Although they lived near Hamburg, Germany since 1981, they had actually met when they were at school in London. They were formed in 1986 as a vehicle for songwriter and producer - Ralf-René Maué. Their musical style was catchy and highly infectious Eurobeat dance music combined with choreography acquired during their experience as Rollerblade dancers prior to forming London Boys. Consequently their early releases were marketed towards the Eurodisco scene.
They are remembered mainly for singles from their classic 1989 album The Twelve Commandments Of Dance, which peaked at No.2 on the UK charts. Most notable of these songs were London Nights, which peaked at No.2, and Requiem, which reached No.4 and was their breakthrough chart entry in April 1989. Another single, a remixed version of their 1987 release Harlem Desire, reached No.17.
Their second album "Sweet Soul Music" was released in 1991 and the 3rd album "Love 4 Unity" in 1993. The 4th album "Hallelujah Hits" was released in 1995. This album was relased under the name of "The New London Boys" and it was a combination of religious music and eurobeat dance music.
El Matinero
London Boys Lyrics
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I said a
Hey you! Do the matinero!
The matinero is the kind
When a woman loves her baby
Like a runner in the night
She was dancin' girl like crazy
She says: Love is the answer to it all
Hey you! Do the matinero!
I said a
Hey you! Do the matinero!
You gotta move it in the night
Grab your feet and be no squaro
Dancin' in the morning light
'Til the chicks say: Buona sera
Baby, love is the answer to it all
Over and over
Do the matinero!
Just when you feel those rain clouds inside your head
Another dream, a love you never had
Another day, another night so cold
Just turn around before you're getting
Older and older
Hey you! Do the matinero!
I said a hey you! Do the matinero!
The matinero is the dance
That will take your body under
If you want it here's the chance
Hear the drum beat roll like thunder
Baby, love is the answer to it all
Over and over
Do the matinero!
Just when you feel those rain clouds inside your head
Another dream, a love you never had
Another day, another night so cold
Just turn around before you're getting
Older and older
Hey you! Do the matinero!
Hey you! Do the matinero!
A said a
Hey you! Do the matinero!
The London Boys' song El Matinero is a dance-pop track that encourages listeners to do the Matinero dance, which is the kind of dance that a woman does when she loves her baby. The song's lyrics describe a woman who loves her baby like a runner in the night, and she dances like crazy, believing that love is the answer to everything. The song's upbeat and catchy rhythm encourages people to dance and let go of their worries. The Matinero dance is described as a way to move your feet and let go of your inhibitions until the chicks say "Buona Sera," which means "good evening" in Italian.
The lyrics also suggest that when you're feeling down, you should turn around and do the Matinero dance instead of dwelling on your problems. The song encourages listeners to keep moving and never get older and older without experiencing the joys of life. The Matinero dance is presented as a chance to let go of your worries and embrace love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you! Do the matinero!
Encouragement to join the matinero dance
I said a
Reiteration of the previous line
The matinero is the kind
Description of the matinero as a type of dance
When a woman loves her baby
Comparison of the matinero dancer to a mother's love for her child
Like a runner in the night
Simile comparing the matinero dancer's movements to those of a runner
She was dancin' girl like crazy
Narration of a woman dancing the matinero with enthusiasm
She says: Love is the answer to it all
Expression of the woman's belief in the power of love
Over and over
Reiteration of the previous line
You gotta move it in the night
Encouragement to dance the matinero during nighttime
Grab your feet and be no squaro
Instruction to move with energy and passion
Dancin' in the morning light
Suggestion to continue dancing the matinero into the morning
Til the chicks say: Buona sera
Narration of the reaction of onlookers
Baby, love is the answer to it all
Reiteration of the woman's belief in the power of love
Just when you feel those rain clouds inside your head
Narration of a feeling of sadness or despair
Another dream, a love you never had
Mention of unfulfilled desires
Another day, another night so cold
Narration of a feeling of loneliness or emptiness
Just turn around before you're getting
Advice to avoid becoming stuck in negative emotions
Older and older
Reiteration of the previous line
The matinero is the dance
Reiteration of the earlier description of matinero dance
That will take your body under
Suggestion that the dance will be intense and immersive
If you want it here's the chance
Encouragement to try the matinero dance
Hear the drum beat roll like thunder
Narration of the rhythmic and powerful music accompanying the dance
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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