Although the project released four singles in the mid '90s, with initial singers Kimberley Kearney and Dacia Bridges, worldwide success came with third vocalist, Tina Harris. Everything's Gonna Be Alright was released in 1997, which topped charts around the world and started a musical theme, sampling classical music, which the project would later become known for.
Tina Harris left after two years, with Jade Villalon replacing her as the fourth vocalist with five original albums, all reaching Gold or Platinum in Korea. Villalon, along with "Geo" left the project after seven years to go on and do other projects.
Vocalist Jamie Pineda took the role as new vocalist shortly after in late 2007 and then releasing her first studio album The Next Generation in 2009, which was produced by Derek Bramble. Pineda released one more album, Diamond Veil in 2011 and it was released in Japan and Korea, as the 8th studio album from Sweetbox.
In 2013, famed Japanese singer Miho Fukuhara became the new frontwoman and for the first time in the projects history, male vocalist/rapper LogiQ Pryce would co-front the project with her. The studio album, titled #Zeitgeist21 is due for release in July 2013.
1000 Words
Sweetbox Lyrics
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Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily
I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
You'll fight your battles far from me
Far too easily
"Save your tears 'cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain, when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart
Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the time
And distance holding you, suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever
The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget
I still relive that day
You've been there with me all the way
I still hear you say
"Wait for me, I'll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore
To hide the doubt when I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
Cause a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though I can't see
I know they're reaching you, suspended on silver wings
Oh a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever
Oh a thousand words (a thousand words)
Have never been spoken (ohh yeah)
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home, (carry you home) and back into my arms
Suspended on silver wings (on silver wings!)
And a thousand words (ohh)
Call out through the ages (call through the ages!)
They'll cradle you (ohh yeah)
Making all of the lonely years to only days (only days)
They'll hold you forever
Ohhhhhhhhhhh a thousand words
In "1000 Words" by Sweetbox, the singer (who is the singer) seems to be addressing someone who has left them. The song appears to be about two individuals who were together, but one of them leaves for various reasons, leaving the singer feeling hurt and abandoned. The lyrics suggest that the person who left was trying to protect the singer by not revealing the truth, but the singer was wise enough to see through their gentle words. The singer then admits that they didn't handle the situation well, and that they should have spoken up about their feelings instead of acting distant.
The chorus suggests that the two are still connected, despite the physical distance between them. The lyrics talk about how their love and the memories they shared are strong enough to transcend time and distance. The singer appears to be saying that words can't fully express their emotions, but their feelings are still powerful enough to reach the other even without speaking.
The second verse reveals that the person who left may have promised to write letters, but that they may have been unsure about their return or their ability to keep that promise. The singer admits that they were tempted to be angry or doubtful about this, but that they chose to have faith and hold on to hope for the relationship.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the power of love and the way it can endure despite obstacles. The lyrics suggest that even when two people are physically separated, they can still find solace and comfort in memories and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that you're hiding things
I am aware that you are keeping secrets from me
Using gentle words to shelter me
You are being kind to protect me from the truth
Your words were like a dream
Your words were pleasant, yet too good to be true
But dreams could never fool me
I am not easily deceived
Not that easily
I cannot be easily fooled or misled
I acted so distant then
I was unapproachable during that time
Didn't say goodbye before you left
I did not bid you farewell before you departed
But I was listening
Despite my actions, I was paying attention
You'll fight your battles far from me
You will face your challenges without me
Far too easily
It seems effortless for you to fight your battles alone
"Save your tears 'cause I'll come back"
You whispered to me to not cry, promising that you will return
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
I heard you say those words quietly as you left
But still I swore
Nonetheless, I made a promise
To hide the pain, when I turn back the pages
I will try to conceal my hurt when I reminisce
Shouting might have been the answer
I probably should have expressed my anger by shouting
What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
What would have happened if I emotionally begged you not to leave
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart
But now I am confident enough to speak the truth
Though a thousand words
Even if I have to use many words
Have never been spoken
Even if I haven't said them out loud
They'll fly to you
They will reach you
Crossing over the time
Despite the passage of time
And distance holding you, suspended on silver wings
These words will carry you through, metaphorically portrayed as being held by wings of silver
And a thousand words
Even if I have to say them over and over again
One thousand confessions
A thousand admissions of my feelings
Will cradle you
They will comfort and protect you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
These words will ease your sorrow
They'll hold you forever
You will never forget them
The dream isn't over yet
Our story isn't finished
Though I often say I can't forget
Although I say that I cannot move on
I still relive that day
I still replay that memory in my mind
You've been there with me all the way
You have been with me through everything
I still hear you say
I can still hear your voice
"Wait for me, I'll write you letters"
You promised to stay in touch through letters
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
I could tell that you were nervous and hesitant
To hide the doubt when I turn back the pages
I will try to suppress my doubt when I read those letters now
Anger might have been the answer
Perhaps I should have reacted with anger
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
What if I had given up and said that I couldn't wait for you
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
But now I am resilient and know that it is not too late to reconnect
Cause a thousand words
Because even if I have to say it many times
Call out through the ages
These words will resonate through time
They'll fly to you
They will reach you
Even though I can't see
Even though I am not physically there with you
I know they're reaching you, suspended on silver wings
I am certain that these words are still holding you up
Oh a thousand words
Oh, even if I have to say it a thousand times
One thousand embraces
A thousand expressions of love and warmth
Will cradle you
They will hug and comfort you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
These words will make your difficult days far more bearable
They'll hold you forever
These words will stay with you forever
Have never been spoken
Even if I haven't found the right words to say
They'll carry you home, (carry you home) and back into my arms
These words will bring you back to me, metaphorically carrying you back into my loving embrace
On silver wings!
Metaphorically portrayed as being carried by wings of silver
Call through the ages!
These words will reach you and resonate through time
Making all of the lonely years to only days (only days)
These words will make the years apart seem like only days
Contributed by Caden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francisco Levy
I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily
I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening the fight
Your battles far from me
Far too easily
Save your tears cause I will come back
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart?
But now I'm not afraid to say
What's in my heart
Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Passing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever
The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget
I still relive that day
You've been there with me all the way
I still hear you say
Wait for me I'll write you letters
I could see how you stand with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt
When I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait?
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
Cause a thousand words
Called out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though I can't see I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever
Oh a thousand words (a thousand words)
Have never been spoken (Oh yeah)
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms (carry you home)
Suspended on silver wings (on silver wings)
And a thousand words (Oh)
Called out through the ages (Call through the ages)
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days (only days)
They'll hold you forever
Oh, a thousand words
2nd Kind
This game and this song are both timeless. I love them both so much. Amazing song and amazing game. I played this game when I was a kid and then again today in 2021. Absolutely fantastic. Brings a tear to my eye every time.
Valvatorez Crow
Such a good song I definitely will celebrate the passing of my friend of many years with this song as it brings a tear to my eyes no matter what
Kathryn Blackman
I love Jade from this album !
Francisco Levy
I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily
I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening the fight
Your battles far from me
Far too easily
Save your tears cause I will come back
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart?
But now I'm not afraid to say
What's in my heart
Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Passing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever
The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget
I still relive that day
You've been there with me all the way
I still hear you say
Wait for me I'll write you letters
I could see how you stand with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt
When I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait?
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
Cause a thousand words
Called out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though I can't see I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever
Oh a thousand words (a thousand words)
Have never been spoken (Oh yeah)
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms (carry you home)
Suspended on silver wings (on silver wings)
And a thousand words (Oh)
Called out through the ages (Call through the ages)
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days (only days)
They'll hold you forever
Oh, a thousand words
DarthVader6983
This song is one of those that brought back memories of my playing ff games for my mom, when she still lived...This was my second favorite lyriced FF song, my fave is My hands by Leona Lewis, FFXIII endgame theme. The Lyriced pieces started with Final Fantasy VII and went through to XV, I believe.... XII had choral and other, X had 2 vocal pieces....Otherworld (My preference is Otherworld by Black Mages ft Nobuo Uematsu.) and the love theme, Suteki Da Ne, by Rikki.
Tom Wilson
I dont know what it is memories or something but 1000words makes this man break down and cry like a little girl everytime i listen to it. It has ever since i played final fantacy x-2
alucardrimel rimel
s2
Luna
Feeling emotions is a human thing, and same but I guess I was truly a little girl when I played it the first time XD
Harris Entertainment
Agreed
Daemon Trigger
My heart breaks everytime I play this song.