They first met on the set of the UK TV series Byker Grove, in which their characters formed a dance/rap group in around 1993. The duo soon scored a recording contract and left acting to perform under their character names as PJ & Duncan. The first song they performed on the show was included on the debut album Psyche!, and was called Tonight I'm Free.
They went on to release three albums: Psyche and Top Katz as PJ and Duncan and The Cult of Ant and Dec as Ant and Dec. They have also had a large number of hit singles including their best known hit Let's Get Ready To Rhumble from 1994.
They pretty much stopped recording in 1997 to concentrate on a career in presenting television programmes, which has brought them much greater fame and notoriety than their previous careers in acting or music had done before. They have hosted shows such as SMTV Live, CD:UK, Friends Like These, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and were the presenters of the original UK version of Pop Idol, which spawned imitations worldwide such as American Idol.
In 2002, at the very young age of 27, Ant and Dec received a joint Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards. Indeed they are such good friends, that they are hardly ever seen apart on screen. This leads to them receiving joint nominations for awards, and frequent jokes from other celebrities about not knowing which is Ant and which is Dec. In fact, a 2004 Daily Mirror poll found that 70% of viewers could not tell them apart [1]. As a result, photographs of the duo are now almost always taken with Ant on the left and Dec on the right.
Also in 2002, the duo briefly returned to music at the request of the English Football Association to record the 2002 England World Cup Song, We're On The Ball.
In 2005, as part of the ITV Network's 50th birthday celebrations, they were back on television fronting Ant and Dec's Gameshow Marathon, a celebration of some of ITV's most enduring gameshows from the past 50 years.
They have, albeit infrequently, returned to acting. They played themselves in the film Love Actually (in which Bill Nighy's character referred to Dec as "Ant or Dec") and returned to their Geordie roots in a one-off tribute to The Likely Lads by remaking one of the classic episodes. They have also returned to Byker Grove for Geoff's funeral.
Their latest project is the film Alien Autopsy. Their next major TV series is a game show called The Con.Test which will air on ITV1 in July 2006.
apology
Ant & Dec Lyrics
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I love you, I need you, I'm searching the world for you
Summer love we were hot left me cold,
You won't forgive the stories you've been told
Deep hurt I can understand why,
I did try but sense just passed me by
It was stupid, cupid lend me your bow,
This pain won't refrain in my brain,
You don't believe that I didn't know her name
Apologetic - pathetic, the urge came and I let it
It destroyed a hard built trust,
I'm on my knees but it's just not good enough
Summers come and summers go guilty feelings overflow
Outrageous, behavior, little boy your life's in danger
I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you baby,
It's true (this is my apology)
I love you, I need you, I'm searching the world for you
Forgive me, you know how much I need you baby (this is my apology)
I love you, forever, 'cause nothing compares to u
As the clock ticks and moves slow,
The same thoughts swim around to let me know
You're hurt and it's me to blame,
It's not a game and it's never gonna feel the same
Everyday I was amazed by your ways,
You blew my heart set my mind ablaze
And now I crave each day each night,
It's not right that I miss every sound and sight
Poetic - how I've said it,
I'm not proud and I regret it
I hope someday I can see you come back to me,
How many ways can I offer my apology?
The song Apology by Ant & Dec is an emotional plea for forgiveness from a lover who has made a mistake. The lyrics contrast the joy of a summer love with the pain of a broken heart. The opening lines express regret for hurting the person they love and their search to find them again. The singer acknowledges their mistake and tries to explain it by admitting their own stupidity and obliviousness. They wish they could turn back time and beg for forgiveness, but their plea falls short as they accept that their actions have damaged the trust that was built between them.
The second verse exposes the singerâs emotions as they struggle with their guilt. They express the pain of loss and the emptiness that is felt after a break-up. The lyrics also suggest the danger that the singerâs outrageous behavior could have put them in. The chorus repeats the apology and emphasizes the importance of the person to them. The singer hopes to be forgiven and to start again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you baby, it's true
I apologize for causing you hurt, it was not intentional
I love you, I need you, I'm searching the world for you
I have a deep love and need for you, and will do anything to find you
Summer love we were hot left me cold,
Our summer romance was passionate, but has left me feeling empty
You won't forgive the stories you've been told
You can't forgive me for what others have said about me
Deep hurt I can understand why,
I understand your deep hurt and pain
I did try but sense just passed me by
I tried to do the right thing, but it didn't work out
It was stupid, cupid lend me your bow,
What I did was foolish and I wish I could undo it
So I can save the love that I let go
I want to fix what I have broken and save our love
This pain won't refrain in my brain,
The pain I've caused is constantly on my mind
You don't believe that I didn't know her name
You don't believe that I didn't know the person I hurt
Apologetic - pathetic, the urge came and I let it
I feel sorry for what I've done but also regretful that I couldn't control my urges
It destroyed a hard built trust,
My actions destroyed the trust we had built over time
I'm on my knees but it's just not good enough
I am begging for forgiveness, but I know it may not be enough
Summers come and summers go guilty feelings overflow
The changing seasons only remind me of the guilt I feel
Outrageous, behavior, little boy your life's in danger
My behavior was unacceptable, and I know it could have put my life in danger
Forgive me, you know how much I need you baby (this is my apology)
I am begging for forgiveness, and you know how much you mean to me
I love you, forever, 'cause nothing compares to u
My love for you is eternal, and nothing can compare
As the clock ticks and moves slow,
Time seems to stand still as I reflect on what I've done
The same thoughts swim around to let me know
I can't stop thinking about how I've hurt you
You're hurt and it's me to blame,
I know that your pain is my fault
It's not a game and it's never gonna feel the same
Our relationship is not a game, and it will never feel the same again
Everyday I was amazed by your ways,
I was constantly impressed by your qualities and actions
You blew my heart set my mind ablaze
You captured my heart and mind completely
And now I crave each day each night,
I long for you every moment of every day
It's not right that I miss every sound and sight
It's unfair that I miss everything about you
Poetic - how I've said it,
I've tried to express my feelings in a poetic way
I'm not proud and I regret it
I am ashamed of what I've done and truly regret it
I hope someday I can see you come back to me,
I hope that one day you can forgive me and come back
How many ways can I offer my apology?
I will do everything I can to make it right, how many apologies will it take?
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Liz
One of my Ant & Dec favourites! 03:43 always gives me goosebumps. <3
little lyndz
OMG! Havent heard this in years! I use to love it back in the 90's! My fav song of theirs x Thanks for uploading!
Samantha R
awwww such sweet lyrics!! love Dec's voice! <3
Kirsty B
Dec's voice is too heavenily in this
Poisoned Vixen
so true
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Sarah Lund
Dec sing's like an angel. It's so sweet :O
Galuh T
zomg this is my fave song from ant and dec! thanks for uploading!
Leojah
my favourite ant and dec song x :)
ummarah khan
Someone should invent a time machine. Want to go back to the 1990's