The band initially scored minor success in the UK Singles Chart with their two of their first three singles "Crazy For You" (#44) and "Seventeen" (#44).[1] They also released "Face To Face" which was withdrawn from sale by the record label. "Crazy For You" was re-released in the UK entering the UK Singles Chart at #24, and climbing to finally reach a #2 peak selling over 400,000 copies in the process. The success of "Crazy For You" led to a remix of "Seventeen" - the track was unable to match the popularity of "Crazy For You" and peaked at #11.
With two hit singles secured, their debut album entitled Let Loose featuring keyboard player Adam Lee[2] was released peaking at #20 and selling 60,000 copies. The album release was followed by the single "One Night Stand" which peaked at #12. The final track to be taken from the album was the ballad "Best In Me" which, according to the album sleeve, was recorded in lead singer's Wermerling's bedroom at the age of fifteen. The track became their second UK Top 10 hit peaking at #8
The outfit then embarked on a UK tour, and after a seven month hiatus Let Loose returned with a new single "Everybody Say Everybody Do" which peaked at #29. Another seven months passed before a new single was released - a cover of the Bread track "Make It with You". The single reached #7 and giving the group their third Top 10 success.[1] This was followed with "'Take It Easy" which peaked at #25.[1]
The follow-up album Rollercoaster was released and peaked at #42 with sales of less than 30,000 copies. Two months later a final single was released from the album in time for the Christmas market but "Darling Be Home Soon" became one of the band's lowest charting singles reaching #65,[1] and Let Loose split up shortly afterwards. Richie joined the band 'Bottlefly', Rob Jeffrey continued playing guitar in other projects and Lee Murray became a DJ, session drummer, and has worked in management with Holly Valance, Kelly Brook and Page 3 model Keeley Hazell
In 1998 a Best of Let Loose album was released, but missed out on a UK Albums Chart position.
In 2006 Wermerling released his debut solo album, Lost. The album was released and funded by Wermerling and was available for download and as a CD through CDBaby.com and Wermerling's own website, but failed to make the chart.
In early 2008 Wermerling and Murray reunited to write and record together under the Let Loose name - Rob Jeffrey was contacted but declined to be involved in the band's comeback. As of December 2008 four new songs had been added to the official Let Loose MySpace page and a photo shoot has taken place. The band reported via MySpace that they are currently in talks with several record labels, regarding possible recording contracts for the band. Shortly afterward Wermerling and Murray parted way, however this time, Wermerling recruited four other all new band members. The album Paint It In Gold was released independently in May 2009 available as a limited CD through Wermerling's own website, and the first live appearance of Let Loose with their new line-up was on 4 June 2009.
Seventeen
Let Loose Lyrics
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Hello my friend
Girl I've met you
Are you the same little girl I knew
Do you recall It wasn't such a long long time ago
I wanna know all about every single little thing you've done
Tell me where you've been
Seventeen look at you know
(You got hold of my heart and won't let me go)
Seventeen look at you know
(You got hold of heart heart cos I love you so)
Seventeen
Yeah
Look back in time what do you see
Do you remember how it used to be
I was your plane I could never think of you that way
Cos everything changes so fast
That was then and this is now
What a fool I've been
Seventeen look at you know
(You got hold of my heart and won't let me go)
Seventeen look at you know
(Just keep a hold on my heart cos I love you so)
Seventeen
Yeah
We can take it fast
We can take it slow
Now are time has come here we are and here we go
Seventeen look at you know
(You got hold of my heart and won't let me go)
Seventeen look at you know
(Just keep a hold on my heart cos I love you so)
Seventeen
The song "Seventeen" by Let Loose is a nostalgic track about reconnecting with someone from the past. The lyrics explore the experience of seeing someone again after many years and reminiscing on old memories. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Seventeen look at you now" which may reference the common experience of reconnecting with someone from high school or adolescence when many people were around 17 years of age. The singer is filled with longing and affection for this person, and the chorus emphasizes that they feel completely taken by the person's hold on their heart.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of regret and reflection regarding the passage of time. The singer sings "everything changes so fast," suggesting that they may have missed out on something important due to their assumptions about the way things would be. They acknowledge that they have been foolish in some way, perhaps by not realizing their true feelings for the person earlier on. Despite this, it is apparent that the singer is now ready to fully embrace their feelings for this person and take things to the next level.
Overall, "Seventeen" is a bittersweet anthem about the nostalgia and longing that comes with reconnecting with someone from the past. It explores themes of regret and reflection as well as the excitement and anticipation of a new connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I don't know you
Hello my friend
Girl I've met you
Are you the same little girl I knew
Do you recall It wasn't such a long long time ago
Let's reminisce about the past
I wanna know all about every single little thing you've done
Tell me your life story
Tell me where you've been
Let's talk about your adventures
Seventeen look at you now
You've grown up so much
(You got hold of my heart and won't let me go)
I'm falling in love with you
(Just keep a hold on my heart cos I love you so)
Please don't break my heart
Look back in time what do you see
Let's reflect on the past
Do you remember how it used to be
Let's talk about our previous relationship
I was your plane I could never think of you that way
I never thought of you romantically before
Cos everything changes so fast
Things can change quickly
That was then and this is now
We can't go back in time
What a fool I've been
I regret not realizing my feelings for you earlier
We can take it fast
Let's move quickly
We can take it slow
Or let's take our time
Now our time has come here we are and here we go
Let's give this relationship a chance
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hello my friend, could it be true
Are you the same little girl I knew .?
Do you recall, It wasn't such a long long time ago
I wanna know all about every single
Little thing you've done, Tell me where
You've been...
Seventeen.Look at you now
You've got a hold of my heart
Never let me go
Seventeen.Look at you now
Keep a hold of my heart
Cos I love you so. seventeen (oh yeh)
Look back in time, what do you see
Do you remember how it used to be.?
I was your flame, I could never
Think of you that way
Cos everything changed so fast
That was then but this is now
What a fool I've been
Seventeen.Look at you now
You've got a hold of my heart
Never let me go
Seventeen.Look at you now
Just keep a hold of my heart
Cos I love you so... seventeen.(yeh yeh yeh yeh)
We could take it fast
We could take it slow
Now our time has come
Here we are and here we go
Seventeen.Look at you now
You've got a hold of my heart
Never let me go
Seventeen.Look at you now
Just keep a hold of my heart
Cos I love you so
Seventeen.Look at you now
Never.Let me go (seventeen)
Vicki-stfc
I met Let Loose back in 1996. Great bunch of guys, really friendly.
Jonathan Mulondo
90s pop music is always gonna be π―β€π
Hannah M
90s and 00s pop music songs are pure fire and soul!!
Clare Bell
One of the cool bands of the early 90s! βCrazy for Youβ and βSeventeenβ instantly take me back to being 13 in 1994 ha ha the last minute of this song I could listen to over and over again! Great sounding song!! ππ
mono
I used to buy cds just because of the cover and when I saw Let Loose in a store I was captivated by this band and I bought it without knowing the content! And when I listened to βSeventeenβ I fell in love with it and with these 3 guys!
Matthew Devereux
Takes me back to the 1990s listening to this and going to see Crystal Palace matches with my mate Simon. One of the very finest pop songs ever written. Greetings from the New Democracy of Brtain.
Kev L
I loved this song when it came out!
Jim Kemp
Co-written by Nik Kershaw. Which is why it's an amazing song.
JokerfleckCast
Cracking song. Loved how they put the guitars front and center in most of their songs
MithunOnThe.Net
One of my favourite British pop songs from the 1990s!