Their follow-up single "A Better Love" became a Hot 100 Top 20 hit, and they returned to #1 on the dance chart with "Come Back" (Hot 100 #62).
In 1995, Londonbeat entered the UK heats of the Eurovision Song Contest with "I'm Just Your Puppet on a ... (String)", however they were not selected to go to the main contest (losing out to rap group Love City Groove) and the single limped in at Number 55.
In 2003 Londonbeat re-grouped with a new line up and signed to German record label Coconut. An album called Back in the Hi-Life featured re-recordings of "A Better Love" and "I've Been Thinkin About You" amongst the new tracks.
Marc Goldschmitz left the band in 2004, now pushing his german-indie-pop-projekt "die Unerklärlichen".
This Is Your Life
Londonbeat Lyrics
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This is your life, this is no fantasy
I'm gonna tell you this
Oh, this is your life
You're one on one with me
Oh girl you're a gypsy
You make, you make me so happy
You make me high as a kite
Oh when I, when I first saw you
Oh, I could not stay away
Listen, it's I, it's I
I came alive with love that day
This is your life, this is no fantasy
Oh, I just wanna tell you this, I'ma tell you this
This is your life
You're one on one with me
This is your life, this is no fantasy
Oh yeah, let me tell you this, I wanna tell you child
Girl, this is your life
You're one on one with me
The song "This Is Your Life" by Londonbeat is an uplifting tribute to a mysterious and intoxicating woman who captures the singer's heart and soul. The opening lines establish that this is no fantasy, but the real deal - the singer is authentic and honest, promising to tell the woman the truth about herself and their relationship. The repetition of the line, "This is your life," reinforces the message that the woman is responsible for her own destiny, but also that the singer is willing to join her on the adventure. The line "You're one on one with me" suggests that the singer is fully present, focused, and committed to the woman, creating a genuine connection that transcends superficial encounters.
The lyrics paint the woman as a "gypsy" who is "a child of the night," implying that she is unconventional, mysterious and free-spirited. Despite her wandering ways, the singer finds happiness and a natural "high" when he is with her. The use of the phrase "make me high as a kite" is apt, as it evokes a feeling of lightness and excitement, as if the singer is floating on air.
The chorus repeats the message that "this is your life" and builds momentum and energy with a gospel-like call-and-response structure. The singer exclaims, "Oh yeah!" and "Listen!" to emphasize the importance of his message, expressing a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. The overall effect is one of joy and celebration, encouraging the listener to seize the day and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
This is your life, this is no fantasy
Your life is not make-believe, it's real
I'm gonna tell you this
I'm about to tell you something important
Oh, this is your life
Your life is happening right now
You're one on one with me
We're alone together
Oh girl you're a gypsy
You are free-spirited
A child of the night
You thrive in the darkness
You make, you make me so happy
You bring joy to my life
You make me high as a kite
You make me feel ecstatic
Oh when I, when I first saw you
From the moment I first laid eyes on you
Oh, I could not stay away
I felt a strong attraction to you
Listen, it's I, it's I
Pay attention, it's me
I came alive with love that day
I felt alive with a newfound love for you
Oh yeah, let me tell you this, I wanna tell you child
I'm eager to share something with you
Girl, this is your life
This is your existence
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.