Their first hit, Get Ready for This, was released in 1991 and took the European charts by storm, first as an instrumental version, then as a rap version. They are best remembered for No Limit, which was a world-wide number one hit in 1993, reaching number one in 35 countries. The group amassed a total of twelve Top 20 hits in the United Kingdom, and took two of their albums to number one as well.
Shortly after releasing a greatest hits album, they split up in 1996 due to conflicts over 2 Unlimited's future: Ray Slijngaard wanted to move more towards rap, whereas Anita Doth wanted the group to become an R&B-inspired group.
Anita initially started working for Dutch radio station Radio 538, later releasing a solo album called "Reality". Ray also tried to launch a solo career, which turned out to be commercially unsuccessful. The duo are thought not to have spoken to each other for ten years.
De Coster and Wilde brought in two new singers, Romy van Ooijen (b. 18th November 1971) and Marjon van Iwaarden (b. 18th June 1974) in 1998, but ultimately this new project was relatively unsuccessful, with single "Wanna Get Up" only managing to reach number 38 in the UK. After just one album, the new duo also parted in 1999.
More recently, remixes of "No Limit" and "Tribal Dance" were moderate hits in Germany and in 2004 a DVD featuring all their videos was released through ZYX Records. Anita still tours nightclubs around Europe, performing her old band's greatest hits and is also part of the group Divas Of Dance. A petition on the Internet for Anita to re-form 2 Unlimited has so far been unsuccessful.
Ray and Anita continue to perform their old hits separately in nightclubs and university student union clubs around the world. They both plan to release new solo material in 2009.
It was announced in the summer of 2008 by both Ray and Anita that they would reunite. On April 11th 2009 they will headline as 2 Unlimited at 'I love the 90's - The party' in Belgium.
In late 2009, 2 Unlimited reformed as Ray & Anita because their original producer own the rights to the 2 Unlimited name. On January 22, 2010, their first song recorded together in over a decade, titled "In Da Name Of Love" was released.
Delight
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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2 Unlimited O'Yeah we're the fittest
Moving, don't dare to be a chicken
'Cause the bass is so finger licking
Let it move you'll, till it suits you'll
This beat was put here to groove you'll
The A-N-I-T and A
Back to back with the homeboy Ray
I going to the galaxy like a bomb
Don't want to come, heh and your dawn
On the scene, a beauty queen
And all the those things you ever dream off
Welcome to it, keep on swiving
'Cause you know it's about surviving
Keep yours ears open with the deathtone
'Cause we come from the lights just come along
Delight
Delight
Delight
Delight gives me good vibrations
Fills me up with nice sensations
On and on till I can't take no more
Delight is what I came here for
Please let me tell you this
This is a chance you cannot miss
2 Unlimited on the scene
Yes I am a beauty queen
Delight
Delight
Delight
The lyrics of 2 Unlimited's song Delight are all about living in the moment, enjoying life, and being confident in oneself. In the opening lines, the band urges the listeners to stand and be a witness, to not be afraid and move along with the music. The punchy bass and thumping beat are called out specifically as being particularly finger-licking, urging the listeners to groove to the beat until it fits them perfectly. The band members introduce themselves and their friend Ray, hinting at the sense of community they are creating through their music.
The second verse alludes to the idea of transcendence, with the singer claiming to be heading to the galaxy like a bomb, though the invitation to come along is somewhat tongue-in-cheek. The singer describes themselves as a beauty queen and urges their listeners to keep on swiveling, keep their ears open, and keep surviving. The bridge seems to sum up the point of the song, claiming that delight itself gives good vibrations and filling people up with nice sensations, urging listeners to come along and not miss this opportunity to experience it all.
The chorus is short and catchy, singing the title of the song "Delight" three times, reinforcing the idea that the whole song is about the pure joy and happiness one can feel in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand right up and be your witness
Be confident and proud of yourself and your actions
2 Unlimited O'Yeah, we're the fittest
We are the strongest and most powerful in the game
Moving, don't dare to be a chicken
Take action and don't be too scared to try something new
'Cause the bass is so finger licking
The music is so good, it's literally mouth-watering
Let it move you'll, till it suits you'll
Let the music take control and adjust to your liking
This beat was put here to groove you'll
The rhythm is meant to make you dance and enjoy
The A-N-I-T and A
Referring to themselves, Anita and Ray
Back to back with the homeboy Ray
The two are working together and supporting each other
I'm going to the galaxy like a bomb
I'm unstoppable and on a mission to succeed
Don't want to come, heh, and your dawn
I don't want anyone to stop me from reaching my goals
On the scene, a beauty queen
I'm here and I'm fabulous
And all those things you ever dream off
I'm everything you've ever wanted or desired
Welcome to it, keep on swiving
Come join me and let's keep dancing
'Cause you know it's about surviving
It's important to keep going and stay strong
Keep your ears open with the death tone
Stay alert to what's happening around you
'Cause we come from the lights just come along
We came from the stars, so follow us to greatness
Delight, delight, delight
Enjoyment, happiness, and satisfaction
Delight gives me good vibrations
Feeling positive and energized because of the good music
Fills me up with nice sensations
Feeling excited and happy because of the experience
On and on till I can't take no more
Continuing the fun and joy until exhaustion
Delight is what I came here for
The main reason for coming was to have fun and feel good
Please let me tell you this
Listen to what I have to say
This is a chance you cannot miss
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy
2 Unlimited on the scene
We're here, and we're unstoppable
Yes, I am a beauty queen
Confidently owning my beauty and power
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: JEAN-PAUL HENRIETTE DE COSTER, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD
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