1. THE NEWS are a Japane… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. THE NEWS are a Japanese all female rock band signed to the ING label.
2. Lebanese garage psych The News from the 60s/70s. Of Armenian descent but based in Lebanon, they had contract offers from over 4 major record labels, including an offer from legendary drummer Ginger Baker of Cream to record for them in his EMI studios in Nigeria.
3. The News is a Rock band from Adelaide, Australia - circa 2004.
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The News Lyrics
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Next in line was a fly girl standing tall
Signed my name and said give me a call baby ya know
The girl screamed and fainted panic on the floor
The body guard pulled us the back door
I never saw her anymore- it was an in-store heartbreak
Saw a cutie thought she was on the T.V. cre
She said after the show (I'll be waiting for you) cool
After the show she got into the car and what a scence
I didn't know she was only thirteen
It was a young girl heartbreak
People think we don't get lonely
But we're far away from home
One minute 20,000 people
But then they go home, we're alone
It's off to another city
Where everybody knows my name
But when I meet that perfect honey
Is it me she wants or is it my fame
Girlies and groupies and parties all night
Is the life that can lead you to a N.E. heartbreak
From city to city our friends and our fans
They're the ones who can keep us from having
N.E. heartbreak
Center stage N.E. was groovin'
The beatwas hard
And the girlies were movin'
There she was third row center coolin'
She was cold
Last note of the last song
House lights up they came on
When I looked she was gone
It was a 3rd row heartbreak
People think our life is easy
'Cause they think we've got it made
But we're living underpressure
Just to be on top
And to give the best that we can give you
And to never let you down
We'll keep strivin' for perfection
N.E. heartbreak is coming to your town
Beware of N.E. heartbreak
Spreading fast and there's no cure
No need to run from heartache
It's gonna get you, get you for sure
Called up my girl and said
Meet me on the tour
I got a suite cold chillin' on the 50th floior
And I'll leave your ticket at the door
And baby don't forget the pumps
She lost her backstage pass and the room key
Then got stopped by hotel security
And I spent the whole night lonely
And it was a hotel heartbreak
The news’s song ‘道’, pronounced as ‘Dao’, is a Chinese word meaning ‘road’ or ‘pathway’. The song is about the complexities and struggles of being a famous musician and the heartbreaks that accompany it. The first verse of the song talks about a fan who meets and falls for a musician at an in-store autograph signing event. The girl faints and is pulled away by security, leaving the musician with a feeling of in-store heartbreak.
The second verse talks about a young girl who the musician trusts and hangs out with after a live interview session. He later realizes that she is only thirteen, resulting in a young girl heartbreak. The chorus of the song talks about how people think the life of a musician is easy, but in reality, they are often lonely and under pressure to perform and not disappoint their fans. The third verse talks about how life on the road as a musician involves meeting many people, and while it may seem fun, it can lead to N.E. heartbreak (New Edition Heartbreak).
The bridge of the song poses a warning to the audience about N.E. heartbreak, saying that it’s spreading fast and there’s no cure. The last verse of the song talks about a musician who invites his girlfriend to his hotel room during the tour, but she gets stopped by security and he spends the night alone. This leads to a hotel heartbreak. The song highlights the heartbreaks that come with fame, and how it’s not always as glamourous as people think.
Line by Line Meaning
In store signing autographs at the mall
At a shopping center, took time to sign my name and write a personal message to a fan
Next in line was a fly girl standing tall
A stunningly attractive young woman was the next person in line, awaiting my autograph
Signed my name and said give me a call baby ya know
Wrote my name on paper and added the message, 'Give me a call sometime,' expressing interest to my fan
The girl screamed and fainted panic on the floor
The girl gasped loudly and fell to the ground in shock and excitement
The body guard pulled us the back door
The security officer quickly escorted us both away to the back door for privacy
I never saw her anymore- it was an in-store heartbreak
Due to the pandemonium, I never saw or heard from that fan again – this experience was a minor and fleeting disappointment
Live at five interview for Channel 2
Appeared live on a local news station at 5 PM for an interview
Saw a cutie thought she was on the T.V. cre
Noticed an attractive young woman who I assumed was either on television or part of the TV crew
She said after the show (I'll be waiting for you) cool
The young woman expressed interest in meeting up after my appearance, to which I responded positively
After the show she got into the car and what a scence
Later, I saw her entering a car as a shocking event unfolded
I didn't know she was only thirteen
It was revealed that the young woman I had spoken to was actually only 13-years-old
It was a young girl heartbreak
This experience of having a young fan develop a crush on me was an uncomfortable and unfortunate situation
People think we don't get lonely
There is a common misconception that we, as celebrities, do not experience feelings of loneliness
But we're far away from home
Due to constant touring, we are often separated from our families and homes
One minute 20,000 people
We can perform for crowds of up to 20,000 enthusiastic fans
But then they go home, we're alone
After the concert, when the crowd has gone home, we can be left feeling isolated and alone
It's off to another city
After a concert, it's time to move on to the next city on our tour
Where everybody knows my name
In the places we visit, many people recognize us as famous performers
But when I meet that perfect honey
If I meet an ideal romantic partner
Is it me she wants or is it my fame
I am unsure if my personality and self are what genuinely attract her, or if it's the fact that I'm a famous performer
Girlies and groupies and parties all night
There are always women vying for our attention at late-night gatherings and social events
Is the life that can lead you to a N.E. heartbreak
Such a party lifestyle can lead us down a path where disappointment and heartbreak are common
From city to city our friends and our fans
Traveling and performing, we make connections with many people, including friends and fans
They're the ones who can keep us from having
These friends and fans can be the support we need to avoid
N.E. heartbreak
The common fate of disappointment we often face in our love lives
Center stage N.E. was groovin'
During a performance on center stage, N.E. was putting on a fantastic show
The beatwas hard
The rhythm of the music was fast-paced and highly energetic
And the girlies were movin'
Many of the women in the crowd were dancing and enjoying the performance
There she was third row center coolin'
I noticed an attractive young woman seated near the front, who appeared unfazed and calm despite the exciting show
She was cold
Despite this, I was unable to forge a connection with her
Last note of the last song
During the final moments of the performance
House lights up they came on
The lights in the venue turned on, signaling the conclusion of the show
When I looked she was gone
As I looked around from center stage, I was unable to see the attractive woman I had noticed earlier
It was a 3rd row heartbreak
I experienced a moment of disappointment, realizing that I had not been able to connect with her despite her proximity during my performance
People think our life is easy
Many people believe that our celebrity lives are simple and free of difficulty
'Cause they think we've got it made
They think we have everything we could ever want, given our fame and fortune
But we're living underpressure
In reality, we live with intense pressure to always perform our best
Just to be on top
In order to keep our fame and status, we must always strive to be better and to maintain our public image
And to give the best that we can give you
We continuously work hard, giving our all to provide fans with the quality entertainment they deserve
And to never let you down
We take our position seriously, always aiming to exceed fans' expectations and never disappoint them
We'll keep strivin' for perfection
Despite the pressure we face, we remain committed to bettering ourselves and always delivering optimal performances
N.E. heartbreak is coming to your town
Despite the challenges of our celebrity lives, we are excited to bring our music and energy to fans in their hometowns
Beware of N.E. heartbreak
Be warned that due to the nature of our lives, heartbreak and disappointments are possible
Spreading fast and there's no cure
These experiences can be contagious among other celebrities, and there is no immediate solution or cure for them
No need to run from heartache
There is no point in running from the possibility of experiencing heartache
It's gonna get you, get you for sure
It's a certainty that at some point, everyone will face heartache and disappointment
Called up my girl and said
Contacted my significant other and invited her to spend time with me
Meet me on the tour
Invited her to join me while I was on tour
I got a suite cold chillin' on the 50th floor
Reserved a luxurious room on the 50th floor of a hotel
And I'll leave your ticket at the door
Arranged for her to have a ticket waiting at the entrance of my hotel room
And baby don't forget the pumps
Reminded her not to forget a certain pair of shoes
She lost her backstage pass and the room key
After arriving, she misplaced two important items, her backstage pass and the key to my hotel room
Then got stopped by hotel security
Encountered difficulties with hotel security for not having the proper access needed
And I spent the whole night lonely
Ultimately, I was forced to spend the night alone
And it was a hotel heartbreak
This experience of preparing for a romantic evening with my partner, only to be forced to spend the night alone, was a form of heartbreak
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
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