The group was founded by Dale Longworth and Kevin O'Toole in Oldham, England in 1990. Other members have included Kelly Llorenna, Rachel McFarlane and Richard Lyte (Ricardo Da Force).
Longworth and O'Toole met at The Oldham College, both being aspiring sound engineers. They initially began producing instrumental dance music together, going through a variety of names before finally adopting N-Trance.
Their early demos, including a rave version of a children's television show, made little impression. Trying a more serious approach with their next song, 1991s "Back to the Bass", N-Trance caught the attention of Pete Waterman as Longworth worked on his TV show The Hitman and Her. Waterman signed the band to his 380 Records label (now known as Eastern Bloc Records).
However, problems with sample clearance prevented the single's release. The band continued to write and record, adding vocalist Kelly Llorenna to the fold for the recording of their next single, "Set You Free". However, N-Trance chose not to release the single with 380 Records, opting instead to buy themselves out of their contract with the label. The band signed with a new label, All Around the World, and released "Set You Free" in early 1993.
The new single and the group's theatrical live performances, which included dancers and flame-throwers, as well as new vocalist Kelly Llorenna and rapper T-1K, propelled N-Trance to prominence in the European dance scene. At first "Set You Free" reached a lowly chart position of 82 in the UK Singles Chart, however, it was re-released in April 1994 and became the group's first top 40 hit, reaching no. 39.
"Turn Up the Power", featuring Loveland vocalist Rachel McFarlane, followed in October of the same year and sold considerably more copies, reaching no. 23.
Following the sudden increase in the group's popularity, they were pressured into a second re-release of "Set You Free". This time the track peaked at no. 2 in the UK chart, and was to become the highest selling dance single of 1995 - selling over 600,000 copies in the UK alone, and also charting in continental Europe and in Australia. "Set You Free" has since gone on to be one of the most remixed songs ever, with over forty mixes available.
The group recorded their first full-length album, Electronic Pleasure, in November 1995, which featured seven of the group's ever-expanding roster of vocalists (including David Grant), and musicians such as Vinny Burns and Snake Davis. Similarly, N-Trance's musical range expanded, embracing rap, disco and other styles in its scope.
The group's next single, a surprising cover of the Bee Gees hit "Stayin' Alive", was not only a massive international hit, but also featured a vocalist who would help define N-Trance's sound in the future, Ricardo Da Force, formerly rapper with The KLF.
Upon its release in the UK it debuted at no. 2, and internationally it became one of the biggest UK exports of 1995, reaching no. 1 in Australia and being top 5 in a number of European charts.
[edit] Later years
The release of further commercially successful singles, like "Electronic Pleasure", afforded N-Trance the possibility of building their own recording studio, Deep Blue, in 1996. They spent the following year and a half recording their second full-length album, Happy Hour, which was eventually released in 1999.
Hit singles from the album included disco cover versions of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and Ottawan's "D.I.S.C.O.", and the hardcore techno clatter of "The Mind of the Machine", which featured the actor Steven Berkoff.
A best of album entitled Best Of N-Trance 1992-2002 was released in early 2001, backed by a trance remix of "Set You Free" which reached number 7 in October of that year.
In 2005, Longworth and O'Toole reached the Top 10, with the single "So Much Love to Give" released under the pseudonym the Freeloaders.
In October 2006 a new single was announced (with a sample) on the N-Trance website entitled "Nothing Lasts Forever".
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Let It Go
N-Trance Lyrics
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Now you're standing on your own
Left to face the world alone
Never thought that I would leave you
Ya didn't mean that much to me
l was just a fantasy
I never cheated never lied.
Never could get through to you no matter how l tried
I guess you know the reason why I said goodbye
Just let it go - reach for the sky
Just let it go - take my body high
Just let it go - straight to the top
Just let it go - don't you ever stop
Once again the phone is ringing
l try to make it clear to you
can't you realize we?re through
But you never get the message
Hanging up is all l can do
I don't want to torture you
It isn't easy, what I've done
Can't you just accept that I am happy now you're gone
I know you're sorry but it's true
Get up off the floor boy what ya gonna do?
Ricky Rick?s gonna drop da dope logistics and everybody here can just get with it
Dance like you never danced before my rhyme styles fat and I'm burning dance floors
Up da way l rocked da Jamms back to attack with another grandslam
So get with it get g-get with it Da Force is back and the sky da limit
Move like ya really don't care holler if ya hear da sound and your mind stays in there
And I'm a go to work on this track break it down and bring da beats back for da ninety five
We're an point so keep da vibes alive and doing what ya know so set ya mind free and let ya body go
The lyrics of N-Trance's song Let It Go is about a person trying to end a relationship by saying that it's over, but the other person is not accepting it. The song talks about how the singer never cheated or lied, but their partner just couldn't get through to them. Now that they have ended the relationship, they ask their partner to "let it go" and move on. They repeatedly ask them to "reach for the sky," "take my body high," "straight to the top," and "don't you ever stop." The singer admits that ending the relationship was not easy for them, but they are now happy that their partner is gone.
In the second verse, the singer tries to tell their partner that they are through by making it clear on the phone that they don't want to be with them anymore. But their partner doesn't seem to get the message and keeps calling back. The singer tries to make them understand that they have moved on, and they don't want to torture their partner anymore. The song ends with the rapper Ricky Rick coming in and talking about dancing and having a good time. The lyrics seem to be asking the listener to forget about any negativity and just let go and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
So I tell you that it's over
I am informing you that our relationship has ended
Now you're standing on your own
You are now on your own after we parted ways
Left to face the world alone
You are now facing the world without me by your side
Never thought that I would leave you
You probably did not expect me to leave you
Ya didn't mean that much to me
You were not as important to me as you thought
l was just a fantasy
I was just a figment of your imagination
I never cheated never lied.
I did not cheat on you or tell you any lies
Never could get through to you no matter how l tried
I was unable to reach you despite my efforts
didn't t hurt you or make you cry
I did not cause you pain or make you cry
I guess you know the reason why I said goodbye
You probably understand the reason why I broke up with you
Just let it go - reach for the sky
Forget about our past and aim for the best
Just let it go - take my body high
Relax and let the rhythm of the music uplift your spirit
Just let it go - straight to the top
Ignore your problems and aim for the best
Just let it go - don't you ever stop
Keep going forward and never stop
Once again the phone is ringing
My phone is ringing once again
l try to make it clear to you
I am attempting to let you know clearly
can't you realize we?re through
You should understand that we are over
But you never get the message
You do not seem to understand what I am trying to convey
Hanging up is all l can do
The only thing left for me to do is end the call
I don't want to torture you
I do not want to cause you pain
It isn't easy, what I've done
It was not easy for me to leave you
Can't you just accept that I am happy now you're gone
You should accept that I am content being without you
I know you're sorry but it's true
I understand that you are sorry, but the truth still stands
Get up off the floor boy what ya gonna do?
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and take action
Ricky Rick?s gonna drop da dope logistics and everybody here can just get with it
Ricky Rick will play awesome music and everyone should enjoy it
Dance like you never danced before my rhyme styles fat and I'm burning dance floors
Dance like it is the first time, my music is amazing and it rocks the dance floors
Up da way l rocked da Jamms back to attack with another grandslam
I am ready to rock the crowd with another amazing performance
So get with it get g-get with it Da Force is back and the sky da limit
Catch the rhythm, let go of your inhibitions, and enjoy the music
Move like ya really don't care holler if ya hear da sound and your mind stays in there
Dance as if you have no care in the world, shout if you hear the music, and stay in the moment
And I'm a go to work on this track break it down and bring da beats back for da ninety five
I will concentrate on the music, analyze it, and revive the beats for 1995
We're an point so keep da vibes alive and doing what ya know so set ya mind free and let ya body go
We are ahead of the game, keep the energy flowing, do what you know best, relax, and let go of your inhibitions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DALE LONGWORTH, KEVIN O'TOOLE, RICKY LITE
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