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 Journey
911 Lyrics
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Sure as the path that's been chosen cannot be changed
In my life's destination, I searched for the explanation
For some kind of reason for my sorrow and pain
But in my isolation, I learned to listen
To be thankful for the love that I'd been given
This is my journey, journey through life
This is my journey, and I've learned to fight
To make me strong enough, to lift me up, to bring my dreams alive
In my desperation, I swore never again
Would I hear all the laughter of my friends and my family
A million tears that I'd cry then began to dry
Silence of the night time
I have come to realize a sweet inspiration filled my horizon
Gave me the heart to go on and never would give in
I'm going to love each moment of every day and every night
I'll look back to the past with the sweetest smile
For now, I realize I've been given the key to life
I've been kissed by the angel by my side
Oh, yeah
To bring my dreams alive
To bring my dreams alive
The song "The Journey" by 911 is a powerful anthem about the ups and downs of life. The lyrics suggest that time is unstoppable, and that our paths in life are set—even if we may not always understand why. The singer describes his own search for meaning in his life, but ultimately found a way to listen for the lessons that life was trying to teach him. He learned to appreciate the love he had been given, even as he faced isolation and pain.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on how his journey has taught him to be strong and fight for his dreams. He has faced desperation and darkness, but he has also found inspiration and hope. Ultimately, he chooses to love every moment of his life, and to look back on his past with a smile. He feels that he has been kissed by an angel, and he has been given the key to make his dreams come alive.
The themes of "The Journey" are universal and relatable. The song acknowledges the pain and difficulties we face in life, but also emphasizes the need to stay hopeful and optimistic. It reminds us that even when things seem impossible, we can find the strength to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Time waits for no one, sure as the tide pulls the ocean
Time is a limited and constant resource that we cannot control, just like how the ocean's tide is pulled by external forces
Sure as the path that's been chosen cannot be changed
Once we have chosen a life path, we cannot easily change it
In my life's destination, I searched for the explanation
I have been looking for an understanding or meaning in my life's purpose or destination
For some kind of reason for my sorrow and pain
I have been searching for a reason why I have experienced sorrow and pain in my life
But in my isolation, I learned to listen
Being alone has taught me to listen more carefully and take in everything around me
To be thankful for the love that I'd been given
I have learned to appreciate and express gratitude towards the love that I have received from others
This is my journey, journey through life
This is my personal experience through the ups and downs of life
With every twist and turn, I've laughed and cried as the road unwinds
As my journey through life continues, I have experienced both joy and sadness and have adapted to the unpredictable nature of life
This is my journey, and I've learned to fight
I have learned to be resilient and fight to overcome any obstacles I may face
To make me strong enough, to lift me up, to bring my dreams alive
Overcoming hardships has taught me to be stronger and work towards achieving my dreams
In my desperation, I swore never again
During a difficult time, I made a vow to myself to never experience that pain again
Would I hear all the laughter of my friends and my family
I would not let my pain take away the happiness and laughter I have with my loved ones
A million tears that I'd cry then began to dry
After experiencing a lot of emotional pain, I eventually learned to cope and recover from it
Silence of the nighttime
During quiet moments alone, I reflect and contemplate about my life and myself
I have come to realize a sweet inspiration filled my horizon
I have discovered a source of motivation that fills me with hope and inspiration
Gave me the heart to go on and never would give in
This inspiration has given me the courage and determination to keep moving forward despite any challenges that may come my way
I'm going to love each moment of every day and every night
I have decided to appreciate and cherish every moment of my life, regardless of what it brings
I'll look back to the past with the sweetest smile
In the future, I plan to look back on my life with happiness and joy
For now, I realize I've been given the key to life
I now understand that the key to life is to appreciate and feel grateful for each and every moment
I've been kissed by the angel by my side
I have been blessed with someone in my life who has helped guide and support me through tough times
To bring my dreams alive
My experiences and journey through life have inspired me and given me the drive to pursue my dreams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LEE BRENNAN, JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The Journey
Time waits for no one, sure as the tide pulls the ocean
Sure as the path that's been chosen cannot be changed
In my life's destination, I searched for the explanation
For some kind of reason for my sorrow and pain
But in my isolation, I learned to listen
To be thankful for the love that I'd been given
This is my journey, journey through life
With every twist and turn, I've laughed and cried as the road unwinds
This is my journey, and I've learned to fight
To make me strong enough, to lift me up, to bring my dreams alive
In my desperation, I swore never again
Would I hear all the laughter of my friends and my family
A million tears that I'd cry then began to dry
Silence of the night time
I have come to realize a sweet inspiration filled my horizon
Gave me the heart to go on and never would give in
I'm going to love each moment of every day and every night
I'll look back to the past with the sweetest smile
For now, I realize I've been given the key to life
I've been kissed by the angel by my side
Oh, yeah
To bring my dreams alive
To bring my dreams alive
@dunianyadeedee4872
Time waits for no one, sure as the tide pulls the ocean
Sure as, the path that's been chosen, cannot be changed
In my life's destination, I searched for the explaination
For some kind of reason, for my sorrow and pain
But in my isolation I learned to listen
To be thankful for the love that I'd been given
[Chorus:]
This is my journey, journey through life
With every twist and turn I've laughed and cried
As the road unwinds
This is my journey, and I've learned to fight
To make me strong enough, to lift me up, to bring my dreams alive
In my desperation I swore that never again
Would I hear all the laughter of my friends and my family
A million tears that I'd cried then began to dry
In the silence of the night time
I had came to realize
A sweet inspiration filled my horizon
Gave me the heart to go on and never would give in
[Chorus:]
This is my journey, journey through life
With every twist and turn I've laughed and cried
As the road unwinds
This is my journey, and I've learned to fight
To make me strong enough, to lift me up, to bring my dreams alive
I'm going to love each moment, of every day and night
I'll look back to the past with the sweetest smile
For now I realise, I've been given the key to life
I've been kissed by the angel by my side
[Chorus:]
This is my journey, journey through life
With every twist and turn I've laughed and cried
As the road unwinds
This is my journey, and I've learned to fight
To make me strong enough, to lift me up, to bring my dreams alive
To bring my dreams alive
To bring my dreams alive
@IvyIvz17
90s pop are forever the best
@raisa_cherry33
Without a doubt 😍💜💜
@yohanaevi4060
I listen this when I was 12 years old. Just singing. Never though I will listen it again after so many years... and now i understand the meaning of this song. What a beautiful words.
@matthewharlandy
Very powerfull lyrics, who still hear in 2021 ??
@littlefairy9696
🙋 I am!
@louiseking619
The 90s was a big yea for boy bands 911 made the 90s so much better ❤️you guys so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@josephxuereb1978
This reminds me of my late brother,Mark,as he passed away from cancer in 2001,and the lead singer in this group is a survivor of cancer,hence this song
@natalijadugandzija3493
such emotional song....Love this lyrics....This is their best song. I will always love 90' music
@zahrulally3870
Natalija Dugandzija me too 😭😭
@suetyee3136
The lyrics is about Lee Brennan's life journey.