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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I Remember
East 17 Lyrics
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Under perssure´bout those days in my life
Now I´m losing control´cos I´m aloneand my heart rateis beating kind of slow
It´s a feverthat´s got me to the bone.
The lyrics of East 17's song "I Remember" speaks about the overwhelming feeling of being alone and under pressure. The pain of isolation and the weight of responsibility can be felt in the words. The first line "I remember under pressure 'bout those days in my life" shows a character reliving moments of their past where they felt overwhelmed with stress. The second line "Now I'm losing control'cos I'm alone and my heart rate is beating kind of slow" evokes a sense of helplessness and anxiety. The character in the song is struggling to cope with the challenges they are facing and is experiencing physical symptoms like a slow heartbeat.
The lyrics also allude to a fever that's got the character to the bone. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the intensity of the emotions the character is feeling. They are consumed by their thoughts and emotions to the extent that it's affecting their physical health. The lyrics of the song are relatable and can resonate with anyone who has experienced feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember
Looking back at my past experiences and memories
Under pressure 'bout those days in my life
Feeling anxious and stressed about certain events and moments in my past
Now I'm losing control 'cos I'm alone and my heart rate is beating kind of slow
Feeling helpless and overwhelmed due to being alone and experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety such as a slow heart rate
It's a fever that's got me to the bone.
A metaphorical fever or illness that has deeply impacted me and has affected me to my core
Writer(s): Robert James Kean, Dominic Hawken, Terence Mark Coldwell Copyright: Porky Publishing
Contributed by Evelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniyar Alibayev
90's -- no internet, no cell-phones, but that time was nice! :-)
Worn out Testicles
We had internet towards the end of the 90s, but it wasn't polluted by social media yet. It was dial-up modems, so instant gratification was not a thing back then.
Razvan Marin
It happened to me too. I heard this song after many, many years. i'm just 19, but I remembered places I visited and things I did when I was 6 or 7. Nice feeling :)
james wood
this was terrys contribution, to the album. not a bad effort this has pop music all over it, not as good as johns but catchy all the same.
brian saves the day with his back up vocals. 8/10 :) xxx
Veronique Ambroos
OMG, i loved this song of there album!!!! And now I'm 31 years old!!!! :o)))))
richeturbo21071982
E17 never did a bad album nor single for a boy band true legends
N-tox
Never liked 'best days' .
Khemt291223
True! They were not a boy band!boy band means a band for girls!
N-tox
Wish they made a official video for this amazing tune !
RogerkaJah
beautiful memories! I got this tape and loved them immensely 💖