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 Wonder Why
A1 Lyrics
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When you try to get out (out, out, out)
I've tried but I can't understand
What all the fuss is about
I wish that I could be the man
That you wanted me to be
I need you to see
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
My soul full of pain when you cry
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
But everything I do just tears your heart in two
I wonder why
I never thought that being lovers
Meant that we can't be friends
If only I could understand what makes you stay
And stop breaking free from me
I wonder why
[Chorus]
Can't you see it's killing me
It's not the way things used to be
Can you remember yesterday
We used to smile without a care
Whenever you and I were near
Can't you see that I wanna be with you
Oh baby
Oh, oh, oh everything I do
Tears your heart in two
[Chorus: x2]
In A1's song "I Wonder Why," the singer is struggling with the difficulties and the heartache of a failing relationship. He is clearly tired of fighting and feels like he is in a feverish state because he can't seem to understand what the "fuss is all about." Despite his efforts to change and to make things work with his partner, she continues to cry and his attempts to be the perfect man for her always seem to fall short. The singer acknowledges his flaws and wishes to be the man his partner wants him to be, yet he still can't seem to make things right.
In the chorus, the singer describes the pain and suffering he feels as his attempts to fix the relationship only seem to make things worse. He wishes he could fly and be free from the pain, yet he can't seem to escape it. He wonders why he can't make everything perfect and why he can't seem to be the man his partner wants him to be. The second verse adds even more complexity to the singer's struggles, as he notes that he never thought being lovers would mean they couldn't be friends, indicating that there may be deeper underlying issues that are causing their relationship problems. Ultimately, the song conveys the sense of frustration, heartache, and confusion that often accompany difficult relationship issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of fighting, got a fever
I am exhausted in arguments and fatigued both physically and mentally.
When you try to get out (out, out, out)
Whenever you try to leave or walk away from me.
I've tried but I can't understand
Although I have attempted, I am unable to comprehend.
What all the fuss is about
What the reason is for all the confusion and chaos.
I wish that I could be the man
I would like to be the person you expect me to be.
That you wanted me to be
The man you desire and anticipate me to be.
I need you to see
I want you to realize the situation from my point of view.
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
Despite my continuous efforts, I cannot seem to overcome my issues and move on.
My soul full of pain when you cry
My soul is crushed when you are crying, and you're hurting.
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
I desire to be perfect, and I accept that I make all efforts for the same.
But everything I do just tears your heart in two
Everything I attempt ends up just breaking your heart into two.
I wonder why
I ponder over the reasons and causes for these situations.
I never thought that being lovers
I never anticipated that being lovers would restrict us from being friends.
Meant that we can't be friends
We can't be friends merely because it means us being lovers.
If only I could understand what makes you stay
If only I could grasp the reason for you to stay.
And stop breaking free from me
I wish that you could stop letting go of me.
Can't you see it's killing me
Can't you see how much this is tormenting me?
It's not the way things used to be
Things are not the same as they used to be.
Can you remember yesterday
Do you recollect the day before?
We used to smile without a care
We used to smile unaffected and happy.
Whenever you and I were near
Whenever we were in each other's company.
Can't you see that I wanna be with you
Don't you see that I desire to be with you?
Oh, oh, oh everything I do
Everything I do.
Tears your heart in two
Splits your heart into two.
I wonder why
I ponder over the reasons and causes for these situations.
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
Despite my continuous efforts, I cannot seem to overcome my issues and move on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAMS, INGEBRIGTSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RC Paraso
a1 is back ! all four of them!! just attended their concert here in Manila last Oct 21 , 2018. They were all so adorable! greatly missed by everyone!! they have a new single titled" Armour". you can purchase it in Spotify and Itunes. :)
popsox666
i loved this album :)
Jasmine Robertson
This song rocks
aneis lyn
I wonder why the 3 lads did not invite Paul back in the band.:-( I love this band when they are complete:-)
Liz Allgeier
WOW! THAT IS SO COOL!
Sam and Aiden's Channel
I wish I was perfect and God knows I tried, but everything I do just tears your heart in two, I wonder WHY!
Mitchel Lucker
i wish you put all the lyrics.
osiannod kyo
i sooo love this song.:)) LSS .. :)
wuchereria vermi
Ilove ds bnd ever!
Cheenee De Leon
Guys may concert ulit sila sa Manila. Oct 23 2016.