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.
Face To Face
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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Face to face and eye to eye
Face to face and eye to eye
Face to face and eye to eye
Leaves from the tree, fall down on the floor
Life comes and goes, you can't ignore
Touch your soul when you finally realize
You're on a mission, no time for wishing
It can be magic, like a magician
Face to face and eye to eye
This is your last and final try
Face to face and eye to eye
We look the world right in the eye
Face to face and eye to eye
You've one last chance and baby, so will I
Will we all succeed or is it over soon?
Nobody around just stars and the moon
A race against the clock, is there some time?
Just wait for the light, wait for the sign
You made the same mistakes that you made in the past
Didn't help you out, didn't make you last
Face to face and eye to eye
This was your last and final try
Face to face and eye to eye
We look the world right in the eye
Face to face and eye to eye
You've one last chance and baby, so have I
Face to face and eye to eye
This is you last and final try
The song "Faces" by 2 Unlimited is a song about taking a final chance to make things right and succeed. The repetition of "face to face and eye to eye" emphasizes the importance of direct confrontation and honesty. The first verse speaks about the inevitability of life and how one cannot ignore the ups and downs that come with it. When one realizes the lies they have heard before, it touches their soul and they must take action. The chorus emphasizes the importance of looking the world in the eye and taking one last chance to make things right.
The second verse talks about the uncertainty of success and the sense of isolation when one is alone with only the stars and moon. Despite the past mistakes that may have been made, there is still time to wait for a sign and take the necessary steps to succeed. The final chorus repeats the importance of taking one last chance and looks towards an uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
Leaves from the tree, fall down on the floor
Symbolic representation of the transient nature of life
Life comes and goes, you can't ignore
Acknowledgment of the cyclical nature of life and how it can't be ignored
Touch your soul when you finally realize
Realizing something profound and touching one's soul
You've heard it all before all the lies
Cynical realization of how lies and false promises have been heard before
You're on a mission, no time for wishing
Dedication to a goal or purpose, leaving no room for hoping and wishing
It can be magic, like a magician
Acknowledgment of the potential for something amazing to happen
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
This is your last and final try
The last opportunity to achieve something or reach a goal
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
We look the world right in the eye
Fearlessly facing the world with confidence and determination
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
You've one last chance and baby, so will I
The final opportunity to achieve something or reach a goal, for both parties involved
Will we all succeed or is it over soon?
Questioning whether success is possible or if it's already too late
Nobody around just stars and the moon
Being alone in a quiet, peaceful setting with only the stars and moon for company
A race against the clock, is there some time?
Feeling pressured to accomplish something before time runs out
Just wait for the light, wait for the sign
Taking time to wait for a clear signal or indication before taking action
You made the same mistakes that you made in the past
Repeating past failures or mistakes
Didn't help you out, didn't make you last
Acknowledgment that repeating past failures doesn't lead to success or longevity
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
This was your last and final try
The last opportunity to achieve something or reach a goal
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
We look the world right in the eye
Fearlessly facing the world with confidence and determination
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
You've one last chance and baby, so have I
The final opportunity to achieve something or reach a goal, for both parties involved
Face to face and eye to eye
Direct confrontation and intimate communication between individuals
This is you last and final try
The last opportunity to achieve something or reach a goal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANITA D. DOTH, JEAN-PAUL HENRIETTE DE COSTER, PHIL WILDE, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Grom7619
Лучшая группа 90-х!!! Великолепные мотив и исполнение!!!
@user-cv1em2nu1y
Good track, super😃. 1993 nostalgia😃.
@LeidyGarciam
Taquero para allá.Quedamos con 🆎♈♌ os
@tamashorvath1593
1994
@user-li3qg6bj6q
Спасибо за 90е. Крепкого здоровья Вам
@gencid
My childhood! Still think the Real Things singles weren't the best candidates from that album. Face to face and Sensuality are up there!
@LeidyGarciam
.com queda un buen
@HeatherMarie-le7fp
The sound of dance ahead of their time. Even here in 2020. Too much for those now. And those in 2020 cannot dance!! Omg!
@LeidyGarciam
Jaque mate
@LeidyGarciam
Jaque mate i207