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.
One More Try
911 Lyrics
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I watched the rain fall in the streetlight
I'm hypnotized by your sweet smile
Clear as a picture in my mind's eye
I'd do anything to have you here
Do everything to dry your tears
Baby, baby, won't you understand
Baby, we're worth one more try
Can't you see my soul is dying
Only you can breathe new life
Baby, we're worth one more try
I can't deny a thousand times
I left you all alone like a lost child
I'd sacrifice to rectify
To heal the hurt that I still see in your eyes
I'd do anything to have you here
Do everything to dry your tears
Baby, baby, won't you understand
Can you forgive me for the love I let slip through my hands?
Baby, we're worth one more try
(Can't you see) Deep inside, my soul is dying
Only you can breathe new life
Baby, we're worth one more try
The carnival carousel on Freemond Street, where we would meet
Those days just seem so out of reach
I still hear your voice as I got to sleep, still haunting me
You hold the key to set me free; can't you see
Baby, we're worth one more try
(Can't you see) Deep inside, my soul is dying
Only you can breathe new life
Baby, we're worth one more try
Baby, won't you listen to me
Baby, we're worth one more try
(Can't you see) Deep inside my soul is dying
Only you can breathe new life
Baby, we're worth one more try
Only you can breathe new life
Baby, we're worth one more try, try, try
The lyrics of 911's song "One More Try" convey a sense of longing and regret for a lost love. The singer reminisces about the past and the happy memories they shared with their partner, expressed through vivid imagery such as watching the rain fall in the streetlight and recalling their times at the carnival carousel on Freemond Street. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and expresses a deep desire to have their partner back in their life again, stating that they would do anything to have them there.
The chorus of the song emphasizes their plea for another chance, conveying the belief that their love is worth fighting for. They appeal to their partner's sense of compassion and forgiveness, asking for understanding and a second chance to make things right. The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency, as the singer's "soul is dying" without their partner's love and presence in their life.
Overall, the song's lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, evoking powerful emotions of regret, longing, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Heat of the night, in silent skies
Amidst the dark and quiet atmosphere, I'm reminiscing about you.
I watched the rain fall in the streetlight
As the raindrops cascaded under the light, my thoughts wander about us.
I'm hypnotized by your sweet smile
Your sweet, charming smile captivates me and leaves me in awe.
Clear as a picture in my mind's eye
The memory of your stunning smile is as vivid as a photograph, still fresh in my mind.
I'd do anything to have you here
I am willing to go to great lengths just to have you with me once again.
Do everything to dry your tears
I promise to do whatever it takes to comfort you and make you happy again.
Baby, baby, won't you understand
Oh baby, if only you could see through my actions and understand my remorse.
Can you forgive me for the love I let slip through my hands?
Please, can you find it in your heart to forgive me for letting our love slip away from me?
Baby, we're worth one more try
I still believe that our love is worth another chance.
Can't you see my soul is dying
I'm hurting and losing my soul because we're not together anymore.
Only you can breathe new life
Only you have the power to bring back the love we once had and make me feel alive again.
I can't deny a thousand times
I cannot deny that I have hurt you countless times before.
I left you all alone like a lost child
I abandoned you and left you feeling lost and alone as if you were a helpless child.
I'd sacrifice to rectify
I am willing to make personal sacrifices to make things right and fix our relationship.
To heal the hurt that I still see in your eyes
I want to make amends and take away the pain and hurt that I can still see in your eyes.
The carnival carousel on Freemond Street, where we would meet
I cherish the memories of the fun times we had at the carnival carousel on Freemond Street where we used to meet.
Those days just seem so out of reach
Those days of happiness and love just seem so far away that I can hardly remember them.
I still hear your voice as I got to sleep, still haunting me
Your voice still echoes in my mind, and I am haunted by the memories of us being together.
You hold the key to set me free; can't you see
Only you have the power to break me free from the heartache and pain that I feel. Don't you see that?
Baby, won't you listen to me
Please give me a chance to express my feelings and make things right.
Only you can breathe new life
Your love and presence can bring new life to our relationship and make everything better again.
Baby, we're worth one more try, try, try
I plead with you to give us another chance because our love deserves it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN PETER RANKINE, GORDON GOUDIE, JOHN IGNATIUS MCLAUGHLIN
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