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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
Teardrop
The Collective Lyrics
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We're torn between what's right and what's not
What's up, what's down
Ms Dynamite
Left or right, deep down, on top, full stops
Exclamation mark, punctuation
100%, straight A's, education
University, job prospects, lost objects
Wretch 32
New posessions, new friends
Old lessons
Mizz Bratt
New questions, old answers
New message
Dot Rotten
Repeat sentence, feel presence
Receive gestures
Tinchy Stryder
Learn more, seek blessings
Dot Rotten
Seek forgiveness
Tinchy Stryder
Seek freedom, seek vengeance
Be full of life, be vacant
Flee danger, be braver
Tulisa: Chrous
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Wretch 32
Be careful, be reckless
Be reserved, be respected
Chipmunk
Be flamboyant, be rejected
Be loved, be neglected
See sense
Mizz Bratt
See nonsense, see the lies
See honesty
Rizzle Kicks
See properly, see poorly
See tarnished, see quality
Dot Rotten
Keep changing, be a changer
Be popular, be a stranger
Tinchy Stryder
Do favours, be selfish
Share riches, be homeless
Ms Dynamite
Be selfless, be careless
Be you, be them
Be anyone
Ed Sheeran
Be an enemy, be a friend
But beware
Tulisa: Chrous
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Wretch 32
You can be anything you dream of
Mizz Bratt
A wise man appreciates the time on a cheap watch
Wretch 32
Value everything you own
Dot Rotten
Somebody probably dreams of the bed that you sleep on
Wretch 32 & Mizz Bratt
Be anything, it's your choice
Ms Dynamite
Always speak your mind
Tinchy Stryder
Your voice
We're living in the land of opportunities
Wretch 32
You can turn silver into gold with four coins
Tulisa
Come on
Love is a verb
A doing word
On, on my breath
Labrinth
Now don't you quit on me
Tulisa
Makes me lighter
Labrinth
I need you baby
Tulisa & Labrinth
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
The Collective's song "Teardrop" discusses the conflict between what people think they should do and what they want to do. The various artists featured articulate different perspectives on this conflict, with each verse representing a different point of view. Throughout the song, the artists encourage listeners to be themselves, to take risks, and to pursue their dreams. The chorus, sung by Tulisa, underscores the idea that love is an action, not just a feeling. The line "love is a doing word" suggests that love requires effort and action, rather than simply existing as an emotion. The final lines are a plea to not give up on the pursuit of love and to have the courage to continue fighting for it.
The verse sung by Dot Rotten expresses the idea of living in the present moment and being mindful of one's surroundings. The line "repeat sentence, feel presence, receive gestures" highlights the importance of paying attention to the world around us and being receptive to the messages it sends. Meanwhile, Mizz Bratt's verse emphasizes the importance of asking questions and staying curious. She urges listeners to keep asking questions and to seek out new knowledge and experiences.
Overall, the song Teardrop is a call to action, asking people to be true to themselves, to take risks, and to pursue their dreams. The various perspectives outlined in the different verses highlight the many different ways in which people may struggle to live authentically, but the underlying message is clear: it is worth the effort and the risk to be true to oneself and to pursue what one truly loves.
Line by Line Meaning
We're torn between what's right and what's not
We struggle to differentiate between what is morally correct and what is not
What's up, what's down
We find ourselves uncertain of our surroundings and direction in life
Left or right, deep down, on top, full stops
We must make decisions that can impact our deepest consciousness with no clear indication of what is the right path
Exclamation mark, punctuation
We experience moments of excitement and uncertainty, punctuated by moments of calm and clarity
100%, straight A's, education
We put great emphasis on achieving academic success and obtaining a position in society
University, job prospects, lost objects
We focus on obtaining an education and seek employment opportunities, but may lose sight of personal values and belongings
New possessions, new friends
We often prioritize material possessions and building new relationships
Old lessons
We have learned important life lessons but may forget to apply them in new situations
New questions, old answers
We constantly question and seek answers, but are not always willing to accept previously learned truths
New message
We strive to communicate our ideas and perspectives in fresh and innovative ways
Repeat sentence, feel presence
We may encounter familiar situations or people, but the impact and meaning can still feel profound
Receive gestures
We appreciate kind and thoughtful actions from others
Learn more, seek blessings
We strive for personal growth and development and actively seek positive outcomes
Seek forgiveness
We acknowledge our wrongdoings and seek to make amends with those we have hurt
Seek freedom, seek vengeance
We may desire personal liberation or wish to seek retribution for past wrongs
Be full of life, be vacant
We experience moments of liveliness and energy, but also times of emptiness and solitude
Flee danger, be braver
We seek to avoid harm or danger but must also be courageous in the face of adversity
Love, love is a verb
Love is an action and requires effort and intention
Love is a doing word
To love someone requires concrete actions and gestures
Fearless on my breath
We approach life with courage and bravery, even when facing uncertainty or danger
Gentle impulsion
We may be driven by subtle or gentle urges, drawing us towards certain actions or decisions
Shakes me, makes me lighter
We can experience moments of vulnerability or uncertainty, but these moments can also lead to feelings of liberation or freedom
Teardrop on the fire
We experience emotional pain and suffering
You can be anything you dream of
We have the potential to achieve our dreams and aspirations
A wise man appreciates the time on a cheap watch
We should value every moment, no matter how insignificant it may seem
Value everything you own
We should cherish our possessions, regardless of their monetary value
Somebody probably dreams of the bed that you sleep on
We should be grateful for what we have, as others may long for even the most basic necessities
Be anything, it's your choice
We have the freedom to become whoever we want to be
Always speak your mind
We should be open and honest about our thoughts and feelings
Your voice
Our opinions and perspectives matter and can have a powerful impact on others
We're living in the land of opportunities
We have a wealth of opportunities available to us
You can turn silver into gold with four coins
We have the power to transform something of little value into something precious
Come on
Encouragement to continue and persevere
Makes me lighter
We can be liberated by love and happiness
Now don't you quit on me
Encouragement to continue in the face of adversity
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.