Their first single, "Around The World (La La La La La)" (which was a cover of the song "Pesenka" of the Russian group Ruki Vverh) was number one in Germany for six weeks in 2000. It was later on a Top 40 hit in the United States and United Kingdom. The song was in television commercial for General Electric in the United States. It has since been covered by DJ Carlee and re-titled "Dizzie Round The World" in the Hardcore techno genre[1]. The song was also covered in 2007 by the band BeFour under the name "Magic Melody."
Their debut album Planet Pop featuring songs from Alex Christensen and Clyde Ward was released on February 6, 2001, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, for which they were awarded an ECHO for 'Best Dance Act'. Similar sounding follow-up singles were successful in parts of Europe, but A Touch of Class are mainly remembered for their first hit.
They originally were promoted as "ATC" but the DJ and producer ATB successfully took the band's record label to court, and they were forced to change their name to A Touch Of Class. Three singles were released from their second album Touch The Sky in 2003 but they were not particularly successful, and the group decided to go their separate ways.
No Place Like Home
A Touch Of Class Lyrics
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Wondering what you're up to
Thinking of you
Wish you were here by my side
'cause I'm feeling lonely you're the only one
I'm setting my engine in reverse
I'm done with the universe
I've been...
Traveling through space light years away
Into all the worlds in the unknown
Heading back to Earth I'm on my way
There's no place like home
Til the day we meet I count the days
I am missing you feel so alone
Heading back to Earth I'm on my way
There's no place like home
There is no place like home
I am surrounded by stars
I can see them falling whom is calling
Hope you are waiting for me
Are you feeling lonely you're the only one
I'm on a mission in space
Wondering what you're up to
Thinking of you
Oh I wish you were here by my side
Now...
The lyrics of "No Place Like Home" by A Touch of Class conveys a story of a person who is on a mission in outer space but misses and longs for their loved one back home. The first verse reflects the singer's emotional state, feeling lonely and wishing that their significant other was with them. The second verse talks about the singer's decision to turn back and head back to Earth as they have seen enough in their travels through the universe. The chorus repeats the idea that there is no place like home, and the singer counts the days until they can be reunited with their loved one.
The song's story also has a metaphorical meaning. Comparing space to a long-distance relationship, the singer tries to bridge the gap between themselves and their loved one. The unknown worlds and stars seen by the singer represent new experiences, encounters, and people in the singer's life. Despite all these, the singer concludes that there is no place like home.
In summary, "No Place Like Home" showcases the struggle of love in a long-distance relationship, portraying how one person yearns for the presence of their loved one who is far away. Nonetheless, they both keep holding on to each other and counting down the days until the day they would be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on a mission in space
I am currently traveling through space
Wondering what you're up to
I am curious about your current activities
Thinking of you
You are on my mind
Wish you were here by my side
I desire your physical company
'cause I'm feeling lonely you're the only one
I am experiencing emotional solitude and you are the only person who can aid me
I'm setting my engine in reverse
I am turning my spacecraft around
I'm done with the universe
I have completed my exploration of the universe
You'll never believe what I have seen
I have witnessed things that are difficult to fathom
I've been...
I have been to different parts of the universe
Traveling through space light years away
I have journeyed through vast distances
Into all the worlds in the unknown
I have explored unfamiliar planets and galaxies
Heading back to Earth I'm on my way
I am returning to Earth
There's no place like home
There is no place that is comparable to one's home
Til the day we meet I count the days
I am eagerly anticipating the day that we are reunited
I am missing you feel so alone
I am experiencing the absence of your presence and it is causing me to feel solitude
There's no place like home
There is no place that is comparable to one's home
There is no place like home
There is no place that is comparable to one's home
I am surrounded by stars
My current location is encircled with celestial bodies
I can see them falling whom is calling
I am observing shooting stars and I am questioning who they are invoking
Hope you are waiting for me
I am optimistic that you are eagerly anticipating my return
Are you feeling lonely you're the only one
Are you experiencing emotional solitude and I am the only one who can aid you
Now...
At present or in this moment
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.