Twenty 4 Seven recorded the albums "Street Moves"(1990) , "Slave To The Music" (1993), "I Wanna Show You" (1995), and "Twenty 4 Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week" (1997).
In 2007, Twenty 4 Seven recorded the single "Like Flames" featuring Elle.
In 2010, Ruud van Rijen decided to do a comeback with Twenty 4 Seven and two new vocalists: Li-Ann and Miss Cherry but the latter left to pursue a solo music career.
On September, Stay-C joined Twenty 4 Seven again and, together with Li-Ann, are recording new stuff.
2) Twenty 4 Seven is also a collaboration with John Corabi (Angora, The Scream, Mötley Crüe, Union, ESP, Ratt, Zen Lunatic, Brides Of Destruction, Angel City Outlaws), his then Ratt bandmate: drummer Bobby Blotzer (Ratt, Contraband), and guitarist Rob Marcello (Ironhorse, Obsession, Danger Danger). They recorded 10 hard rock tracks for an album entitled Destination Everywhere (US, 2002).
Leave Them Alone
Twenty 4 Seven Lyrics
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By da rule
Of takin' & givin'
When will we start 2 try
2 open up & wonder why
Can you hear them prayin'
Listen 2 what they're sayin'
This is an indian call
Why don't you leave me alone
Oh le la la
eh le la la la
Oh le la la
eh le la la la
Oeh le la la
eh le la la la
Oeh le la la
eh le la la la
What is black & what is white
Tell me what's wrong & what's right
Is there a way 2 say
What's going on today
Indians tryin' & cryin'
Da chief of a redskin is dyin'
Da message is very clear
Listen while they're near
Why don't you leave me alone ...
Force!
If you dare go 4 yours
Here is mine & I'm opening doors
Have a break when you travel
& take back your culture
2 a hi level
I's of a chinaman in my face
Da blood of an indian
Mixed in my race
So come on
gimme some
Close your I's
& go where you're from
I'm not white
I'm not a blackskin
& let me tell you this
I'm not a redskin
We are human beings & equal
Da same flesh & blood
Da same people
So here we go with da flow
Twenty 4 Seven is here
2 let you know
Pay respect 2 da indian home
Leave them alone!!!
Why don't you leave me alone ...
The song "Leave Them Alone" by Twenty 4 Seven is a powerful song that speaks on the need for equality and the proper treatment of individuals regardless of their race or ethnicity. The lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of following rules and taking responsibility for one's actions. The lines "When will we start livin' / By da rule / Of takin' & givin'" demonstrate the need for individuals to treat each other with respect and to understand that everyone has a right to the same value and treatment.
The chorus of the song, "Why don't you leave me alone," highlights the problem of discrimination and stereotyping, which can be seen in the prejudice against indigenous people. The song recognizes that such behavior is not acceptable, as everyone deserves equal treatment and respect. The lines "Is there a way 2 say / What's going on today? / Indians tryin' & cryin' / Da chief of a redskin is dyin'" suggests that there is a deeper issue that needs to be addressed, as indigenous people are struggling and fighting to retain their identity and rights.
The song also recognizes that different races can mix and still be equal, as shown in the lines "I's of a chinaman in my face / Da blood of an indian / Mixed in my race" and "We are human beings & equal / Da same flesh & blood / The same people." The message of the song is clear - everyone should be treated equally regardless of their race or ethnicity.
Line by Line Meaning
When will we start livin'
Questioning when we will begin to truly live.
By da rule
Living according to rules.
Of takin' & givin'
Observing the principles of giving and receiving.
When will we start 2 try
Asking when we will make an effort to do better.
2 open up & wonder why
Being vulnerable enough to question the reasons behind things.
Can you hear them prayin'
Asking if we can hear others praying.
Listen 2 what they're sayin'
Paying close attention to what others are saying.
This is an indian call
Referring to a plea from the indigenous people.
So listen 2 it all
Urging the listener to pay attention to the entire message.
What is black & what is white
Asking about the definitions of different races.
Tell me what's wrong & what's right
Asking for clarification on what is considered right and wrong.
Is there a way 2 say
Questioning whether there is an appropriate way to express something.
What's going on today
Asking about the current state of affairs.
Indians tryin' & cryin'
Referring to the struggles of the Native American people.
Da chief of a redskin is dyin'
A leader of a Native American tribe is passing away.
Da message is very clear
The point being made is straightforward.
Listen while they're near
Paying close attention while they are present.
Why don't you leave me alone ...
Asking to be left alone.
Force!
Using force as a means to an end.
If you dare go 4 yours
Challenging the listener to go after what they want.
Here is mine & I'm opening doors
Sharing success and opening opportunities for others.
Have a break when you travel
Taking time to rest when on a journey.
& take back your culture
Reclaiming one's own culture.
2 a hi level
Elevating one's culture to a higher level.
I's of a chinaman in my face
Describing a personal encounter with someone of Chinese descent.
Da blood of an indian
Being of Native American ancestry.
Mixed in my race
Having multiple racial backgrounds in one's ancestry.
So come on
Encouraging others to move forward.
gimme some
Asking for support.
Close your I's
Urging others to listen carefully.
& go where you're from
Returning to one's cultural roots.
I'm not white
Identifying as something other than white.
I'm not a blackskin
Identifying as something other than black.
& let me tell you this
Beginning to share an important message.
I'm not a redskin
Identifying as something other than Native American.
We are human beings & equal
Asserting that everyone is equal as human beings.
Da same flesh & blood
Recognizing that we are all made of the same biological material.
Da same people
Stating that we are all the same as human beings.
So here we go with da flow
Going along with the current events.
Twenty 4 Seven is here
Aspiring to create change and make a difference.
2 let you know
Intending to inform the listener about the cause being promoted.
Pay respect 2 da indian home
Acknowledging and honoring the Native American culture and heritage.
Leave them alone!!!
Urging others to leave Native Americans and their culture alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STACEY PATTON, RUUD VAN RIJEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deep Tech House
Twenty 4 Seven arrebentando como sempre 💥
Mimosyn van Marco
Stay-C (Twenty 4 Seven) has a new hit! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ssKf-3fAc
julien TRAN VAN
Du bon tozzi
Ricardo Rossi
uma das melhores da década de 90. Toda vez que ouço me sinto andando numa montanha-russa.
Bassotronics
They dont make music like this anymore. :(
I miss these cool dance tunes.
Бахтияр Мамадалиев
Euphoric song. I love it❤
Rhainbow Rhailien
Eurodance was all of the rage back in the 1990’s! I love it and have since I was just a youngin’! Still listening after 16 years!! E-Rotic is my favorite Eurodance Musician.
Julio José Lora Martínez
❤
PAVEL JAKL
Incredible song..miss the 90's..
Владимир Карабасов
Да, она оригинальна !! )))