Vincent is then already in the center of attention as the multiple winner of the DMC Dutch DJ Battle.
That same year he also wins the titel Dutch Champion Mixing
In 1996 they meet again at the DMC-finals, and Vincent then already started producing some tracks. He then asks Dewi to do the vocals in his new track 'Ready or Not'.
This dance-cover of the Fugees' smash-hit went up the charts in 1997. In the UK "Ready Or Not" even entered the hitparade on the 5th position.
The successor, an up-tempo-version of Chaka Khan's 'Ain't Nobody', also becomes a succes and again entered the UK-charts at a high position, in fact the 8th position.
The debut-album is then released and has next to the 2 smash-hits also a few R&B-tracks, under wich the third single 'Missing you', with vocals of King Bee-rapper Spyte.
In the video 'Missing you' sings a Dewi who is well-advanced in pregnancy.
There are 2 versions of the video. The original, including passionate sexscene and offcourse a 'clean version'
Ready Or Not
The Course Lyrics
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That's the way it was
Happened so naturally
I did not know it was love
The next thing I felt was
You holding me close
What was I gonna do?
I let myself go
And now we're flyin' through the star
I hope this night will last forever
I've been waitin' for you
It's been so long
I knew just what I would do
When I heard your song
Filled my heart with your bliss
Gave me freedom
You knew I could not resist
I needed someone
And now we're flyin' through the stars
I hope this night will last forever
Oh oh oh oh
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you
I wait for night time to come
And bring you to me
Can't believe I'm the one
I was so lonely
I feel like no one could feel
I must be dreamin'
I want this dream to be real
I need this feelin'
I make my wish upon a star
And hope this night will last forever
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you
And first you put your arms around me
Then you put your charms around me
I can't resist this sweet surrender
Oh my nights are warm and tender
We stare into each other's eyes
And what we see is no surprise
Got a feeling most with treasure
And a love so deep we cannot measure
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you
In The Course's song Ready or Not, the lyrics capture the emotions of falling in love unexpectedly and passionately. The opening line "Captured effortlessly" emphasizes that the feeling of love can sometimes come out of nowhere and take over someone's heart and soul. The second line, "That's the way it was," reinforces this notion that love can be out of our control, and we can do nothing but surrender to it. The phrase, "I did not know it was love," reflects the innocence and vulnerability of the singer who wasn't aware that this feeling was love.
The next line, "You holding me close," reinforces the physical aspect of love as the singer is held close to their beloved partner. The following lines "What was I gonna do? I let myself go," suggest that the singer was swept away by the overwhelming feeling of love for this person. The phrase "And now we're flying through the stars" symbolizes the euphoria and exhilaration of falling in love that makes you feel like you're on top of the world.
The chorus "Ain't nobody loves me better, makes me happy, makes me feel this way, Ain't nobody loves me better than you" repeats the love for the person the singer is in love with. The song's viewpoint is that the singer has found someone special, and no one else can make them feel the way that person does. The song's bridge is about the physical aspect of love- the way the singer is held, the intimacy they share, and how they feel seen and understood by each other.
Overall, The Course's Ready or Not is a love song that captures the intense emotions of falling in love genuinely, passionately, and unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
Captured effortlessly
I fell in love without realizing it
That's the way it was
It felt like a natural thing to happen
Happened so naturally
Love arose easily
I did not know it was love
It was love before I even knew it
The next thing I felt was
Suddenly
You holding me close
I was embraced by you
What was I gonna do?
I didn't know how to react
I let myself go
I surrendered to the moment
And now we're flyin' through the star
I feel like I'm flying through the cosmos
I hope this night will last forever
I wish this moment would never end
I've been waitin' for you
I was hoping to meet you
It's been so long
I've been waiting for a while
I knew just what I would do
I had a plan in mind
When I heard your song
When I met you
Filled my heart with your bliss
You made me feel happy and content
Gave me freedom
You made me feel free
You knew I could not resist
You knew I would fall for you
I needed someone
I was searching for someone like you
Ain't nobody
No one else
Loves me better
Loves me more deeply
Makes me happy
Brings me joy
Makes me feel this way
Makes me feel special
I wait for night time to come
I eagerly await your arrival
And bring you to me
So that we can be together
Can't believe I'm the one
I feel lucky to be with you
I was so lonely
I was lonely before I met you
I feel like no one could feel
I felt like no one could understand me
I must be dreamin'
It feels like a dream
I want this dream to be real
I want our relationship to be real
I need this feelin'
I need to feel loved
I make my wish upon a star
I make a wish for our love
And first you put your arms around me
You embraced me lovingly
Then you put your charms around me
You made me fall for you
I can't resist this sweet surrender
I am powerless to your love
Oh my nights are warm and tender
Our nights together are romantic and intimate
We stare into each other's eyes
We look into each other's souls
And what we see is no surprise
We see our love for each other
Got a feeling most will treasure
We have a special feeling that most people don't find
And a love so deep we cannot measure
Our love for each other is immeasurable
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID WOLINSKI, DAVID J WOLINSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TobinPT
One of the best dance tracks ever!
I feel so Nostalgic!
@bartreme
Great times,good memories!!! No internet,no social media,no text msgs,no emojis,no hate!! I miss those times when people were really spending time together!!!
@Diamondblade2008
I grew up as a teenager in the 90s (I am 42 now I hasten to add.) Life was SOOOOOOO much better then without all of this Facebook/Whatsapp/Instagram/Twitter bullshit that is ruling our lifes.
@veronicacorningstone8059
yea man bring back the 90s. sweetest time ever.
@Nainilicious
No pre made sets on USB sticks!
@nondesperado
Uh, mid-90s had text messages and internet.
@paulraciti2498
I loved this track when I was 18. Remember watching it on mtv. 45 now and still love it. Real rave days!!!
@martinmikulanin8897
Never stop love this cover for many years.. ๐๐
@petarbjelogrlic4771
I was on Myconos that summer 1996 for 4 months, and this was mega hit..... what a summer!
@ardanavana7332
Finally found the right version. Thank you...now I can go down memory lane with grace