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.
Mysterious
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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You touch me that way, my souls of above
When we say goodbye
There's now turning back for love
Now I think it's time to make the floor burn!
No way of controlling my body; Mysterious
When we say goodbye
There's now turning back for love
Can't you see now what I am saying
The beat is rough and I ain't playing
Mysterious things we like to know
Secret things that you never showed
A vision of something you're driving for
You gave me the key and I opened the door
There's something between us, you and me
'Cause your love is like a unsolved mystery
A mystery is what you are to me
You keep me guessing, I feel like stressing
All the time yeah you blow my mind
I don't know what I am searching for
Everytime you're around, you're asking for more
I'm interested to know what you are all about
You're the only on without a doubt
You've got me acting so delirious
Everything about you girl; Mysterious
Something you want to figure out but you don't know how? Mysterious
You move mysterious
You look mysterious
You are mysterious
So mysterious
No way of controlling my body; Mysterious
You touch me that way, my souls of above
When we say goodbye
There's now turning back for
No way of controlling my body; Mysterious
You touch me that way, my souls of above
When we say goodbye
There's now turning back for
Love
The lyrics of the song "Mysterious" by 2 Unlimited portray a sense of fascination, confusion, and longing for someone who is mysterious and enigmatic. The singer of the song is unable to control their body when they are around this person, as their touch takes them to a higher state of being. However, saying goodbye is never easy, and they are unable to turn back from the love that has developed between them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "No way of controlling my body; Mysterious" to emphasize the power this person holds over the singer. The second verse delves deeper into their fascination, stating "There's something between us, you and me/ 'Cause your love is like an unsolved mystery." The mystery is intriguing but also causes stress and confusion as the singer is unable to figure out what this person wants or what they are searching for.
The bridge of the song shifts to an upbeat tone, stating "Now I think it's time to make the floor burn!" The song then returns to the chorus, with the repetition of the phrase "Mysterious" to reinforce the sense of fascination and intrigue surrounding this person.
Line by Line Meaning
No way of controlling my body; Mysterious
I cannot resist the way you touch me; it is a mysterious force beyond my control.
You touch me that way, my souls of above
Your touch is so powerful that it reaches my soul and lifts it above.
When we say goodbye, There's no turning back for love
Once we have expressed our love and part ways, there is no going back.
Can't you see now what I am saying
Do you not understand the words that I am speaking?
The beat is rough and I ain't playing
The music is intense and I am serious about it.
Mysterious things we like to know
We are intrigued by the unknown and the mysterious.
Secret things that you never showed
I am curious about the things you have kept hidden from me.
A vision of something you're driving for
You have a clear goal or pursuit in mind.
You gave me the key and I opened the door
You have given me access to something I did not have before.
There's something between us, you and me
There is a connection or bond between us.
'Cause your love is like a unsolved mystery
Your love is complex and puzzling, like an unsolved mystery.
You keep me guessing, I feel like stressing
You keep me uncertain and anxious.
All the time yeah you blow my mind
You constantly surprise and impress me.
I don't know what I am searching for
I am unsure of what I am looking for in this relationship.
Everytime you're around, you're asking for more
You are always demanding and insatiable.
I'm interested to know what you are all about
I am intrigued and want to know more about you.
You're the only on without a doubt
You are the only one I am certain about.
You've got me acting so delirious
You have me feeling confused, excited, and reckless.
Everything about you girl; Mysterious
There is something inexplicable and captivating about you.
You move mysterious
The way you move is intriguing and enigmatic.
You look mysterious
Your appearance and demeanor are enigmatic and intriguing.
You are mysterious
You possess an air of mystery and intrigue.
So mysterious
You are intriguing and captivating.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FILIP DE WILDE, JEAN-PAUL HENRIETTE DE COSTER
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