The group achieved 18 top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s, aided by strong tabloid interest in their 'bad boy' image, compared to the 'clean cut' image of rivals Take That. Their style blended pop and hip hop in songs such as "House of Love" and "Let It Rain".
They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), they have been certified with sales of 1.8 million albums and 2.4 million singles in the UK. Their biggest hit, "Stay Another Day", was the UK Christmas number one in 1994.
The group continues today under the line-up of Terry Coldwell, Joe Livermore and former Artful Dodger collaborator Robbie Craig.
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Ain't No Stoppin'
East 17 Lyrics
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There's no stoppin' us
Used to be so blind, but now I see
What you were doing, doing to me
Trying to take my money, trying to take my soul
Trying to take my future, trying to take control
We're gonna do it all over again, it's a fact we are back
Now we've just begun, doing our own thing
We're here to tell you that there ain't no stoppin'
E-1-7 is about to be dropping
It's on and on, cause I've got my future
And now I'm in control
The lyrics to East 17's "Ain't No Stoppin'" convey a message of resilience and empowerment. The song speaks of a past fraught with difficulties, in which a person or group has been wronged and faced obstacles blocking their progress. The lyrics speak of being blinded to the actions of those trying to take advantage and control, but eventually gaining clarity and taking control of their own future. The verses convey a sense of betrayal, as someone tries to take away the singer's money, soul, and future. However, the chorus is a triumphant declaration of determination: "There's no stoppin' us." The singer affirms that they are in control, and they will keep on rockin'.
The lyrics are set to a catchy beat and incorporate elements of hip hop and dance music. "Ain't No Stoppin'" was a hit single for East 17, a British boy band that rose to fame in the early 1990s. The song was originally released in 1994, and it became a popular anthem in dance clubs and among fans of the band. The song has a positive, upbeat tone that encourages people to face difficulties head-on and persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no stoppin' we're gonna keep on rockin'
We will continue to rock and move forward without any obstacles or limitations.
There's no stoppin' us
We cannot be stopped.
Used to be so blind, but now I see
I was ignorant before, but now I have gained insight and understanding.
What you were doing, doing to me
You were mistreating me and taking advantage of me.
Trying to take my money, trying to take my soul
You were attempting to steal my finances and break me down emotionally.
Trying to take my future, trying to take control
You were attempting to steal my potential and dominate and influence my life.
You did us wrong, but we stayed strong
Even though we were wronged, we persevered and remained strong.
We're gonna do it all over again, it's a fact we are back
We will repeat the success we achieved in the past, and we are making a triumphant return.
Now we've just begun, doing our own thing
We have just started pursuing our own goals and passions.
We're here to tell you that there ain't no stoppin'
We are announcing that nothing can prevent us from achieving our goals.
E-1-7 is about to be dropping
East 17 is about to release new music.
It's on and on, 'cause I've got my future
My future is secure, and my progress is continuous and unyielding.
And now I'm in control
I am now in charge of my own life and its direction.
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Вера
Как я была рада этой кассете на нг)))
riadinio13
best song of this album resurection 1999
Андрей Гусев
100% !!!!!!!!
scimowser
dont even think this was released but is IMO the best song Brians ever featured on. I was addicted to it, great upload m8
pongmacs
love this song..Been looking for this for a long time. Thank you for posting it on u-tube
Jay Rich
This brings back some happier times sounds great even now nice one boys😊
jms9794
When this album first come out, I thought na it won't be the same without Tony, but I loved the Album, This was the best song on the album for me, its great they have got back together but tony !!! Man, you have to let Brian back in, it just would be class. Great song, thanks for the upload. Will always be huge fan !!!
Mohamed Helmy
love it
N-tox
Underrated song !
Mohamed Abdelghani
wonderful nice nice nice song for party :)