A*Teens (or A-Teens) was a pop music group from Stockholm, Sweden, formed i… Read Full Bio ↴A*Teens (or A-Teens) was a pop music group from Stockholm, Sweden, formed in 1998 as ABBA Teens and later renamed to A*Teens. The four Swedish-born members of this group sold over 8 million albums and 1.5 million singles worldwide. The band's members are:

* 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.

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A*Teens Lyrics

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Oh
I feel somebody
And I want you to know about
You see
I want you to feel it too
So just listen to me
Baby.
Can't stop me now

Hear what I say
My feet wanna move
So-get out of my way
I'm gonna have my say
I'm goin' to every discotheque
I'm gonna dance
Dance
Dance ooh
'Til the break of day.
I say :
Shame
Shame
Shame
Shame on you.
If you can't dance too.
I say :
Shame
Shame
Shame
Shame

Shame
Shame
Shame
Shame on you.
If you can't dance too.
Don't stop the motion
If you get the notion
You can't stop the groove
'Cause you just wanna move
Got my sunroof down
Got my diamond in the back
Put on your shaky wig woman

If you don't
I ain't coming back.
Shame
Shame
Shame
Shame on you
If you don't wanna go

Remember one monkey don't stop no show
My body needs action and I ain't gonna blow.
Yes
I'm goin' out
And find a dancing man
If you really think you're fast
Try to catch me if you can.

Shame

Overall Meaning

Shame Shame by A*Teens is an upbeat pop song that talks about the joy of dancing to disco music. The lyrics are about the singer's passion for dancing and how it is important for everyone to feel the music and move to the rhythm. The song has an infectious groove and encourages listeners to let loose and dance without any inhibitions. The singer challenges anyone who cannot dance to feel ashamed of themselves because dancing is an essential form of expression.

In the first verse, the singer expresses how the music makes them feel and that they want everyone to feel the same way too. They encourage listeners to listen to the beat and let their feet move with the music. The chorus is the catchiest part of the song, where the singer chants ‘Shame Shame Shame on you, if you can’t dance too’. The second verse talks about how the music is so compelling that one cannot stop their body from moving. The singer also talks about how dancing is important to them and that they are always on the lookout for a dancing partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh
Expresses excitement and enthusiasm at the prospect of doing something

I feel somebody
Suggests that the singer is in tune with the music and feels the rhythm

And I want you to know about
Expresses a desire to share the experience with others

You see
Indicates that the singer is about to explain something

I want you to feel it too
Encourages others to join in and enjoy the experience with the singer

So just listen to me
Asks the audience to pay attention and follow the singer's lead

Baby.
Affectionate term used to address someone

Can't stop me now
Emphasizes the singer's determination and motivation to dance

Hear what I say
Asks the audience to pay attention to the following lines

My feet wanna move
Indicates that the singer is feeling the rhythm and wants to dance

So-get out of my way
Asks others to make space for the singer to dance

I'm gonna have my say
Asserts the singer's right to express themselves through dance

I'm goin' to every discotheque
Expresses the singer's intention to visit different venues to dance

I'm gonna dance
Reiterates the singer's desire to dance

Dance
An exclamation to signify dancing

Dance ooh
Expresses excitement at the prospect of dancing all night

Til the break of day.
Indicates the singer's intention to dance until dawn

I say :
Indicates that the singer is about to make a statement

Shame
Expresses disappointment or disapproval towards someone's inability or unwillingness to dance

Shame on you.
Expresses strong disapproval towards someone's lack of dancing

If you can't dance too.
Indicates that the singer expects others to dance along

Don't stop the motion
Encourages others to keep dancing

If you get the notion
Invites others to dance if they feel inspired to

You can't stop the groove
Suggests that it is impossible to resist dancing when the rhythm is good

Cause you just wanna move
Emphasizes the natural desire to dance when the music is playing

Got my sunroof down
Imagery used to describe driving around and enjoying the music

Got my diamond in the back
Imagery used to describe cruising in style

Put on your shaky wig woman
Encourages others to dress up in funky and flashy attire to complement the dancing vibe

If you don't
Suggests that the singer expects a certain level of commitment to the overall experience from others

I ain't coming back.
Expresses the singer's intention to move on to the next venue or dance partner

Shame
Continues to express disappointment or disapproval towards someone's lack of dancing

Shame on you
Reiterates strong disapproval towards someone's lack of participation in the dancing

If you don't wanna go
Suggests that the singer expects others to join in and dance along

Remember one monkey don't stop no show
Confident statement reminding others that one person's lack of participation does not affect the entire experience

My body needs action and I ain't gonna blow.
Expresses the singer's physical need to dance and enjoy the music, and refusal to let the opportunity pass

Yes
Expresses enthusiasm and agreement with the following statement

I'm goin' out
Expresses the singer's intention to continue to different venues and enjoy the night

And find a dancing man
Specifies the singer's desire to find a partner to dance with

If you really think you're fast
Challenges potential dance partners to keep up with the singer's moves

Try to catch me if you can.
Continues to challenge others to join in and follow the singer's lead in dancing

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE NADEAU, KENNY W. SHEPHERD

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