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.
Where Are You Now
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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I watch the sun painting pictures of you
Nothing I do can kill the chill inside
Sliver days, wishes come true
Simple thoughts, enough love for two
Sharing a dream, sharing the warmth we had
Where's the flame that kept us in motion
Where's the flame, did you take it with you
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Are you alone
Do you know that I've be waiting
I've been waiting when the sun goes down
All the roads, you taking a lot
Stretch of sea a thousands times
But none of them roads bring you to my door
Where's the flame that kept us in motion
Did it burn out as well
Where's the flame, could you take it with you
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Are you alone
Should I hope that you are waiting
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Are you alone
Can you see that I've been waiting
I've been waiting while the sun goes down
If you listen
You will hear
Close your eyes
Let light is near
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Where's the flame that kept you in motion
Did it burn out as well
Where's the flame could you take it with you
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Will I ever know
It's somewhere I can find you
Somewhere the sun always shines
The lyrics of "Where Are You Now" by 2 Unlimited express feelings of longing and confusion after a break-up. The singer is waiting for their former partner to come back, but they never do. The singer is trying to understand what went wrong and if their relationship was worth it. They are haunted by memories of their former partner, represented by the sun painting pictures of them and the flame that kept them in motion. The singer wonders if their former partner is also thinking of them, and if they will ever be able to find where they are now.
The lyrics convey a sense of emptiness and desperation, as the singer tries to hold on to something that is no longer there. They are searching for answers and closure, but they can't find any. The repetition of the line "Where are you now" emphasizes the singer's confusion and uncertainty, and the question becomes a plea for their former partner to come back.
Overall, "Where Are You Now" is a melancholic song that explores the pain of a break-up and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch the door but no one comes through
I eagerly anticipate your arrival, constantly keeping an eye on the door, but each time it remains motionless, resulting in deep disappointment.
I watch the sun painting pictures of you
The sun reminds me of your smile and how it lit up even the gloomiest of days. It ignites memories of our time together that I hold onto so dear.
Nothing I do can kill the chill inside
Despite my efforts to keep busy and keep my thoughts away from my longing for you, every attempt falls short as the emptiness within me refuses to subside.
Sliver days, wishes come true
In the moments when I have hope, when I can see a glimmer of light, I make wishes and hope for them to come true in regards to our relationship and finding my way back to you.
Simple thoughts, enough love for two
The simplest thoughts of shared happiness are enough for me to feel content knowing that we have each other's love and companionship. I crave a return of that simplicity and love.
Sharing a dream, sharing the warmth we had
We shared a dream of a loving and happy future together, with unbreakable warmth and comfort. It is the most precious thing I have ever felt, and everything I wish to experience again.
Where's the flame that kept us in motion
The fiery passion that fueled our relationship and kept us driven to move forward no matter what obstacles we faced. A missing essence that has left our love story stagnant.
Did it burn out as well
I cannot fathom that the flame of passion and love we had could burn out like a mere candle but I fear that it was extinguished and left us with nothing for so long.
Where's the flame, did you take it with you
I wonder if you have found a new home for the passion and love we once shared. The thought is unbearable but one that crosses my mind every day.
Where are you now
I constantly wonder where you are, what you're doing, and if you ever think of me. I wish to know if our love is still alive in your heart or if it has been replaced.
Do you think of us
The fear of being forgotten linger in my mind as I question if I still occupy even the smallest of space in your heart, a mere memory lost in the past.
Do you think that it was worth it
The past pain and hurt overwhelm me as I try to tell myself that it was worth it to fight and love for you. I wish to know if you view it the same way the I do or see it as a waste of time and energy.
Are you alone
Being alone leaves a heavy weight on my heart, but I wonder if you too carry the same burden. I want to know if you found someone to hold you close or if loneliness and heartbreak are your only companions.
Should I hope that you are waiting
The indecision and doubt linger in my mind as I question if I should even hope for a comeback with you. Would waiting for a love that may never return be the smartest or most foolish decision I would make?
All the roads, you taking a lot
You may have taken different paths and traveled far distances in search of new experiences and possibilities. My heart hopes that these roads may someday lead you back to me.
Stretch of sea a thousands times
Even the vast and deep seas cannot keep you hidden or be a barrier to the love we once shared. My heart wishes that even with great distances, our love can find a way to exist.
But none of them roads bring you to my door
Regardless of where life takes you, no path leads to the home where our love once existed. It aches to know that love once rooted in a place that seems now unreachable and void.
Where are you now
The emptiness and constant yearning weigh down my heart, repeating this question - where are you now? Where has love taken you while leaving me behind in the past?
Will I ever know
This heartbreaking question lingers in my mind, doubting if there be a day when I know your true thoughts and feelings or if we shall forever remain strangers who once shared a piece of each other.
It's somewhere I can find you
My heart wishes for a day when the road will lead me to the place where you are, to the place we will find the love, comfort, and hope we have lost. It's still something I believe will come true.
Somewhere the sun always shines
Hope is birthed from the warmth of the sun that shines down on us, but it also reflects the hope that love can find its way back to us. The day the flame of our love is reignited will be the day where the sun will always shine upon us.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FILIP DE WILDE, MICHAEL JOSEPH LEAHY, PETER JOZEF M. BAUWENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@neotemper6914
I watch the door but no one comes through
I watch the sun painting pictures of you
Nothing I do can kill the chill inside
Sliver days, wishes come true
Simple thoughts, enough love for two
Sharing a dream, sharing the warmth we had
Where's the flame that kept us in motion
Did it burn out as well
Where's the flame, did you take it with you
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Are you alone
Do you know that I've be waiting
I've been waiting when the sun goes down
All the roads, you taking a lot
Stretch of sea a thousands times
But none of them roads bring you to my door
Where's the flame that kept us in motion
Did it burn out as well
Where's the flame, could you take it with you
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Are you alone
Should I hope that you are waiting
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Are you alone
Can you see that I've been waiting
I've been waiting while the sun goes down
If you listen
You will hear
Close your eyes
Let light is near
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Where's the flame that kept you in motion
Did it burn out as well
Where's the flame could you take it with you
Where are you now
Do you think of us
Do you think that it was worth it
Where are you now
Will I ever know
It's somewhere I can find you
Somewhere the sun always shines
@TriMinh81
I watch the door but no one comes through
I watch the sun painting pictures of you
Nothing I do can kill the chill inside
Silver days, wishes come true
Simple thoughts, enough love for two
Sharing a dream, sharing the warmth we had
Where's the flame that kept us in motion?
Did it burn out as well?
Where's the flame?
Did you take it with you?
Where are you now, do you think of us?
Do you think that it was worth it?
Where are you now, are you alone?
Do you know that I've been waiting?
I've been waiting when the sun goes down
All the roads, you taking a lot
Stretch of sea a thousands times
But none of them roads, they bring you to my door
Where's the flame that kept you in motion?
Did it burn out as well?
Where's the flame?
Could you take it with you?
Where are you now, do you think of us?
Do you think that it was worth it?
Where are you now, are you alone?
Should I hope that you are waiting?
Where are you now, do you think of us?
Do you think that it was worth it?
Where are you now, are you alone?
Can you see that I've been waiting?
I've been waiting while the sun goes down
If you listen you will hear
Close your eyes, the light is near
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Where's the flame that kept you in motion?
Did it burn out as well?
Where's the flame?
Could you take it with you?
Where are you now, do you think of us?
Do you think that it was worth it?
Where are you now, will I ever know?
Is it somewhere I can find you?
Somewhere the sun always shines
@eusoucharlesalbert1710
Procurei esta música por 24 anos, pois não sabia o nome nem quem cantava, todo ano passava horas e horas procurando no YouTube... Valeu a busca... Amo esta música ❣️❣️❣️
@carlosgean1686
Acredito pq eu também procurei e achei hoje depois de 27 anos
@paulopaniago5972
kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
@marioluiz53
Achei hoje , Mario Luiz, Juíz de Fora, 12/2022
@lucimarmartins1022
E Eu também que ficava imaginando quem cantava essa música e olha só quem canta, um dos grupos de Dance Music que Eu adoro!!!
@jovenalrocha1339
somos dois que procuravamos ela a tanto tempo..
@marcosdiegomendesdasilva7653
Meu Deus do Céu, que música voltei no tempo instantâneamente......e ainda chorei....😢
@southlondonguy1986
I just love 2 Unlimited! Anita has one of the best singing voices I've ever heard in my life. Hearing her just transports me somewhere else. Beautiful song.
@xocomil76
I totally agree with you, She is the one of the loves of my life....
@janispodnieks6922
Yea, agree... Unusual voice.