* 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.
Voulez Vous
A*Teens Lyrics
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A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Giving out a spark
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question see'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous...
I know what you think
"The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink"
Looking mighty proud
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question see'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous...
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question see'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous...
The song "Voulez-Vous" by A*Teens, is an upbeat dance number about a night at a club. The song starts with the singer observing the excitement and anticipation in the air in the club, as people give off sparks and share glances. The singer then addresses someone directly and it becomes clear that the person is interested in her. She sees him pushing through the crowd to get to her and feels proud that he's approaching her. The chorus then kicks in with the repeated lyrics "Voulez-vous", which in French means "do you want to", indicating that the singer and her suitor are about to make a decision about whether or not to pursue something between them. The song's tone is very confident and playful, with the singer engaging in a bit of flirtation throughout.
Overall, the song is an energetic and fun tribute to a night out and the sense of carefree possibility that comes with it. The repeated lyrics "Voulez-vous" serve as a reminder of the spontaneity that is at the heart of a night out and the opportunity to make bold choices.
Line by Line Meaning
People everywhere
Everyone is present and excited for what's to come
A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Anticipation is palpable and everyone is waiting for something exciting to happen
Giving out a spark
There's an energy in the air that electrifies the atmosphere
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
I see you from afar and there's a connection between us that I can see in your eyes
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
We've been here before and we know how the story goes
Masters of the scene
We're experienced and know how to make things happen
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
We keep coming back for more because we enjoy the thrill and excitement
You know what I mean
You understand the game we're playing and what's at stake
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Do you want (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
This is your chance to act, don't hesitate (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
This moment is all we have and we should make the most of it (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
There are no guarantees, but we won't look back with regret
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
It's not a difficult choice to make (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
You understand what's at stake and what you need to do (ah-ha)
La question see'est voulez-vous
The question is do you want to (in French)
I know what you think
I can anticipate what you're thinking and what your intentions are
"The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink"
You see me as someone who's focused and driven, but you still want to make a move
Looking mighty proud
I'm projecting confidence and my actions show I'm in control
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
You're willing to take a risk and come closer to see what could happen
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
I'm happy you took a chance and came closer, you know what's at stake
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Do you want (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Act now or miss your chance (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
This moment is what matters, make the most of it (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
We can't know what will happen, but we won't look back with regret
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
The choice is clear and not difficult to make (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
You understand the situation and what's expected of you (ah-ha)
La question see'est voulez-vous
The question is do you want to (in French)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Do you want (ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Act now or miss your chance (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
This moment is what matters, make the most of it (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
We can't know what will happen, but we won't look back with regret
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Do you want (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
The choice is clear and not difficult to make (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
You understand the situation and what's expected of you (ah-ha)
La question see'est voulez-vous
The question is do you want to (in French)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus
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