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.
Us Agaisnt the World
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And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
It's us against the world
I met someone the other night
Someone I really started to like
I wonder if we are meant to be
Don't start to like him too much
Too soon
There is no one else that I could say this to
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
It's us against the world
You know the boy I started to see
He thinks he can have it all for free
I wonder if he's the one for me
I try to talk to myself and to see
Don't start to like him too much
Too soon
There is no one else that I could say this to
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
It's us against the world
There is no one else that I could say this to
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
It's us against the world
Whenever you're near there is no fear
It feel's like there's nothing I can't do
You make me feel strong
'Cause it's here with you that I belong
There is no one else that I could say this to
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
There ain't nobody else but you
That makes me feel the way that I do
There ain't nobody else but you
There is no one else that I could say this to
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
It's us against the world
There is no one else that I could say this to
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
'Cause girl, you always know that
It's us against the world.
The lyrics of Play's song Us Against the World depict the strong bond between two friends. The singer has no one else to confide in except for her friend, making their friendship the sole source of comfort and support. The song reflects on the confusion and uncertainty of starting a new relationship and how the singer's friend is always there to provide guidance and support. The lyrics, "Don't start to like him too much, too soon" indicate caution and the idea that the singer's friend wants her to take things slow in her new relationship.
The chorus of the song, "There is no one else that I could say this to, and there is nothing better than to talk to you. If you have a problem, I'll be here for you, 'cause girl, you always know that it's us against the world" highlights the importance of having a reliable friend who is always there to lend a helping hand. The singer strongly believes that she and her friend can overcome any obstacles together and that their unbreakable bond can withstand any trial.
Overall, the lyrics of Us Against the World portray a heartwarming portrayal of the special bond that exists between two friends, and how trusting and supportive friendships can help one navigate the twists and turns of life.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no one else that I could say this to
I have no one else to express my thoughts and feelings to.
And there is nothing better than to talk to you
Talking to you is the best thing that can happen to me right now.
If you have a problem, I'll be here for you
Whenever you have a problem, I will be available to help you and provide support.
'Cause girl, you always know that
Because you are always aware of what is happening in my life.
It's us against the world
We will always be united and face anything that may come our way together.
I met someone the other night
I saw someone else and started to have feelings for them.
Someone I really started to like
I am developing feelings for this someone.
How will I know if he's right for me
I am uncertain if this person is suitable for me.
I wonder if we are meant to be
I am contemplating if we are intended to be together.
Don't start to like him too much
Too soon
Do not fall for him too deeply too quickly.
You know the boy I started to see
You are aware of the guy I am interested in.
He thinks he can have it all for free
He believes he can get everything easily without putting in effort.
I wonder if he's the one for me
I am unsure if he is the right person for me.
I try to talk to myself and to see
I am trying to find answers on my own.
Whenever you're near there is no fear
I feel secure whenever you are close to me.
It feel's like there's nothing I can't do
I feel capable of accomplishing anything with you by my side.
You make me feel strong
You empower and encourage me to be strong.
'Cause it's here with you that I belong
I feel like I belong when I'm with you.
There ain't nobody else but you
There is no one else who can make me feel the way you do.
That makes me feel the way that I do
You are the only one who makes me feel this way.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arnthor Birgisson, Rami Yacoub, Savan Harish Kotecha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dedicated to my best friend, whose mom just passed. A gentle reminder of when we were young and carefree, and also a reminder that I'll always be here for you. 💙
Courtney Rice
You know you're a 90's kid when you still know all the words to this song
Cory Oliver
hello
Zella Diaz
2002 lol
peachomatic3000
how was this song not bigger? that chord progression is badass
Kara Camille Delonas
I still remember all the words and dance moves. This was my childhood in a nutshell
captaintaco2345
My sister had a CD with this song on it when we were kids and she played it all the time, resulting in my liking this song. I still like it and I'm a 15 year old dude.
Jay Ferguson
Don't feel bad. I was you....lol now i just love the song.
sares v
I listened to this for years! Since i was like 7 I'm 21 now and still know every song its weird no body knew who this band ever was I will always love them
Simpressed
Same and I’m your age (29 now)