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.
Never Surrender
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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Come on!
Come on!
Come on!
Prayin' for the good times
So'long to the bad times
Baby are you ready
Turn you up
There's no limit
As long as you're in it
Give it all you got
Just let it show
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Livin' life on the faultline
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Do it, do it ! You can do it
Never ever never ever surrender
Let all you dreams come true
Never ever never ever surrender
We will make it through
Never ever never ever surrender
If you want it too
It's all up to you
Don't ever surrender
Oh yeah
Never surrender
You've got the power
It's yours to devour
Go where you have never been before
Never stop when you're winning
It's only beginning
You don't have to fake it anymore
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Livin' life on the faultline
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Do it, do it ! You can do it
Never ever never ever surrender
Let all you dreams come true
Never ever never ever surrender
We will make it through
Never ever never ever surrender
If you want it too
It's all up to you
Don't ever surrender
Never surrender
Never surrender
Do it, do it
You can do it
Never ever never ever surrender
Let all you dreams come true
Never ever never ever surrender
We will make it through
Never ever never ever surrender
If you want it too
It's all up to you
Don't ever surrender
You don't have to fake it anymore
You'll never surrender
The lyrics of the song "Never Surrender" by 2 Unlimited appear to be a motivational ode to chasing dreams and not giving up despite obstacles. The repeated exhortations to "never ever never ever surrender" serve as a call to action to the listener to pursue their ambitions with determination and to embrace the thrill of adventure implicit in taking risks. The singer invites the listener to come along with them on a "fast ride" and to live life on the "wildside" rather than playing it safe. The idea of living life on the "faultline" also suggests a willingness to embrace change and adapt to new circumstances.
The refrain of "let all your dreams come true" reinforces the message that anything is possible if you strive for it and do not give up. The lyrics also assert that the power to succeed lies within the individual, and that there is no need to "fake it" or pretend to be someone else. The song encourages the listener to be themselves and to believe in their own abilities.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Surrender" are meant to inspire confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude, urging listeners to take charge of their lives and pursue their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on!
Let's go, get ready to take action!
Prayin' for the good times
Hoping for positive experiences and a brighter future.
So'long to the bad times
Saying goodbye to negative experiences and hard times.
Baby are you ready, here we go
Asking if one is mentally prepared for what is about to happen.
Turn you up, there's no limit
Encouragement to push oneself to the limit with no restrictions or boundaries.
As long as you're in it, give it all you got
Giving everything possible as long as one is involved and committed to the situation.
Just let it show
Don't be afraid to demonstrate one's true abilities or personality.
Are you in for the fast ride
Testing if someone is ready for a quick, exhilarating adventure.
I'll take you out on the wildside
Promising to lead someone on a thrilling, unpredictable journey.
Livin' life on the faultline
Living life on the edge, taking risks and facing uncertainty.
Do it, do it! You can do it!
Encouragement to act and achieve the desired goal.
Never ever never ever surrender
Don't give up or lose hope, stay determined.
Let all your dreams come true
Belief that all one's desires and aspirations can be realized.
We will make it through
Assurance that a difficult situation can be overcome by relying on each other.
If you want it too, it's all up to you
One must take personal responsibility for achieving the desired outcome.
You've got the power, it's yours to devour
One possesses the strength and ability to succeed and consume the situation.
Go where you have never been before
Take a new, unexplored path to break out of the norm and discover something new.
Never stop when you're winning, it's only beginning
Continue pushing forward even when achieving success, since there is much more to accomplish.
You don't have to fake it anymore, you'll never surrender
Being truthful to oneself and not giving up on the goal.
Don't ever surrender
Never abandon the pursuit of what one wants.
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: PETER JOZEF M. BAUWENS, PHIL DE WILDE, STEVEN TRACEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sergeja Vogrinec
Lyrics:
Come on!
Come on!
Come on!
Come on!
Prayin' for the good times
So'long to the bad times
Baby are you ready
Here we go
Turn you up
There's no limit
As long as you're in it
Give it all you got
Just let it show
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Livin' life on the faultline
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Do it, do it ! You can do it
Never ever never ever surrender
Let all you dreams come true
Never ever never ever surrender
We will make it through
Never ever never ever surrender
If you want it too
It's all up to you
Don't ever surrender
Oh yeah
Never surrender
You've got the power
It's yours to devour
Go where you have never been before
Never stop when you're winning
It's only beginning
You don't have to fake it anymore
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Livin' life on the faultline
Are you in for the fast ride
I'll take you out on the wildside
Are you in for the fast ride
Do it, do it ! You can do it
Never ever never ever surrender
Let all you dreams come true
Never ever never ever surrender
We will make it through
Never ever never ever surrender
If you want it too
It's all up to you
Don't ever surrender
Never surrender
Never surrender
Do it, do it
You can do it
Never ever never ever surrender
Let all you dreams come true
Never ever never ever surrender
We will make it through
Never ever never ever surrender
If you want it too
It's all up to you
Don't ever surrender
You don't have to fake it anymore
You'll never surrender
Sanna Maria
Goosebumbs all over again! Wish this were on Spotify :( One of the best tracks!
Carlos Garcia
20 years on and still goosebumps!
Tom Rottiers
Great song, great voices. Hope to see and hear these wonderful ladies back again some day...
Gabriel117
I loved this 2 unlimited too, Romy and Marjon are awesome singers!!
Pooria
My best nostalgic song, totally crazy about it and can listen to it day and night...
Francisco Cordova Lopez
Mi pregunta es porque no tuvieron continuidad estas niñas?
Cantaban genial al menos hubieran seguido con otro nombre pero no debieron cancelarlas
Me fascinaban sus canciones
Me traen recuerdos.
Yo escucho radio Pop Music Chile
Francisco Cordova Lopez, porque les faltó una voz de hombre haciendo rap.
ellan rivera glez
Si las hubieran lanzado con otro nombre hubiera funcionado mucho más. Lo del rap masculino no tiene nada que ver. En lo personal me encanta este dúo.
Álvaro Lorenzo Rey
Tuvieron continuidad en solitario. Lo que no tuvo continuidad es el producto 2Unlimited, que al fin y al cabo son sus productores, y tenían desacuerdos por la marca y otros asuntos.
Juleke
Si se hubieran llamado por sus nombres, hubiera sido otra historia, hace muchos años vi un live de ellas y cantan tal cual en el CD, tenían talento, pero su mayor error fue tomar el nombre de 2 Unlimited.