In 1994 and 1995 they won the Brit Award for Best British Dance Act. In 1994, they won the Mercury Music Prize for the album Elegant Slumming. The victory sparked controversy as they beat Britpop band Blur, who were deemed by critics to be more 'worthy' than a mere dance band. With ten Top Ten UK singles, the band was one of the most consistent hit-makers of the 90s, and the album Bizarre Fruit stayed in the UK charts for two years.
In the United States, their biggest success was on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where they achieved five Top 5 singles, four of which hit number one.
With the closure by BMG of the deConstruction dance record label in the late 1990s, M People gained their own record label called M People Records to release their 1997 album Fresco.
After the release of The Best of M People in 1998, the band took a long break. Heather Small recorded a solo album and it seemed that the band had split, although a repackaged greatest hits album was released in 2005 and the band also embarked on a short tour of the UK. Small continued to pursue a solo career, as her song Proud was the soundtrack to the successful London 2012 Olympic Bid.
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One Night in Heaven
M People Lyrics
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One night in heaven. One night in heaven.
One night in heaven. One night in heaven.
One night in heaven. One night in heaven.
Sometimes I get to thinking, while you are far away,
just how much I miss you and how time it ticks away.
So sad when we are fighting, too much tension too much hate.
Just one moment in my day.
Take me up to a place so far in your heavenly space.
One night (one night), one night in heaven. When you touch me
You take me up high with the clouds in the sky.
One night (one night), one night in heaven. When you kiss me
You light up my life, make me feel so alive.
While people create problems, lie cheat in vain,
Come lay with me in my bed and wash away the pain.
Take me on a journey let the pleasure start.
Take me on a journey that leads straight to your heart.
Just one look I can see in your face,
You're my love satellite in orbit with you.
Such a beautiful place.
One night (one night), one night in heaven. When you touch me
You take me up high with the clouds in the sky.
One night (one night), one night in heaven. When you kiss me
You light up my life, make me feel so alive.
Just give me one night. Just give me one night.
Just give me one night. Just give me one night.
Ooh I'm in heaven baby. Ooh I'm in heaven baby.
Ooh I'm in heaven baby. Ooh I'm in heaven baby.
One night (one night), one night in heaven. When you touch me
You take me up high with the clouds in the sky.
One night (one night), one night in heaven. When you kiss me
You light up my life, make me feel so alive.
M People's "One Night in Heaven" is a beautiful love song that speaks about the joy and beauty of being in love. The song starts with the singer confessing how much they miss their love and how time seems to be ticking away. The tension and hate between the couple are emphasized in the next line, but the singer reminds themselves to cherish the beautiful moments of love that they share with their partner. The chorus contains the beautiful words of being taken away to a heavenly space, soaring up high with the clouds and feeling alive with every touch and kiss.
The second verse emphasizes the many problems that people face in everyday life, but being with their love can help wash away the pain of it all. They ask their love to take them on a journey that leads straight to their heart, and in that instant, they see their love as a satellite in orbit. The song ends with the chorus, which emphasizes the joyous feeling of being in love and transported to heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
One night in heaven. One night in heaven.
The singer desires to experience a night of pure bliss and ecstasy with their beloved.
Sometimes I get to thinking, while you are far away, just how much I miss you and how time ticks away.
The singer admits to feeling deeply lonely and longing for the company of their significant other.
So sad when we are fighting, too much tension too much hate. Sometimes I need reminding, before it gets too late. Just one moment in my day. Take me up to a place so far in your heavenly space.
The singer acknowledges the difficulties of their relationship, but still yearns for intimacy and connection, hoping for a reminder of their love to alleviate the pain and create joy.
When you touch me, you take me up high with the clouds in the sky. When you kiss me, you light up my life, make me feel so alive.
The artist describes the overwhelming sensation of happiness and completeness that they experience with the physical touch and affection of their lover.
While people create problems, lie cheat in vain, Come lay with me in my bed and wash away the pain. Take me on a journey let the pleasure start. Take me on a journey that leads straight to your heart.
The artist laments the complications and negativity that can arise in life, but seeks solace and healing through intimacy, hoping to be taken on a journey of passion and love.
Just one look I can see in your face, You're my love satellite in orbit with you. Such a beautiful place.
The singer describes their adoration for their partner and the way they light up their world, elevating their existence to a beautiful, harmonious place.
Just give me one night. Just give me one night. Ooh I'm in heaven baby. Ooh I'm in heaven baby.
The singer repeats their plea for one perfect night with their love, expressing the euphoria and bliss they know that one night will bring.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHALE PICKERING, PAUL HEARD
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@tomduane4892
Who's there listening in 2024 , this song could have been made yesterday , 30 years ago , life is quick , so good 👍
@sunshineofrays6977
I'm with you in 24
@JamesRodwell-dc3jb
Summer 1993; the weather was amazing, the music was good! How I wish I could return! ☀️🎵☀️🎵☀️
@maximegervais2213
Im a new fan ! A daily pleasure listen!
@lynetteberg4807
WOW, this song is off the charts. I remember dancing to this in the clubs
@christopherhazell420
Dear M People, Happy 30th anniversary on the release of this song!
I was a young soldier who had just arrived in Berlin, Germany (assigned to U.S. Army Berlin) & watched this video on MTV Europe with Ray Cokes!
Thanks for the great summer memories in such a historical city!
@RnBReworked
Songs like these are what I call "Memory Gifts". 10, 20, 30, years can go by between hearing them, but the instant you do, you're transported right back to the very first time you heard them ❤
@sherylmac40
Absolutely it brings back those nostalgic and carefree days. Amazing memories we all made while listening to this and many other 90,s vibes. 💜
@leecorcoran6174
💯 % 🎼🎼🎼
@vickyvalerie
So very true.. x ☺