(1) Aqua is a Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single Barbie Girl. Initially forming as Joyspeed in 1989, the band was renamed Aqua in 1994 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two albums: Aquarium in 1997 and Aquarius in 2000, before splitting up in July 2001. The group sold an estimated 33 million albums and singles, making them the most successful Danish band ever and the second most successful Norwegian band.
In their prime, Aqua's singles managed to chart top ten in a number of countries where European pop acts would not normally succeed, including the United States, Australia, and Japan. The group also caused controversy with the double entendres in their Barbie Girl single, with the Barbie doll makers Mattel filing a lawsuit against the group. The lawsuit was finally dismissed by a judge in 2002, who ruled "The parties are advised to chill".
The band's members are vocalists Lene Nystrøm Rasted (from Norway) and Rene Dif, keyboardist Søren Rasted, and guitarist Claus Norreen. During their split, Nystrøm, Dif and Rasted have all achieved solo chart success, and Norreen has continued in the music industry remixing other artists' material.
At a press event on Friday, October 26, 2007, the group announced a 25-concert reunion tour and a new greatest hits album. The tour was to have commenced in the summer of 2008. Offers were received by the record company from locations in Denmark, Canada, United States & U.K. Aqua finally performed 8 concerts around Denmark as part of the "Grøn koncert" festival. They released their second greatest hits album on 15 June 2009, which includes 16 old remastered tracks and three new songs: My Mamma Said, Live Fast, Die Young and their first single in 8 years, Back to the 80s which was released in Denmark on 25 May 2009. "Back To The 80's was the only single to have success outside of their home countries, it reached the top 20 in France. The greatest hits CD was released in North America and many European countries on 22 September 2009 and in the UK on 29 September 2009.
Lene told in an interview that the new album is scheduled for Spring 2011. The band confirmed on their official Facebook page that they are currently working in the studio. The band released their new single How R U Doin? on 14 March 2011 and a preview of the song was released on 10 March 2011 on the groups official facebook page. The song was either only released digitally outside of their country, or it achieved no sucess. Later singles just before the album was released included Like A Robot, and Playmate To Jesus. However those were only to their home country, and only had moderate to minor success even there. Like A Robot was just outside the top 10, and Playmate To Jesus was just outside the top 20 in Denmark. The album, Megalomania was finally released in October 2011 in their home countries. Like A Robot was later planned to be released as a single preceding the album as an international single, however those plans never materialized.
(2) Aqua originated from Kassel, Germany and came together in 1972 from members of the groups Agatha (ex-Inaction) and Praeludium Magnum.They only released a single and an album, both quite rare, but Garden of Delights' eponymous archival compilation offers a nice overview of their long career.First line-up included Martin Ulrich on guitar/backing vocals, Klaus Borucki on lead vocals, Martin Großkurth on keyboards, Georg Röber on bass and Bernd Billhardt (ex-Wyoming) on drums.
At the very early stages of their career, Aqua recorded regularly tracks in their rehearsal room on a 4-track Revox tape recorded.Four of them, all previously unreleased, document the band's early sound, which was a jamming Psych/Prog Rock with light Classical influences, somewhere between TYBURN TALL, THRICE MICE and SIXTY-NINE, performed heavily on Hammond organ and scratching electric guitars, featuring extended instrumental parts and some virtuosic deliveries on keyboards.The sound is pretty much dated with an average recording quality, yet the music is played with passion and energy.Nothing new or extraordinary, just decent material of long, emphatic songs with strong organ pounds and psychedelic tunes around.
Five years later, with a short break inbetween, Aqua would continue with a different line-up.Ulrich and Borucki were now accompanied by Jorg Rainer Wiesner on keyboards, Wolfgang Eckhardt on bass and Roy Kaleve on drums.They managed to record their first single at Panne & Paulsen Studios in Frankfurt, released in 1978.Forget about the psychedelic side of Aqua, as the band had turned into a much more Melodic Rock act with only some old-fashioned organ lines recalling their past.Sweet vocal lines, deep melodies and some Hard Rock/AOR vibes with synths in evidence combine for Aqua's new style, which was quite commercial, but also quite decent for what it was.
After some decent airplay, more line-up changes followed.Borucki left and he was replaced by new singer Mike Fajgel, while new bassist Wolfgang Ide was introduced in the place of Wolfgang Eckhardt.With a couple of guest musicians, Aqua eventually recorded their debut ''Sexy Boy?'' in 1980, again at Panne Studios, distributed in about 1000 copies.Two tracks are featured in this compilation and apparently Aqua's style was heavily influenced by the 80's without any traces of the band's past and a very melodious sound akin to ANYONE'S DAUGHTER or ROUSSEAU's most commercial moments.The music is again decent with melodic electric guitars, atmospheric keyboards and sensitive vocals, the second track ''No more love'' features also some nice electric piano, but the style is always grounded in safe fields, lacking any instrumental space for experiments.
Closing singer for the group was Matthias Reim, who spent some very limited time with them and later became a well-known Pop singer, while the story of Aqua ended in 1984 with their dissolution.
The whole history of Aqua is nicely documented in this archival work.Of minor interest for Prog fans, this one is split between early-70's Psych/Prog exercises and commercial Rock of the late-70's.Certainly closer to a collector's item.
(3) AQUA (아쿠아) is a six-member project girl group managed by KRAZY Entertainment. They debuted on November 17, 2018 with their first single "Log In". Th group was formed by gaming company Actoz Soft and they are described as Korea's first Esports girl group who will promote both as gamers and idols. The group consists of Hyerim (member of LimeSoda), Haesol (Former PRODUCE 48 contestant), Sihyeon (former PRODUCE 101 and MIXNINE contestant), Hyeonju (former MIXNINE contestant and member of OAHSIS), Sua (Former PRODUCE 101 contestant and member of OAHSIS) and Seungji (member of LimeSoda).
An Apple a Day
Aqua Lyrics
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Won't keep the doctor away
Welcome to the cliches
welcome to the part
Where we want to finish
What we can't start
Come and get me
Just don't miss the water
Until the well is dry
You got to learn walking
After you can fly
Come and get me
What goes in, will get out
What goes up, comes right down
We go up, we go up, we go up
[Chorus]
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep the doctor away
(Won't keep the doctor away)
Were never taught what we teach
And won't practice what we preach
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep my troubles away
(Won't keep my troubles away)
Once bitten bye, bye
All the cliches is here to die
Just eat all the people
On your way up
'Cause they will eat your heart out
On your way down
Come and get me
Start what you can't finish
Stick to what you can't
Life is here to help us
Get things out of hand
Come and get us
What goes in, will get out
What goes up, comes right down
We go up, we go up, we go up
[Chorus]
'Cause you are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Don't stick to what's true
(Don't stick to what's true)
You are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Let it come as it came
We are what we are (we are)
What's build up will fall (will fall)
Do what you want (what you want)
And be happy, be happy, be happy
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep the doctor away
(Won't keep the doctor away)
Were never taught what we teach
And won't practice what we preach
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep my troubles away
(Won't keep my troubles away)
Once bitten bye, bye
All the cliches is here to die
'Cause you are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Don't stick to what's true
(Don't stick to what's true)
You are what you're eating
(You are what you're eating)
Let it come as it came
We are what we are (we are)
What's build up will fall (will fall)
Do what you want
And be happy
The song "An Apple a Day" by Aqua is a satirical take on society's obsession with cliches and popular sayings that are supposed to provide guidance in life. The lyrics suggest that these phrases are often meaningless and fail to offer practical solutions to everyday problems. The opening lines, "You know an apple a day won't keep the doctor away," is a twist on the well-known adage that encourages people to eat healthily to avoid sickness.
The song then goes on to critique the practice of stating phrases like "welcome to the cliches" and "stick to what you can't" since they assume a level of positivity that can often be unrealistic. The lines "Just eat all the people on your way up, 'cause they will eat your heart out on your way down" imply that people often become cutthroat when they believe they are approaching success, and this behavior contradicts the positivity-oriented nature of cliches.
Finally, the line "Don't stick to what's true, let it come as it came" suggests that people should not necessarily follow the cliches or sayings that they hear but should instead live life on their own terms, doing what they want and finding happiness in their own unique ways.
Overall, "An Apple a Day" by Aqua is a social commentary on the shallow nature of popular sayings and their inability to offer meaningful solutions to real-life problems.
Line by Line Meaning
You know an apple a day
It's commonly believed that eating an apple every day is enough to stay healthy
Won't keep the doctor away
But that's not necessarily true, since it's impossible to avoid getting sick completely
Welcome to the cliches
This song is about how many common expressions and beliefs are actually flawed and meaningless
Welcome to the part
This is the part of the song where the artist starts to point out these flaws and hypocrisies
Where we want to finish
We often set goals for ourselves that we can't or won't achieve
What we can't start
Or we may be too scared to even begin trying
Come and get me
The artist is challenging listeners to face the truth and confront their own shortcomings
Just don't miss the water
Don't take things for granted and ignore the things that truly matter until it's too late
Until the well is dry
Take care of yourself and others before it's too late and you run out of resources
You got to learn walking
It's important to start with basic skills before trying to tackle more advanced challenges
After you can fly
Once you have mastered the basics, you can aim higher and try to achieve more ambitious goals
What goes in, will get out
What you put into something will determine what you get out of it
What goes up, comes right down
Achievements and success can be fleeting and temporary
We go up, we go up, we go up
We all try to achieve success and happiness, but it's not always a smooth journey
Were never taught what we teach
We often give advice to others that we don't follow ourselves
And won't practice what we preach
It's easier to give advice than to actually put it into practice
Won't keep my troubles away
An apple a day won't magically solve all your problems
Once bitten bye, bye
It's time to move on from old cliches and unhelpful beliefs
All the cliches is here to die
The artist is encouraging listeners to challenge old ideas and think for themselves
Just eat all the people
This is a metaphorical way of saying you should be ruthless in pursuing your goals
On your way up
But be careful not to hurt others in the process of achieving success
'Cause they will eat your heart out
If you treat others badly, they will resent you and may seek revenge
Stick to what you can't
Sometimes it's better to focus on what you can't do, rather than what you can
Life is here to help us
Challenges and obstacles can help us grow and become stronger
Get things out of hand
But we need to be careful not to let things spiral out of control
Come and get us
The artist is inviting listeners to face their fears and challenges head-on
Cause you are what you're eating
Your actions and beliefs define who you are as a person
Don't stick to what's true
Don't limit yourself to old ways of thinking or common beliefs
Let it come as it came
Embrace change and new experiences as they come
We are what we are (we are)
We are ultimately defined by our actions and choices in life
What's built up will fall (will fall)
Even the strongest structures can crumble if they are not properly maintained
Do what you want
Ultimately, you are in control of your own life and choices
And be happy, be happy, be happy
The artist is encouraging listeners to prioritize their own happiness and well-being
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAUS NORREEN, SOREN RASTED
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