The trio are popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking uplifting trance productions and collaborations with renowned vocalists. They have their own record label, Anjunabeats, which releases trance & progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show previously known as Trance Around the World but relaunched in late 2012 as Group Therapy. The group's tracks are regularly played by DJs around the world, including Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and Kyau & Albert. The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.
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Above & Beyond Lyrics
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If we can't talk about it
Is it love?
If we don't feel the same
Is it love?
If we can't talk about it
Is it love?
If we don't feel the same
Is it love?
Is it love?
Is it love?
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
There's a thousand ways up
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down (Same way, same way)
It's the same way down (Same way, same way)
The lyrics of Above & Beyond's song 1001 are dripping with the underlying theme of unrequited love. The singer is questioning if what they are feeling towards this person is actually love. They ask whether it can be called love if they cannot talk about it or if their feelings aren't reciprocated. The repetition of the phrase "Is it love?" emphasizes their confusion and desperation for an answer.
The second half of the lyrics shift focus to the idea of a thousand ways up and the same way down. The singer understands that there are many paths to choose from, yet they all end in the same place. Perhaps, they are suggesting that no matter how hard they try or which path they choose, their love will never be returned. It's as if the singer is stuck in a never-ending loop of unanswered love.
Overall, the lyrics of 1001 evoke a sense of vulnerability and helplessness. The singer is lost in their own thoughts, unable to find a path forward or a clear answer to their dilemma.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it love?
Asking the question if the feeling experienced is truly love.
If we can't talk about it
Questioning whether the inability to communicate and express feelings affects the authenticity of love.
If we don't feel the same
Wondering if the presence of different emotions between two people diminishes the potential for love.
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
Acknowledging the many possibilities of love and the ways in which it can be experienced.
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
Reiterating the abundance of paths that lead to love.
It's the same way down
Suggesting that the journey to love, like any journey, has its ups and downs and that it takes consistent effort to keep it going.
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
Emphasizing the challenging nature of a relationship and the repeated effort that is required to maintain it.
Is it love?
Is it love?
Is it love?
Repeating the question about the authenticity of love, perhaps reflecting a sense of uncertainty or insecurity in the relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Patrick Jam McGuinness, Jonathan David Grant, Paavo Olavi Siljamaeki
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Gabriel González
Lyrics:
Is it love
If we can talk about it?
Is it love
If you don't feel the same?
Is it love
If we can talk about it?
Is it love
If you don't feel the same?
Is it love?
Is it love?
Is it love?
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
For I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
There's a thousand ways up
For I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
For I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
Jolanda Klok
Is it love?
If we can't talk about it
Is it love?
If we don't feel the same
Is it love?
If we can't talk about it
Is it love?
If we don't feel the same
Is it love?
Is it love?
Is it love?
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
There's a thousand ways up
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
It's the same way down
And I know
There's a thousand ways up
That I know
There's a thousand ways up
It's the same way down (Same way, same way)
It's the same way down (Same way, same way)
Teo Anjuna
my favorite track from Common Ground ... relaxing & emotional this is why i love Above & Beyond
T Duong
Definitely agree :)
Diva A
I couldn’t agree more with you guys so cohesive, profound, sexy love it ;)
Tom Salt
Happiness amplified too
George S
so many good songs on this album...alright now is one of my faves and i agree with cold feet. my own hymn, naked....great stuff! ill have to check out happiness amplified, i dont believe ive heard it.
Anjunakitchen
Teo Anjuna saaaaamme here bro! Your first product or service is going to be shit compared to your output in 10 years. Is it love ? :D 👌🤤 Best song in #CommonGround, their latest album! Persistence pays off dividends as evident of popular brands and people throughout the world!
Jake Ohring
Not sure why Jono doesn't sing more, this probably my favorite vocal of the whole album!!!
B M
Is it Jono signing?
GoogleIs StartinToSuck
yup
Andrew Courtney
Should definitely check out Jono's latest project with Darren Tate if you haven't already - Joda! Great vocals throughout!