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1) The Collective were an Australian boy band consisting of 5 members: Trent Bell, Julian De Vizio, Jayden Sierra, Will Singe, and Zach Russell.
They were formed during the fourth season of The X Factor Australia in 2012 and finished in third place, being the first group to ever make the grand finale in the current Australian series on channel Seven. The Collective subsequently signed with Sony Music Australia and released their debut single "Surrender", which debuted at number six on the ARIA Singles Chart. The group's self-titled mini album The Collective was released on 14 December 2012, featuring recorded versions of songs they performed on The X Factor.

In 2012, Trent Bell, Julian De Vizio, Zach Russell, Jayden Sierra and Will Singe successfully auditioned as soloists for the fourth season of The X Factor and progressed to the super bootcamp stage. After failing to make it into the top six of the Under-25 Boys category during super bootcamp, the judges Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Melanie Brown decided to put them together to form a boy band for the home visits stage, thus qualifying for the Groups category.
During home visits, they travelled to London, England and sang Rihanna's "We Found Love", their first song as a group, in front of their mentor Keating and guest mentors One Direction.
Keating later selected them, along with Fourtunate and What About Tonight, for the live finals—a series of ten weekly live shows in which contestants are progressively eliminated by public vote.
During the official launch for The X Factor at the Museum for Contemporary Art in Sydney on 13 September 2012, Keating announced that the group would be called The Collective. He stated, "We put it up on the web and had a lot of different names and the fans themselves picked it."

For the Judges' Choice-themed first live show, The Collective performed Jessie J's "Domino" and received positive comments from the judges, with Keating calling it "the best performance I've ever seen on X Factor anywhere in the world".
Bassingthwaighte described their performance as "phenomenal", while Sebastian said it was "unbelievable".
For the Party All Night-themed second live show, they performed Kenny Loggins' "Footloose" and again received praise from the judges, with Brown saying that Keating had a good chance of winning The X Factor with The Collective.
For the third and fourth live shows, The Collective performed New Kids on the Block's "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" and The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" respectively.[

For the '80s-themed fifth live show, they performed Madonna's "Like a Prayer" and received a mixed response from the judges. Bassingthwaighte thought it was not the right song choice for them, while Brown said "sexy is back".
For the Latest and Greatest-themed sixth live show, The Collective performed Ed Sheeran's "Lego House" and again received a mixed response from the judges. While Bassingthwaighte said they "looked fantastic, sounded great", Sebastian felt that Singe, who was on main vocals, looked and sounded nervous and that it was not a perfect performance.
For the Made in Australia-themed seventh live show, The Collective performed Timomatic's "Incredible".
Following their performance of Justin Bieber's "Beauty and a Beat" in week eight, The Collective landed in the bottom two for the first time with Shiane Hawke. Keating, Sebastian and Brown saved them in the final showdown, resulting in Hawke being eliminated.

In week nine, semi-finals week, The Collective performed two songs, OneRepublic's "Apologize" and Chris Brown's "Yeah 3x", and received standing ovations from the judges for both of the performances.
That same week, The Collective landed in the bottom two again with Bella Ferraro. They received two votes each from the judges, resulting in a deadlock. It was then announced that The Collective received the most public votes and were put through to the grand final, resulting in Ferraro being eliminated.
They joined Samantha Jade and Jason Owen for the grand final. During the first part of the final on 19 November, the three finalists were required to perform three songs – their audition song, last shot song and winner's single. The Collective's last shot song was Karmin's "Brokenhearted" and their winner's single was titled "Surrender".
The following day, it was announced that The Collective finished in third place.

On 22 November, it was announced they signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.
Their song "Surrender" was released digitally the following day as their debut single, which debuted at number six on the ARIA Singles Chart.
The group's self-titled mini album The Collective was released on 14 December, featuring their debut single, recorded versions of six songs they performed on The X Factor, and a recorded cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas".
The song was digitally released on 14 December, as the group's second single.
In January 2013, The Collective and other contestants from the fourth season embarked on The X Factor Live Tour across Australia.
Their third single "Another Life" was released on 28 June 2013, and debuted at number 47 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
On 24 August 2013, The Collective performed in Indonesia for RCTI's 24th anniversary television special, X Factor Around the World, along with Samantha Jade, Melanie Amaro, Novita Dewi, Jahméne Douglas and Fatin Shidqia. They performed "Surrender" and then "Payphone" as a duet with Shidqia.
The Collective was the supporting act for Jessica Mauboy's To the End of the Earth Tour in Melbourne on 9 November 2013.

On 26 January 2014, band member Zach Russell announced on Twitter that he had left the group. In an interview with The Morning Bulletin on 1 February 2014, he admitted that he left the group in order to pursue a career as a firefighter.
The remaining members of The Collective served as the supporting act for Reece Mastin's Restless Tour in Canberra on 7 February 2014.
The group's fourth single "Burn the Bright Lights" was released on 30 May 2014, and debuted at number 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
On 4 July 2014, The Collective released acoustic covers of Ne-Yo's "Lazy Love" and Ariana Grande's "Problem" as their fifth and sixth singles, but both failed to impact the charts.
"The Good Life" was released as The Collective's seventh single on 19 September 2014, and debuted at number 74 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

On 7 February 2015, Trent Bell made an announcement on his Instagram account, stating: "I always give 110% to my Collective brothers and The Collective. Last year one of the boys advised us he was leaving the group. We will now be considering the future of The Collective."
On 18 February 2015, Will Singe made an announcement on his Facebook account stating that he had left the group to pursue his solo career: "Its been an incredible ride and I love my brothers so much but I have decided to leave The Collective to focus on my own path & career."

3) Alto Saxophone – Idris Ackamoor;
Drums – Steve Maniscoso;
Flute – Margaux Simmons;
French Horn – Steve Rumboat;
Percussion – Idris Ackamoor, Steve Maniscoso;
Piano – Lester Knibbs;
Soprano Saxophone – Greg LaMont Wright

Footloose
The Collective Lyrics

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I've been working so hard (so hard)
I'm punching my card (my card)
Eight hours for what?
Oh, tell me what I got

I got this feeling,
That time's just holding me down (holding me down)
I'll hit the ceiling

Or else I'll tear up this town

Tonight I'm gonna cut loose, footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off a my knees
Jack, get back, c'mon before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

You're playing so cool (so cool)
Obeying every rule
I dig a way down in your heart
You're burning, yearning for some

Somebody to tell you
That life ain't passing you by
I'm trying to tell you
It will if you don't even try

Tonight I'm gonna cut loose, footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Oowhee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Whoa, Milo, c'mon, c'mon let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

DJ break it down on the 1's and 2's
We hit the floor two-steppin' to this new age groove
Straight fitted skinny jeans boogie shoes are a must
Trust them all white Nikes, can't nobody touch us uh
Gimme the rhythm I'll flow, I'm the brother who steals the show
Can't nobody stop when I get into my zone
Keep it fresh all day got one thing to say
DJ let it play, cause? we came to party, okay!

We got to turn you around
And put your feet on the ground
Now take a hold of your soul
I'm turning it loose

Loose, footloose, kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise pull me off a my knees
Jack, get back, c'mon before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Footloose kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off a my knees
Jack, get back, c'mon before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut

Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody, everybody cut footloose

Overall Meaning

The song Footloose by The Collective carries a message of breaking free and having fun. The first verse talks about the daily grind of working hard and questioning the worth of it all. The singer feels that time is holding them down and they need to break free or they will burst. This sets the stage for the chorus, where they resolve to cut loose, kick off their Sunday shoes, and dance. Louise and Jack are called upon to join in the revelry. The second verse is a call to action for the listener. It urges them to stop playing it cool and follow their heart. If they don't take the initiative, they will find that life has passed them by.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been working so hard (so hard)
I have been putting a lot of effort and labor into my work.

I'm punching my card (my card)
I am clocking in and out of work to keep track of my hours.

Eight hours for what?
What is the point of dedicating eight hours of my day to this job?

Oh, tell me what I got
Can someone please explain what I am gaining from working these long hours?

I got this feeling,
I have a sensation within me that

That time's just holding me down (holding me down)
Time is dragging me down and making me feel trapped and stagnant.

I'll hit the ceiling
I will reach my limit and become overwhelmed.

Or else I'll tear up this town
In order to release my frustration and pent-up energy, I will cause chaos and destruction in this town.

Tonight I'm gonna cut loose, footloose
I am going to let go of my worries and dance freely without hesitation tonight.

Kick off the Sunday shoes
I am going to remove my formal shoes and dance barefoot or in comfortable shoes.

Please, Louise, pull me off a my knees
I am begging Louise to help lift me out of my despair and give me the strength to dance.

Jack, get back, c'mon before we crack
I urge Jack to join me in dancing before we both reach our breaking point from the stress of our lives.

Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
Let go of your worries and dance freely with me.

You're playing so cool (so cool)
You are acting calm and collected.

Obeying every rule
You are following all of the guidelines and regulations.

I dig a way down in your heart
I sense that there are deeper emotions and desires hidden inside of you.

You're burning, yearning for some
You are craving something

Somebody to tell you
An individual who can help reveal

That life ain't passing you by
You are not letting life slip away from you unnoticed.

I'm trying to tell you
I am making an attempt to convey my message to you.

It will if you don't even try
Your life will pass you by if you do not put in any effort to live it.

Oowhee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Marie, please dance sensually and rhythmically for me.

Whoa, Milo, c'mon, c'mon let's go
Milo, join me in this dance and let's have fun together.

DJ break it down on the 1's and 2's
The DJ should manipulate the music on the turntables in a particular manner.

We hit the floor two-steppin' to this new age groove
We are dancing in a specific style to this modern music.

Straight fitted skinny jeans boogie shoes are a must
In order to dance properly, it is necessary to wear comfortable yet snug clothing and shoes.

Trust them all white Nikes, can't nobody touch us uh
We can trust in the power of our white Nike shoes to give us the freedom and movement we need to dance confidently.

Gimme the rhythm I'll flow, I'm the brother who steals the show
If you give me the beat, I will dance fluidly and be the center of attention.

Can't nobody stop when I get into my zone
When I am fully immersed in the music and dancing, nothing can interrupt my flow and energy.

Keep it fresh all day got one thing to say
I am focused on staying innovative and exciting with my dancing.

DJ let it play, cause? we came to party, okay!
Let the music play and the party continue without interruption.

We got to turn you around
We need to change your outlook and perspective.

And put your feet on the ground
We need to help you feel stable and grounded.

Now take a hold of your soul
You need to take control of your emotions and desires.

I'm turning it loose
I am setting your soul free and allowing you to dance uninhibited.

Everybody, everybody cut footloose
Everyone should dance freely and let go of their worries in order to truly enjoy themselves.

Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS

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Lyrics:

"I've been working, so hard. I'm punching my card. 8 hours, for what? Oh, tell me, what I got?

I got this feeling times just holding me down. I hit the ceiling, or else I'll tear up this town.

Tonight I'm gonna cut loose; footloose. Kick off the Sunday shoes. Please, Louise, pull me out from my knees. Jack, get back. Come on, come on, before we crack. Loose your blues, everybody cut footloose.

You're playing so cool, obeying every rule. I take the weight down in your heart. You're burning, yearning, for some -

Somebody to tell "Life ain't passing you by". I'm tryna tell you, it will if you don't even try.

Tonight, I'm gonna cut loose; footloose. Kick off the Sunday shoes. Oh ee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me. Woah, Milo, come on, come on, let's go. Loose your blues, everybody cut footloose.

DJ break it down on the one's and two's, we hit the floor, two stepping to the new H Crew. Straight fitted, skinny jeans, and these shoes we a muscrus (???), we more white Nike's, can't nobody touch us, uh. Give me a rhythm; a flow. I'm the run of the season show, can't nobody stop when I get into my zone, keep it fresh all day, got one thing to say. DJ let it play, 'cause we came to party, okay.

We got to turn me around, and put your feet on the ground, now take a hold of your phone.

I'm trying get loose; footloose. Kick off the Sunday shoes. Please, Louise, pull me out from my knees. Jack, get back, come on before we crack. Loose your blues, everybody cut footloose. Footloose, kick off your Sunday shoes. Please, Louise, pull me out from my knees. Jack, get back, come on before we crack. Come on, before we crack. Loose your blues.

(Everybody cut) x6

Everybody, everybody cut footloose".