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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GOLD
East 17 Lyrics
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Livin' on this planet together
for so long
one step closer clould never
be wrong
but only for the better and no never
for the worse
placed here with the Lord's care to
stop bitin' and fightin'
we're just denyin ourselves
life and love is one
the deeper you delve
stop killing and selling
buying and thinking of gold
forget the body and remember the soul
life is worth more than gold
a soul should never be sold
a lie should never be told
'cos life is worth more than gold
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
do we
Gold we don't need it
gold
More than gold it's plain to see
Jesus weren't sent to set a precious
stone free
but the heart the part livin'
inside us all
o spiritual entity the silent call
the flower with a power
to live in two worlds
the innocense asleep inside
the boy and the girl
we have to say it
they must be told
life is worth much more than gold
life is worth more than gold
a soul should never be sold
a lie should never be told
'cos life is worth more than gold
Gold we don't need it
do we ...
I dream I dream I dream I dream
I dream the rain will cease
I dreamt he clouds will pass
I dream the apin will ease
I dream that my dream comes fast
I dream that shadows have light
I dream for peace tonight
and I dream of on end to war
have you dreamed this dream before
life is worth more than gold
a soul should never be sold
a lie should never be told-aca
The song "Gold" by East 17 is a beautiful reminder that we should embrace life and treasure it more than any material possession. The lyrics describe the unnecessary attachment our society has towards gold and material possessions. The songwriters are advocating for humanity to prioritise spiritual fulfilment over material possessions. The song advocates for individuals to enlighten themselves to the pleasures that nature produces rather than the greed associated with gold. The songwriters assert that if individuals protect and value their souls, nothing is more precious than that. The lyrics not only address the theme of materialism but also encourage people to treat the environment with care and to spread love to all.
The songwriters in Gold are poignant in their lyrical prowess as they accurately highlight the societal obsession with gold. They implore their listeners to live life and enjoy it without being prisoners of materialism; a topic that has plagued modern society today. The "Gold" songwriters also highlight another societal problem, war. Besides materialism, war has been humanity's oldest and darkest vice. The writers beseech their listeners to dream of peace and hope for an end to war for life is worth much more than gold. The lyrics are a whisper of hope and a call to action to promote peace, love, and to cherish the world.
In summary, the song "Gold" by East 17 is a classic piece of art that enlightens humanity to value the intangible rather than materialism. The lyrics are a reminder to prioritise spiritual health as opposed to physical materialism. Gold encourages us to embrace altruism, valuing human life more than anything else. Life is a treasure that is priceless and irreplaceable. The songwriters implore individuals to consciously work towards a society without war, where individuals coexist harmoniously for a bright and peaceful future.
Line by Line Meaning
Gold gold gold gold
Repeated use of the word 'gold' symbolizes the obsession human beings have developed for wealth and prosperity.
Livin' on this planet together for so long
We have been co-existing on earth for a prolonged time, yet we fail to learn to live in harmony and peace.
one step closer clould never be wrong
To take a step towards unity can never be a wrong decision.
but only for the better and no never for the worse
Any effort made in the direction of solidarity and brotherhood will never result in worse consequences. It will only improve the situation.
placed here with the Lord's care to share this earth
We are all placed here on earth with a higher purpose, to share and spread love and happiness.
stop bitin' and fightin' we're just denyin ourselves life and love is one
Fighting and chaos will not do any good, but rather deprive us from the pleasures of life that can only be achieved through love and unity.
the deeper you delve
The more you explore love and life, the more joy you shall experience.
stop killing and selling buying and thinking of gold
We need to stop prioritizing wealth over love and peace, and refrain from any act of violence in the name of it.
forget the body and remember the soul
Materialistic possessions should not be the primary focus in life. Instead, one must focus on the spiritual and emotional well-being of oneself and others.
a soul should never be sold
The essence of oneself should not be sacrificed in the pursuit of wealth or any other materialistic goals.
'cos life is worth more than gold
The true worth of life is in love, peace, and happiness, which cannot be obtained through any amount of gold or wealth.
Gold we don't need it do we
By questioning the significance of gold, the lyrics emphasize its insignificance in comparison to the greater good of humanity in terms of love, peace, and unity.
Jesus weren't sent to set a precious stone free but the heart the part livin' inside us all
Jesus was not sent to spread the importance and value of materialistic possessions, but rather to emphasize the importance of love and compassion that lies inside each one of us.
o spiritual entity the silent call
The reference to the spiritual entity implies the innate sanctity and divinity that we all possess within us.
the flower with a power to live in two worlds
Humans possess a distinctive quality that permits them to live in both the physical and spiritual world with equal ease.
the innocense asleep inside the boy and the girl
Innocence and purity lie within every human being since birth, and one must maintain that within themselves.
they must be told life is worth much more than gold
It needs to be emphasized that the true worth of life comprises love, compassion, kindness, and spirituality, rather than materialistic possessions.
I dream I dream I dream I dream
The repeated usage of the word 'dream' denotes the aspiration of a better, brighter future for all humanity.
life is worth more than gold
The true worth of life is in love, peace, and happiness, which cannot be obtained through any amount of gold or wealth.
a lie should never be told
Lies and deceit hamper the progress of humanity and disrupt the peace, trust, and harmony amongst people.
and I dream of on end to war
The dream of peace and an end to war is depicted, the necessity to embrace love and harmony over hate and animus.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTHONY MICHAEL MORTIMER
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Christian Camilleri
High attitude 🔝
🆒️ clothes 👕
Good dance moves
Cute the dog "levi" 🐶
Love the 90S
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EaSt 17 🐕
❤ 4 ever
I still sleep with my favourite album 💿 *Walthamstow*
Under my pillow....is my own pure treasure...and is "worth much more than gold" 💱 for me!
London Records
This Christmas, Tony Mortimer of East 17 and Waltham Forest Youth Choir cover the classic track ’Stay Another Day’ in support of CALM, a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide. Recorded in Walthamstow E17 where it all began! More info: https://stayanotherday.info
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Thomas Christensen
East 17 best boyband ever! ❤️
Scott
I defo agree I'm from Walthamstow myself all songs about love u simply don't get that no more
Marusya ZZZ
Классные! И пусть прошло много лет - я всё так же улыбаюсь, слушая их песни! И танцую!!! 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
JackJack
Brian voice was and still is gold
5UNIX5 5UNIX5
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Евгения Яковлева
Сейчас таких групп нет, чтобы столько лет переслушивать.
василий к
Эти песни просто осязаемые,особенно тогда,когда нам было по17 лет,как же это хорошо шло!!!!!
𖤍𖤓Flawless Victory𖤓𖤍
Tony is truly talented and so witty that he deserved much more recognition, these messages deserved to be heard around the world in earnest and not as a vulgar commercial product.
Tony and Brian had a great artistic fusion, it's a shame they didn't get along because of an ego and communication problem, to be manipulated by the music industry everything fell, that is a pity.
Tony has really beautiful and engaging lyrics, he has great fluidity, he's an extraordinary artist, he has real artistic sensitivity.
Brian has a wonderful, fluid and dynamic voice, he has great energy.
All this mixture makes a beautiful artistic harmony and a beautiful reflection on life!
all this potential gone it's really sad