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.
Shelter for a Rainy Day
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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Shelter on a rainy day
You may need me like I need you
I see the clouds gathing in the sky
When my worries, fill my mind
What to call us, begins to fade
I want to be with you when it's starts to rain
So safe and one
With you as my protection
To help me through the storm
You give me shelter on a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
You've washed my tears away Yeah!
Yeah yeah
If inside your heart, it starts to rain
Just call me up, I ease the pain
You don't even need to be alone
When the wind, begins to mour
'Cause whenever you may need me, like I need you
Then let me be right by your side
If love will see it through
You give me shelter on a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
You give me shelter on a rainy day
On a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
A shelter on a rainy day
A lucky warm place, for you and I to stay
Hum, what you're thinking
No tell me no lies cause your eyes are blinking
There's a place girl, down deep in my heart
You know the feeling, a relationship to star
I send my love without delay
'Cause you know I got a shelter on a rain day
You give me shelter
Your love has washed them all away
You give me shelter on a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
You give me shelter on a rainy day
On a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
The song "Shelter for a Rainy Day" by 2 Unlimited is a love song that describes the feeling of being protected and secured in the arms of a loved one during a difficult time. The lyrics convey that when the dark clouds gather in the sky and the worries fill the mind, the singer wants to be with the person they love to face the storm together. The imagery of hiding in the arms of the loved one and feeling safe and one with them gives a sense of comfort and reassurance. The lyrics also suggest that the two souls are interconnected, and when one person is in distress or pain, the other person can step up to offer protection and support. The song also highlights the idea of washing away the pain and tears with love, emphasizing the immense healing power of love in any relationship.
Overall, the song is a powerful ode to the power of loving relationships and finding comfort in times of distress. The lyrics are relatively simple and straightforward, but the melody and rhythm of the song, coupled with the rich emotions conveyed through the vocals, create a touching and memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing a realization or exclamation
Shelter on a rainy day
A safe and warm place to be during a storm
You may need me like I need you
Mutual reliance on each other
I see the clouds gathering in the sky
An approaching storm
When my worries, fill my mind
Feeling anxious or stressed
What to call us, begins to fade
Uncertainty about the relationship
I want to be with you when it starts to rain
Desiring the comfort and safety of being with the other person during a storm
'Cause I can hide in your arms
Finding security in the embrace of the other person
So safe and one
Feeling protected and unified
With you as my protection
The other person serving as a source of shelter and safety
To help me through the storm
Providing support during difficult times
You give me shelter on a rainy day
The other person provides a sense of safety and warmth during times of trouble
You are all that I'm needed
The other person is essential and necessary for comfort
When clouds are turning grey
When times are tough or uncertain
My tears have lost they meaning
The other person's love has helped to alleviate emotional pain
Love have washed them all away
Love has healed past hurts or struggles
If inside your heart, it starts to rain
If the other person is feeling troubled or sad
Just call me up, I ease the pain
The other person offers support and comfort during tough times
You don't even need to be alone
The other person is always there to provide comfort and care
When the wind, begins to mour
When the storm is brewing
'Cause whenever you may need me, like I need you
The mutual reliance on each other for support and comfort
Then let me be right by your side
Offering to provide support and care during tough times
If love will see it through
Love and support can help overcome difficulties
A shelter on a rainy day
A place of safety and comfort during tough times
A lucky warm place, for you and I to stay
A fortunate and warm place to share together
Hum, what you're thinking
Asking the other person what they are thinking or feeling
No tell me no lies cause your eyes are blinking
Requesting honesty and transparency from the other person
There's a place girl, down deep in my heart
A deep love and affection for the other person
You know the feeling, a relationship to star
The beginning of a meaningful relationship
I send my love without delay
Expressing love and care without hesitation
'Cause you know I got a shelter on a rain day
Promising to be a source of comfort and safety during difficult times
Your love has washed them all away
The other person's love has helped to heal past emotional pain
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: FILIP DE WILDE, PETER JOZEF M. BAUWENS, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD, XAVIER DE CLAYTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Preethi Balakrishnan
I see the clouds gathing in the sky
When my worries, fill my mind
What to call us, begins to fade
I want to be with you when it's starts to rain
'Cause I can hide in your arms
So safe and one
With you as my protection
To help me through the storm
You give me shelter on a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
Selvyn Perez
Que recuerdos tan lindos mis años de estudio y adolescence a y a la que fue mi gran amor Wendy la recuerdo con mucho cariño ❤️ tantos recuerdos bonitos
["a" - anita]
["r" - ray]
[a:] oh....
[r:] shelter on a rainy day
[a:] you may need me like i need you
[a:] i see the clouds gathing in the sky
when my worries, fill my mind
what to call us, begins to fade
i wanna be with you when it's starts to rain
'cause i can hide in your arms
so safe and one
with you as my protection
to help me through the storm
[a:] you give me shelter on a rainy day
you are all that i'm needed
when clouds are turning grey
you give me shelter on a rainy day
my tears have lost they meaning
love have washed them all away
[a:] you've washed my tears away yeah!
yeah yeah
[a:] if inside your heart, it starts to rain
just call me up, i ease the pain
you don't even need to be alone
when the wind, begins to mour
'cause whenever you may need me, like i need you
then let me be right by your side
if love will see it through
[a:] you give me shelter on a rainy day
you are all that i'm needed
when clouds are turning grey
you give me shelter on a rainy day
my tears have lost they meaning
love have washed them all away
[a:] you give me shelter on a rainy day
on a rainy day
you are all that i'm needed
when clouds are turning grey
you give me shelter
you give me shelter on a rainy day
my tears have lost they meaning
love have washed them all away
[r:] a shelter on a rainy day
a lucky warm place, for you and i to stay
hum, what you're thinking
no tell me no lies cause your eyes are blinking
there's a place girl, down deep in my heart
you know the feeling, a relationship to star
i send my love without delay
'cause you know i got a shelter on a rain day
[a:] you give me shelter
your love has washed them all away
[a:] you give me shelter on a rainy day
you are all that i'm needed
when clouds are turning grey
you give me shelter on a rainy day
my tears have lost they meaning
love have washed them all away
[a:] you give me shelter on a rainy day
on a rainy day
you are all that i'm needed
when clouds are turning grey
you give me shelter
you give me shelter on a rainy day
my tears have lost they meaning
love have washed them all away
Roberto Parra Parra
El mejor grupo de su época...... gran tema...
ДДД
Волшебное время, которого больше никогда не будет.
A magical time that will never happen again.
as39
I love this song. 2 Unlimited FOREVER
Omikron1112
2 Unlimited always had such great creativity. That is always what kept me hooked. Wish they were still a duo. I never knew they came out with an albu, till i herd this song here on youtube.
Preethi Balakrishnan
I see the clouds gathing in the sky
When my worries, fill my mind
What to call us, begins to fade
I want to be with you when it's starts to rain
'Cause I can hide in your arms
So safe and one
With you as my protection
To help me through the storm
You give me shelter on a rainy day
You are all that I'm needed
When clouds are turning grey
You give me shelter on a rainy day
My tears have lost they meaning
Love have washed them all away
Madhumita Dutta
Hi..this is one of my favorite song..but i can't download it..😔
oscar sorensen
son y serán el mejor grupo de los 90s !!! Gracias por todas esas espectaculares canciones que nos ofrecieron a lo largo de su carrera Thank's Ray and Anita!!!
Kristyna Imlaufova
Omg, even listening to this 20 years later, emotions still there! Simplicity at its best.
Kinda
Simplicity refers to emotions or song? Because, this music isn't that simple.
Kristyna Imlaufova
@Kinda Good one. I think this song is pretty simple but the emotions connected to it are pretty wild, so song to me is not that difficult but the connections are