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"
I'll Take the Tears
A1 Lyrics
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Don't speak, seal your lips.
Please don't say a word.
Maybe I won't remember,
The words I have not heard.
I see that you're in love,
I know it's not with me.
To haunt my memory.
It's never too late to relight the fire,
It never stopped burning from me.
The flame it never died inside of me.
How is it now that I can tell you I love you?
How is it only now that it's too late?
What can I do?
The love that we had is torn in two.
So you take the smiles,
From all of our years.
I'll take the tears.
I sit and reminisce
To times that we once shared.
You gave me more than love,
But never thought I cared.
My feelings were whole for you,
Although it did not show.
I only told you on,
The day I let you go.
It's never too late to relight the fire,
It never stopped burning from me.
The flame it never died inside of me.
How is it now that I can tell you I love you?
How is it only now that it's too late?
What can I do?
The love that we had is torn in two.
So you take the smiles,
From all of our years.
I'll take the tears.
Now I realise you're no longer mine.
But I'm hoping the pain will heal in time.
Though you're leaving I won't say goodbye.
Coz I know that you'll be here with me inside, baby…
Now I realise…
How is it now that I can tell you I love you?
How is it only now that it's too late?
What can I do?
The love that we had is torn in two.
So you take the smiles,
From all of our years.
I'll take the tears.
How is it now that I can tell you I love you?
How is it only now that it's too late?
What can I do?
The love that we had is torn in two.
So you take the smiles,
From all of our years.
I'll take the tears.
The song "I'll Take The Tears" by A1 is a sad love ballad about a person who realizes that their former significant other is in love with someone else. The lyrics convey the pain and regret that the person feels, as they reflect on their past relationship and the fact that they never told their partner how they truly felt.
The song opens with the person imploring their former partner to stay quiet and not say anything to them. They hope that if they don't hear the words that confirm their partner's new love, they won't have to remember it or deal with the pain. However, they already know the truth and can see that their partner is no longer in love with them.
The chorus expresses the person's desires to rekindle the love they once had and to express their feelings to their former partner, but it's too late. The love they shared has been torn apart, and they are left to take the tears while their partner takes the smiles from their past years together.
The second verse shows the person reflecting on the times they shared and regretting that they never showed their love for their partner. They reveal that despite their lack of expression, their feelings were genuine and strong. They also acknowledge that the only time they revealed their love was when they were breaking up with their partner.
The bridge of the song talks about the pain of the breakup and the hope that the person will eventually heal from the heartache. They also acknowledge that their former partner will always be a part of them, even though they are no longer together.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't speak, seal your lips.
Please don't say anything, just keep quiet and don't speak.
Please don't say a word.
I don't want to hear anything from you, please keep quiet.
Maybe I won't remember, The words I have not heard.
I hope that if you don't say anything, I won't have any bad memories of what you didn't say.
I see that you're in love, I know it's not with me.
I understand that you have feelings for someone else, and it's not me.
But I don't want the truth, To haunt my memory.
I would rather not know the truth, because it might hurt me and stick in my mind.
It's never too late to relight the fire, It never stopped burning from me. The flame it never died inside of me.
I still have feelings for you after all this time, and I believe it's never too late to rekindle our love.
What can I do? The love that we had is torn in two. So you take the smiles, From all of our years. I'll take the tears.
Our relationship has ended and we are both hurt. You can have the happy memories and I will suffer in sadness.
I sit and reminisce, To times that we once shared. You gave me more than love, But never thought I cared.
I think back to the days when we were together, and I realize that you gave me more than just love, but I never showed my appreciation.
My feelings were whole for you, Although it did not show. I only told you on, The day I let you go.
My feelings for you were strong, even though I didn't show it. Unfortunately, I only told you how I felt when we had already broken up.
Now I realise you're no longer mine. But I'm hoping the pain will heal in time. Though you're leaving I won't say goodbye. Coz I know that you'll be here with me inside, baby… Now I realise…
I now understand that we are no longer a couple, but I am holding onto hope that the hurt will eventually fade. Even though you are leaving, I won't say farewell because I believe that you will always have a place in my heart.
How is it now that I can tell you I love you? How is it only now that it's too late? What can I do? The love that we had is torn in two. So you take the smiles, From all of our years. I'll take the tears.
I understand now that I still have strong feelings for you, but it's too late because our love cannot be fixed. We will both have to deal with the pain of our failed relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN ADAMS, CAROLYNNE GOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WOWJUNHOE
A1 doesnt need autotune. they're live performances are always amazing even better than the studio
@gokunarouzumaki2087
One of best heartbreak song of a1..always love this when i was in high school the year 2003..hayst miss those days
@kobilovechocolate
Ben singing awesome while playing keyboard, plus the echo from the other 3. They are simply genius.
Really got tears in my eyes. This song is so beautiful <3
@hazelmalifero2148
2022 and still watching you... with so much memories... 😔😔😔
@glenndeguzman5286
😔heartfelt song😔
@daddyjones8815
Just wow! Raw voices no auto tune is eargasm. 👌🎶
@travisdom9391
i remember this song was number 1 in then Campus Radio Capiz/Iloilo in several weeks like around 11... the catch is by that time a1 has since been long gone like 7 years or so but i guess the dj kept playing it untill most of the tuners will request for this song every time... and they kept requesting it untill it got one number one spot for several weeks in contrast to the newest songs at that time... incredible...
@mudricfan9100
who still watching this 2018?
@minhnguyentien8283
me
watch and sing
@shawnskyler2469
me toooò