Under the motto "Wir suchen den heißesten Live-Act Deutschlands" ("We are looking for Germany's hottest live act") Popstars returned with a sixth installment in the summer of 2007, this time searching for Germany's best live performers. Hopeful singers and dancers attended open television auditions in a couple of German cities, judged by choreographer and dancer Detlef "D!" Soost, music producer Dieter Falk, techno grandma Marusha, singer Nina Hagen and singing coach Jane Comerford. Over the course of several recalls and re-recalls the judges reduced the contestants to a smaller group that immediately travelled to Füssen to get trained in singing, dancing, and fitness. Considering the contestants for too weak, ProSieben decided to hold auditions in the Netherlands, where a few more dancers and singers were casted. In the end dancers and singers started working on their performance and publicity skills together. While the dancers suddenly were separated from the singers and put into a separate band, called Popstars Dance Company, the singers continued the competition.
On the season's finale on Thursday, December 6, 2007, four of the six were chosen to make the band: Cristobal Moreno, Sascha Schmitz, Julian Kasprzik, and Tialda van Slogteren beat out Norman Ramazan and Marcella McCrae - and eventually formed the group Room 2012.
Simple Things
Room 2012 Lyrics
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You know you gotta, gotta, gotta love this
I got so much on my mind
I guess you know just how it feels, yeah, yeah
Letting life just pass me by
Missing out on the things that make it real, like
Isley Brothers on MTV
Late night talking with my girl that
Is all good up in my world
VHS no DVD, but I could buy one get one free (get on free)
I got everything I need if I just count the simple things, yeah
Chorus:
Just see how good life can be
I got you and you got me
Imagine how it all could be
If you just count the simple things, yeah
I've been around the world through the hustle and the bustle
Seen people every day stressing out on a double man
I think back how I used to be
When I was all about the money, yeah
Trying to get paid
Like humpty dumpty I had a great fall
Bumped my head, got a wake up call
My whole world made a crash landing
But still the simple things were left standing
I'm so glad to be alive
Ever since I opened up my eyes
Feels so good to see the sun shining
Ever day is getting brighter
Chorus...
Just think about it
Just see how good life can be
Just think about it
I got you and you got me
Just think about it
Imagine how it all could be
Just think about it
If you just count the simple things, yeah
I'm like hold up, wait a minute
Press rewind and think about it
Whoa whoa again whoa whoa
I'm like hold up, wait a minute
Press rewind and think about it
Whoa whoa again whoa whoa
Chorus...
In the song "Simple Things" by Room 2012, the singer acknowledges the pressures and stress of life but chooses to focus on the little things that make life worth living. The song opens with a repetitive chant of "gotta love this" before launching into the first verse, where the singer admits to having a lot on their mind and missing out on the special moments in life. However, they find comfort in the simple pleasures, like a comfortable place to sleep, watching old music videos on MTV, and spending time with loved ones. The chorus emphasizes the importance of recognizing and being grateful for the "simple things" in life, and how doing so can make life feel more fulfilling.
The second verse of the song takes a more reflective tone, as the singer recalls a time when they were solely focused on making money and achieving success. However, a wake-up call caused them to reevaluate their priorities and appreciate the things that truly matter. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "hold up, wait a minute, press rewind and think about it," driving home the message that taking a step back to appreciate the simple things in life can have a profound impact.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you gotta love, gotta love this
You should love and appreciate the good things in life
I got so much on my mind
I have many thoughts and concerns occupying my headspace
I guess you know just how it feels, yeah, yeah
Perhaps you can relate to my situation
Letting life just pass me by
Allowing opportunities and experiences to slip away
Missing out on the things that make it real, like
Not participating in moments that make life meaningful
A place where I can sleep
A comfortable location for me to rest
Isley Brothers on MTV
Listening to the Isley Brothers music on TV
Late night talking with my girl that
Late-night conversations with my significant other
Is all good up in my world
Everything is going well in my life
VHS no DVD, but I could buy one get one free (get on free)
I can purchase VHS tapes and get another one for free
I got everything I need if I just count the simple things, yeah
If I appreciate the small things, I have everything I need
Just see how good life can be
Realize and appreciate the potential for happiness in life
I got you and you got me
We have each other for support and love
Imagine how it all could be
Contemplate the limitless possibilities for life
If you just count the simple things, yeah
By valuing small things, life can be satisfying
I've been around the world through the hustle and the bustle
I have traveled around the world amidst the hustle and bustle of life
Seen people every day stressing out on a double man
Witnessed individuals daily getting anxious over their circumstances
I think back how I used to be
Reflecting on how I was in the past
When I was all about the money, yeah
When my sole focus was on financial gain
Trying to get paid
Working hard to make money
Like humpty dumpty I had a great fall
Like the character Humpty Dumpty, I suffered a significant setback
Bumped my head, got a wake up call
The situation was a jarring reminder of reality
My whole world made a crash landing
Everything in my life appeared to have failed
But still the simple things were left standing
Despite everything, small but meaningful things remained
I'm so glad to be alive
Grateful for my existence
Ever since I opened up my eyes
Since becoming aware of my surroundings
Feels so good to see the sun shining
Enjoying the sight of the sun on a nice day
Ever day is getting brighter
Things are improving day by day
Just think about it
Consider the following thought:
I'm like hold up, wait a minute
A phrase used to express a desire to stop for reflection
Press rewind and think about it
Reflect on past experiences
Whoa whoa again whoa whoa
An exclamation of surprise or awe
Writer(s): Christian Ballard, Obi Simbarashe Mhondera, Andrew Ian Murray Copyright: Windswept Music (London) Ltd., Appleby Music Ltd.
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