The biggest hit was Drop It, the first solo CD—single by 3 Steps Ahead. Before this, Peter-Paul created the megamix for Thunderdome VI, the Hardcore-Sex mix, also released on CD-single. In 1997 he released his first album, titled ‘Most Wanted & Mad’, which became a huge success in the Dutch Album sales charts. His second album ‘Junkie 4 life’, was released in 2000, a few months after he was diagnosed with cancer.
In 1998 his daughter, Lara Jill, was born in January. His son, Ender Jamie, was born almost at the end of 2000, one of the last Millennium babies. Ender has been named after ‘Ender Wiggins’, a character in the book Ender’s game by Orson Scott Card. Peter-Paul used this same character as an inspiration for his alter ego The Ender.
Peter-Paul died on the 27th of august 2003, after fighting against cancer for 4 years. In July 2003 there was a benefit party for Peter-Paul, the money raised there couldn’t help cure him, but part of it was used to make his last weeks as comfortable as possible.
R.I.P. Peter-Paul Pigmans
31-01-1961 / 27-08-2003
Drop It
3 Steps Ahead Lyrics
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I wish you could see this...
The light's coming up
I've never seen a painting
that captures the beauty of the ocean
at a moment like this
I'm gonna make you rich,
Yeah,
rich enough that you can afford a girl like darien
This is your wake-up call, pal
Go to work!
Drop It
High...
We re flying high...
Right up to the sky
The lyrics to 3 Steps Ahead's song "Drop It" uses a mixture of different references to convey a sense of excitement and motivation to its listeners. The song starts with the exclamation "Ah, Jesus!" which can be interpreted as an expression of astonishment and wonder at the beauty of the scene. The light coming up is a reference to the sunrise, a new day full of possibilities. The singer remarks that they have never seen painting that captures the ocean's beauty, suggesting that it's a breathtaking sight.
The lyrics then switch to a different tone, referencing the movie "Wall Street" with Bud Fox, Darien, and the famous quote "This is your wake-up call, pal. Go to work!" The message of the song becomes clearer, encouraging the listener to take charge of their dreams and work hard to achieve what they want. The lines "I'm gonna make you rich, bud fox, yeah, rich enough that you can afford a girl like darien" suggest that the singer is motivating the listener to work hard and achieve financial success, and with that, all the things they want in life.
The chorus "Drop it" is an assertive command, signaling a change in attitudes, dropping any doubts or fears and pushing forward towards success. The last lines of the chorus, "High, we re flying high, right up to the sky" symbolize the listener's elevated status, success, and soaring to new heights.
Overall, "Drop It" is an uplifting and empowering song that encourages the listener to take control of their lives and work towards their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, Jesus!
Expressing surprise or disbelief about a moment just witnessed
I wish you could see this...
Expressing desire for someone else to share and appreciate the moment
The light's coming up
Referring to the sun rising and illuminating the surroundings
I've never seen a painting that captures the beauty of the ocean at a moment like this
Stating the uniqueness and perfection of the current moment, comparing it to art
I'm gonna make you rich, bud fox
Promising financial success and comfort to a person named Bud Fox
Yeah, rich enough that you can afford a girl like darien
Quantifying the level of financial success needed to be able to court a girl named Darien
This is your wake-up call, pal. Go to work!
Motivating someone to take action and pursue their goals with urgency
Drop It
Encouraging the listeners to let go of fears, doubts or negative thoughts and embrace the moment
High... We're flying high... Right up to the sky
Expressing a feeling of euphoria and excitement; visualizing soaring up above the clouds
Contributed by Savannah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kas2351
oh, Jezz!
I wish you could see this... The light's coming up
I've never seen a painting that captures the beauty of the ocean at a moment like this
I'm gonna make you rich, bud fox
Yeah, rich enough that you can afford a girl like darien
This is your wake-up call, pal
Go to work!
Drop It
High...
We re flying high...
Right up to the sky
SIMPLY, THE BEST.
@timothydelbeke8000
2023 and still the best track ever
R.I.P. 3steps ahead
Legends Will Never Die
@KneusWater2
R.I.P. 3 steps ahead
@racheld9147
No matter how old this track gets, it never gets old. Gabber eternal! What a total legend! 🙏
RIP 3 Steps Ahead. I hope you banging out some hardcore Gabber whenever you are! ❤ Drop it ✊️
@GerbenWijnja
I'm watching the movie Wall Street (1987), and suddenly the intro sample of this track came along. I jumped up from by chair like OMG I KNOW THIS! And now the whole sample makes sense. Like "rich enough you can afford a girl like Darien", now after 25 years I finally know who Darien is. :-) Every fan of this hardcore track should watch that movie.
@mariadiazrodrigo2992
Any one listening this master piece on 2023??
@LukeatEindhoven
Still listening this legend sh*** in 2023....who's with me?
@black_metal_gabberhc4l64
This is the first hardcore song I ever heard. I changed my life
@gabbertje5514
Black_Metal_Gabber HC4L welcome to the club whaha
@panicfarm9874
Same!
@Dj_Basekiller
Maat ik had dat met name of the dj