Dawson-Harrison left the Dutch group Twenty 4 Seven after a fallout with producer Ruud Van Rijen, just after the release of their debut album, 'Street Moves' in late 1990. He released a solo album, Do That Thang, soon after. The album sold poorly, however, with the European charts seemingly not ready for its hip hop style.
It was followed by two singles, the title track 'Do That Thang', and 'Shirley'.
In 1992 he met German producers Adler, Eisele and Keil, and they formed the Captain Hollywood Project, adding vocalist Nina to the group later that year.
The group issued two Eurodance-focused singles, 'More and More', and 'Only With You' in 1993. Both were huge hits in a number of European charts.
The debut album, 'Love Is Not Sex', sold 400,000 copies in Europe. It included 'More and More' and 'Only With You', plus the later singles 'All I Want' and 'Impossible', both released in early 1994.
In late May 1994, 'Rhythm Of Life' was sent to many radio stations as a promo maxi, but it was never officially released.
In 1995, after almost a year of silence, the group released their second album, 'Animals Or Human'. It didn't match the sales of their debut album, but still shifted 200,000 copies. Nina left the group to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Petra. Dawson-Harrison then established his own record company and studio called Hollywood Productions. 'Animals or Human' also featured a number of new producers, including Nosie Katzmann of Culture Beat fame, and Attack II.
Three singles followed the release of the album, 'Flying High', 'Find Another Way' and 'The Way Love Is'. The first two singles were again huge hits, but 'The Way Love Is' was a slight failure in comparison.
In mid-1996, the group teamed up with Alex Belcher, Force, Miles Gordon, Klaus Peras and Rico Sparx for the production of their third album. 'Over and Over', the first single for the forthcoming album, was a popular club hit during the summer. Notably the group had ditched the 'Project' part of their name, and were now named simply 'Captain Hollywood'.
The album included two more singles, 'Love and Pain' and 'The Afterparty', both in remixed form. Both singles flopped, however, and the group disbanded in early 1997.
More And More
Captain Hollywood Lyrics
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I don't know where we're going to
More and more and more
There's so much we don't wanna do
'Cause we lie, we cheat and we learn
From each and every heart affair
Yes, we lie, we cheat and we hurt
Boom, keep in tune
Hollywood will zoom left of the point
Right to the point
Smoke it, like it's a joint
Makin'
Ain't got time to be fakin'
It's my turn and I'm takin'
Everything without shakin', yo, here with the bacon
Happy, is how we should be
Realizin' we are wealthy
Livin' here on this Earth
Enjoy what it's worth
Anger left behind you
Just don't let it find you
Love will not remain
As long as you complain
More and more and more
I don't know where we're going to
More and more and more
There's so much we don't wanna do
Yeah we lie, we cheat and we learn
From each and every heart affair
Yes, we lie, we cheat and we hurt
'Til somebody's in despair
More and more and more
More and more and more
More, more, bam, don't give a damn
Pump the music and jam
There's no time for the problem
Not a thought to some
But just make sure you get it
Show the fellas you with it
Being prompt, you get it
Never will you forget it
There's a way to stop this
Listen to the prophets
Everything they said
Yo, it should be read
More, he had to tell
Things that made him well
L-I-G-H-T is shinin'
And my brother's heart cryin'
More and more and more
I don't know where we're going to
More and more and more
There's so much we don't wanna do
'Cause we lie, we cheat and we learn
From each and every heart affair
Yes, we lie, we cheat and we hurt
'Til somebody's in despair
More and more and more
I don't know where we're going to
More and more and more
There's so much we don't wanna do
'Cause we lie, we cheat and we learn
From each and every heart affair
Yes, we lie, we cheat and we hurt
'Til somebody's in despair
More and more and more
More and more and more
The lyrics of the song "More and More" by Captain Hollywood Project is a reflection of the human behavior that they tend to be selfish and do things to hurt others. The repetition of the phrase "More and more and more" emphasizes the human tendency to want more in life regardless of the impact of their actions on others. The lyrics portray the struggle of people in the modern world to survive in the race of life where they tend to lie, cheat, and hurt others just to get ahead. The artist also emphasizes the importance of love and happiness in life, urging people to leave behind their anger and complaints.
The chorus of the song implies the confusion of the artist about the direction in which the world is heading. The verses that follow are an attempt to convey a message through their music that it is necessary to learn from past mistakes and work towards a better future. The lines "Anger left behind you, love will not remain as long as you complain" encourage the listener to be forthcoming and positive in life, to nurture relationships and leave behind petty complaints. The phrase "Smoke it, like it's a joint" probably means that the artist is trying to create an atmosphere of happiness and joy through their music, asking their listeners to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
More and more and more
Desire for more without a clear direction or understanding of what that looks like
I don't know where we're going to
Lack of clarity or purpose in our actions and choices
There's so much we don't wanna do
Resistance to certain responsibilities or actions that conflict with our desires
'Cause we lie, we cheat and we learn
Dishonest actions in relationships and situations, which may result in negative consequences
From each and every heart affair
Betrayal and hurt within romantic relationships
Yes, we lie, we cheat and we hurt
Acknowledgment of the harmful actions we take in our relationships
'Til somebody's in despair
The consequences of our actions and how they can affect others negatively
Boom, keep in tune
Imagery describing the impact and importance of music in our lives
Hollywood will zoom left of the point
A reference to the entertainment industry shifting focus away from important issues
Right to the point
The need for direct and honest communication and action
Smoke it, like it's a joint
Urging listeners to enjoy life and experiences to the fullest
Makin'
The importance of taking action and making things happen
Ain't got time to be fakin'
Not wasting time being dishonest or insincere
It's my turn and I'm takin'
Embracing opportunities and pursuing our goals without hesitation
Everything without shakin', yo, here with the bacon
Accomplishing our goals confidently and with a sense of achievement
Happy, is how we should be
The importance of focusing on the positive and being content with our lives
Realizin' we are wealthy
Acknowledging our abundance and prosperity in life
Livin' here on this Earth
Appreciating the beauty and wonder of existence
Enjoy what it's worth
Making the most of our time and experiences in life
Anger left behind you
Letting go of negative emotions and grudges
Just don't let it find you
Avoiding unnecessary conflict and negativity in our lives
Love will not remain
Acknowledging the impermanence of love in relationships and life in general
As long as you complain
Stressing the importance of focusing on solutions instead of complaints or negativity
More, more, bam, don't give a damn
Embracing a carefree, confident attitude towards life
Pump the music and jam
Embracing music as an outlet for joy and expression
There's no time for the problem
Encouraging a proactive, solution-oriented mindset when facing challenges
Not a thought to some
The idea that certain problems or issues are insignificant or trivial compared to other things in life
But just make sure you get it
Emphasizing the importance of achieving our goals and desires
Show the fellas you with it
Demonstrating our commitment and involvement in a particular endeavor or lifestyle
Being prompt, you get it
The importance of taking action quickly and decisively
Never will you forget it
The impact and significance of our experiences and accomplishments
There's a way to stop this
The presence of solutions or methods for addressing problems and challenges
Listen to the prophets
Valuing the wisdom and guidance of those who have come before us
Everything they said
The relevance and importance of ancient wisdom and teachings
Yo, it should be read
Recommendation to seek out and embrace ancient wisdom and teachings
More, he had to tell
Referencing the importance of sharing knowledge and information with others
Things that made him well
The positive impact and benefits of certain experiences or practices
L-I-G-H-T is shinin'
Metaphorical reference to light and enlightenment
And my brother's heart cryin'
Empathizing with and acknowledging the emotional struggles of others
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Richard Michael Dawson
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@bradlincoln2418
The Dance music in the 90s were the best
@tishabristol9419
💯 Agreed
@bangermccrusher
Definitely!!
@MrSimone120
Produzione italiana 😊
@Robin_Hood054
This song is a actually timeless masterpiece .
@MrSimone120
Produzione italiana ❤
@andregustavorodrigues7k
90's 🔥
@andrivykt
Мы были так молоды, в те серые времена эта музыка столько краски добавляла 😍 и мы смотрели с надеждой на то прекрасное будущее... аж муражки по коже 😊
@AlexRodriguez-io3bs
This song broke records worldwide in 1993. Songs like this made history. Will remain best forever
@BK-uz3wb
I was 17 years old when this song was released. I loved this band and song. now i am 47 years old i am listening again.90 s were the best years at eurodance.