Their first single was "Bodyrock", released in August 2001 in the United Kingdom. It was promoted around the UK, appearing on different television shows and with Tymes 4 doing a mini tour around selected schools. The track reached #23 in the UK Singles Chart, with a three week residence. Their second single was "She Got Game" and featured on BBC Television's Children in Need show Live & Kicking, The Saturday Show and Pepsi Chart Show. This was also a Top 40 hit in the United Kingdom reaching #40, in December 2001.
The band went quiet for about six months but returned in mid 2002 with the news that band member Holly James had left the band to go solo and do some acting. She guest vocalled on a Jason Nevins song "I'm In Heaven", which entered the UK Singles Chart at #9. They found another member called Leah Tribe, and they got back to work. In mid 2002 they re-released their debut single "Bodyrock" in Europe with a new cover and new remixes. One of the remixes called "Bodyrock" (Full Crew R'N'B Remix) had different lyrics than the original. The re-release was a flop and did not chart.
The band returned in April 2003 with a new single "Hooked", co-written by band member Taymah Gaye, and released later that month after promotion campaign in the Netherlands. Tymes 4 appeared on Top of the Pops and Box Fresh, and reached #69 in the Netherlands. Their debut album 4 Story followed, and they concentrated on the Japan market, where they signed a recording contract with Avex Records. In January 2005 their second album, The Covers, appeared which featured cover versions of various contemporary artists tracks, including Mariah Carey ("Always Be My Baby"), TLC ("No Scrubs") and Cyndi Lauper ("Time After Time").
The band then split; More recently, Melissa Garrick guest vocalled on a track by Supafly called "Moving Too Fast" in 2006, which reached #23 in the UK. Taymah Gaye has retired from the music industry and has given birth, while Leah Tribe and Natalie Edwards have also moved on.
New Day
Tymes 4 Lyrics
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Every morning when I wake
There's a smile on my face
I know today is gonna make me feel alright
Got no worries on my mind
Cause I left them all behind
Chorus:
It's a new day (2x)
Got a new way
Everybody sing with me
It's a new day (2x)
Got a new way
Everybody sing it with me
Can't wait to step outside
Cause I feel the vibe is right
My friends are waiting, gonna hit the town tonight
Cause they look real fine
They're having real good time
This feeling gonna carry on into the night, night, night
Chorus:
It's a new day (2x)
Got a new way
Everybody sing with me
It's a new day (2x)
Got a new way
Everybody sing it with me 2x
It's a new day (2x)
Long into the night, night, night
Chorus:
It's a new day (2x)
Got a new way
Everybody sing with me
It's a new day (2x)
Got a new way
Everybody sing it with me 3x
The lyrics of "New Day" by Tymes 4 exude an upbeat and positive outlook towards life. The song celebrates the beginning of a new day and the infinite possibilities and opportunities that come with it. The singer wakes up with a smile on their face and leaves all their worries behind to enjoy the day to the fullest. The lyrics convey a sense of carefreeness and joy, that each day is a new canvas to start over and live life to the fullest.
The lyrics of the song use simple and straightforward language to convey its message. The upbeat tempo, catchy upbeat rhythm, along with the chorus, "It's a new day, got a new way, everybody sing with me," makes it a perfect sing-along tune that is sure to get people dancing.
In conclusion, the song "New Day" by Tymes 4 is a celebration of life and the optimism that comes with it. The lyrics convey the message that every day is a new opportunity and a chance to start over with a positive outlook in life. The upbeat music and catchy lyrics make it a perfect tune for listeners to sing and dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a new day
Every day is a fresh start filled with endless possibilities.
Every morning when I wake
The beginning of a new day brings a sense of hope and renewal.
There's a smile on my face
I'm grateful for the gift of life and optimistic about what the day has in store.
I know today is gonna make me feel alright
I'm confident that today will be a good day and I'll be able to handle whatever comes my way.
Got no worries on my mind
I've let go of any concerns or anxieties that could ruin my day.
Cause I left them all behind
I'm choosing to focus on the present moment instead of dwelling on past troubles.
This feeling is gonna carry on into the night, night, night
I'm looking forward to having a great day that will leave me feeling happy even when it's over.
Can't wait to step outside
I'm excited to embrace the day and all the opportunities it offers.
Cause I feel the vibe is right
I'm sensing positive energy in the air and I'm eager to be a part of it.
My friends are waiting, gonna hit the town tonight
I have people to share the day with and I'm looking forward to spending time with them later.
Cause they look real fine
My friends are in good spirits and enjoying life, which will add to my own enjoyment.
They're having real good time
I'm happy that my friends are enjoying themselves and that I can be a part of their positive experiences.
Long into the night, night, night
The good feelings I have today will last well into the evening and beyond.
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.