* Marie Serneholt, born Monday July 11, 1983 in Stockholm.
* Amit Paul, born Saturday October 29, 1983 in Boden.
* Dhani Lennevald, born Tuesday July 24, 1984 in Stockholm.
* Sara Lumholdt, born Thursday October 25, 1984 in Solna.
In 1998, Marie, Amit, John, and Sara were musically united as the ABBA Teens. However, upon the request of Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of the legendary Swedish group ABBA, the group's name was changed to the A*Teens to avoid confusion. This choice allowed the band more freedom in creating their own style of music and not be solely based around ABBA.
In 1999, the A*Teens released their first album ABBA Generation consisting purely of ABBA covers reinterpreted with a modern pop and techno flair to appeal to a new generation of young pop fans. The debut album hit #1 on Swedish charts and enjoyed international success, selling 110,00 copies in Chile and peaking at #71 on the United States' Billboard 200. During that year, the A-Teens toured some with *NSYNC and Britney Spears. After they released their second album, Teen Spirit, a year later, they toured in the United States with Aaron Carter.
The A*Teens' sophomore album, entitled Teen Spirit, featured a compilation of tracks that were not ABBA covers and showcased the group's maturing, unique pop sound. This disc sold three million copies worldwide when it was released in 2001, peaking at #50 on the United States Billboard 200. The group promoted their album with a United States tour also featuring Aaron Carter.
Amit, Sara, Marie, and John then released a third album, Pop Til You Drop, exclusively in the United States in 2002. In 2003, the European and Asian version of the album, entitled New Arrival (a throwback the ABBA album entitled Arrival), was released. Some of the material on these two albums was co-written by the members of the A*Teens. The majority of tracks, while recorded in Sweden, were the work of producers from the United States, Norway, Denmark. and Sweden. To promote the albums, the group headlined their own tour in 2002 with Play, LMNT and Jump5.
Pop Til' You Drop peaked at #45 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Together with New Arrival, the A*Teens had sold over 1.6 million albums in 2002 and 2003.
The A*Teens' fourth album Greatest Hits, was released in Europe in 2004 and has yet to be released in the United States. Though this album is a greatest hits compilation, a few new songs are included, such as a cover of Nick Kamen's single I Promised Myself. The album sold 500,000 copies worldwide. Since the release of this album, the members of the band have taken a long-deserved break to pursue solo interests, though they left open the possibility of an eventual reunion.
In late 2004, Dhani Lennevald released his first single as a solo artist titled Girl Talk. In early 2006, Marie Serneholt has released her album 'Enjoy The Ride'. Amit Paul and Sara Lumholdt are also working on solo ventures.
Happy New Year
A*Teens Lyrics
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And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of ninety-nine...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
The lyrics to A*Teens' "Happy New Year" serve as a poignant reflection on the end of a year and the transition to another. The singer notes that the party is over, the champagne is gone, and the fireworks have ceased, leaving them feeling lost and blue. They acknowledge the passing of time, noting that it's the end of a decade and expressing uncertainty about what the future holds.
Despite this uncertainty, however, the song urges listeners to have hope for the future. The chorus repeats the phrase "Happy new year" as a mantra of sorts, reminding people that there is always a chance for a fresh start. The song encourages people to have a vision for the world in which every neighbor is a friend, a sentiment that speaks to the universal human desire for connection and unity.
The second verse of the song takes a slightly darker turn, with the singer describing how the dreams they once held have died and are nothing more than confetti on the floor. They observe that mankind is prone to foolishness, but urges listeners to keep going and try to maintain hope for a better future. Overall, "Happy New Year" is a thoughtful and introspective look at the passing of time and the hope that comes with the start of a new year.
Line by Line Meaning
No more champagne
The festive celebration is over and all the good things that come with it have ended
And the fireworks are through
Even the lighting up of the sky with fireworks in anticipation of New Year is now a closed chapter
Here we are, me and you
We are in this together as we usher in another year of the unknown future, though our current mood is far from celebratory
Feeling lost and feeling blue
We are emotionally drained and uncertain about the future, rather than happy and excited as should be the case at this time of year.
It's the end of the party
The festive celebration with all its joy, laughter and glow has come to an end.
And the morning seems so grey
The world outside is just the same like the previous day and there is nothing to look forward to
So unlike yesterday
Today feels very different from the happy moments of yesterday.
Now's the time for us to say...
This is the appropriate moment for us to bid farewell to what is past and embrace the future with a positive attitude.
Happy new year
We are now entering into a new era of hope, love and possibilities.
May we all have a vision now and then
Let us all strive to see things beyond just what's visible, and tap into the potential for a deeper, more meaningful world.
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
An ideal world where every individual interacts with their neighbors in friendship and fosters positive relationships.
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
Let us have the determination to work towards our aspirations and utilize all opportunities that come our way.
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
If we don't have the resolve to push towards our ambitions, then life would cease to be meaningful.
You and I
As individuals, we ought to take responsibility for making the necessary changes in our attitudes and actions that would steer us towards creating the much-needed positive change in the world.
Sometimes I see
From time to time, one has to reflect on how far they have come, the mistakes they have made and the lessons learned.
How the brave new world arrives
We ought to embrace new opportunities and be open-minded to the changes that come our way.
And I see how it thrives
From seeing what others have accomplished or witnessed, we gain inspiration and ideas on how to improve ourselves for a better world.
In the ashes of our lives
Sometimes it takes the crumbling of all we know to allow for something new to arise. On the debris of what is broken, new opportunities of growth often emerge.
Oh yes, man is a fool
Man is sometimes naive or unaware of his own actions and words, and how they could impact those around him.
And he thinks he'll be okay
Despite that fact, one might tend to believe that they have everything under control even when life appears tenuous.
Dragging on, feet of clay
Pressing on through life with uncertainty and self-doubt weighing you down can be a grueling experience
Never knowing he's astray
Sometimes, it's not very clear that what we are doing is wrong or a step in the wrong direction, and in turn, we are not aware of how to change course
Keeps on going anyway...
Despite the uncertainties and doubts, sometimes hope provides enough motivation to keep pushing forward.
Seems to me now
At the current juncture, with the benefit of hindsight, it appears to me that...
That the dreams we had before
Our aspirations of yesterday may seem unrealistic now; we may be unsure if these things will ever come to fruition.
Are all dead, nothing more
It may appear that those dreams of a different time were just fanciful musings, perhaps never meant to be
Than confetti on the floor
Like party streamers and confetti on a dancefloor after the party is over, these dreams are now nothing more than decoration, without use or value.
It's the end of a decade
A new era is upon us, and we must leave behind the decade or era that has passed.
In another ten years time
Ten years from now, a new decade will be upon us and our current hopes and aspirations may have come to fruition or been replaced with new ones.
Who can say what we'll find
The future is full of surprises, and nobody can be sure of what the future holds.
What lies waiting down the line
The possibilities of what will happen in the future are endless, and we must be ready to embrace them with open arms.
In the end of ninety-nine...
The year 1999 has come to an end, and a new year is beginning. This is a great moment for us to reflect, learn, and strive for the best in the new year
Contributed by Eliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elena
No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say...
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour
is a friend
Happy new year
Happy new year
May we all have our hopes,
our will to try
If we don't we might as well
lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway...
REFRAIN.
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine...
REFRAIN.
Hoa Ưu Đàm
🎶Lyrics:
No more champagne
and the fireworks are through
here we are, me and you
feeling lost and feeling blue
it’s the end of the party
and the morning seems so grey
so unlike yesterday
now’s the time for us to say
Happy new year
happy new year
may we all
have a vision
now and then
of a world where
every neighbour is a friend
happy new year
happy new year
may we all
have our hopes
our will to try
if we don’t
we might as well
lay down and die
you and I
Sometimes I see
how the brave new world arrives
and I see how it thrives
in the ashes of our lives
oh yes, man is a fool
and he thinks he’ll be okay
dragging on feet of clay
never knowing he’s astray
keeps on going anyway
Happy new year
happy new year
may we all
have a vision
now and then
of a world where
every neighbour is a friend
happy new year
happy new year
may we all
have our hopes
our will to try
if we don’t
we might as well
lay down and die
you and I
Seems to me now
that the dreams we had before
are all dead, nothing more
than confetti on the floor
it’s the end of a decade
in another ten years time
who can say what we’ll find
what lies waiting down the line
in the end of eighty-nine
Happy new year
happy new year
may we all
have a vision
now and then
of a world where
every neighbour is a friend
happy new year
happy new year
may we all
have our hopes
our will to try
if we don’t
we might as well
lay down and die
you and I
Calvin Vanderveen
ABBA sang this in 1979:
"In another ten years time, Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line , in the end of eighty-nine..."
A-TEEN sang this in 1989:
"In another ten years time, Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line , in the end of ninety-nine..."
If they sang this song since then, they would add ten years to the date they were singing it from.
So at the end of 1999 they would sing:
"In another ten years time, Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line , in the end of twenty-o-nine..."
aparecido galba oliveira
Cantam muito esses jovens. Representam muito bem o lendário ABBA. Parabéns
Виктор Абакумов
гениальное произведение!!! лучшая новогодняя песня всех народов на все времена!!
Nurik Nurik
Какой прекрасный квартет, а голоса просто великолепные , молодые и красивые. Восхищаюсь.
sergey derkach
Ребята, спасибо за хорошие песни в вашем обалденном исполнении! Thank's for the music!
Adrián López
I wanna thank to A*Teens for this excellent song. Thank you for the music. It's a beautiful song that a lot of people can congratulate themselves in the new year.
John Lee
Speaking of "Thank You for the Music", THAT should have been covered.
Daan van Dijk
You have to thank Bjorn and Benny
Vincent Ruvo
Dressed all in white is weird in real life but it's nice if worn on stage.
Adrián López
@John Lee You're right. My friend.
Adrián López
@Daan van Dijk Yes, of course. Thank to Bjorn and Benny for all music.