The group's publicity mainly focuses on the fact that they write the majority of their own songs and three of the band members also play their own instruments.
In 2000, they achieved their two number one singles in the UK; a cover of a-ha’s 1985 single “Take On Me” and “Same Old Brand New You”.
After they released their third album "Make It Good", Paul Marazzi left the band for personal reasons and the group subsequently split.
In August 2009, it was announced that a1 had reunited (without Paul) for a series of reunion shows in Norway to celebrate their ten-year anniversary.
Their first single after the hiatus, Take You Home, was released in November 2009 and is the official single for Norwegian Red Nose Day 2009 and is a charity song for Save The Children.
a1 participated in the Norwegian finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song Don't Wanna Lose You Again, written by Ben Adams, Mark Read, Christian Ingebrigtsen and David Eriksen, and took 2.place in the national final.
Ben Adams participated in the Norwegian version of Strictly come dancing / Dancing with the stars / Let`s dance "Skal vi danse" on TV2 fall 2012. He ended on 2 place beaten by Norwegian singer/songwriter/ producer Hanne Sørvaag
Their first new album after the hiatus, Waiting For Daylight was released october 2010.
a1 released Rediscovered November 2012.
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A1 is also the name of rapper who is known for releasing a mixtape called 'Thrash & Groove'
A1 and producer WooStaar Collaborate to bring you THRASH & GROOVE! the Mixtape. With Rap vocals provided by A1 over remixed versions of popular dance tracks, THRASH & GROOVE! Features music from artists such as MGMT, Santigold, Chromeo, Holy Ghost!, The Crystal Method and Madonna. Mixed and Mastered by WooStaar, this 6 song production is just a taste of the quality music to come from A1 and WooStaar in the future.
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A-1 is also another rapper who recently released a mixtape entitled "Afterschool Special"
Be The First To Believe
A1 Lyrics
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That's the way we do it (baby)
Just one on one!
That's the way we do it
Just one on one!
That's the way we do it (baby)
Just one on one!
That's the way we do it
Baby, I can't always say what's on my mind, yeah
New sensations
Got me!
Breaking out the love I feel inside
Yeah, I'll take you to a wonderland
You hit me right between the eyes
I shoulda listened to ma mamma done told me!!
You sent me soaring to the skies
Ain't gonna listen to ma mamma done told me!!!
Girl, this paradise is ours
The planet moon and stars
Believe in me baby (you've got to believe)
Believe in me baby (be the first to believe)
Baby, elevate our love into the skies
Yeah, cool vibrations
Rock me!
Fly me up to heaven in your eyes
Yeah, it's magic when you hypnotise
You hit me right between the eyes
I shoulda listened to ma mamma done told me!!
You sent me soaring to the skies
Ain't gonna listen to ma mamma done told me!!!
Girl, this paradise is ours
The planet moon and stars
Believe in me baby (yeah you gotta believe)
Believe in me baby (be the first to believe)
Believe in me baby (you got to believe)
Believe in me baby (said be the first to believe)
And be the first to believe
Just one on one!
That's the way we do it (baby)
Just one on one
That's the way we do it
Just one on one!
That's the way we do it (baby)
Just one on one
That's the way we do it
(just one on one)
Girl, this paradise is ours
(just one on one)
The planet moon and stars
(just one on one)
Girl, this paradise is ours
(just one on one)
The planet moon and stars
Believe in me baby (you got to believe)
Believe in me baby (be the first to believe)
Believe in me baby (you got to believe)
Believe in me baby (said be the first to believe)
Believe in me baby (you got to believe)
Believe in me baby (be the first to believe)
Believe in me baby (you got to believe)
Believe in me baby (you gotta be the first to believe)
Just one on one
Just one on one
Just one on one
Just one on one
Be the first to believe
The lyrics to A1's "Be the First to Believe" is about a man confessing his love for a woman and asking her to trust and believe in him. He admits that it can be difficult for him to express his true feelings, but he promises to take her on a journey to a wonderland and elevate their love. He encourages her to trust him and be the first to believe in their love, hoping that they can create their own paradise together. The song is upbeat and energetic, with a catchy refrain that emphasizes the importance of trust and belief in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Just one on one!
This is how we operate - just you and me
That's the way we do it (baby)
This is how we make things happen
Baby, I can't always say what's on my mind, yeah
Sometimes I struggle to communicate my feelings
New sensations
I'm experiencing something new
Got me!
It's really affecting me
Breaking out the love I feel inside
I'm expressing my love freely
Yeah, I'll take you to a wonderland
I'll show you a magical place
You hit me right between the eyes
You've made a big impact on me
I shoulda listened to ma mamma done told me!!
I should have heeded my mother's advice
You sent me soaring to the skies
You've lifted me up
Ain't gonna listen to ma mamma done told me!!!
I'm not going to listen to my mother anymore
Girl, this paradise is ours
We're in our own little world
The planet moon and stars
Everything is perfect
Believe in me baby (you've got to believe)
You need to trust me
Believe in me baby (be the first to believe)
You should have faith in me from the start
Baby, elevate our love into the skies
Let's take our relationship to new heights
Yeah, cool vibrations
It feels so good
Rock me!
Make me feel alive
Fly me up to heaven in your eyes
I feel like I'm in heaven when I look into your eyes
Yeah, it's magic when you hypnotise
You have a hypnotic effect on me
Believe in me baby (yeah you gotta believe)
You really need to trust me
Believe in me baby (be the first to believe)
Have faith in me from the beginning
Believe in me baby (you got to believe)
You have to trust me
Believe in me baby (said be the first to believe)
Have faith in me right away
And be the first to believe
Trust me before anyone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAMS, CUNNAH, INGEBRIGTSEN, MARAZZI, READ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RAEA
Just realized how spiritual this song is after several years.
Hayley_
Going through old vids of a1 it's amazing how time has gone so fast ... I had the biggest crush on Ben growing up and to see they are all making a comeback and doing gigs my teenage years flash back to me !!
Zahra7fold
My mum went ballistic when she saw the phone bill in 2000 and discovered I’d called a premium 0901 number to listen to this song hundreds of times 😂 no regrets! 🎉
arunica hom-choudhury
Same ☺️
arunica hom-choudhury
I love Mark's voice ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Winter Moon
Paul's voice is always my favorite 💕
Melissa Wright
It's so deep a quite sensual
jcsgf
it’s so hot.
arunica hom-choudhury
Ben was and still is my fav 💋❤️
arunica hom-choudhury
Mine too ❤️❤️❤️❤️