(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).
Roses Are Red
Aqua Lyrics
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Violets are blue
Honey is sweet,
But not as sweet as you
Roses are red and
Violets are blue.
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Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Come pick my Roses!
Sweet from the flowers
Honey from the bees
I've got a feeling,
I'm ready to release
Roses are red and
Violets are blue
Honey is sweet,
But not as sweet as you.
It's invisible but, so touchable
And I can feel it on my body,
So emotional.
I'm on a ride, on a ride
I'm a passenger.
I'm a victim of a hot love messenger.
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
The only thing he said was
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
And roses are red.
Come with me baby,
Please fulfill my wish
Show it to me truly,
Show me with a kiss.
Roses are red and
Violets are blue
Honey is sweet,
But not as sweet as you.
It's invisible but, so touchable
And I can feel it on my body,
So emotional.
I'm on a ride, on a ride
I'm a passenger.
I'm a victim of a hot love messenger.
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
The only thing he said was
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
And roses are red.
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
The only thing he said was
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
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Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Don't take my roses away!
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
The only thing he said was
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
And roses are red.
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
The only thing you said was
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
Dumb di dia di da
My roses are red.
Oooh oooh oooh, yeah!
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The lyrics to Aqua's song "Roses Are Red" describe the singer's feelings of infatuation and love for someone. The song begins by comparing the beauty of flowers to the sweetness of honey, suggesting that the object of their affection is even sweeter than these natural treasures. The repetition of the lines "Roses are red and violets are blue" underscores the idea that love is timeless and enduring, as these classic nursery rhyme lines have been passed down for generations. The verse "It's invisible but, so touchable, and I can feel it on my body, so emotional" suggests that the singer is experiencing strong physical and emotional sensations due to their love. The chorus repeats the idea of the sweetness of love and compares it to the sweetness of honey.
One interesting aspect of this song is how the lyrics are echoed by the mysterious "Dumb di dia di da" refrain throughout. This nonsensical phrase adds an element of whimsy to the song and contributes to its overall lighthearted and fun sound. The line "Come pick my roses!" can be interpreted as the singer's invitation for their love interest to share in the beauty of their feelings. Additionally, the line "I'm a victim of a hot love messenger" suggests that the singer's infatuation is overwhelming and beyond their control. Overall, the lyrics to "Roses Are Red" convey a sense of young, carefree romance and a desire to express deep feelings of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Roses are red and
The singer is stating the well-known phrase that roses are red and violets are blue.
Violets are blue.
Continuing the previous line, the singer acknowledges that violets are blue.
Honey is sweet,
The singer compares the sweetness of honey to a person they find sweet.
But not as sweet as you
The artist explicitly states that the person they find sweet is sweeter than honey.
Come pick my Roses!
The artist is inviting someone to pick their roses, possibly as a romantic gesture.
Sweet from the flowers
The singer describes the flowers they have, which may include roses, as sweet.
Honey from the bees
The singer describes honey as a product of bees.
I've got a feeling,
The artist is experiencing an emotion or sensation.
I'm ready to release
The artist is likely ready to act on or express the feeling they have.
It's invisible but, so touchable
The artist is describing something intangible that they can still feel or sense.
And I can feel it on my body,
The singer is physically experiencing the intangible thing they just described.
So emotional.
The artist is likely feeling a strong emotion, possibly love.
I'm on a ride, on a ride
The singer is using the metaphor of a ride to describe a romantic experience they are having.
I'm a passenger.
The singer is suggesting that they are not fully in control of the romantic experience, possibly indicating that they are more emotionally invested than the other person involved.
I'm a victim of a hot love messenger.
The singer is suggesting that they are being affected by their own romantic feelings, which are being conveyed by a third party or through a particular medium.
The only thing he said was
The artist is relaying what someone else said to them, but the words are meaningless and possibly nonsensical.
Don't take my roses away!
The artist is pleading for someone not to take their roses, possibly as a symbol of their love or relationship.
And roses are red.
The singer is repeating the previously established phrase to hammer home its significance to them.
The only thing you said was
The singer is now addressing someone else, who said something similarly meaningless and nonsensical.
My roses are red.
The artist is asserting ownership of their roses and perhaps their relationship or love life in general.
Oooh oooh oooh, yeah!
The artist is expressing excitement, likely related to their romantic feelings or relationship.
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This repeating phrase is difficult to interpret, but it may be representative of the nonsensical or dream-like quality of the artist's thoughts and experiences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HARTMANN, JAN LANGHOFF, RENE DIF, CLAUS NORREEN, LENE NYSTROM, SOREN RASTED
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@mr.beastgaming9051
Is anyone listening this masterpiece in 2024🎉❤
@laurenmcdowell1764
Its 2023 and this is still in my rotation. Revisiting the album I was obsessed with in high school. Such great memories.
@maksphoto78
90s were rthe best! Dune, Bluemchen
@thotoalfred110
Me too....
@morgenree8348
Well.. We on same gesture...🎉🎉🎉🎉
@AB-mf4lj
With you.. 😊
@StigDesign
mine too when i play 90s :D
@Wilko101
Aqua were so massively underrated! Everyone of their songs sooo good.
@sharronmerritt2749
But That barbie song is just TOO much.
@FatLeonard84
Massively underrated!? This song was at the top of the charts in many countries like all the other songs they released from their first album which went platinum world wide