Their Danish debut single Fascination was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007. A second single 10,000 Nights saw equal success, just like their eponymous debut album that went platinum in Denmark.
Their sound is mainly retro 80s melodic pop, taking inspiration amongst others from Deacon Blue and Prefab Sprout, with distinctive overlay of male and female harmonies.
Their native success attracted the attention of several major labels from larger markets abroad, and Alphabeat were eventually signed to EMI's Charisma Records label in the United Kingdom. Their British debut single, Fantastic 6, was released on 26 November 2007. Several popular British publications have praised Alphabeat including NME, The Sun, The Observer Music Monthly, Digital Spy and Popjustice.
The band was offered to play as a warm-up for the Spice Girls during their reunion world tour 2007-8, but declined the offer, feeling that it would be "too weird" to suddenly play in front of a very large audience unfamiliar with the band's music.
On 2 March 2008, the song Fascination reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart on download sales alone, and on 9 March 2008, following its physical CD release, it climbed to number seven, the following week it rose to number six. The band's debut British album was entitled This is Alphabeat.
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The Beat Don't Stop
Alphabeat Lyrics
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It's our house at long and it is our home.
Baby, lost in the music,
We go on, it's long, when the beat is strong.
And the beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
Until the heat goes up.
The beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
Sun comes up to the groove, all night,
And the heat goes up.
Palms up, go in and you're smooth,
Goes up, baby, everything goes up.
We're down in the grooves,
We'll be history, but we'll leave it be.
'Cause, baby, you're on feeling too express,
And they're going strong when the beat goes on.
And the beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
Until the heat goes up.
The beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
Until the heat goes up.
Sun comes up to the groove, all night,
And the heat goes up.
Palms up, go in and you're smooth,
Goes up, baby, everything goes up.
The beat don't stop, the beat don't stop,
Everybody in our house 'till the sun comes up,
Whoa, music, clap, the beat don't stop,
Everybody, everybody.
And the beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
Until the heat goes up.
The beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
Until the heat goes up.
Sun comes up to the groove, all night,
And the heat goes up.
Palms up, go in and you're smooth,
Goes up, baby, everything goes up
The song "The Beat Don't Stop" by Alphabeat is all about the power of music and dance to bring people together and create a party atmosphere. The lyrics describe a wild night of dancing and feeling lost in the music, with the beat going strong until the heat rises and the sun comes up. The party is referred to as "our house" and "our home," indicating that everyone present is part of a tight-knit community that shares a love of music and dancing.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "The beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up, until the heat goes up," emphasizes the idea that the music will keep playing and the party won't end until everyone is sweaty and exhausted from dancing. The lyrics mention palms up and smooth movements, suggesting that the focus is on enjoying the physical sensation of the music and the dance rather than any specific moves or technique.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy and freedom that comes from letting go and losing oneself in the beat of the music. It's a great upbeat party anthem that encourages listeners to forget their worries and just dance the night away.
Line by Line Meaning
This party, and so are you
We are having a great time at this party, and you are a part of the fun.
It's our house at long and it is our home.
We feel comfortable and at home in this house where this party is happening.
Baby, lost in the music,
We are so immersed in the music that we feel as though we are lost in it.
We go on, it's long, when the beat is strong.
We can keep on dancing all night when the beat of the music is strong.
And the beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
We will keep dancing to the music until we feel the heat of the moment.
Until the heat goes up.
We will keep on dancing until the party becomes even more exciting.
Sun comes up to the groove, all night,
We are partying all night and the sun is rising while we continue to dance.
And the heat goes up.
The party becomes even more intense as we continue to dance.
Palms up, go in and you're smooth,
We are relaxed and comfortable with the music, allowing ourselves to move smoothly to the beat.
Goes up, baby, everything goes up.
As we dance to the music, everything seems to rise with the intensity of the moment.
We're down in the grooves,
We are completely lost in the rhythm of the music.
We'll be history, but we'll leave it be.
Eventually, the night will come to an end, but we will remember this party fondly.
'Cause, baby, you're on feeling too express,
The feeling of the party is so intense that we cannot put it into words.
And they're going strong when the beat goes on.
We continue to dance and enjoy the party as the music plays on.
The beat don't stop, the beat don't stop,
The music keeps going and going without stopping.
Everybody in our house 'till the sun comes up,
Everyone at this party will keep dancing until the sun rises.
Whoa, music, clap, the beat don't stop,
We are all caught up in the rhythm of the music, clapping and dancing along without stopping.
Everybody, everybody.
Everyone at this party is enjoying themselves and having a great time together.
And the beat don't stop 'till the heat goes up,
The music will keep playing and we will keep dancing until the excitement of the party reaches its peak.
Until the heat goes up.
At this party, we will keep dancing until the excitement of the moment intensifies even more.
Sun comes up to the groove, all night,
We are at this party all night, dancing to the rhythm of the music, until the sun begins to rise.
And the heat goes up.
The excitement of this party continues to build as we dance and enjoy ourselves.
Palms up, go in and you're smooth,
We are moving so smoothly and comfortably to the music that we feel at ease.
Goes up, baby, everything goes up.
As we dance, we feel as though everything around us is intensifying and becoming more exciting.
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