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.
Kimbaley
London Boys Lyrics
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Kimbaley - London Boys
Drop your dreams on the 1 one!
Drop your schemes on the 2 two!
And there's nothing you can do,
Oh honey,
Trade your life on the 1 one!
Swap your soul on the 2 two!
Every day, hear the people say
That there's nothing there for you,
But we say:
Brother-love is the key right!
Hatin' people is wrong wrong!
Every day, there's a better way
And there's so much we can do,
Oh Honey,
Buildin' heaven is right right!
Demolition is wrong wrong!
Up and down all around the globe
Let the people sing this song,
Oh honey
Sweet love hight on emotion
Life is a wonder, let it come true
Reach out your hands and you'll get the notion
There is no lo-ove without you! Uuh, yeah
Kimbaley my ma-mama said, I love you girl
Proud and livin' free! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Drop your fearson the 1 one!
All your cares on the 2 two!
Trouble-shootin' is over now
And the countin's daone for you
'cause we say:
Bridge: Deep in my mind, there's wrong and
A right, I know
And it's gettin' better
Count all my fears,
walk away from the tears,
I'll go
Where the sun is shining bright
Under southern skies...
The song “Kimbaley” by the London Boys is a fast-paced track with a positive message. The song encourages people to drop their fears and care, and trade their lives and soul for a better future. The lyrics express that every day gives a chance for a fresh start and that brother-love is the key to a better world. The song stresses that there is nothing one can do to change what happened in the past, but one can make the future better by building heaven and rejecting demolition. The chorus is catchy and emphasizes the theme of the song, which is love and its power to make life wonderful. The song ends with a reference to a new start in a new place, where the sun shines bright under southern skies.
One interesting fact about the song is that Kimbaley was originally released in 1987 as a single by the German dance-pop duo Modern Talking. The song was written by Dieter Bohlen and was an instant hit in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The song was later covered by the London Boys and became a hit in the UK in 1988. The song’s success helped the London Boys gain popularity in Europe and Asia. Another interesting fact is that the song was remixed and released in 2010 by a Dutch DJ called DJ Willy. The remix has a slower tempo and features a trance-like background.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop your dreams on the 1 one!
Forget about your dreams and aspirations.
Drop your schemes on the 2 two!
Forget about your plans and strategies.
Every day, better get away
And there's nothing you can do,
Oh honey,
Every day, try to escape from the monotony of daily life but sometimes there's nothing you can do about it.
Trade your life on the 1 one!
Sacrifice your life for something else.
Swap your soul on the 2 two!
Exchange your innermost desires and beliefs for something else.
Every day, hear the people say
That there's nothing there for you,
But we say:
Every day, you hear people saying that there's nothing for you in this world but this song says otherwise.
Brother-love is the key right!
Love and compassion is the answer.
Hatin' people is wrong wrong!
Hate and discrimination is not acceptable.
Every day, there's a better way
And there's so much we can do,
Oh Honey,
Every day, there's a better way of living and we have the potential to make the world a better place.
Buildin' heaven is right right!
Creating a harmonious and peaceful society is commendable.
Demolition is wrong wrong!
Destruction and violence is unacceptable.
Up and down all around the globe
Let the people sing this song,
Oh honey
This song is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated by everyone around the world.
Sweet love high on emotion
Life is a wonder, let it come true
Reach out your hands and you'll get the notion
There is no lo-ove without you! Uuh, yeah
Love is a powerful emotion and should be cherished. Life is full of wonders and possibilities. You just need to reach out and grab it. Love is a universal feeling that everyone should experience.
Kimbaley my ma-mama said, I love you girl
Proud and livin' free! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Kimbaley is a name of a person who is loved and free to express themselves without any constraints.
Drop your fears on the 1 one!
All your cares on the 2 two!
Trouble-shootin' is over now
And the countin's done for you
'Cause we say:
Forget about your fears and worries. Troubleshooting is over now and no longer necessary.
Deep in my mind, there's wrong and
A right, I know
And it's gettin' better
Count all my fears,
Walk away from the tears,
I'll go
Where the sun is shining bright
Under southern skies...
Inner peace can be achieved by separating right from wrong. By letting go of fears and sadness, you can walk towards brighter horizons.
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeejo Clemin
Drop your dreams one 1
One
Drop your schemes on the 2
Two
Every day, better get away
And there's nothing you can
Do
Oh Honey
Trade your your life on the 1 one
Swap your soul on 2
Two
Every day, hear the people
Say
That there's nothing there for
You
But we say
Brother love is the key
Right
Hatin' People is wrong
Wrong
Every day, there's a better
Way
And there's so much we can
Do
Oh Honey
Building' heaven is right - right
Demolition is wrong - wrong
Up and down all around the
Globe
Let the people sing this
Song
Oh honey
Sweet love hight on emotion
Life is a wonder, let it come
True
Reach out your hands and
You'll get the notion
There is no lo- ove without
You! Uuh, yeah
Kimbaley my ma-
Mamm say
Kimbaley my ma- mama said
I love you girl
Proud and living free! Hey
Hey! Hey
Drop your fearson the 1 -
One
All your cares on the 2 - two
Trouble- shootin' is over now
And the countin's daone for
You
'Cause we say
Deep in my mind
There's wrong and
A right, I know
And it's getting' better
Count all my fears, walk
Away from the tears
I'll go
Where the sun is shining
Bright
Under Southern skies
NBlover
I think their albums should be re-released in tribute to them & their music. LONG LIVE THEIR MUSIC let future generation's apperciate their talent.
Quantum Bikehanics
Ultra talented, energetic & born to entertain - nothing can ever replace this dynamic duo. RIP
Секс Тигр
Эту музыку еще долго будут слушать. Отличные парни. Красивые тела. Великолепные трюки. Браво! Приятно послушать вечно молодых и здоровых исполнителей.
Fire Dice
God bless you both gentlemen 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️💯 May the lord be with you ✝️
tixxstixx
that whole album was class! they sure dont make them like that anymore.............
Witwillsy
Its always great to hear this tune, in fact all of their tunes were great. They may have gone but their classic tunes live on
Sunny Aura
This for me is my favourite from the dance duo, it just sums up the sole and spirit of the lovely guys.♥️🙂👏🎶🎤😎
Neil Sharma
Till this day I still jump and dance. Loved this. RIP boys
NUR MUHAMMAD BIN ABDULLAH
Keep it up please watch your steps......tq
The Anti Life Equation
Love this, I was a kid when my sister got this tape for Xmas, me being a bit of a rocker, I borrowed it without her knowing and copied it onto a blank tape, and years l8r it's still my guilty pleasure!. RIP guys!.