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.
Freedom
London Boys Lyrics
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When I woke up I was cryin'
'Cause my dream had gone
And the vision I could see
All the world would truly live as one
There's no place for doubt and fear
At this special time of year
We are solid walls of sound
And we're singing every word out loud
Freedom for all
That we keep once and for all
That is my prayer
I know
There's bound to be sweet
Freedom for me
And all the world that I see
I have a dream
Gonna live it together
Everybody all around the world
Years are rushing by
Time is short for you and I
Will we ever learn?
Give your fellow man a hand
Only love will make the tables turn
So let's all stand up and fight
'Gainst the killing and the strive
'Cause we got no choice
Every minute, every hour
Sing out loud and shout it
You're the voice
The London Boys's song "Freedom" is a powerful call to action for unity and brotherhood. The first verse begins with the singer waking up and feeling distraught because the peace and unity they had envisioned was no longer present. Through the lyrics "All the world would truly live as one," the singer expresses a desire for a world without conflict and hatred. The chorus then amplifies this desire for freedom and unity, stating "Freedom for all/That we keep once and for all/That is my prayer/I know/There's bound to be sweet/Freedom for me/And all the world that I see," making it clear that this call for freedom is all-encompassing for every individual. The second verse takes a more somber turn, acknowledging the fast pace of time and the importance of learning to love one another to make a lasting impact.
The final verse is a call to action to stand up against injustice and hate, serve the community and fight for freedom with every moment. The lyrics "Every minute, every hour/Sing out loud and shout it/You're the voice" empower the listeners with the understanding that it's only through individual action and unity that change can occur. Overall, the song is a strong message of hope and a call to action to end hate and division in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace was on my mind
I woke up feeling peaceful
When I woke up I was cryin'
However, I suddenly started crying
'Cause my dream had gone
My dream faded away and I am upset about it
And the vision I could see
The vision of a world that is united and peaceful
All the world would truly live as one
Everyone will live harmoniously without any conflict or war
There's no place for doubt and fear
During this special time, fear and doubt should be absent
At this special time of year
During the holiday season
If you're young at heart
If you have a youthful spirit regardless of age
We are solid walls of sound
Our voices and music are strong and unbreakable
And we're singing every word out loud
We are singing with passion and conviction
Freedom for all
Everyone deserves liberty and independence
That we keep once and for all
It is our responsibility to maintain our freedom once achieved
That is my prayer
I hope and pray for this freedom
I know
I am confident
There's bound to be sweet
The outcome will be positive
Freedom for me
I also deserve freedom
And all the world that I see
I wish the entire world the same liberty
I have a dream
I have a vision and hope for a better future
Gonna live it together
We will work towards achieving this dream as a united world
Everybody all around the world
Everyone in every part of the world
Years are rushing by
Time is fleeting
Time is short for you and I
We don't have much time
Will we ever learn?
Will we ever understand the importance of peace and freedom?
Give your fellow man a hand
Let us help and support each other
Only love will make the tables turn
Only through love and kindness can we create a better world
So let's all stand up and fight
We must take action and work towards making positive changes
'Gainst the killing and the strife
We must fight against violence and conflict
'Cause we got no choice
We must take responsibility and take action because we have no other option
Every minute, every hour
At every moment of every day
Sing out loud and shout it
We must speak out and share our message with the world
You're the voice
You have the power to create change through your words and actions
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-go6rf7mj2z
Супер клип эдем Деннис вы самые лучшие таких нет больше ине будет люблю
@artur_zelensky
Хорошие парни!
@arthurdailey4514
A relevant song, especially in 2023 🤗
@stephaniekrause9945
Bravo London Boys wow, machen schöne Musik, Tanzen auch sehr gut, passt zu Rhythmus,weiter so toi toi
@exextomo
This song always gives me courage.
Thank You London Boys!!
@user-wr5uh3hc9c
I Miss you
London Boys 😭😭
I will never forget...
@susan3646
R.I.P Boys Thank You for Your Music.You are Missed xx
@amros1972
кто жил в это(советское) время,тот поймёт! ностальгия
@m.carolineszoke5548
Bravo,Bravo London Boys!Gorgeous video & beautiful song,better singer!THANKS!💖💙🌞🌞🎤🎤💙💛🎶🥁🎹💎💕👍
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