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.
Jump for Joy
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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I want to jump for joy and I want everyone to know
I want to scream
I want to jump for joy, I gotta let the whole world know
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
Everybody jump jump
Jump for joy
Everybody jump jump
Everybody jump jump
Jump for joy
I want to jump for joy; J-O-Y
'Cause Cupid shot your arrow in the sky
You know the feeling, jumping and screaming
Here comes the angels, marked by demons
You must be dreaming, your heart is steaming
Forget the pain and start believing
Peace and love surrounding Earth
Respect to my mum who gave me birth
Butterfies are moving fast
Is this the last love, the look of last
Heavier as ever, rhymes are quite clever
Respect to the world it's time for whatever
Stimulate the feeling that you got inside
Hold me down so we can take a ride
Hoaw my month for you to enjoy
Wave your hands in the air and jump for joy
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
I want to jump for joy, jump for joy
Everybody jump jump
Everybody jump jump
Jump for joy
Everybody jump jump
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
Jump for joy
The song "Jump for Joy" by 2 Unlimited is an upbeat, danceable track that encourages listeners to let loose and express their excitement. The lyrics are straightforward and convey a simple message: the singer wants to scream and jump for joy, and wants everyone to know about it. The repetition of the phrase "jump for joy" throughout the song serves as both a mantra and a call to action, urging listeners to join in and release their own feelings of joy and euphoria.
The lyrics also make reference to the feeling of falling in love ("'Cause Cupid shot your arrow in the sky"), and suggest that this upbeat, carefree attitude can be attributed to a newfound sense of passion and possibility. The lines "Peace and love surrounding Earth / Respect to my mum who gave me birth" serve as a reminder to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world, and to honor those who have supported us in our journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to scream
I want to express my excitement and enthusiasm
I want to jump for joy and I want everyone to know
I want to show everyone my happiness and make them feel it too
I want to scream
I want to express my excitement and enthusiasm
I want to jump for joy, I gotta let the whole world know
I want to share my happiness with the whole world
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Everybody jump jump
Everyone should jump for joy
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Everybody jump jump
Everyone should jump for joy
Everybody jump jump
Everyone should jump for joy
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
I want to jump for joy; J-O-Y
I want to express my happiness through jumping, spelling out joy
'Cause Cupid shot your arrow in the sky
Your love has been reciprocated and you're feeling the effects of Cupid's arrow
You know the feeling, jumping and screaming
You understand the excitement of jumping and screaming from happiness
Here comes the angels, marked by demons
Good and bad things are happening at the same time
You must be dreaming, your heart is steaming
It's almost surreal how happy and overwhelmed you feel
Forget the pain and start believing
Leave behind past hurt and believe in happiness
Peace and love surrounding Earth
There's a general feeling of positivity and kindness in the world
Respect to my mum who gave me birth
Gratefulness and appreciation for one's mother
Butterfies are moving fast
A feeling of excitement and anticipation
Is this the last love, the look of last
Wondering if this love will be the final one
Heavier as ever, rhymes are quite clever
The emotions are overwhelming and the lyrics are well thought out
Respect to the world it's time for whatever
A general appreciation for the world and its possibilities
Stimulate the feeling that you got inside
Encouragement to embrace and enhance your positive feelings
Hold me down so we can take a ride
Hoping to share the happiness and go on a journey together
Hoaw my month for you to enjoy
A desire to share one's joy and happiness
Wave your hands in the air and jump for joy
Additional encouragement to express happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Jump for joy
Express your happiness through jumping
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: ANITA D. DOTH, PHIL WILDE, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I am 40's Listened to U since I was 15 And still Love 2unlimited Your Fantastic & Beautiful inside & Out! ❤️❤️❤️ NO LIMITTTTTT
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Zby Szek
I love this song and Anita and Roy and songs of 2 Unlimited, I'm from Poland
Whey Protein
This sends me back to my childhood when I was too poor to afford to buy anything but an empty cassette and wait for songs like these to be played on radio to HIT the REC Button from radio.
Goldies Times Channel
I do the same but believe me it was good times 😂 ❤
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Gamerdahhood
Hell yeah 🙂