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.
The Day We Find Love
911 Lyrics
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Don't you worry, I don't mean to make you sad
My tears will soon be over
With your conscience clear for a new life ahead
Don't be sorry, I really need to hear the truth
The only thing I'm asking, 'cause I need you to
Remember me as the only one who sets you free
Maybe time alone will make you see
No, it's never too late
'Cause I know this isn't the first time
Won't be the last time
I surrender my soul 'cause you're always
Keeping me waiting,
Anticipating the day we find love once again
I won't give up while there's a glimmer of a chance
A dream that's never ending
Inviting love and a perfect romance
A burning passion, oh, baby, you're my destiny
But the message I'm receiving is you're through with me
But I'll be there even though you tell me you don't care, no, no
How could you forget the times we shared?
Don't throw our love away
You know it's never too late
Repeat Chorus
Ooh, remember me as the only one who sets you free
Maybe time alone will make you see how deep our love could be
No, it's never too late, no, no, no, no
Repeat Chorus to fade
The lyrics of 911's "The Day We Find Love" speak about the end of a relationship and the singer's refusal to give up hope for a rekindling of love. The singer acknowledges that this isn't the first time they've been in this position, suggesting that this is a recurring pattern in their relationship. However, the singer is determined not to let go of the possibility of a future together. The lines "I surrender my soul 'cause you're always keeping me waiting, anticipating the day we find love once again" speak to the emotional toll that waiting for a resolution takes on the singer, but also convey their commitment to sustaining the relationship.
The singer asks their former partner to remember them as the one who set them free. This could mean that the relationship was stifling, and the singer ultimately wants their former partner to be happy, even if it means being apart. The singer pleads with their former partner not to throw the love they shared away, acknowledging that it's never too late to try and reconcile.
The language throughout the song is heart-wrenching and passionate, with phrases like "burning passion" and "perfect romance" contrasting with the resigned acceptance of the end of the relationship. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the determination that people can have in pursuing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't the first time, won't be the last time
We have been through this situation before, and we might experience it again.
Don't you worry, I don't mean to make you sad
I don't intend to hurt you or create sadness in you.
My tears will soon be over
I won't cry anymore.
With your conscience clear for a new life ahead
You can begin a new life with a clear conscience.
Don't be sorry, I really need to hear the truth
You don't have to apologize; I need to know the truth.
The only thing I'm asking, 'cause I need you to
My only request is that I need you to tell me the truth.
Remember me as the only one who sets you free
Never forget that I was the one who made you feel free and happy.
Maybe time alone will make you see
Perhaps with time, you will realize the depth of our love.
How deep our love could be
We have a bond that is strong and profound.
No, it's never too late
It's never too late to fix things and find love again.
'Cause I know this isn't the first time
I am aware that this isn't the first time we've faced this problem.
I surrender my soul 'cause you're always
I give you everything that I am because you are always on my mind.
Keeping me waiting, anticipating the day we find love once again
I'm eagerly waiting for the day we find love again.
I won't give up while there's a glimmer of a chance
As long as there's a possibility, I won't give up on our love.
A dream that's never ending, inviting love and a perfect romance
I have a dream of eternal love and a perfect romantic relationship.
A burning passion, oh, baby, you're my destiny
I have an intense desire for you, baby. You are my destiny.
But the message I'm receiving is you're through with me
The message I am getting from you is that you are done with our relationship.
But I'll be there even though you tell me you don't care, no, no
I'll be there for you even if you say that you don't care about me anymore.
How could you forget the times we shared?
How could you possibly forget the wonderful moments we spent together?
Don't throw our love away
Please, let's not throw away our love.
You know it's never too late
We can still save our love if we try.
Ooh, remember me as the only one who sets you free
Please don't forget that I was the one who made you feel alive and free.
Maybe time alone will make you see how deep our love could be
Perhaps time alone will help you realize the depths of our love.
No, it's never too late, no, no, no, no
Trust me; it's never too late to find love again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOULDING, KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Irvin Salim
Isn't the first time
Won't be the last time
Don't you worry, I don't mean to make you sad
My tears will soon be over
With your conscience clear for a new life ahead
Don't be sorry, I really need to hear the truth
But the only thing I'm asking, 'cos I need you to
Remember me, as the only one who set you free
Maybe time alone will make you see
How deep our love could be
No, it's never too late
[Chorus:]
'Cos I know, this isn't the first time
It won't be the last time
I surrender my soul
'Cos you're always, keepin' me waitin', anticipatin'
The day we find love once again
I won't give up while there's a glimmer of a chance
A dream that's never ending
Inviting love and a perfect romance
A burning passion, oh baby you're my destiny
But the message I'm receivein', is your through with me
But I'll be there, even though you tell me you don't care
How could you forget the times we've shared
Don't throw our love away, you know it's never too late
[Chorus:]
'Cos I know, this isn't the first time
It won't be the last time
I surrender my soul
'Cos you're always, keepin' me waitin', anticipatin'
The day we find love once again
Remember me, as the only one who set you free
Maybe time alone will make you see
How deep our love could be
No, it's never too late
SIMpleVERsion
Isn't the first time, won't be the last time
Don't you worry, I don't mean to make you sad
My tears will soon be over
With your conscience clear for a new life ahead
Don't be sorry, I really need to hear the truth
The only thing I'm asking, 'cause I need you to
Remember me as the only one who sets you free
Maybe time alone will make you see
How deep our love could be
No, it's never too late
--Chorus---'Cause I know this isn't the first time
Won't be the last time
I surrender my soul 'cause you're always
Keeping me waiting,
Anticipating the day we find love once again
I won't give up while there's a glimmer of a chance
A dream that's never ending
Inviting love and a perfect romance
A burning passion, oh, baby, you're my destiny
But the message I'm receiving is you're through with me
But I'll be there even though you tell me you don't care, no, no
How could you forget the times we shared?
Don't throw our love away
You know it's never too late
-----Repeat Chorus
Ooh, remember me as the only one who sets you free
Maybe time alone will make you see how deep our love could be
No, it's never too late, no, no, no, no
------Repeat Chorus to fade
ossybaybeh
Decades later, I'm still in love with this song.
justin 22
@Louise King yeah they r amazing 👍
Louise King
Tanks so much for your reply love 911 they are so amazing love them so much
justin 22
Haha
Louise King
After all thes years l still love this song takes me back to the 90s love them so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Louise King
Love this song so much memories love 911 they are so amazing love them so much
Tarana Daniyeva
I'm 42 and I still love this wonderful song very much. It reminds me of my school days and this period was the best time of my life. Thank you, 911, for this brilliant song 👍♥️
Louise King
@Pun Bishal tanks so much for your reply 😊❤️
Louise King
@Pun Bishal love 911 they are so amazing l had posters all over my bedroom wall Lee was my big crush l still love him now 😊😊😊❤️
Pun Bishal
M 25 and I used to listen to this song when I used to be 10 or 11 found it today again. Back then my dad used to have an old phone and he played this song for me I loved it and still do !!