The band managed to score four Top 20 singles in their two year career. The first was the theme tune to STARStreet*. "Best Friends", which peaked at Number 20 in June 2001, was a favourite on the pop video channels. The second was a double-a-side of their own track, "Things That Go Bump In The Night", and a cover of Duran Duran's "Is There Something I Should Know?", the former track later appearing on the soundtrack to the first Scooby Doo movie. It reached Number 12 in September 2001.
Their third single, released in January 2002, was another cover, this time of Bucks Fizz's "Land Of Make Believe", and it gave them their first and only top 10 hit, reaching Number 9. Their fourth single, released in late April 2002, was another double-a-side, but this time both were original tracks. "Back When" and "Going All The Way", the latter appearing on the soundtrack to the movie Thunderpants. However, this could only reach Number 19 in the end, and when their self titled debut only managed to reach Number 43 - spending only 2 weeks in the UK Top 75 - the band parted ways with their record company, Island, and split up soon after.
Tearing Up The World
Allstars Lyrics
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Always searching for a new direction
Living crazy feeling young
And you'll know it when you make the connection
And when it finally comes
Gonna take you on a journey through the universe
Going all the way cos we'll be
Tearing up the whole world
Calling every boy and girl
LA to Ceylon, got it going on
Have you heard,
we're tearing up the world
There's an island where we have been
Where the people really know how to party
There's a rhythm of mystery (mystery)
No more waiting cos it's already started
And when it finally comes
Gonna take you on a journey through the universe
Going all the way cos we'll be
(Chorus two)
Tearing up the whole world
(we're tearing up the world)
Calling every boy and girl
(every boy and girl)
LA to Ceylon, got it going on
Have you heard,
we're tearing up the world
There may be some distance between us
Communications surfing all over the world
All it takes is real determination
Follow your heart and you will go far
Tear up the world cos we're going on line
Look at your life from a new direction
Check out the world gonna make it mine
Everybody gonna make a connection
LA to Ceylon, got it going on
Have you heard
(Tear up the world cos we're going on line)
Tearing up the whole world
(Check out the world gonna make it mine)
Calling every boy and girl
(Everybody gonna make a connection)
LA to Ceylon, got it going on
Have you heard,
we're tearing up the world
Tearing up the whole world
(Check out the world gonna make it mine)
Calling every boy and girl
(Everybody gonna make a connection)
LA to Ceylon, got it going on
Have you heard,
we're tearing up the world
The lyrics to Allstars' Tearing Up The World speak of a universal theme - the search for adventure and excitement. The song encourages listeners to leave behind their worries and embrace their youth, following their hearts and making connections with people all over the world. The main message of the song is that life is an adventure and there is a whole world waiting to be explored.
The verse talks about a place within every person that is always seeking a new direction, and how it feels to finally make a connection with that part of ourselves. The chorus echoes this sentiment, calling for everyone to join in tearing up the world and calling all boys and girls to come along for the ride. The second verse mentions an island where the people really know how to party, and a rhythm of mystery that has already started.
The bridge suggests that the world is now more connected than ever, with communication surfing all over the world, and all that is needed is determination and following your heart to make your mark on the world. The final chorus brings it all together, urging everyone to tear up the world and make a connection, from LA to Ceylon and beyond.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and positive anthem that encourages listeners to embrace life and explore the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place in everyone
Everyone has a place within them that seeks adventure.
Always searching for a new direction
People are always seeking to explore new paths.
Living crazy feeling young
Living life to the fullest with a sense of youthful enthusiasm.
And you'll know it when you make the connection
One can feel the excitement when discovering a new connection with someone or something.
And when it finally comes
When the opportunity arises,
Gonna take you on a journey through the universe
It will take you on a journey of limitless possibilities.
Going all the way cos we'll be
Fully committing to the journey because we believe in it.
Tearing up the whole world
Going all out to explore, discover and conquer new things.
Calling every boy and girl
Inviting everyone to join in the adventure and the excitement.
LA to Ceylon, got it going on
From Los Angeles to Ceylon, the energy and excitement is unstoppable.
Have you heard, we're tearing up the world
The energy and excitement we bring is something everybody is talking about.
There's an island where we have been
There's a special place we've discovered and where we've experienced something incredible.
Where the people really know how to party
The people there know how to enjoy life to its fullest extent.
There's a rhythm of mystery (mystery)
There's a certain mystique and allure that makes it all the more exciting.
No more waiting cos it's already started
The adventure and excitement has already begun and we're not wasting any time.
There may be some distance between us
Physical distance may separate us, but we're all still connected.
Communications surfing all over the world
Thanks to modern technology, communication and connection is easy, despite geographical barriers.
All it takes is real determination
It takes genuine passion, motivation and perseverance to achieve great things.
Follow your heart and you will go far
By being true to oneself and one's passions, one can achieve great things and go far.
Tear up the world cos we're going on line
We're using the power of connection to explore the world and all its possibilities.
Look at your life from a new direction
Approaching life with a fresh perspective can lead to new and exciting experiences.
Check out the world gonna make it mine
We're exploring the world with the intention of making the most out of every opportunity.
Everybody gonna make a connection
We're inviting everyone to join us in experiencing life to the fullest.
Contributed by Grayson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.