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1. Five (formerly styled 5ive) was a British boy band formed in 1997, created by the two men who had created the Spice Girls - Bob and Chris Herbert. The five lads - Abs Breen, Jason 'J' Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon - were the five members picked from over 3,000 hopefuls at auditions in early 1997. They went on to have ten top 10 hits in the UK and three number 1's, and enjoyed marginal success worldwide, particularly in parts of Europe and in Australia. Five disbanded on 27 September 2001.
Biography
In 1997, an advertisement was placed in the UK performing arts newspaper The Stage, asking for young male singers/dancers to audition for a boy band-style group with "attitude and edge". Bob and Chris Herbert, the two men who had earlier created the Spice Girls, thought the time was right for a male group. Three thousand hopefuls auditioned and they were finally narrowed down to only fourteen, five of whom had arranged themselves into a group while waiting for their audition and subsequently were signed with BMG/RCA for a six-album deal.
In November of 1997, the band released their first single in the UK, "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)", which debuted at #10. The song was also released in the US in 1998 but had little chart success, although it was chosen as the new theme song by the NBA. In 1998 Five earned their first major international hit, "When The Lights Go Out", which cracked the US top 10 and earned Gold status there soon after. Five then went on an eight-day tour to promote their upcoming album, appearing in a concert special for the Disney Channel with Irish girl group B*Witched, in Times Square in New York City, and on MTV's TRL. The debut album peaked at #27 in the US, and topped the charts in other countries worldwide, including the UK. "It's The Things You Do" was released in late 1998 in the US, only to receive a lukewarm reception. The group embarked upon a US tour with boy band *NSYNC, but soon after pulled out due to exhaustion, flying back to England to rest and start work on a new album. Still mining the first record, "Got The Feelin'", "Everybody Get Up", and "Until The Time Is Through" were all released as singles throughout 1998. Reaching the top 5 in different countries around the world, the latter two singles each rose to the number two spot in the UK, and Five had well and truly made their mark in the world of boy band mania.
In August 1999, the first single of their second album, the catchy dance tune "If Ya Gettin' Down", was released and became a major hit worldwide but yet again failed top go to #1 in their home country, kept out of the top spot by Ricky Martin. Finally in October 1999, after three consecutive number-two peaks, "Keep On Movin'" became their first UK #1, as well as their biggest selling single to date. The second album hit the top five shortly thereafter. "Don't Wanna Let You Go" was released in early March 2000, peaking at #9. On March 3, 2000, Five opened at the BRIT Awards with rock legends Queen, performing an updated version of that band's hit, "We Will Rock You". That night Five won their first BRIT Award, as "Best Pop Act", and their cover of the Queen song went on to become their second #1 in the UK in July 2000. The first half of 2000 found Five on a successful world tour, performing concerts in the UK, Europe, Russia, Australasia and—as a foursome—South America, after band member Ritchie contracted Chicken Pox and had to be flown back to England.
After finishing the tour, the group continued to perform at many concerts in the UK, including Party in the Park with Queen. A re-issue of their album Invincible included remixed versions of a couple of songs and five live tracks from their tour, as well as a bonus track, "Don't Fight It Baby". Due for release in July 2000 in the US, the song was pulled from release after the group was dropped by their stateside label, Arista Records. Five also had problems with their Asian record company, and subsequently cancelled their Asian tour.
Suffering from this major blow, the lads headed back to the studio and started writing songs for their next album. They continued to win awards in the UK and Europe, and in December 2000 launched their second big tour, in their home country. In January 2001, Five went to perform at one of the biggest festivals in the world, "Rock In Rio" in Rio de Janeiro and Caracas, to an audience of almost half a million people.
In May 2001, after many months of creative writing and "developing their own personal sound," Kingsize was completed. When it was time to begin filming the video for the debut single off the album, however, band member Sean had fallen ill with glandular fever. The "Let's Dance" video was released with a life-size cardboard cut-out standing in for the ailing singer, and rumours that he had in fact left the band had to be quashed. Scott also temporarily left the band for a few weeks to be with his his then-fiancée Kerry Oaker, who was having troubles with her pregnancy. Their son, Brennan Rhys, was born on July 11, 2001, five weeks premature. The remaining three members, J, Abz and Ritchie, pressed on with heavy promotion of the group's third album and the "Let's Dance" single. Whilst performing at a concert in Belgium in July, Ritch ripped the tendons in his left foot, putting a halt to all promotion and prompting the group to have a few meetings to re-think their options and future. "Let's Dance" was released in mid August 2001, however, and became their third UK #1, holding the top spot for two weeks. Kingsize debuted two weeks later at #3, going on to achieve Gold status.
After a month of serious meetings with record management, Five came to the decision that they were "calling it a day", and the group disbanded on September 27, 2001, via an announcement on MTV Select. On September 28, a day after the announcement, Scott married his childhood sweetheart, Kerry Oaker, at a ceremony which all the lads attended.
In November 2001, "Closer To Me", featuring rare footage of the band, and "Rock The Party", with an animated video, were released as a double-A-side single. A greatest hits album followed.
In the band's short life-span, they experienced success around the world, racking up three number-one singles in the UK and selling an estimate of 15-20 million records worldwide, including 7 million albums worldwide and two million in the United States, and picking up numerous awards along the way.
In November 2001, Five member Abs went to Australia for the major pop festival Rumba! and performed on stage with boy band Blue. About a year after the breakup, he enjoyed a brief but fairly successful solo career, releasing the album Abstract Theory in 2003, which produced three top 10 singles in the UK.
Ritchie Neville and Sean Conlon also initially attempted solo musical careers which seemed to stop almost before they began, although Ritchie has made occasional appearances as a TV guest star, presenter, actor and reality show celebrity contestant. Scott Robinson joined a local Essex radio station, EssexFM, in 2002 for a few months as a radio DJ. He starred in the UK regional theatre musical Boogie Nights 2 from late 2004 through most of 2005. Scott also became a father for a second time, with the birth of his second son on September 13, 2006.[2]. J Brown had all but disappeared from public view for nearly 4 years but has recently resurfaced as a writer and producer. Sean Conlon ultimately became the second group member to sign a solo recording deal, with Sony, and began work toward a new album.
On September 17, 2006, an announcement was made via Five's official MySpace page that a press conference was to be held at The Scala in central London, England, on September 27, 2006, at around 11am GMT. After a venue change due to a shooting at The Scala, the conference was moved to the Bar Academy Islington. It was rumoured that four of the five members would be reuniting (Sean now being committed to his Sony deal), and this was confirmed at the press conference. Five recorded new material for what was to be their fourth studio album, working with Guy Chambers, Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge, and French DJs Trak Invaders, and also planned to tour in 2007. As of January 2007, Five had completed half of their album and were looking to sign up to a record company. The album was expected to be released within the next few months. On March 8, 2007, at midnight, Five premiered one-minute clips of two brand new songs that were to have been on the new album. The songs, titled "70 Days" and "Settle Down," can be heard on the band's official webpage and also on their MySpace page.
Only 7 months after reforming, having failed attempts at securing a record deal, Five announced on May 20, 2007, via their official website that the group will no longer be pursuing a comeback.
In 2013 the band reformed again for hit reality show The Big Reunion. The line-up includes all original members apart from J Brown, who after a couple of meetings decided that he did not want to be in the limelight. The band performed at the Big Reunion concert at the Hammersmith Apollo on 26 February 2013 and will also be performing on tour with The Big Reunion in May 2013. In August 2014, via Twitter, Abs Breen (now known as 'Abz Love') announced that he was no longer a member of the group.
As of 2018, the current line-up consists of Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon.
2. Five is also the name of a german jazz group. Members are Matthias Bergmann flgh (Köln), Volker Winck (Volker Winck Quartet) ts, ss (Osnabrück), Christoph Busse p (Hannover), Gerold Donker b (Hamburg) and Thomas Hempel dr (Oldenburg).
When The Lights Go Out
Five Lyrics
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You know what I mean?
You're looking kind of fly tonight, girl
What's up, check it
Baby, when the lights go out (uh, yeah)
I'll show you what it's all about
Comin' at you, girl, you're gonna like this, girl
Check it
I ain't sorry for the way I feel
I know you think I'm being insincere
From the way I'm treatin' you
I never wanted to be so unkind
The only one thing on my mind
Is just kickin' it with you, girl
Baby, it's not the way I feel
You know you must believe me
Baby, it's not part of the deal
Oh, no, no
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So, baby, come to me when the lights go out
Ah, yeah, check it, check it out
Second verse, girl
I know you think it may be just a lie
Ain't no good in puttin' up a fight
'Cause my heart is set on you
I see the truth is in your eyes
I ain't fooled by your thin disguise
I can see I'm gettin' through, babe
Girl, don't deny the way you feel
You know you gotta trust me (give me a try)
Give me a chance to prove I'm real
Oh yeah, yeah
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
When I flick the switch, make your hips wanna dip now
I can get you off 'cause I'm ready and equipped now
Swing for me baby, give me all that you got
Never wanna stop 'cause you make me feel hot
I know what you wanna do and that I feel the same way too
Give you what you want through the days and the nights
Yeah, it's about time that we turned out the light
Yeah, I like that, so what's up, check it
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The love and tenderness
I'll show you what it's all about
Babe, I swear you will succumb to me
So baby, come to me when the lights go out
Baby, when the lights go out
Every single word could not express
The song "When the Lights Go Out" by Five is a seductive track that speaks of a man's desire to be intimate with a woman. The lyrics describe the moment when the lights go out, and how the man intends to show the woman his love and tenderness. The first verse sets the mood with the man complimenting the woman and expressing his interest in her. He then assures her that he is not insincere and that he only wants to be with her.
In the chorus, the man tells the woman that when the lights go out, he will show her what it's all about. He promises to express his love and tenderness in a way that words cannot describe. The second verse continues with the man assuring the woman that he is fully committed to her and that he sees through her facade. He asks her not to deny how she feels and urges her to trust him.
The bridge features a rap verse that further emphasizes the man's desire to be intimate with the woman. He talks about how he wants to make her feel good and promises to give her what she wants. Finally, the chorus repeats, and the song ends on a strong note of the man urging the woman to come to him when the lights go out.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I like that
Expressing interest in something
in one man
Referring to oneself
your looking kinda flat tonight girl
Commenting on the appearance of a woman
wassup,
Asking what is going on
Baby, when the lights go out
Inviting someone for intimacy when the lights are off
(yeah, uh here we go)
Expressing enthusiasm and eagerness
(check check)
Testing the microphone or checking the equipment
I'll show you what it's all about
Promising an enjoyable experience
(Coming at you, girl)
Addressing a woman directly
(You're gonna like this, girl)
Making a confident assertion
(Here we go)
Starting something exciting
I ain't sorry for the way I feel
Not apologizing for one's emotions
I know you think I'm being insincere
Acknowledging that someone doesn't trust you
From the way I'm treating you
Saying the actions seem wrong
I never wanted to be so unkind
Admitting to doing something unpleasant
The only one thing on my mind
Stating the top priority
Is just kickin' it wit u girl
Spending time with someone
Baby it's not the way I feel
Clarifying one's feelings
You know you must believe me
Asking for trust
Baby, it's not part of the deal
Rejecting a false assumption
Oh no no
Expressing disagreement
Every single word could not express
Suggesting that words are inadequate to convey emotions
The love and tenderness
Referring to kindness and care
I'll show you what it's all about
Promising an enjoyable experience
Babe I swear you will soon come to me
Making an assurance of future intimacy
So, baby, come to me
Inviting someone for intimacy
(Ah, yeah, check it)
Expressing excitement and readiness
(Second verse, girl)
Announcing the start of the new verse
I know you think it may be just a lie
Acknowledging someone's distrust
Ain't no good in putting up a fight
Suggesting that resistance is futile
'Cuz my heart is set on you
Revealing one's true feelings
I see the trust is in your eyes
Observing trustworthiness
I ain't fooled by your thin disguise
Seeing through someone's facade
I can see I'm getting through, babe
Noticing progress
Girl, don't deny the way you feel
Asking for honesty
You know you gotta trust me
Stating the importance of trust
(You gotta trust)
Emphasizing the importance of trust
Give me a chance to prove I'm real
Asking for an opportunity to demonstrate sincerity
Oh yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
I flip your hips, flip the switch baby yeah now
Describing a sexual encounter
an get you off coz im ready in a flip now
Expressing readiness to engage in sex
swim for me baby give me all that you got
Encouraging someone to be passionate
wanna stop coz you make me feel hot
Admitting arousal
now what you wanna do and that I feel the same way too
Asking for an agreement
give you what you want through the days and the nights
Promising continuous satisfaction
Its about time that we turned out the lights
Suggesting the time for intimacy has come
(Uh)
An exclamation or a pause
(You know what I mean)
Asking for understanding or agreement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Ignatius Mclaughlin, Eliot Kennedy, Mike Percy, Tim Lever, Sean Conlon, Jason Wesley Brown, Richard J. Dobson, Richard Breen, Scott Robinson
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Kikyo
Love this song and classic ❤❤❤🌹🌹
Megan Luminais
Oh my I love this song
Swag Sam
💪🏻😎
Kashaka McPherson
that was a top ten hit in 1998
Reee Reee
Ok😆
fuza crochet
1998 - 2019
Still👍
Dennis Tamayo
Heard in American FM radio stations in 1998.
Samantha Black
The best theme!!
Biba kabli
Memories
5ive band
😍👬🤵👬❤
Lugano Velez
2021 Argentina 🇦🇷