Sash! caused an unexpected stir in the music world when they became one of only a handful of dance acts that managed to sell millions of albums and singles thus becoming a huge commercial success at the end of the 1990's.
All of the first 5 singles all reached the UK Top 3: Encore Une Fois reached Number 2 in March 1997, Ecuador number 2 in July 1997, Stay number 2 in October 1997, La Primavera number 3 in April 1998 and Mysterious Times number 2 August 1998.
Adelante was the final big single when it reached number 2 in Feburary 2000.
In 2002 came out "Ganbareh" ,a big single for the World Cup in Korea/Japan...which music was inspired of traditional organs and the wellknown beat of Sash! .
The Trip
Sash! Lyrics
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This is a trip, a game that we play
Looking for meaning, drifting away
Music's my language, and all I can say
Is that you are the one who takes me away
Takes me away, takes me away, takes me away,
Takes me away, takes me away
(Finnish)
Takes me away
(Finnish)
Takes me away
(Finnish)
Aah, aah, aah, aah
Takes me away
The lyrics of Sash!'s song "The Trip" are open to interpretation, but one possible take is that the song is about the power of music to transport us to different, more meaningful places. The repetition of the phrase "takes me away" throughout the song reinforces this idea, as if the music is a vehicle that carries the singer (and the listener) to another world. The opening lines set the tone for the song as a game - music is a way to play and explore, to find new meanings and experiences. The use of the word "drifting" adds to the sense of being carried along by the music, rather than actively guiding it.
The repeated use of the sound "aah" creates a dreamy, almost otherworldly feeling, emphasizing the escapism that music can provide. The inclusion of Finnish lyrics adds to this sense of being transported outside of the singer's normal experience. Overall, the lyrics of "The Trip" suggest that music has a powerful emotional and transformative effect on the listener, allowing them to escape the mundane and find meaning in something deeper and more profound.
Line by Line Meaning
Aah, aah, aah, aah
The start of the song with no particular meaning, just a vocalization.
This is a trip, a game that we play
Life is like a journey or a game where experiences are created and memories are made.
Looking for meaning, drifting away
Trying to find significance or purpose in life while feeling disconnected from the present reality.
Music's my language, and all I can say
The artist finds comfort and solace in music as a medium of communication and expression.
Is that you are the one who takes me away
The person addressed by the artist is the one who provides a sense of escape and relief from stress or worry.
Takes me away, takes me away, takes me away,
Repeating the phrase reinforces the idea of wanting to escape reality and be taken away to a better place.
Takes me away, takes me away
The previous line was repeated for emphasis.
(Finnish)
The meaning of this line is unknown, but it adds an exotic element to the song.
Takes me away
The conclusion of the song, reiterating the desire to be taken away from the current state of existence to a better place.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: THOMAS ALISSON, RALF KAPPMEIER, SASHA LAPPESSEN
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Bernhard Ma
I bought the album many years ago and listend it one time after the other. After some time I - speaking Finnish fluently - finaly realized that in this track is a Finnish part. 😳
Lekh Bouri
Our song Kiran 🥰💚💫💯
72Pst
Se tähtien... <3
Lekh Bouri
😇😍🥰💫😘💚
Andrew Irish
sash is the best