1) The Swiss duo of Felix … Read Full Bio ↴At least two artists are known as Double:
1) The Swiss duo of Felix Haug (drums and keyboards) and Kurt Maloo (guitar and vocals), formerly part of a trio called Ping Pong, scored an international hit in 1986 with the atmospheric ballad “The Captain of Her Heart” (#16 US pop, #4 US AC, #8 UK, #17 Canada) from their debut album Blue. It would be their only substantial hit, with “Devils Ball,” the lead single from 1987 follow-up album Dou3le, stalling at #71 in the UK and failing to chart in the US. The duo split in 1989 and Haug died following a heart attack in 2004.
2) Double is the stage name for Japanese R&B singer Takako Hirasawa and previously was a duo consisting of Hirasawa and her sister, Sachiko. “Shake” was the duo’s highest charting single (#21 Japan). After the death of her sister in May 1999, Takako continued as Double and is regarded as one of the first artists to bring American-style R&B to Japan. She also portrays a sexualized image, a rarity for Japanese artists.
Free Style
Double Lyrics
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Nobody
何もない二人 羽のはえるその時
風も空もすべて味方 愛を配る そのFree Style
Who can do this like us?
Nobody
手に負えないこのSoul 授かりしたましい
愛にうえる子供達よ うるおす声に心ゆだねよ
Who can do this like us?
Nobody
The lyrics to Double's song "Free Style" focus on the power of love and the unique qualities that the singer and the person they're singing to possess. The opening lines describe the two individuals as having nothing but each other in a moment of vulnerability, and they rely on the wind and sky as their allies, spreading love with their freestyle. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the exclusivity of their connection, with nobody able to match their bond and expression of love.
The second verse goes on to highlight the singer's soul as uncontrollable, as they were bestowed a gift of a soul that cannot be tamed or boxed in. The singer then speaks to the children who rise above love, encouraging them to trust in the power of their own voices and let their hearts lead them towards love. Overall, the lyrics of "Free Style" center around love as an unstoppable force that sets the singer and their loved one apart from the rest, with a unique bond that nobody else can replicate.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can do this like us?
No one can do it as well as we can.
Nobody
No one can match our skills.
When we were nothing, that moment we grew wings
We started from nothing, but we grew and developed to where we are now.
The wind, the sky, everything is on our side
The world is supporting us.
Spreading love, our Free Style
We express ourselves freely and spread love through our music.
This uncontrollable Soul, the soul we received
Our passion and drive are unstoppable, and they are innate within us.
Children raised with love, entrust your hearts to our moistened voices
We create music that speaks to the hearts of children who have been nurtured with love.
Who can do this like us?
No one can replicate our unique style and message.
Nobody
No one can surpass the power and impact of our music.
Contributed by Hailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.