The members were Mark Baron, Dane Bowers, Bobak Kianoush and Wayne Williams. Bowers and Williams were both students of the Brit School of Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon, Surrey, when they were discovered. Williams enrolled at the school in 1995, while Bowers was in the year below, but started in 1994. Mark used to be a Royal Marine Commando.
Another Level were originally signed to Northwestside Records, a BMG sub-label in the United Kingdom that had also signed Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records unit in the mid 1998. Due to Northwestside's position as an urban marketed record label, a number of R&B and hip-hop stars guested on Another Level's records. These included Ghostface Killah and TQ amongst others.
Another Level had seven Top Ten singles in two years, including 1998's UK Number One "Freak Me" (a cover of the 1993 hit by US group Silk), and a platinum selling, eponymous debut album. 1999's gold selling Nexus followed, along with BRIT Awards nominations, and the opening slot on Janet Jackson's European tour.
The band split up in 2000 after the release of their second album Nexus, with member Dane Bowers going on to have success with Jonny L and Victoria Beckham as part of the Truesteppers' record "Out of Your Mind", as well as two, number nine, solo hit single releases. Wayne Williams went on to start up his own record label with his brother Jason. His debut album Fame And Fortune failed to make an impact on the UK charts.
In 2006, Bowers appeared in the follow up TV show to Totally Scott-Lee, called Totally Boyband, in which five boyband members from past groups were to be modelled into a new singing act. The group featured him alongside Lee Latchford Evans of Steps, Jimmy Constable of 911, New Kids on the Block's Danny Wood and S Club's Bradley McIntosh. The series commenced on MTV in the UK in September 2006 yet their first single was a commercial disaster and charted at No 35 with the group name Upper Street (band). They have since disbanded since the show's end.
From the Heart
Another Level Lyrics
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A hundred other times before
And you've been hurt and so
Your heart has chose to close the door
Love broke your heart
And brought you lies
Look in my eyes
You'll see a love that's deep and true
Tender and strong
And all for you
You can trust this love
Honest that's the honest truth
From my heart
I'm giving you everything (everything)
From my heart
I promise you that I'll be there (I'll be there to love you)
From the soul
I'm showing you all I feel (all I feel is)
From my heart
From the heart
I will protect you
And respect you
And be all you need
And when you reach for love
You only need to reach for me
These arms will never let you down
They're staying around
I'll help you through every storm
I'll keep you safe
I'll keep you warm
And you'll have no doubt
You're the one I'm living for
From my heart
I'm giving you everything (everything)
From my heart
I promise you that I'll be there (I'll be there to love you)
From the soul
I'm showing you all I feel (all I feel is)
From my heart
From the heart
I'll provide the love you need
Just trust my touch
Believe in me
I'll never make you cry
Giving all I got with, all I've got is
From my heart
I'm giving you everything (everything)
From my heart
I promise you that I'll be there (I'll be there to love you)
From the soul
I'm showing you all I feel (all I feel is)
From my heart
From the heart
"From the Heart" by Another Level is a powerful love song that speaks to those who have been hurt in love before. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that the listener has heard similar promises before, but what the singer has to offer is different. The singer claims to have a love that is "deep and true" and one that the listener can trust - an honest love. The chorus then emphasizes the point that the singer is offering everything they have from their heart and soul.
The second verse highlights the commitment that the singer is willing to make to the listener. They promise to protect, respect, and be all the listener needs. Whenever the listener reaches for love, the singer promises to be there for them. The arms of the singer will never let the listener down as they help navigate through every storm and keep them safe and warm.
The song's theme is love and the power of its healing properties. The singer is offering a new love to someone who has been hurt before and may be hesitant to trust in love again. The lyrics are powerful and heartfelt, emphasizing the intention of the singer to keep the listener's trust and faith in love intact.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you've heard these words
I understand that you may have heard similar promises before
A hundred other times before
This isn't the first time someone has promised you love and care
And you've been hurt and so
I know that past relationships have left you feeling wounded
Your heart has chose to close the door
You have become guarded and are not willing to open up again easily
Love broke your heart
Your past experiences with love have caused you pain
And brought you lies
You've been deceived by those you trusted before
Look in my eyes
See the honesty and sincerity in my gaze
You'll see a love that's deep and true
My feelings are genuine and profound
Tender and strong
My love is gentle yet unshakable
And all for you
I am completely dedicated to you
You can trust this love
You can rely on the authenticity of my affection
Honest that's the honest truth
What I'm saying is sincere and truthful
From my heart
These emotions and promises are coming from the depths of my being
I'm giving you everything (everything)
I am offering you everything I have, without holding back
I promise you that I'll be there (I'll be there to love you)
I vow to stand by your side and love you unconditionally
From the soul
These actions and feelings are stemming from the core of my being
I'm showing you all I feel (all I feel is)
I am displaying my true emotions without reservation
I will protect you
I promise to shield you from harm
And respect you
I will value and honor you above all else
And be all you need
I vow to fulfill all your needs, emotionally and physically
And when you reach for love
Whenever you seek love, all you have to do is look to me
You only need to reach for me
I am always here, ready to love and support you
These arms will never let you down
I will always be here to comfort and hold you up
They're staying around
I am committed to staying by your side, even in the tough times
I'll help you through every storm
I promise to be a rock for you, providing solace and strength through every hardship
I'll keep you safe
I will protect you from harm, both emotional and physical
I'll keep you warm
I vow to provide you with warmth and comfort, both physically and emotionally
And you'll have no doubt
You can trust my words and my actions completely
You're the one I'm living for
You are my reason for living, and I am devoted to you above all else
I'll provide the love you need
I promise to give you all the love and affection you require
Just trust my touch
Believe in the power of my touch to bring you comfort and joy
Believe in me
Have faith in my love and commitment to you
I'll never make you cry
I vow to never cause you pain or tears
Giving all I got with, all I've got is
I am giving you everything I have, with no reservations
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren
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