Members… Read Full Bio ↴Planet Funk is an Italian electronic dance musical ensemble.
Members are Sergio Della Monica, Alex Neri, Domenico GG Canu, Marco Baroni, Alex Uhlmann and Alessandro Sommella (the Ghost extra member), in addition to a series of guest singers in collaboration, like Dan Black, Sally Doherty, Raiz and John Graham. Alex Uhlmann joined as the band's latest lead singer in November 2010.
Their first single, "Chase the Sun", reached number five on the UK Singles Chart in 2001.[1] The song has enjoyed a rise in popularity ever since Sky Sports began using it during its coverage of the Professional Darts Corporation's major tournaments. The crowds in the venues are encouraged to chant and sing along to the song during the commercial breaks of matches, and the song has a cult following amongst darts fans. The song is also known to be chanted by supporters at the games of Australian football clubs Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United, as well as being the second half opening theme for the English Football League Championship team, Sheffield Wednesday. English Championship Football team, Watford F.C. also use the song for a goal song after they score a goal.[2] English Super League team Wigan Warriors are known to use the song following a successful drop-kick. The Melbourne spring racing carnival used the song during promotional TV advertisements during the mid to late 2000s.
Their second single, "Inside All the People", reached no. 9 in the Italian singles charts, but did better on the European dance charts. Their third single was "Who Said (Stuck In The UK)" which also gained significant commercial success. Their 2007 single release, "Static", appeared on FIFA 08.
They are also remixers, with their highest-profile work to date being New Order's "Waiting for the Sirens' Call".
In May 2006 they became the first musical group to release a single exclusively as a mobile phone download, with the release of "Stop Me" on the mobile network 3.[3]
In 2009 they released the single, "Lemonade", which is featured on their album Planet Funk.
During the autumn 2010 the single “Weightless” is due for release in Europe and the US. The song is a cooperation between Planet funk and the swedish artist Emilia de Poret.
Their forthcoming album "The Great Shake", featuring the new lead singer Alex Uhlmann, is set to release during the summer of 2011. The first single, "Another Sunrise" will be released in Italy in May 2011.
One Step Closer
Planet Funk Lyrics
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In a multitude
A population
A neighborhood
I look for you
'til you look for me
It's the only way you're gonna get up off your feet
And I watch the dust
And I read the book
On the rules of lust
Said it's the time
To set the pace
You take me closer, one step closer, to that place
You take me one step closer
Now I know we're there
It's better now than ever
Now I know you'll stay
And on our way
It's a different world
It's a shining light
And a darkened narrow
Any way there
Takes a path
To a different place, a different time, a different vibe
You take me one step closer
Now I know we're there
It's better now than ever
Now I know you're here
You take me one step closer
Now I know we're there
Much better now than ever
Now I know you'll stay with me
I found along the way
Another attitude
There's a population
In the neighborhood
I look for you
You look for me
It's the only way to get to where we want to be
You take me one step closer
Now I know we're there
Much better now than ever
Now I know you'll stay
You're taking me one step closer
Now I know we're there
It's better now than ever
Now I know you'll stay with me
You take me one step closer
Now I know you're there with me
Much better now than ever
Now I know you're here
The lyrics of Planet Funk's song "One Step Closer" describe a search for connection in a world divided by boundaries and rules. The singer seeks out someone they can relate to in their population and neighborhood, acknowledging that this is the "only way you're gonna get" closer to where they want to be. The song suggests that by finding this common ground and taking steps forward together, they will arrive at a better place.
As the song progresses, the singer describes a journey towards this place of connection and understanding. They envision settling down and watching the dust, reading the book of rules, and setting a steady pace. Throughout the journey, the other person takes them one step closer towards their destination, and they feel reassured that they are on the right path.
The final stanza of the song reinforces the theme of connection and unity, as the singer says they have "found another way" and a new attitude. They continue to look for the person who will take them one step closer to where they want to be, confident that they are on the right path and that they will stay together.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no other way,
There is only one way to get where we want to be.
In the ?
The specific location is unknown.
Population,
There are a lot of people around us.
Neighborhood.
We are in a specific area.
I look for you,
I search for you.
So you look for me.
You search for me.
It's the only way you're gonna get ?
This is the only way we will achieve our goal.
Going settle down,
We will relax and take a break.
And watch the dust.
We will observe what is happening around us.
Going read the book,
We will learn the rules and requirements.
All the rules that must.
We will learn all the necessary rules and regulations.
Sets the time,
It establishes a specific time period.
To set the pace.
To establish how quickly things will progress.
You take me closer,
You are leading me towards the goal.
One step closer to that place.
We are getting closer to our desired destination.
Now I know we're here.
Now that we have arrived, we can be sure of our location.
It's better now than ever,
Our current situation is improved compared to our past.
Now I know you'll stay.
I am certain that you will remain with me.
It's a different world.
The environment around us has changed.
There's a shining light,
There is a source of hope or inspiration that we can see.
And a darkened word.
There are some negative aspects to our current situation.
And it waited,
We were expecting this to happen.
Takes a path,
It is following a specific course of action.
To a different place,
We are headed towards a new location.
Different time,
We have moved into a new timeframe.
Different vibe.
The atmosphere and mood have changed.
Found another way,
We have discovered a new method or approach.
Another attitude.
We have changed our perspective or mindset.
You look for me.
You are searching for me.
It's the only way to get,
This is the only way we will reach our objective.
To where we want to be.
To our desired destination.
And now I know you're there with me.
I am certain that you are present by my side.
Now I know you're here.
I am sure that you are with me in this current location.
And now I know you'll stay with me.
I am certain that you will remain with me throughout our journey.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alessandro Neri, Domenico Canu, Jim Kerr, Marco Baroni, Monica Sergio Della, Sergio Della Monica, KERR JIM (GB 1), JIM (GB 1) KERR
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