right, right.
This will make ALL the arrows the same color.
(By default, all arrows are on VIVID mode, which means all the offbeat arrows
are different color. If you play with little on, then the flat code will not
affect you since all the offbeat arrows will be gone)

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6. Songs in this version
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As you know, the songs in DDR USA are collected from the previous DDR mixes. If
you'd like to try practicing these songs on your own, you can wait until February
for the US domestic PSX release, or you can import the following DDR versions
from Japan. Of course the US PSX release should have more songs however...

The origins of each song mean where you can find each song.

Dancemania can only be found in import shops or specialty sites that specialize
in music from Japan ("Dancemania X" is also the name of another Konami game, so
try to avoid that.)

Please note that the N.M.R. songs ARE in 2nd Mix, however, the steps are from
3rd Mix, as well as the logo and the background. Therefore, they're catagorized
under 3rd Mix.

The genres of these songs are debatable. I'm not HUGE into all these genres,
so please let me know if you think I'm wrong. I'm pretty sure I am ^_^


Artist/song title

[DDR 1st Mix]
Smile.dk-Boys
From: Dancemania X1
Genre: Euro
Background: The title and a skater (in a silhouette)

Hi-Rise-I Believe in Miracles
From: Dancemania X1
Genre: Gospel/Dance
Background: Logo of the song with...a triclops in the background...

U1-Make a Jam!
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Techno-Reggae
Background: The title in a psychedelic fashion

Mitsu-O!-Make it Better
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Pop
Background: The title of the song (in Chicago font!), with a bunch of circles in
rows of four

2MB-PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Trance
Background: Very green, and you see the PARANOiA guy, except three of them facing
the screen shadowed (and as if you were underwater)

De-Sire-Trip Machine
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Dance
Background: The title in a circle-ish, "trippy" manner so to speak


[DDR 2nd Mix/ReMix]
JS16-Stomp to My Beat
From: Dancemania Winters
Genre: Dance
Background: The logo and two shadowed characters jumping (like they're stomping)
...or being shot at?

Naoki-Brilliant 2U
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Club/Rave
Background: The infamous B2U cyber-tiger with the funky background

Me & My-Dub I Dub
From: Dancemania Extra
Genre: Euro-Dance
Background: Two girls (in negatives) faces each other with the logo on the
bottom

The Dixies Gang-El Ritmo Tropical
From: Dancemania Summer 2
Genre: Samba
Background: The logo...in many diffrent colors, all over the place

Chang Ma-Love This Feelin'
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Funk/Rock?
Background: A bunch of roses and a skull on top with the logo

Uzi-Lay-Put Your Faith in Me
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Jazz/Funk?
Background: Two mirrored half-naked men flexing

2MB-Trip Machine ~luv mix~
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Techno
Background: "Mammy, can u sing me 'Trip Machine?'" and a doll with a tricycle


[DDR 3rd Mix]
N.M.R.-20,November -DDR version-
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Pop
Background: The clotheslines...in nighttime

Re-Venge-Afronova
From: Dancemania
Genre: Jungle
Background: The freaky people who look like something from Cats
-Note-Oddly enough, KoA changed the background to the 4th Mix background, why
they did I dunno. Maybe Cats the Musical wouldn't have appreciated the old
background =P Thanx to Nickel!

N&S-Dead End
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: House
Background: A big wall that says "Dead End"

Naoki-Dynamite Rave
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Rave
Background: Ummm....a lot of red....and pipes....can't see much else...

No. 9-End of the Century
From: Dancemania
Genre: Euro-House?
Background: A big...mouth. With teeth baring.

Rice.C feat. Jam Master '73-Jam Jam Reggae (AM Swing Mix)
From: Beatmania
Genre: Reggae
Background: A lot of colors...(the Jamaican flag?) and the Jam Jam Reggae
guy is now outlined on the side.

N.M.R.-Keep on Movin'
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Pop
Background: The clothesline. In daytime.

Captain.T-La Senorita
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Latin
Background: Red background, a film sequence with a lady in the frames.

N.M.R.-Let Them Move
From: Beatmania
Genre: Pop
Background: The Clothesline. In dusk. Must be a N.M.R. thing...

DJ Kazu feat. Tiger Yamato-Luv To Me (AM Mix)
From: Beatmania
Genre: Dance/Pop
Background: Girl in psychedelic colors with her hand up (Same as the original
Luv to Me background, just different colors)

190'-PARANOiA Rebirth
From: Konami Original Remix
Genre: Trance
Background: The PARANOiA guy, only with a helmet.

Thomas Howard-Silent Hill
From: Dancemania
Genre: Ballad
Background: Snow with Santa silouette flying in a heart. Looks like something
from a paperweight.

Me & My-So Many Men
From: Dancemania
Genre: Pop
Background: Lots and lots of...men. Well, more like an army of mannequins.


6a. The difficulty and steps

You'll notice that each song's difficulty level is measured by a foot.
If you would like to see the steps themselves (like the steps for the songs),
you should visit Nekoneko's DDRers Stompin' Ground, http://www.ddr.sh. I
also added each song's length so you'll know which ones just take FOREVER
to finish ^_^

Most of the Expert Double song ratings are incorrect (but close). Please
contact me if you know the actual rating.

Thanx to Nickel for helping me out on the Expert Double steps!


Difficulties are as follows:
1-Simple (aka Beginner)
2-Moderate
3-Ordinary
4-Superior
5-Marvelous
6-Genuine
7-Paramount
8-Exorbitant
9-Catastrophic (Unless you know what you're doing, don't try it; there's a
reason it's called Catastrophic)



Boys (1:30)
Standard: 3
-Steps: 139
Advanced: 4
-Steps: 158
Expert: 7
-Steps: 209
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 148
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 162
Expert Double: 6?
-Steps: 191


I Believe in Miracles (1:28)
Standard: 5
-Steps: 174
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 188
Expert: 8
-Steps: 246
Standard Double: 6
-Steps: 177
Advanced Double: 7
-Steps: 182
Expert Double: 8?
-Steps: 264


Make a Jam! (1:44)
Standard: 3
-Steps: 155
Advanced: 5
-Steps: 193
Expert: 7
-Steps: 240
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 155
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 200
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 296


PARANOiA KCET Clean Mix (1:39)
Standard: 6
-Steps: 262
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 278
Expert: 8
-Steps: 351
Standard Double: 7
-Steps: 261
Advanced Double: 8
-Steps: 289
Expert Double: 9
-Steps: 351


Stomp to My Beat (1:34)
Standard: 5
-Steps: 167
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 181
Expert: 7
-Steps: 248
Standard Double: 5
-Steps: 177
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 177
Expert Double: 7?
-Steps: 201


Brilliant 2U (1:23)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 162
Advanced: 5
-Steps: 176
Expert: 6
-Steps: 225
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 165
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 180
Expert Double: 6
-Steps: 227


Dub I Dub (1:23)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 134
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 205
Expert: 8
-Steps: 210
Standard Double: 5
-Steps: 134
Advanced Double: 7
-Steps: 199
Expert Double: 7
-Steps: 194 (?)


El Ritmo Tropical (1:30)
Standard: 2
-Steps: 124
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 198
Expert: 7
-Steps: 247
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 163
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 174
Expert Double: 6?
-Steps: 217


Love This Feelin' (1:29)
Standard: 6
-Steps: 210
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 225
Expert: 8
-Steps: 242
Standard Double: 7
-Steps: 214
Advanced Double: 8
-Steps: 227
Expert Double: 8?
-Steps: 242


Make it Better(1:29)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 143
Advanced: 5
-Steps: 188
Expert: 7
-Steps: 212
Standard Double: 5
-Steps: 130
Advanced Double: 7
-Steps: 181
Expert Double: 8?
-Steps: 220


Put Your Faith in Me (1:24)
Standard: 3
-Steps: 128
Advanced: 4
-Steps: 145
Expert: 6
-Steps: 203
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 135
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 147
Expert Double: 6?
-Steps: 170


Trip Machine (1:26)
Standard: 6
-Steps: 191
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 211
Expert: 8
-Steps: 230
Standard Double: 7
-Steps: 201
Advanced Double: 8
-Steps: 215
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 264


Trip Machine ~luv mix~ (1:45)
Standard: 6
-Steps: 209
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 251
Expert: 8
-Steps: 293
Standard Double: 7
-Steps: 209
Advanced Double: 8
-Steps: 251
Expert Double: 8?
-Steps: 303


20,November -DDR version- (1:09)
Standard: 3
-Steps: 103
Advanced: 5
-Steps: 150
Expert: 7
-Steps: 175
Standard Double: 3
-Steps: 98
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 132
Expert Double: 7
-Steps: 167


Afronova (1:29)
Standard: 5
-Steps: 214
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 244
Expert: 9
-Steps: 370
Standard Double: 6
-Steps: 233
Advanced Double: 7
-Steps: 245
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 357


Dead End (1:40)
Standard: 5
-Steps: 216
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 377
Expert: 9
-Steps: 410
Standard Double: 6
-Steps: 274
Advanced Double: 7
-Steps: 298
Expert Double: 9
-Steps: 455


Dynamite Rave (1:33)
Standard: 5
-Steps: 188
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 269
Expert: 9
-Steps: 398
Standard Double: 5
-Steps: 217
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 250
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 331


End of the Century (1:39)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 231
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 307
Expert: 8
-Steps: 349
Standard Double: 5
-Steps: 231
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 245
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 390


Jam Jam Reggae (AM Swing Mix) (1:29)
Standard: 2
-Steps: 123
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 189
Expert: 8
-Steps: 252
Standard Double: 3
-Steps: 112
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 137
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 223


Keep on Movin' (1:08)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 110
Advanced: 5
-Steps: 140
Expert: 6
-Steps: 183
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 113
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 162
Expert Double: 7
-Steps: 164


La Senorita (1:40)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 241
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 255
Expert: 7
-Steps: 294
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 181
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 293
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 420


Let Them Move (1:18)
Standard: 3
-Steps: 107
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 150
Expert: 7
-Steps: 198
Standard Double: 3
-Steps: 110
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 126
Expert Double: 7
-Steps: 165


Luv To Me (AM Mix) (1:37)
Standard: 4
-Steps: 203
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 270
Expert: 8
-Steps: 353
Standard Double: 5
-Steps: 217
Advanced Double: 6
-Steps: 228
Expert Double: 8
-Steps: 352


PARANOiA Rebirth (1:38)
Standard: 6
-Steps: 280
Advanced: 7
-Steps: 322
Expert: 9
-Steps: 433
Standard Double: 6
-Steps: 281
Advanced Double: 7
-Steps: 321
Expert Double: 9
-Steps: 423


Silent Hill (1:39)
Standard: 2
-Steps: 117
Advanced: 6
-Steps: 202
Expert: 7
-Steps: 265
Standard Double: 4
-Steps: 165
Advanced Double: 5
-Steps: 206
Expert Double: 7
-Steps: 268


So Many Men (1:22)
Standard: 3
-Steps: 115
Advanced: 5
-Steps: 150
Expert: 6
-Steps: 193
Standard Double: 3
-Steps: 115
Advanced Double: 4
-Steps: 139
Expert Double: 7
-Steps: 220



6b. Recommended songs

Here are some songs I would recommend for beginners, novice, intermediate,
advanced, and the "DDR Maniac" player ^_^

Yeah, I should be one to talk, but here's my input. By the way, this does
NOT include using Beginner Mode. That mode is for newbies =P

Beginners:
-Those who grasp the concept of WHERE to hit the arrows-
-Occassionaly struggling to hit some arrows, but still passes-
-Don't get too anxious, these are pretty slow songs-
-Play on: Moderate and Ordinary
Jam Jam Reggae (Standard)
Let Them Move (Standard)
Put Your Faith in Me (Standard)
Silent Hill (Standard)

Novice:
-Those who understand the concept of the arrow it stepped on the beat-
-Usually looks like they're doing step aerobics, or VERY bored-
-Play on: Ordinary and Superior
20, November (Standard)
Boys (Standard)
Keep On Movin' (Standard)
Make a Jam! (Standard)
So Many Men (Standard)
Make It Better (Standard)

Intermediate:
-Those who know what's going on, but still can't do anything fancy-
-Also means that they're starting to stop "marching"-
-Offbeats aren't much of a problem
-Play on: Marvelous and Genuine
Afronova (Standard)
Brilliant 2U (Standard)
Dynamite Rave (Standard)
La Senorita (Standard or Advanced)
Luv To Me AM Mix (Standard)
PARANOiA Rebirth (Standard)
So Many Men (Advanced or Expert)
Stomp to My Beat (Standard or Advanced)
Trip Machine (Standard)

Advanced:
-Those who usually can do some tricks, freestyling, turns, etc.-
-At this point, you can be catagorized as a high scorer or freestyler-
-Play on: Paramount and Exorbitant
20, November (Expert)
Brilliant 2U (Expert)
Dub I Dub (Expert)
Dynamite Rave (Advanced)
End of the Century (Advanced)
I Believe in Miracles (Expert)
Jam Jam Reggae (Expert)
Let Them Move (Expert)
Love This Feelin' (Advanced or Expert)
Luv to Me AM Mix (Advanced)
Silent Hill (Expert)
Trip Machine (Advanced or Expert)
Trip Machine ~luv mix~ (Advanced)

DDR Maniac:
-Those who have too much time on their hands ^_^ -
-Got a lot of energy?
-Play on: Exorbitant and Catastrophic
Afronova (Expert)
Dead End (Expert)
Dynamite Rave (Expert)
End of the Century (Expert)
Luv To Me AM Mix (Expert)
PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~ (Expert)
PARANOiA Rebirth (Expert)
Trip Machine ~luv mix~ (Expert)
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7. Quotes
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
During loading:
"This is a cool Konami sound"
"This is a pretty good song"
"You have good taste in music!"

Before song:
"Are you ready?"

"Give it your best shot!"
"Show me your performance!"
"Heat up the dance floor!"
"This is the last song, keep going!"

During game play:
If you have a rating above red
"You've got the rhythm!"
"Wow, you are too cool!"
"Nice moves!"
"You surprised us all!"
"Awesome, awesome!"
"Everybody is cheering!"
"The crowd loves you!"
"This is the best I've ever seen!"
"What technique!"
"I'm getting carried away, REALLY carried away!"
"You're a dance animal!"
"C'mon you *???*"
"Don't be careless!"
"What a cool guy you are!"


If you have a rating in the red zone:
"Be careful!"
"Are your legs OK?"
"Did you have breakfast today?"
"Whoa you're dangerous!"
"Danger, danger!"


Stage finishes:
Cleared
"You're hot!"
"That was cool, you've just become a hero!"
"You're doing great!"
"Your dance was so great, it's like sunshine on a cloudy day!"
"Whoa you're a dancing machine!" (AAA only)

For Versus mode:
"You two are good friends!"
"You're both great dancers!"

Failed
"You're doing great!" (Don't ask...)
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8. About these lyrics
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Yes I have most of the lyrics up, these are ones I tried to do myself, and
since I'm not experienced at this yet, they might be off.
Many of the 3rd mix were blatently taken right from the game, and yes, I know,
it's very flawed, but I tried to make fixes where I could.

Others I couldn't do for the life of me, so I'm requesting help.

Also, I've included some extra verses for some songs just for fun ^_^


Songs that I'm pretty sure don't have lyrics:

PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~
Afronova (or at least I don't know WHAT to put down...)


*?* indicates inaudible words


Songs that I'm requesting help on:

Let Them Move
Love This Feelin'
Make a Jam!
Put Your Faith in Me
Jam Jam Reggae AM Swing Mix (AMD Swing Mix)





20, November -DDR Version-
-N.M.R. featuring DJ Nagureo

Ah don't want me to give your love baby? (?)
Oh, give it to me good!





Make it Better
-Mitsu-O!

Got no money
Time to *?*

Time after time I tried to walk away
Uh, uh, uh, you don't break my heart
Time after time I tried to walk away
Uh, uh, uh

Time after time I tried to walk away
Uh, uh, uh, you don't break my heart
Time after time I tried to walk away
Uh, uh, uh

Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah

Time after time I tried to walk away
Uh, uh, uh, you don't break my heart
Time after time I tried to walk away
Uh, uh, uh

Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah





Boys
-smile.dk

Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna feel your body)
Boys boys be my boy
(Tonight I'm ready honey)
Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna be your lover girl)
Be my lover boy

Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna feel your body)
Boys boys be my boy
(Tonight I'm ready honey)
Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna be your lover girl)
Be my lover boy

Hot summertime, always somethin' on my mind
A kind of magic in the air
I'm a road to a sunny paradise
With crowded beaches everywhere

I'm just a girl who's lookin' (for) lots of fun
It's time to get things started
So come on everybody

Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna feel your body)
Boys boys be my boy
(Tonight I'm ready honey)
Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna be your lover girl)
Be my lover boy

Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna feel your body)
Boys boys be my boy
(Tonight I'm ready honey)
Boys boys be my boy
(I wanna be your lover girl)
Be my lover boy

=-=
Hot summer night, always make me lose control
It feels like heaven, now I'm free
And all the boys, if you wanna feel the heat
Just come along and play with me

I'm just a girl who's lookin' (for) lots of fun
It's time to get things started
So come on move your body
=-=





I Believe in Miracles
-Hi-Rise

I believe in miracles baby
I believe in you
I believe in miracles baby
I believe in you

I believe in miracles baby
I believe in you
I believe in miracles baby
I believe in you

They say the day is ending
Let's watch the sun go down
And plan a holiday or two

For all eternity
I'm gonna *?* so you can see
Worlds I created just for you

Oh I saw you standin' on the street
I wanted to meet you and stop for a while
You gave me a smile when you say hello ohhhh
Doo doo doo!

Now everything's so good inside
Never realized that I didn't hide
The feelin' that came when you felt the same!

I believe in miracles
I believe in miracles
I believe in miracles, don't you? (don't you?)

Na na na na na nanananana
Na na na na na nanananana
Na na na na na nanananana

(I believe!)
I believe in miracles (don't you?)
I believe in miracles (don't you?)
I believe in miracles, don't you?

In miracles in miracles in miracles...

=-=
Here we are together face to face forever
Got a place the I've created just for you you you!
Doo doo doo!

Feel the faith of what you feel
Believe in Jesus that can heal
And soon the miracle will come true
Oh!
=-=





Dub I Dub (I considered using "Doobie Doob", but...)
-Me & My

Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
Dub I Dub I Dub I Yeah Yeah
Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
I don't need you love...anymore

I don't need you here by my side
no more no more ooo...
And when I feel your love deep inside
I will forget oh yeah

So don't you dare come knockin' on my door
When you need someone to hold
Cuz every door and window is closed
I can live, live without your love!

Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
Dub I Dub I Dub I Yeah Yeah
Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
I don't need you love

Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
Dub I Dub I Dub I Yeah Yeah
Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
I don't need you love

Love is cold yeah and I don't need your
Love is cold yeah and I don't need

Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
Dub I Dub I Dub I Yeah Yeah
Dub I Dub I Dub I Dub Bub Bub
I don't need your love...anymore

=-=
You left me you went away
Yeah yeah yeah
And now you say you're back to stay
No way, no way!

So don't you dare come knockin' on my door
When you need someone to hold
Cuz every door and window is closed
I can live, live without your love!
=-=




Brilliant 2U
-Naoki

C'mon let's go here we go!
Jump jump jump everybody
Jump up and down feel the power get down!
Get involved! C'mon c'mon!
Jump jump jump look out!
Everybody knows how to get down!

Jump jump jump get involved!
Jump jump jump get involved! c'mon!
Jump jump jump get involved!
Everybody knows how to get down!

C'mon let's go here we go!
Jump jump jump everybody
Jump up and down feel the power get down!
Get involved! C'mon c'mon!
Jump jump jump look out!
Everybody knows how to get down!

Jump jump jump get involved!
Jump jump jump get involved! c'mon!
Jump jump jump everybody!
Get involved c'mon c'mon!
Get involved, yeah everyone!





Trip Machine
-De-Sire

Crazy
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Trip start

Do you love me too?
Do you love me too?
Ohhhhhh yeah!

Trip start
Trip start
Trip start

Five
Five
Five
Five

Crazy
Five
Five





Trip Machine ~luv mix~
-2MB

Mommy, will you sing me Trip Machine?

Five
Five
Five
Five
Five
Five

Crazy
Crazy

5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Trip start
Five
Five
Five
Five
Five
Five

Crazy

*Inaudible baby babble*





PARANOiA Rebirth
-190'

Fe-fe-fe-feel so good!
Hey baby
Fe-fe...





So Many Men
-Me & My

(So many men, so little time
so many men for Me & My)
(So many men, so little time
so many men for Me & My)
(So many men, so little time
so many men for Me & My)
(So many men, so little time
so many men for Me & My)

It's morning, I open my eyes
and everything's still the same.
I turn to the guy who stayed last night
and ask him, "what's your name?"

This seems to happen more and more,
I love those men, one and all.
Each new one I meet makes my heart beat fast
When see them so strong and tall!

So many men, so little time
(So many men, so little time)
How can I lose?
So many men, so little time
(So many men for Me & My)
How can I choose?

So many men (so many men), so little time (so little time)
(So many men, so little time)
How can I lose?
So many men (so many men), so little time (please give me time)
(So many men for Me & My)
How can I choose?

=-=
They tell me I'm up to the roof (?)
I should just settle down
But I don't want to stay with just one man
I want to see what's around

Feels like it happens every night
Being here with someone new
Physical thrill, a beautiful smile
And wonderful muscles too!

So Many Men...


20, 40, 60, 75, 95, 100!

So really who cares about love?
Who wants their freedom taken away?
For 52 weeks of every year
There's a new man everyday

There's too many choices to make up my mind
So many that can turn on my light
I don't want true love, I don't want brains
Just give me the body tonight!
=-=





Dynamite Rave
*Thanx to SSJ Bubble Tea for help!*
-Naoki

Dynamite rave!
Come on everybody (Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!)
And get on the floor yeah!

Techno, rave, it's time to make a stand
And pave the way, some might say
Let it go, stay with the flow
Stay on the beat, move your feet
On concrete, on the dance floor
If you want more? Then I'll give you more!
If it's too hard core, then let me know
I stop this show then bring it back
To be exact, at 12 O'Clock
Rock the spot, it's too damn hot
They told me so, dynamite rave!
It's on the down low, use your inner glow
To make a move, show and prove
The man with the lisp sounds so quick
When you can see me on TV
On the radio, hear me blow!

I don't wanna give up (Oh no!)
we're gonna have a party, have a really great time
Yeah, yeah!
Just feel the heat!
Listen to the music and feel that beat!

(C'mon, c'mon!
ahhh...Get up! C'mon, c'mon!
Can you feel it? *?* *?*
C'mon, get up! C'mon, c'mon!
*?* *?*
*?* Ahhhh yeah!)

Jump, jump do your thing
This be the bomb, try to sing
Narrator king, spread your wings
Make your head ring to this song (Ah ah ah, can you feel it?)
All night long, jack your body
To this party feel the pain
When you strain, don't refrain
Please don't stop until you drop (C'mon c'mon c'mon just bust a groove!)

I don't wanna give up
we're gonna have a party, have a really great time
Yeah, yeah!
Just feel the heat!
Listen to the music and feel that beat!
Yeah!





End of the Century
-No. 9

End of the century misery, can it be
chaos who's the boss? Suffer a great loss
Man, woman, child no longer exist
Only the good ones will be missed
Life, love, cherish it all
Who will be left to conquer it all?
The end is coming, don't start running
There's nowhere to run, don't grab a gun
All over the land, hear this roar
No one knows what's in store
Look for the star, he's on his way
No one knows what's in store (?)
Love yourself and all around
In a blink of an eye, you won't hear a sound
Your heart is pounding at raided speed
Man will always feel the need for greeed

Let's go for it
By now you can't miss
Although this was the beginning
Beware because the end is near!

The sky is falling, eyes are bawling
You had your chance to make your stance
Love is a must, life don't lust
No time to fuss, people start to cuss
Cry out, who's going to care?
Have no doubt, have no fear
Believe in me, I'll show you the way.

Some people think the year 2G
is so scary, let's wait and see
The world will shot down most won't admit
People go crazy, people catch fits
Fire breaks out, one way to stop
Play hip-hop and nonstop stop
Remember these words and what I said;
You just might wake up brain dead!

The feeling... (the feeling)
is amazing... (is amazing)
(Oh boy!)
I want you...
(Come and get me!)

Some just say the world is changing
Many people will agree
Many changes we are seeing
I just say it's the end
It's the end
It's the end of the century (End of the century!)




La Se�orita
-Captain.T

Sitting in the corner with a coffee cup
Reading the newspaper, not looking up
She smiles as she finds something funny there
The sunlight shining in her hair

When she leaves, you want to follow her anywhere
Her dress is too tight, but you can't let her see you stare

And she's a hot one, a jalepe�a (NOT "halepena" BTW!)
Ooh, la se�orita
You'll never get close enough
To la se�orita

(Ora! Esta acuendo! (?)
*?* Oh yeah!)

You know she has a mind, she has an attitude
And she likes her space and her solitude
She'll tease you or please you if she's feeling good
Or burn you, like you knew she would.

When she smiles it's like the sun shining on your face
Pulling and stretching her leather and lace.

And she's a hot one, a jalepe�a
Ooh, la se�orita
In Baja, California
Ooh, la se�orita
Ooh, la se�orita
Ole!





Silent Hill
-Thomas Howard

Lights on the avenue
All seem so far away
I'm up here drinking a toast to you
On such a special day

Tonight is the night for "I love you"'s
Wish we could have this feeling
Throughout the year
Christmas is here
Christmas is here

Tonight is the night for "I love you"'s
And if you hold me near you
You'll feel my heart beating for two
Tonight is the night for "I love you"'s
Up above the snow if falling
And stars disappear
My heart is calling
"Christmas is here"





Jam Jam Reggae (AM Swing Mix)
*From Konami Beatmania Consumer guide*
-Rice C. feat. Jam Jam Master '73

*Inaudible*

Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica
Fi Di Future in all dve hey!
Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica
Fi Di Future in all dve so!

Bring bring jam baging packing jam
Reggae music guide fi positive vibes
Go around go around jam who waht who want jam
Nuff niceness dis wickedest jam

Ca's make mi happy & make mi high
Mi dead taste & feel alright
Like da natural harb, make me feel irie
One chest a raggamaffin rude boy stayly
Granny make a jam every day & night
She said "Jamaica is da best
Everythings everythings"

*Inaudible*

Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica
Fi Di Future in all dve hey!
Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica
Fi Di Future in all dve so!

Bring bring jam baging packing jam
Reggae music guide fi positive vibes
Go around go around jam who waht who want jam
Nuff niceness dis wickedest jam

Bring bring jam baging packing jam
Reggae music guide fi positive vibes





El Ritmo Tropical
*Courtesy of Guilherme Henrique M. L. Kiyohara*
-The Dixies Gang

El mundo entero
celebra carnaval!

Have a party
Shake your body
Do the limbo
Dancin on "El Bimbo"
Do it allnight
See the sunlight
We go on and on and on

We're gonna have a party
It's time to shake your body
Come and do the limbo
Dancin on "El Bimbo"
We can do it allnight
Untill we see the sunlight

We go on and on and on

Lala lala lalaaaaa
Lala lala lala lalaaaaaaa
......

El ritmo tropical,
El ritmo tropical,
El ritmo tropical,
Celebra carnaval !
......






Keep On Movin'
*Courtesy of Sailor Bacon*
-N.M.R.

Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' year!
All new happy on your own.
(Keep on, keep on, keep on Oh!)
Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' year!
(To way hurt my love)
All you goes bad. All you goes look down. Hoo!

All fade escort dreaming. Dah-ha.. Why don't he get air.
What you feel what there. You got some much life.
But don't looks luck. Than car please thank you.

Yeah! You want to the same day. Put you need get on way.
Now did he don't care about pressing. They need gonna better bad time.
Because this morning you mind. And got your body, Comon!
In emotion! As a molding to flowing groove is funkey.

Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' year!
All new happy on your own.
(Keep on, keep on, keep on Oh!)
Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' year!
(To way hurt my love...)
All you goes bad. All you goes look down, Hoo!





Stomp to my Beat
*Courtesy of Guilherme Henrique M. L. Kiyohara*
-JS16

Stompin' to my beat you,
Stompin' to my beat you,
Stompin' to my beat you,
Stompin' to my beat you,
Stompin' to my,
Stompin' to my,
Stompin' to my,
Stompin' to my,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to,

Happy people stompin' to my beat you,
to my beat you, stompin' to my beat,
My beat'll come stormin' in, pumpin' , pumpin'

Happy people stompin' to my beat you,
to my beat you, stompin' to my beat,
My beat'll come stormin' in, pumpin' , pumpin'

Happy people stompin' to my,
Happy people stompin' to my,
Happy people stompin' to my,
Happy people stompin' to my,
Happy people stompin' to my,
Happy people stompin' to my,
to my,
to my,
to my,
to my beat you beat

Happy people stompin' to my beat you,
to my beat you, stompin' to my beat,
My beat'll come stormin' in, pumpin' , pumpin' (all night)

Happy people stompin' to my beat you,
to my beat you, stompin' to my beat,
My beat'll come stormin' in, pumpin' , pumpin' (all night)

Happy people,
Happy people,
Happy people,
Happy people stompin' to my,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to,
Stompin' to my beat you,
Stompin' to my,
Stompin' to my,
Stompin' to stompin' to my,
Stompin' to stompin' to my.





Luv to Me (AM Mix)
*Courtesy of Sailor Bacon*
-DJ Kazu feat. Tiger Yamato

(Love me)

Neon signs were shining bright
And in the street lights (the street lights)
I saw your shadow was fading away
Well, I lost you all of a sudden

Good-bye my love, I love you too so
Before you went away, I didn't know
Memories awake, only in my dream
When I think I lost them, they all come back to me

You said that you love me
Looked at me softly
You kissed me and held me all night so tight
I know what you're feeling
I know what you're dreaming
All that you feel and everything in your mind

The memories are so clear (so clear, so clear...)
(So-so many...) So many good years (good years...)
The sweet ones I hold dear (hold dear, hold dear...)

Good-bye my love, I love you too so
Before you went away, I didn't know
Memories awake, only in my dream
When I think I lost them, they all come back to me

The memories are so clear
So many good years
Sweet ones I hold dear
Can't hold back the tears
I need you by my side
These feelings I can't hide
So don't walk away, boy
Baby won't you bring back
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9. Fun Facts
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Out of boredom, and reading other FAQs, I decided to add a "fun facts"
section about DDR in general. HOWEVER, some of these MAY NOT be correct,
and if you think or know the correct answer, please feel free to contact me.
BTW-I will NOT answer you or give you credit if you decide to be a jerk in
e-mailing me (read me e-mail rules).

I know these are pretty easy. I'm also open to new questions, if you think
you have a good DDR trivia question, e-mail it to me.

Please see the bottom of the FAQ for the answers.

Thanx to DJ Arcas for reminding and helping me about the info on the Dancing
Stage series in Europe! (FYI, Konami Europe renamed DDR to Dancing Stage,
no relation to the Dancing Stage in Japan feat. TKD and DCT).


DDR trivia!


1. Naoki's last name?
2. How many Dance Dance Revolution version are out at the moment (for Japan:
MAJOR releases only, exclude LINK and PLUS versions. for USA: MAJOR releases:
hint 1.5 and USA ONLY =P). This includes arcade, PSX, DC, GB, etc. As of
1/1/01.
3. How many versions of PARANOiA exist? (including variations, DO NOT include
remixes outside of DDR like Paranoia Evil or Paranoia Millenium)
4. From what Beatmania does the Club version/Append discs come from?
5. Which song(s) is/are the first CATASTROPHIC? And when does it appear?
6. How many songs does Naoki currently have from 1st Mix-4th? (including
remixes, exclude Club versions)
7. For DDR 3rd Mix, Captain Jack remakes what popular 70's song by which artist?
BONUS:What verse does Konami use in DDR 3rd?
8. When was the official release date of DDR USA?
9. Who produces the Dancemania series? (NOT the game, the music)
10. What does "180" "190" and "200" refer to?
11. Which is currently the fastest DDR song (in terms of arrow speed)?
12. How many versions of Trip Machine exist?
13. What is Bemani? (This should be easy ^_^)
14. The Olivia Project remakes songs by which artist?
15. When did SSR Double (aka Maniac Double, Expert Double) first appear?
16. Out of the 120+ songs that Japan has seen so far in their DDRs, how many has
America seen? (Hint: Again, major releases, including Solo, excluding Nonstop)
17. So Many Men is a remake of another song by what artist?
18. How many different versions of Luv to Me is there? (Excluding ParaPara
Paradise and BM IIDX 4th Style)
19. How many songs in 2nd ReMix Append Club discs (or Club version) appear in
PS2's Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style?
20. How many DDR songs (excluding Club songs) are featured in Beatmania IIDX
3rd Style for PS2?

I heard that DDR 1st/Internet Ranking made it to America, but I haven't seen it,
especially if it was the official U.S. version, so I'm excluding that as major
release. Plus KoA does not consider this version as a major release.
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10. Closing notes/Thanks/Contact Information
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This FAQ is strictly based on my observations and my techniques. It may not
work for you, and in which case, you can find other great beginner's FAQs out
there that may work for you. (Myself, I'm learning new techniques, so my own
playing is not too great right now...) ^_^

And to all the people who think there's no DDR scene in Chicago/Chicagoland
area, I fart in your general direction! =P~~~


Thanks to...
GameFAQs, heck, I never had more motivation to do this kinda thing ^_^
Konami and the Bemani team for making such a kick arse game
Nekoneko at DDRer's Stompin' Ground, excellent resource for any DDR game out
there (some information from this FAQ came from their site, with permission
of course); http://www.ddr.sh. This FAQ wouldn't be complete without that
site.
Diversions, and all the people there!
The whole Bemani Freak Underground (Yahoo! clubs) group!
Gameworks (in Schaumburg, Streets of Woodfield), and to all the people there for
showing me how to do some of the funky stuff...that and if GameWorks didn't
bring this game to ACEN2K, this game would have forever sat on my shelf...
Mitsuwa (aka Yaohan), especially for charging me up the butt for this...man
$1.50? Ouch! ;) Well then again, they had DDR USA before anyone else so ^_^
Holy_Knight_7 at 7th Step (http://members.tripod.com/holy_knight_7/index.htm),
for letting me use some of the info on his site, check it out, especially if
you live in the Chicagoland area!
Sailor Bacon, Guilherme Henrique M. L. Kiyohara, and Deathlok the Demolisher
for allowing me to use their lyrics, and helping me out on others!
Nickel for pointing out my dumb mistakes hehe
Deathlok the Demolisher for pointing out that Brilliant 2U and Trip Machine
indeed DO have lyrics =P
And anyone else I've forgotten, sorry!!!



Copyrights...(every game I mentioned thus far, just to be safe)
Beatmania, ParaPara Paradise, DancemaniaX, and Dance Dance Revolution is
trademark of Konami, Konami Computer Entertainment Japan (KCEJ), Konami Computer
Entertainment Tokyo (KCET), and the Bemani development team.
Dance Dance Revolution USA is copyright 2000 Konami of America (KoA).
Dancemania music compilation series is trademark/copyright of Toshiba Emi.
PlayStation and PlayStation 2 is trademark/copyright of Sony Computer
Entertainment.
Dreamcast is trademark/copyright of Sega, LTD.




~~~

You want to contact me? Read this FIRST, because you NEVER know what will
happen to you or your E-Mail otherwise.


The ELEVEN MUST-READ RULES OF E-MAILING ME:
(Excuse my rudeness, but it has come to this)

1)I'm providing my e-mail address for COMMENTS, ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, and
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GAME THAT SHOULD BE COVERED IN THIS FAQ! NOTHING ELSE!

2)Make sure you put what SPECIFIC game you're e-mailing me about. I have 3
other DDR FAQs, and asking a question about a "DDR FAQ" isn't going to go
anywhere. An e-mail with "Dance Dance Revolution" isn't going to help either.
Here's and example of what you SHOULD say:
exmplae 1: Subject: Dance Dance Revolution Club 2 FAQ <---Good example
example 2: Subject: DDR USA arcade FAQ <---This is good enough
example 3: Subject: DDR USA song lyric correction <---Even better

If you're too lazy to type all that out, well then, don't expect a resonse from
me.


3)DO NOT ask questions such as "HOW DO I DO _your problem here_???" Or like
"How do I enter _such and such_ code? It's not working for me!!!" Then
OBVIOUSLY you're NOT doing it right! I test out all codes before I publish
them, so if you can't do it, then 95% says that it's you, 5% says it's the
machine. Do I look like your therapist?

4)DO NOT e-mail me for codes, hidden stuff, or the like! Everything I know
about this game is on this FAQ SO LOOK THROUGH THIS FAQ BEFORE ASKING ME
ANYTHING! If you can't find the code here, then either it doesn't exist, I
haven't found it yet or confirmed it, or you just don't know how to read
thoroughly. Plain and simple.

5)I do NOT answer questions about PlayStation, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2,
modifications, copy protection, buying the dance pad/mat, or ANYTHING of the
sort. THERE ARE OTHER PLACES YOU GO FOR THAT! NOT ME! I WILL IGNORE YOU OR
FORWARD SUCH MAIL TO PROPER AUTHORITIES! I'm getting REALLY sick of this. I
don't condone piracy in any manner, and my name is not Konami/Sony/Sega
Technical Help. Why do I refuse to answer these?

-Modifications break your Sony/Sega warranty, so I don't encourage it, in ANY
country, whether you're in Japan, USA, UK, Germany, Philippines, Antarctica,
ANYWHERE.
-Copy protection EXISTS FOR A REASON. I'm NOT going to tell you how to break
the law.
-Same goes for modification protection. If you want to break it, use a hammer.
Then go buy yourself a new one. BTW-I'm not responsible for ANYTHING if you do
this.
-You can buy a dance pad or mat ANYWHERE. Obviously, if you still don't know
where, you're not trying hard enough. (Hint: eBay, Yahoo!)
-If something breaks or is lost, TOUGH. It's not my problem. Just because I
write FAQs, doesn't mean I know how to fix your game, pad, PSX, whatever. I
don't bear any kind of responsibility from your actions.

6)I'm not a girl, so don't think about sending love letter. Also spam will
be ignored and taken up with your ISP or mail server (yes, there are laws
against spamming).

7)I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOUR E-MAIL IN ANY OTHER ONE OF MY E-MAILBOXES! There is
ONLY ONE e-mail address here. That's the ONLY one I want to see YOUR E-mail at.
I don't CARE if it takes me a month to respond. E-mailing me anywhere else just
tells me that you're a moron who can't read simple instructions.

8)Yes, Dance Dance Revolution IS COMING TO THE U.S. PlayStation, in February
2001. I'm not Konami of America, so don't ask me anymore than that. 4th Mix is
due out 3/15/2001 on PlayStation. I'm not Konami of Japan either. Ask them, they
make the game. I just write FAQs about them.

9)I can read English, Korean, Spanish and some Japanese. Korean is reserved for
karaoke, Japanese is reserved for either karaoke, anime, or video games, and
Spanish is ONLY for my classes. THAT'S IT. You send me an e-mail in Korean,
Japanese, Spanish, French, or ANY other language, either expect an ignore,
returned e-mail, or major laughter from me and anyone else I decide to show
the e-mail to.

10)One letter about emulation or how to copy this game will be forwarded
STRAIGHT to the authorities, in ANY country. NO JOKE.

11)If you can't type proper English, you don't know proper grammar, or you just
don't know how to speak English, don't bother e-mailing me. I don't want to try
to decode e-mail that say this: "I no english well. I like game much. I want
codes. send and i very happy."

*I've gotten worse e-mails, but here's a light example.*


I know I'm being harsh but this is getting ridiculous, constantly getting
e-mailed on how to break Konami's copy protection, how to play the games
illegally, and so forth. Please, understand that most FAQ writers don't exist
to tell you how to solve your personal problems (Yes, trying to jack up your
PlayStation to play games and make toast is you own personal problem). We (at
least myself) are just here about the game. Not to cater to your piracy habits,
or your inabilities to find accessories. I've got my own problems to worry
about.

Don't ASK me WHY I won't tell you either. I just won't. Period.
~~~

Understand? Good! I'm always open to a good e-mail! ^_^

You can e-mail me at BakaOrochi@hotmail.com
If you'd like to reuse this FAQ in ANYWAY, SHAPE OR FORM, YOU MUST contact me
FIRST! So please save yourself the legal trouble. I won't bite your head off
or anything =E
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This FAQ can be located http://www.geocities.com/bakaorochi
The latest version is usually at www.gamefaqs.com since Geocities is flaky






Answers for the fun facts:

1. Naoki Maeda

2. 23 (This is VERY debatable)
Arcade: DDR 1st, DDR 2nd Mix, DDR 3rd Mix, DDR 4th Mix, Dancing Stage Euro Mix,
Dancing Stage Euro Mix 2000, Kiddie DDR (Don't know the exact name)
PSX: DDR 1st, 2nd ReMix, 2nd ReMix Append 1, 2nd ReMix Append 2, 3rd Mix,
Disney's Rave, Ohasta, Best Hits, Dancing Stage Euro Mix
Dancing Stage DDR series: Dreams Come True, True Kiss Destination
DC: 2nd Mix, Club Version
GB: GB 1, GB 2
N64: Disney's Rave
*I think I might be missing one*
(Look for 4th Mix and USA Mix for PSX in 3/2001!)

3. 8
PARANOiA
PARANOiA KCET ~clean mix~
PARANOiA MAX ~dirty mix~
PARANOiA MAX ~dirty mix~ Club version
PARANOiA MAX ~dirty mix~ Club version Another
PARANOiA MAX ~dirty mix~ Club version Another 2P
PARANOiA Rebirth
PARANOiA Evolution

4. Beatmania IIDX Substream

5. Three of them are from DDR 2nd ReMix Append Club Vol. 1
Graduistic Cyber
Ska a go go
Luv to Me
(from DDR 2nd ReMix Append Club Vol. 2)
Gentle Stress

6. 8
Brilliant 2U
Brilliant 2U Orchestra Groove
Dynamite Rave
Hysteria (As Naoki 190)
B4U
Can't Stop Falling in Love
Burnin' Up the Floor
Love Again Tonight

7. Village People: In The Navy, 3rd Mix uses the second verse

8. 10/10/00

9. Toshiba Emi

10. BPM or Beats per minute (I'm pretty sure)

11. Drop Out (So I'm told)

12. 4
Trip Machine
SP-Trip Machine Jungle Mix
Trip Machine ~luv mix~
Trip Machine Climax

13. Bemani is Konami of Japan's development team for their music games, which
include Beatmania, DDR, Guitar Freaks, Drummania, etc.

14. Olivia Newton-John

15. Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix

16. 48
This includes 1.5 Mix, USA, and Solo Bass Mix

17. So Many Men by Miqel Brown

18. 4
Third Mix (Japanese)
English version
English Disco version
AMD Mix/AM Mix

19. At least 8
5.1.1.
Dr. Love
Beginning Of Life
Been So Long
PARANOiA Max ~dirty mix~
Keep On Movin'
Brilliant 2U
Gentle Stress

20. At least 3
Put Your Faith in Me
SP-Trip Machine
Can't Stop Falling in Love

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