Their first single "Thinking It Over" cracked the UK Top 5, surprising fans and skeptics alike. A second single, "Doin' It", did not chart as well as their debut, making a modest impact at #14. At the same time the group was also addressing a lawsuit concerning their name. The matter was resolved by adding an 'X' to their band name, a decision that took into account suggestions from their fans.
Liberty X scored a UK #1 hit with the release of their third single, "Just A Little". With sales in excess of 500,000 units, "Just a Little" ended as the 7th best selling single of 2002. Their success was maintained with the release of both "Got To Have Your Love" (UK #2) and its parent album Thinking It Over, which debuted in the Top 3 of their respective charts. This was followed by another Top 10 success, "Holding On For You". Their debut album eventually earned multi-platinum recognition, selling close to 750,000 units in the UK.
The band's second album, Being Somebody, followed in 2003. Three additional Top 20 hit singles came from this record: "Being Nobody" (UK #3), "Jumpin" (UK #6), and "Everybody Cries" (UK #13). Being Somebody became certified gold and sold over 200,000 copies in the United Kingdom.
Their third full-length, X, was released in 2005. Despite the fact that it spawned another two additional Top 10 singles for the group, it became their least successful album to date. The singles released from this album included "Song 4 Lovers" (UK #5) and a remake of Shalamar's classic "A Night To Remember". Liberty X's version, which peaked at #6 in the UK, was used as the official track for the Children In Need charity. The third single to be released from the album was the title track "X", but due to lack of proper promotion, it peaked at #47. Their album, X, peaked at #27 in October of 2005 and sold over 50,000 copies.
In May of 2007 the band announced that they were splitting up stating that the music world had "changed too much since we began". They are all still friends and are currently working on solo projects.
X
Liberty X Lyrics
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Listen up
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Every time I close my eyes, I can clearly see
The image of your smile shine through my darkest dreams
I never thought that I'd find myself this close, this close
(Got to have your love)
I can feel your sweet caress wash away all the loneliness
That I once felt inside my heart, oh yeah
Boy, if you could read my mind I'm sure that you could find
What you've been searching for, what you've been searching for
Free me from despair, there's so much to share
If you surrender to me, oh yeah
Whisper in my ears, words I long to hear, ooh yeah
(Gotta find a way to get into your heart)
Boy, I got to have your love
(Gotta find a way to get into your heart)
You know, you know, you know I need your love
(Gotta find a way to get into your heart)
Boy, I got to have your love
(Gotta find a way to get into your heart)
You know, you know, you know I need your love, oh, oh
Yeah
Boy, I got to have your love
You're like an angel in disguise, I feel like I'm in heaven
When you walk my way you're such a mystery (such a mystery)
The butterflies I feel inside must be, must be
A sign of love, no one can disagree
My desire for your love is like a new horizon
Only lovers see like you and I, I
Sacred love will be the start to sacred nights, our hearts
I'll love you till my dying day, until my dying day
(Let's dance)
Put on your red shoes
Put on your red shoes
Put on your red shoes
Put on your red shoes
Put on your red shoes
Put on your red shoes
Put on your red shoes
In Liberty X's song "X," the lyrics speak of a desire for love and a need for connection with another person. The singer speaks of seeing the image of their love interest's smile when they close their eyes and feeling a sweet caress that washes away their loneliness. The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency to be with this person and a willingness to surrender to them completely in order to find true happiness.
The chorus repeats the phrase "gotta find a way to get into your heart" multiple times, suggesting that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to win their love. They describe their desire as a "new horizon" and vow to love this person until their dying day. The song ends with the upbeat refrain to put on your red shoes and dance.
Overall, the lyrics of "X" convey a sense of longing for love and a willingness to take risks and put everything on the line to be with someone. The dreamy and romantic imagery paired with the upbeat and dance-worthy melody make this song a classic example of early 2000s pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I close my eyes, I can clearly see
No matter how far away I am from you, I can still see your smile in my mind.
The image of your smile shine through my darkest dreams
Even in my worst dreams, the image of your smile shines bright.
I never thought that I'd find myself this close, this close
I never thought I'd be so close to you, but here we are.
To you my dear, tell me what it means
I'm so close to you, but I'm not sure what our relationship means.
(Got to have your love)
I need your love to feel complete and happy.
I can feel your sweet caress wash away all the loneliness
When you touch me, all my loneliness and sadness disappear.
That I once felt inside my heart, oh yeah
My heart used to be full of sadness, but now it's full of joy because of you.
Boy, if you could read my mind I'm sure that you could find
If you could understand my thoughts, you'd know how much I love you.
What you've been searching for, what you've been searching for
You've been searching for someone to love, and I believe that someone is me.
Free me from despair, there's so much to share
Liberate me from my sadness, and we can share a lot of love together.
If you surrender to me, oh yeah
If you accept my love, we can be happy together.
Whisper in my ears, words I long to hear, ooh yeah
Tell me sweet things that I've been waiting to hear from you for so long.
(Gotta find a way to get into your heart)
I have to figure out a way to make you love me.
You know, you know, you know I need your love
I hope you understand how much I need your love.
You're like an angel in disguise, I feel like I'm in heaven
Being with you is like being in paradise, you're like an angel to me.
When you walk my way you're such a mystery (such a mystery)
I can't figure you out, but I'm still drawn to you because you're so intriguing.
The butterflies I feel inside must be, must be
The feeling I get when I'm with you must be love.
A sign of love, no one can disagree
These butterflies are a clear indication that I'm in love with you.
My desire for your love is like a new horizon
My longing for your love is like a new beginning, full of hope and possibilities.
Only lovers see like you and I, I
We see things from a lover's perspective, and that makes our love special.
Sacred love will be the start to sacred nights, our hearts
Our love is pure and special, and it will lead to beautiful moments together.
I'll love you till my dying day, until my dying day
I'll never stop loving you, even when I'm old and gray.
(Let's dance)
Let's celebrate our love by dancing together.
Put on your red shoes
Let's get ready to dance by putting on our red shoes.
Put on your red shoes
Red shoes represent passion and love, so let's wear them and express our love through dance.
Put on your red shoes
Red shoes will make us stand out on the dance floor, and show everyone that we're in love.
Put on your red shoes
Let's enjoy this moment and have fun dancing together in our red shoes.
Put on your red shoes
This is our moment to shine, so let's put on our red shoes and dance the night away.
Put on your red shoes
Let's show the world that we're in love, by putting on our red shoes and dancing together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie, Kirk Khaleel, Johnny Rodriquez, Brice Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hklaurent
I don't like the MV either but without this record company signed them after they were dropped by the precious one, we would never have this amazing song however, their dance is killing me, esp the boys
Ger Gonzalez Nieto
wow! love it!
Ollie Bowen
masterpiece
Jonathan Dahl
Underrated track just the video could have been better that's all.
koolatzero
best song EVER
Sarah '93
Oh neat.đźâ€
Xandra B.
hmm... like it... because my first name start with x ^^
Tyrone Smith
This is so bad and low budget itâs comical. They all look good tho and I like the song!!
David Rudolph
whoever directed it..... please never again
Furrykub
I loved Liberty X, but that is one of the most embarrassingly bad music video's I have ever seen. Even when it came out a few years ago that CGI was horrific.