The lads based themselves in Glasgow and it was there that their journey to the top of charts would begin! They embarked on a massive tour of Schools & under 18 clubs in Scotland and the rest of the UK to build up their growing army of teenage followers and were fast becoming crowd favourites on road shows during the Summer of 1995.
In April 1996 after being unable to secure a major record deal Lee, Spike & Jimmy along with their management team ‘Backlash’ decided to form their own record label called ‘Ginga Records’. ‘Night To Remember’ became the bands first independent single release and debuted at Number 38 in the UK charts. Their second single ‘Love Sensation’ which was on the sound track to Casper the movie followed in July ‘96’ and did even better entering at Number 21 and also became the bands only US hit record.
The success of 911’s two independent single releases created such a buzz in the UK pop industry that on 27th September 1996 music giants Virgin Records signed Lee, Spike & Jimmy on a four album deal! 911’s first release under Virgin brought them their first Top Ten Hit with the brilliant ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’ which smashed into the charts at Number 10!
911’s first album ‘The Journey’ was a huge success in the UK, Europe & Asia in 1996 and released six singles from the record. The lads sold out 35 theatre dates in a staggering 30 minutes for their first headline tour and had finally made their mark in the world of pop!
The next two albums ‘Movin On’ & ‘There It Is’ followed in quick succession giving the lads more Top 5 hits including ‘More Than A Woman’, ‘All I Want Is You’ & ‘Private Number’. 911 headlined their first arena tour and also the legendary Smash Hits Tour at the end of 1998 which would also see them go through a change of management team. In January 1999 Lee, Spike & Jimmy had one of their biggest selling hits and celebrated their first UK Number One!
September 1999 would see 911 release their 13th and final single ‘Wonderland’ along with their Greatest Hits & ‘A Little Bit More’ album. They also completed their sell out arena tour in October of that year. In January 2000 the lads toured Asia to sell out audiences and became one of the first Western pop acts to perform sell out shows in China since Wham back in the 80’s.
In February 2000 Lee, Spike & Jimmy decided to go their separate ways and announced their split live on the Chris Moyles Show on Radio One.
2013 saw Lee, Jimmy & Spike reunite to appear on ITV2's The Big Reunion.
Bodyshakin'
911 Lyrics
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You got my body shaking
Sends a shiver to my soul
I didn't get no warning
I got my secret weapon
I'm gonna get you all alone, yeah, yeah
So let your body lose control
I was the boy walking tough, king of the street
Believed in making my own destiny, yeah
Victim of love, I made a promise that I'd never be
Another one of love's fatalities
Rule number one was running wild and always running free
Didn't need no luck, my guardian angel looking over me
You passed me by, I got the vibe, left me in disbelief
Arrow to my heart at hurricane's velocity
You pierced my emotional armor
Bolt of lightning couldn't hit me harder
Repeat Chorus
Everybody say I aim too high, out of my league
I gotta step into reality, yeah
Different sides, different styles, certain tragedy
I got you in my sights, so please believe it's harmony
You pierced my emotional armor
Bolt of lightning couldn't hit me harder
Repeat Chorus
Rap:
This is simple as one, two, three
We've been drawn together by a love-power energy
I want to be your lover
I want to be your friend
I want to be your lifetime, not just your weekend
Check, check it out, check it out, check it, check it out
I want to be home boy, ain't no doubt
I want to be your first choice, never let you down
Love, peace, I'm out of here, brothers
You pierced my emotional armor
Bolt of lightning couldn't hit me harder
Repeat Chorus to fade
The song "Bodyshakin'" by 911 revolves around the theme of falling in love unexpectedly and how it makes one's body shake with excitement and emotions. The chorus of the song explains how the person's love interest has attained complete control over their body, sending shivers down their spine and making them shake to the bone without any prior warning. The singer also talks about his past belief in being the king of the streets and not being a victim of love's games. However, he fell in love and now has a secret weapon to win the heart of his love interest.
The verse describes how the singer was once someone who believed in creating his own destiny and didn't need anyone's luck. However, he fell in love and the love he feels is so intense that he compares it to an arrow that hit his heart at hurricane's velocity, piercing through his emotional armor. The rapper's verse comes in, explaining how he wants to be the love interest's lover and friend for life and not just for the weekend. The song ends with the final chorus, where the singer emphasizes the need to let go and lose control of one's body in the heat of passion.
Line by Line Meaning
You got my body shaking
Your presence has an immense impact on my body that makes me shake with excitement or nervousness.
Sends a shiver to my soul
The way you affect my body creates a deeper emotional reaction that touches my soul and sends a shiver down my spine.
I didn't get no warning
Your impact on me was sudden and unexpected, catching me off guard without any warning signs.
You got me shaking to the bone
The intensity of my emotional and physical response to you is so strong that it's shaking me to my very core.
I got my secret weapon
I have something up my sleeve that I plan to use to my advantage and win you over.
I'm gonna get you all alone, yeah, yeah
I'm going to find a way to be alone with you to make my move and win you over.
So let your body lose control
I want you to let go of your inhibitions and let your body take over, enjoying the moment without any worries or concerns.
I was the boy walking tough, king of the street
I used to portray myself as a tough person who ruled the streets and was in control of my surroundings.
Believed in making my own destiny, yeah
I thought that I was in charge of my own future and could create my own destiny through my actions and decisions.
Victim of love, I made a promise that I'd never be
Although I was someone who believed in being in control, I was still vulnerable to love and promised myself that I wouldn't let love make me a victim.
Another one of love's fatalities
I didn't want to become another person who fell victim to love's unpredictable and often painful nature.
Rule number one was running wild and always running free
I had a rule that I followed closely, which was to live life on my own terms and never let anyone or anything hold me back.
Didn't need no luck, my guardian angel looking over me
I didn't believe in luck because I had faith that my guardian angel was always with me, protecting me from any harm or danger.
You passed me by, I got the vibe, left me in disbelief
When I first saw you, I had a strong feeling about you, but I was left in disbelief because I couldn't believe that someone like you could exist.
Arrow to my heart at hurricane's velocity
Your impact on me was so intense and sudden that it felt like an arrow hitting my heart at hurricane speed.
You pierced my emotional armor
You broke through the walls I had put up to protect myself emotionally, making me vulnerable and exposed.
Bolt of lightning couldn't hit me harder
Your impact on me was so powerful that it felt like getting hit by a bolt of lightning, leaving me stunned and overwhelmed.
Everybody say I aim too high, out of my league
Others think that I'm aiming too high and that someone like you is out of my league.
I gotta step into reality, yeah
I need to face reality and recognize that winning you over might not be possible or realistic.
Different sides, different styles, certain tragedy
Our differences in background and personality could be a recipe for disaster in a relationship.
I got you in my sights, so please believe it's harmony
Despite the obstacles, I still have hope that we can make things work and that we're meant to be together.
This is simple as one, two, three
The connection between us is so clear and easy to see that it's as simple as counting to three.
We've been drawn together by a love-power energy
The force that brought us together is a powerful energy that comes from love and attraction.
I want to be your lover
I have strong feelings for you and want to be in a romantic relationship with you.
I want to be your friend
Even if we can't be romantically involved, I still want to be your friend and have you in my life.
I want to be your lifetime, not just your weekend
I want to be with you for the long haul, not just a short fling or weekend romance.
Check, check it out, check it out, check it, check it out
Listen up, pay attention to what I'm saying.
I want to be home boy, ain't no doubt
I want to be the person that you feel comfortable and at home with, without any doubts or hesitations.
I want to be your first choice, never let you down
I want to be the person you choose and rely on, never letting you down or disappointing you.
Love, peace, I'm out of here, brothers
I'm leaving in a loving and peaceful way, bidding farewell to my friends.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GORDON GOUDIE, JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DaneBowersCowboyHat
This song pierces my emotional armor! Luv ya Lee, Jimmy, & Spike! <3
@louiseking619
Jimmy is so so cute 💕💕💕💕
@arunicahom-choudhury1641
Me too i love these guys
@arunicahom-choudhury1641
@Louise King Lee is hot ❤❤
@arunicahom-choudhury1641
@Alyjay08 Really??
@louiseking619
@arunica hom-choudhury love them so much Lee is hot ♥️♥️
@louiseking619
You guys made the 90s so much better love you Jimmy Lee spike miss you guys so much bring back the 90s ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@louiseking619
Love this song takes me back to the 90s l remember the dance to body shaking love you guys so much bring back 90s ❤️❤️💋💋
@louiseking619
I really really love this song takes me back to the 90s love you guys so much can't wait to see you at the 90s baby pop tour lam so excited 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@user-nl5nk7sn5n
teenage song of mine. love them😄