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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Destiny
N-Trance Lyrics
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I close my eyes and dream that you are closer to me,
So follow me, and you will see,
Together we can touch the sky,
We're flying so high, high, higher.
(Do you believe?)
(In destiny)
I feel alive tonight,
Until the morning sky,
The lions at my heart will last forever,
And in my dreams I'll never let you go.
(Destiny)
I know you're near,
To be with me,
When something feels so good it's only a fantasy,
As time goes by,
I wonder why,
Will you be here with me someday, I'm fading away.
I feel alive tonight,
Until the morning sky,
The lions at my heart will last forever,
And in my dreams I'll never let you go, you go.
(Do you believe?)
(In destiny)
I feel alive tonight,
Until the morning sky,
The lions at my heart will last forever,
And in my dreams I'll never let you go.
I feel alive tonight,
Until the morning sky,
The lions at my heart will last forever,
And in my dreams I'll never let you go, you go.
The lyrics to N-Trance's song "Destiny" explore the concept of fate and the connection between two individuals. The song starts with a question directed towards the listener, asking if they believe in destiny. The singer then describes a dream of the person they long for being closer to them, encouraging them to follow and see how together they can achieve great things and reach the metaphorical sky. The repetition of "Do you believe in destiny?" emphasizes the theme of fate and the notion that their coming together is predestined.
The chorus declares that the singer feels alive tonight and that the passion they feel won't dissipate until morning. The reference to lions at their hearts suggests a powerful, untameable force driving their feelings. The singer also expresses their desire to never let go of the person they dream of, even though it may only be a fantasy. The line "As time goes by, I wonder why, will you be here with me someday, I'm fading away" expresses a sense of longing and uncertainty about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe in destiny?
Do you believe that fate has already predetermined the events that will happen in the future?
I close my eyes and dream that you are closer to me,
I imagine that you are physically closer to me while I am sleeping, which brings me comfort.
So follow me, and you will see,
If you trust and follow me, I will show you the way to experience something amazing.
Together we can touch the sky,
If we work together, we can achieve something great and seemingly impossible.
We're flying so high, high, higher.
We are experiencing something exhilarating and extraordinary, surpassing all expectations.
I feel alive tonight,
I feel vibrant and full of life in this moment.
Until the morning sky,
Until the dawn of a new day.
The lions at my heart will last forever,
The strong, powerful emotions I am feeling in my heart will endure forever.
And in my dreams I'll never let you go.
In my subconscious thoughts, I refuse to lose you.
I know you're near,
I have an intuitive sense that you are close to me.
To be with me,
To spend time with me, to share experiences together.
When something feels so good it's only a fantasy,
Sometimes good things in life can feel too good to be true, almost like a dream that is not real.
As time goes by,
As time passes and things change.
I wonder why,
I am curious to know the reason behind something or someone's behavior.
Will you be here with me someday, I'm fading away.
I am losing hope as time goes by that you will ever be by my side in the future.
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SnazzyBoxx
‘Destiny’ lyrics
Do you believe in destiny?
I close my eyes & dream that you are closer to me
So follow me
And you will see
Together we can touch the sky
We’re flying so high, high
Higher
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
(Destiny)
I know you need to be with me
When something feels so good it’s only a fantasy
As time goes by
I wonder why
Will you be here with me someday
I’m fading away
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
You go
(Do you believe in destiny?)
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
You go
@SnazzyBoxx
‘Destiny’ lyrics
Do you believe in destiny?
I close my eyes & dream that you are closer to me
So follow me
And you will see
Together we can touch the sky
We’re flying so high, high
Higher
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
(Destiny)
I know you need to be with me
When something feels so good it’s only a fantasy
As time goes by
I wonder why
Will you be here with me someday
I’m fading away
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
You go
(Do you believe in destiny?)
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
I feel alive tonight
Until the morning sky
The light inside my heart will last forever
And in my dreams I’ll never let you go
You go
@SnazzyBoxx
I’m feeling this song so much right now, Kelly’s vocals are beautiful & she’s gorg. N-Trance with Kelly is the best 💘
@macfloyd123
Oh my god I love this song. I like this version its better than all the crap remixed versions I've heard on other cds. I love Kelly Llorennas' music (solo) career and I like her in N-Trance too.
@Shagyamum
Friday night posse remix is best
@laurentj7998
I was listening this hit in 2007. Still love the sound of N-Trance ! 👍😍
@allenjohnson7686
i was listening to this in 1987.... i win
@sokano28
This song is outstanding!!!
@DjAyovi
Temazo, ella tiene una voz increíble, viva el Trance
@justin7036
i love this song good memories thanks for posting.
@skimsk808
N-trance = LEGEND!!!