ten2five is an Indonesian band formed in Perth, Australia in 1998. The band… Read Full Bio ↴ten2five is an Indonesian band formed in Perth, Australia in 1998. The band currently consists of vocalist Imel, guitarist Robin, bassist Arief, and drummer Poltak. The band's songs are mostly written in English and Indonesian.

"ten2five" was taken as the band name because the band members agreed to meet up to do some practice every Saturday between 10 AM until 5 PM. The original lineup consists of Lea, Didit (guitars), Robin, Arief, and Poltak.

Besides writing and performing their own stuff, they used to play rock songs too, mostly Live and Korn songs. They (only Robin and Poltak with the help of additional players) played "Follow the Leader" at SUB (an Indonesian student bands organization) event in 1999.

In 2000, most of the guys went back to Jakarta, Indonesia. Lea had to leave the band to pursue her own career and start her own family. Robin, Arief, and Poltak kept on playing music for fun.

In 2001, these guys met Imel. They played every Saturday, but not from 10 AM to 5 PM anymore, since they had to hire the studios per shift. They also added Didit as a guitarist.

In 2002, the band won a radio competition by singing "I Will Fly" which was originally written by Arief and Lea in 1998.

In 2004 they were signed to Explosive Records and released their debut album "I Will Fly".

In 2005 Didit left the band due to creative differences.

In 2006, they released their second album, "A Brand New Day".

In September 2007, they released their third album, "3". This album contains a song written in Japanese which attracted Japanese TV station, NHK, to do an interview with them.

Official site: www.ten2fiveband.com

Passion
Ten2Five Lyrics

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Tonight is the night
I'll come to tell you
What I feel inside
I've kept it for so long
I can't hold it any longer

When I'm with you
My heart beats faster and

Slower at the same time
I've found a piece of me in you
I will surrender in your arms

I'm breathing your name every night and day
Your smile is a cure for my broken heart

I wanna be with you, forever and ever
I dream to be with you for all my life

I need to be next to you
I promise you (that) I will always be there for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Passion" by Ten2Five is a declaration of love and a confession of one's feelings to the person they deeply care for. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and the need to reveal what is inside one's heart. The singer expresses that they have kept their feelings hidden for too long and can no longer contain them. The prospect of confessing their love is exciting yet daunting, as they are unsure of how it will be received.

The second verse describes the physical and emotional sensations the singer experiences when they are with their loved one, using contrasting imagery to illustrate their mixed emotions. Their heart beats faster and slower at the same time, suggesting a sense of excitement mixed with calmness and contentment. The singer also reveals that they feel a sense of completeness when they are with their loved one, as they have found a missing piece of themselves in them. The chorus repeats the singer's desire to be with the person they love forever, emphasizing their commitment and dedication to the relationship.

Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and a positive outlook on love. It encourages people to take risks and express their feelings, even if it means being vulnerable. The singer's honesty and vulnerability are admirable, and the love they express is pure and genuine.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight is the night
Today is the day that I will confess my feelings to you

I'll come to tell you
I will let you know how I feel

What I feel inside
My true emotions and thoughts that I have kept hidden for so long

I've kept it for so long
I have restrained from speaking my heart for quite some time

I can't hold it any longer
I can no longer keep it bottled up inside of me

When I'm with you
In your company, I feel a myriad of emotions

My heart beats faster and slower at the same time
I am nervous and excited, yet comfortable and relaxed in your presence

I've found a piece of me in you
When I am with you, I feel like I have found a part of myself that was missing

I will surrender in your arms
I want to give myself completely to you and trust you wholeheartedly

I'm breathing your name every night and day
You are constantly on my mind, day and night

Your smile is a cure for my broken heart
Your smile heals the pain I feel inside due to past hurt and disappointment