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.
Seven
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I got a number, counting complications
It's got me running from my situation
Blame it on my own imagination
(Roll the dice)
And tell it like it is
(Count it twice)
Luck, 1, 2, 3 if you just let it be
4, 5, 6 it's an experience
8, 9, 10 do it all again
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
I wouldn't talk if it's not a solution
A second thought is only an illusion
And talking trash just adds to the pollution
Blaming it on all of my confusion
(Must be strong)
To tell it like it is
(Can't be wrong)
To tell it what it is
Luck 1, 2, 3 if you just let it be
4, 5, 6 it's an experience
8, 9, 10 do it all again
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
I need a 7 or maybe 11
It's some kind of heaven for the lucky in
I need a 7 or maybe 11
It's some kind of heaven for the lucky in
Luck 1, 2, 3 my advice
4, 5, 6 roll the dice
8, 9, 10 take a chance
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
Could be luck
(If you just let it be)
Don't you run
(It's an experience)
Be yourself, tell it like it is
(Luck, luck,luck, luck, luck, luck, luck )
Luck 1, 2, 3 if you just let it be
4, 5, 6 it's an experience
8, 9, 10 do it all again
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
1, 2, 3 if you just let it be
4, 5, 6 it's an experience
8, 9, 10 do it all again
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
(Luck)
The song "Seven" by Play is about frustration and confusion, with the singer feeling stuck in a complicated situation that they can't seem to escape from. The opening lines set the tone, with a letter and number representing the problems that the singer is facing. The lyrics suggest that the singer's imagination is partly to blame for their struggles, but also that they are in a situation beyond their control. The chorus presents the idea of luck and chance, with different numbers representing different experiences. The singer is waiting for a lucky number seven to solve their problems, but in the meantime, they offer advice to just let luck unfold and to be honest about the situation.
The song seems to be about the uncertainties of life and the need for patience and resilience in the face of frustration. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we are at the mercy of larger forces beyond our control, and that all we can do is wait for luck and hope for the best. At the same time, there is a call for personal responsibility and honesty, with the singer acknowledging that they need to be truthful about their situation rather than blaming others or getting lost in their own confusion.
Overall, "Seven" is a song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation, waiting for something to shift or change. The lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, and the music is upbeat and catchy, creating a contrast between the mood of the words and the tone of the melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a letter, story of frustration
Receiving a letter sharing disappointment or difficulty
I got a number, counting complications
Feeling weighed down by difficult circumstances
It's got me running from my situation
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape from reality
Blame it on my own imagination
Acknowledging that one's negative thinking may be contributing to the problem
And tell it like it is
Being honest about the situation at hand
And call it what it is
Not sugarcoating or avoiding the reality of the situation
Luck, 1, 2, 3 if you just let it be
Believing that sometimes things just happen and it's up to chance or luck
4, 5, 6 it's an experience
Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and learning
8, 9, 10 do it all again
Persisting through difficulties and not giving up
While we're waiting on a lucky number 7
Hoping for a breakthrough or positive outcome
I wouldn't talk if it's not a solution
Preferring to stay silent if not offering a helpful perspective or solution
A second thought is only an illusion
Realizing that overthinking can make things worse and may not be helpful
And talking trash just adds to the pollution
Recognizing that negativity and complaining only make the situation worse
Blaming it on all of my confusion
Acknowledging that being confused or unsure may be adding to the difficulty
Must be strong to tell it like it is
Needing courage to face and speak truth about the situation
Can't be wrong to tell it what it is
Knowing that honesty is important and necessary, even if it may not be well-received
I need a 7 or maybe 11
Desperately wanting a positive outcome
It's some kind of heaven for the lucky in
Believing that good luck or positive outcomes are akin to heaven or paradise
Luck 1, 2, 3 my advice
Suggesting that sometimes relying on luck is necessary or helpful
4, 5, 6 roll the dice
Taking chances or risks in order to change the situation
8, 9, 10 take a chance
Being willing to try something new or different
Could be luck
Acknowledging that sometimes things are beyond your control and may come down to luck
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER SVEN KVINT, TIM LAUER
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