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.
Tonight! Tonight!
London Boys Lyrics
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Is it really gonna hurt
Will my heart break in time?
Am I standing on a ladder
Am I really on the brink
Am I just losing time?
I don't mind when we′re together
I never listen, I'm missing you
'Til tonight when love makes it right
Tonight! Tonight!
I′m going to get more than ever
Tonight! Tonight!
Yeah, we′re gonna have stormy weather
Tonight!
Climbing to the stars
Tonight! Tonight!
I'm going to say: "You and me, love"
Tonight! Tonight!
Yeah we′re going to sail through the sea of love
Never get enough
Is the magic here forever
Are you really going to stay
Tell me why should I lie?
Would it really be so clever
To mistrust your fairy tale
While my heart is so blind?
We're all alone in another world
You and I, happy together
You′re holding me, like I'm holding you
All the time, ahead of all time
The lyrics of London Boys's song Tonight! Tonight! tell the story of a person who is questioning their relationship and wondering if it is worth the risk of getting hurt. They acknowledge that their friends are warning them about the person they are with, but they are willing to take the chance anyway. The lyrics express doubt and uncertainty about the future of the relationship and the possibility of betrayal, but the person is willing to put those thoughts aside for one night of passion.
The verses contain doubtful thoughts of the person. He/she wonders if the emotions he/she is experiencing are worthwhile and questions whether his/her heart would break with time. The person debates whether they are standing on a dangerous edge or are just wasting their time. Even with friends cautioning about his/her lover, the person's mind isn't set on leaving. It is only when they both come together that love is capable of making everything right, and they can finally have a chance of happiness.
The chorus is a declaration of his/her feelings. Tonight is the night when they will have their truest emotions fueled, and they will not get enough of it. The stormy weather is a metaphor that they will finally let out their emotions, things that they have kept pent up inside. Tonight, they are true to their feelings, and his/her head is light with love. They will climb to the stars and sail through the sea of love, and no one can stop them.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it really gonna matter
Am I worrying over nothing?
Is it really gonna hurt
Will I regret this later?
Will my heart break in time?
Am I as invested in this as I think?
Am I standing on a ladder
Am I on the verge of something big?
Am I really on the brink
Is this about to happen?
Am I just losing time?
Am I wasting my time with this?
My friends keep saying you're bad for me
My friends don't approve of our relationship.
I don't mind when we're together
I enjoy being with you despite what others say.
I never listen, I'm missing you
I ignore my friends when it comes to you.
'Til tonight when love makes it right
Tonight, being with you will make everything okay.
I'm going to get more than ever
Tonight, I'll experience even more pleasure than before.
Yeah, we're gonna have stormy weather
Tonight, things will be dramatic.
Climbing to the stars
Tonight, we'll reach new heights in our relationship.
I'm going to say: "You and me, love"
Tonight, I'll express my love for you.
Yeah, we're going to sail through the sea of love
Tonight, we'll navigate the complexities of love.
Never get enough
Our love is insatiable.
Is the magic here forever
Will our love last?
Are you really going to stay
Will you be by my side for the long haul?
Tell me why should I lie?
Why would I ever deceive myself about my feelings for you?
Would it really be so clever
Would it be smart to doubt our love?
To mistrust your fairy tale
To doubt our love story.
While my heart is so blind?
Even though I may be blinded by love?
We're all alone in another world
It's just us against the world.
You and I, happy together
As long as we're together, we're happy.
You're holding me, like I'm holding you
We're both holding onto each other tightly.
All the time, ahead of all time
Ahead of everything else, we're always together.
Writer(s): ralf-rene maue
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.