1. A Swedish Pop and R&B g… Read Full Bio ↴Play is the name of more than one artist:
1. A Swedish Pop and R&B group
2. A New Wave/Minimal Synthpop band from the UK
3. A Russian electronica artist
4. A Polish electro artist
5. An American band
6. A Hardcore band from Philippines
7. A German Post-Hardcore band
1) Hailing from Sweden, Play encompasses pop and r&b to create a youthful sound. Formed in 2000 by Laila Bagge, Play was made up of 4 girls; Anna Sundstrand, Anaïs Lameche, Rosie Munter, and Faye Hamlin. With this lineup they released 2 albums and toured with acts such as Destiny's Child and Aaron Carter. Between late 2003 and the middle of 2004 Faye Hamlin decided to leave the group and Janet Leon joined. The girls soon released a 3rd album, titled Don't Stop The Music, and joined the Spring Thing Tour with acts such as Jump5 and Stevie Brock. Later in 2004 the girls also released a christmas album, and proceeded with a small tour to promote the album. Between the releases of the last two albums, Play made the move from Columbia records to a smaller label from which the christmas album was released. News about the girls nearly dried up as rumors circled about the withstanding of the group. This was even more intensified with Columbia's release of Girls Mind, a "best of" album from the groups previous line-up with Faye Hamlin. It was later confirmed in September 2005 that the group had decided to call it quits.
In 2009, two of the original members of the group, Anaïs Lemeche and Fanny ("Faye") Hamlin, decided to rejoin and release a cd. They contacted their previous manager Laila Bagge who welcomed them with open arms. They found a third member in Sanne Karlsson. Their work towards a successful album launch could be followed on the Swedish tv show "Made In Sweden".
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2) Play was a New Wave/Minimal Synthpop band from the UK, formed in the early 80s by Wayne Kennedy, later joined on recordings by Drinking Electricity members David Rome (Survival records founder) and P.K. Edgely (Survival's designer, formerly on a group known as The Limit). They released a number of singles between 1981 and 1985 and their sole album, "Red Movies" later that year.
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3) Play is also the name of a Russian electronica artist.
The front woman Olga "Play" from Voronezh had big success with her debut song "Ty Ne Odin" (You're Not Alone) on many radio stations in Russia and East Europe. There are pop, dance and trance tunes. The second album was released not as PLAY but Olga PLAY, this time into house, disco and downtempo style.
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4) Play is also the name of a Polish electro artist.
Play is a project of Slawek Pietrzak, the former guitarist of the famous vocalist Kazik and his band „Kult”. Additionally, He is the owner of the independent record label SP Records. The band was formed in the summer of 1998 by Slawek Pietrzak, ‘Pyza’ (the drummer who collaborated not only with Play, but first of all with Kasia Nosowska and Tymon Tymański) and Olaf Deriglasoff (The Captain’s Children, Pudelsi, Kazik, Apteka, Yugoton). The musicians recorded in ‘Slabe Studio SP’ firstly rough sketches - their own ideas and compositions - with the invaluable help of Slawek Janowski. For two years Slawek Pietrzak (on and off, while dividing his time between running the company and collaborating with Kazik Staszewski), was enriching the songs and sound tracks as best He could with new musical lines and adding unusual, amazing sounds on his own. When the album was almost completed, He invited Tomasz Stańko and Andrzej Smolik to cooperate. But there was still the unsolved issue of lyrics and vocalist. Then Slawek Pietrzak met Marek Śledziewski by chance while filming the videoclip „Andrzej Gołota” for Kazik Live. Śledziewski, the director of the videoclip, created the lyrics and sang them. The song „001” was released in 2001 as the first single to promote the forthcoming new album. Meanwhile, new material had been gathered and the new album was ready for release. New artists took part in the creative process e.g. Artur Affek (Kayah’s guitarist), Dj Feel X (Kaliber 44) and Kasia Nowicka (Novika).
The whole album was recorded by co-producers Slawek Janowski and Sebastian Witkowski (who also played on the keyboards).
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5) Play is also the name of a New York City four-piece band formed in 2004.
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6) Play! is also the name of the Video Game Symphony playing classic video game classics in Symphonic versions live.
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7) Play (aka Play the Piano Drunk Like a Percussion Instrument Until the Fingers Begin to Bleed) was a German Post-Hardcore band.
2 Blocks Down
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I'm glad, we kept a line through the things I've said and done
And I know just what I'm like, when it comes to this..
I can't say what I really want, I can't show how I really feel
Never let somebody through the door (never let somebody through the door)
But here I am now answering your call
Two blocks down there's a park you can't miss it
Don't stop to enjoy the view cause I, I really miss ya
There's a bridge right ahead of you,
Just run for a kiss so meant to be, I don't care how
So take your time just get here now..
I'm the girl, on the bridge, two blocks down in the park you can't miss it
I won't say that I'm sorry, no (no)
'Cause that's just one side of me
But you proved can handle that so well, now boy
When others would run you stayed and loved, made me feel good, made me feel sure
Never let somebody through the door (never let somebody through the door)
But here I am now answering your call, oh oh
Take a right by the telephone booth,
Two blocks down there's a park you can't miss it
Don't stop to enjoy the view cause I, I really miss ya
There's a bridge right ahead of you,
Just run for a kiss so meant to be, I don't care how
So take your time just get here now
I'm the girl, on the bridge, two blocks down in the park you can't miss it
Can't miss it(no no no no no) two blocks down
Oh oh
Now I know I love you, I can't wait to say I do
Sittin' on this bridge waitin' for you.
So, take a right at the telephone booth, two blocks down there's a park you can't miss it.
Oh, hurry hurry now.
Take a right by the telephone booth,
Two blocks down there's a park you can't miss it
Don't stop to enjoy the view cause I, I really miss ya
There's a bridge right ahead of you,
Just run for a kiss so meant to be, I don't care how
So take your time just get here now
I'm the girl, on the bridge, two blocks down in the park you can't miss it
"Two Blocks Down" by Play is a sweet and romantic pop song representing a woman's state of mind before a much-awaited reconciliation with her partner. The opening line, "Over the bridge, two blocks down," is followed by a declaration of gratitude - "I'm glad we kept a line through the things I've said and done" - suggesting that, despite past conflicts, the couple has managed to maintain communication between them. While the singer confesses that she often struggles to express herself and acknowledge her feelings, she is finally taking the plunge, opening up and answering her partner's phone call.
The lyrics then provide directions to the meeting point where the singer waits anxiously for her lover. She describes the park as unmissable, but the scenes and views on the way are not to be savored right now. The bridge, she mentions, is significant, and "run[ning] for a kiss so meant to be" is a chance to take things to the next level. The singer acknowledges that the partner has been very patient and understanding amidst her confusion and doubts, and now she is ready to reciprocate his love.
In summary, "Two Blocks Down" is a romantic and optimistic pop song, where the singer overcomes her personal dilemmas to reach out to her partner, and they will meet at a special location to rekindle their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the bridge, two blocks down
I am giving you specific directions to reach me.
I'm glad, we kept a line through the things I've said and done
I am grateful that we have been able to maintain a connection despite my past mistakes.
And I know just what I'm like, when it comes to this..
I am aware of my tendencies in relationships.
I can't say what I really want, I can't show how I really feel
I struggle to communicate my emotions clearly.
Never let somebody through the door (never let somebody through the door)
I have a tendency to keep people at a distance.
But here I am now answering your call
Despite my reservations, I am willing to reach out and connect with you.
Take a right by the telephone booth, Two blocks down there's a park you can't miss it
I am giving you specific directions to reach me.
Don't stop to enjoy the view cause I, I really miss ya
Please hurry because I miss you so much.
There's a bridge right ahead of you, Just run for a kiss so meant to be, I don't care how
I am eagerly waiting for you and want to express my love for you.
So take your time just get here now..I'm the girl, on the bridge, two blocks down in the park you can't miss it
Please come to me as soon as possible - I am waiting for you.
I won't say that I'm sorry, no (no)
I am unapologetic about who I am and the mistakes I have made.
But you proved can handle that so well, now boy When others would run you stayed and loved, made me feel good, made me feel sure
You have shown that you accept me for who I am, and that means everything to me.
There's a bridge right ahead of you, Just run for a kiss so meant to be, I don't care how
I am eager to express my love for you and want you to hurry to me.
Now I know I love you, I can't wait to say I do Sittin' on this bridge waitin' for you.
I am certain of my love for you and cannot wait to marry you.
Oh, hurry hurry now.
Please come to me as soon as possible.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS WOLLBECK, ANNA LENA HOGDAHL, MATTIAS LINDBLOM
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