They hit No. 1 on the German Billboard Charts with their debut single Maria and received the German Radio Music Award for Best Newcomer 2005. This is the ultimate boy band says Pearlman, proud of his musical empire Trans Continental Records. He has explained, As long as God keeps making little girls, there will always be boy bands. His portfolio reads like the Whos Who of international pop success with names such as the Backstreet Boys, N SYNC, LFO and O-Town, just to name a few. Pearlman and his acts have sold over 65 million albums and with the addition of US5 to the roster, millions more will be added.
Former Members:
2005–2007: Michael “Mikel” Johnson
2005–2008: Christoph “Chris” Watrin
2007-2009: Vincent “Vince” Tomas
Club Tropicana
US5 Lyrics
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Let me take you to the place
Where membership's a smiling face
US5 brush your shoulders with the stars
Richie:
Where strangers take you by the hand
And welcome you to Wonderland
Chorus:
Club Tropicana drinks are free
Fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone
All that's missing is the sea
But don't worry you can suntan
Izzy:
Castaways and lovers meet
Then kiss in Tropicana heat
Watch the waves break on the bay
Jay:
Soft white sands a blue lagoon
Cocktail time a summer's tune
A whole night's holiday
Chorus:
Club Tropicana drinks are free
Fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone
All that's missing is the sea
But don't worry you can suntan
SAXOPHONE BREAK
Chorus:
Club Tropicana drinks are free
Fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone
All that's missing is the sea
But don't worry you can suntan
Jay:
Pack your bags and leave tonight don't take your time
Gotta move your feet don't you miss the flight
Pack your bags and leave tonight don't take your time
Gotta move your feet don't you miss the flight
Chorus:
Club Tropicana drinks are free
Fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone
All that's missing is the sea
But don't worry you can suntan
The lyrics to "Club Tropicana" by US5 depict an idyllic vacation spot that is characterized by drinks, music, sunshine, and socializing. The song opens with Mikel inviting the listener to a place where membership's a "smiling face" and stars brush your shoulders. Richie then chimes in, painting a picture of strangers taking you by the hand and welcoming you to Wonderland, complete with panamas on their heads. The chorus is a celebration of the abundance of fun and sunshine in this location, where the drinks are free and the only thing missing is the sea (which can be remedied by suntanning). Izzy then describes how castaways and lovers meet in the Tropicana heat and kiss while watching the waves break on the bay. Jay adds to this image, describing the beautiful scenery of soft white sands and a blue lagoon, where cocktail time is set to the tune of summer. The song ends with a saxophone break and Jay urging the listener to pack their bags and leave tonight, not to miss the flight.
Overall, "Club Tropicana" presents a fantasy world of eternal summers, where there is always enough of everything good to go around, and where strangers are always welcome with open arms. The song captures the feeling of freedom that comes with breaking away from the everyday grind and indulging in a carefree, luxurious vacation.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you to the place
I am offering to take you to a specific place
Where membership's a smiling face
In this place, people are friendly and welcoming
US5 brush your shoulders with the stars
By coming to this place, you'll feel like you're amongst famous people
Where strangers take you by the hand
Even if you don't know anyone, you'll be greeted with open arms
And welcome you to Wonderland
This place is like a magical wonderland
From beneath their panamas
People wear stylish hats here
Club Tropicana drinks are free
In this club, drinks are provided for free
Fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone
The atmosphere here is full of joy and energy
All that's missing is the sea
Although there's no nearby ocean, it's not a big deal
But don't worry you can suntan
You can still get a tan
Castaways and lovers meet
In this place, people who are alone and those in love come together
Then kiss in Tropicana heat
The warm, tropical environment encourages affection and intimacy
Watch the waves break on the bay
The ocean is nearby and the waves are soothing to watch
Soft white sands a blue lagoon
The surrounding beaches and water are pristine and beautiful
Cocktail time a summer's tune
It's the perfect time for enjoying refreshing drinks and the vibe is like summertime
A whole night's holiday
Being here feels like a long holiday
Pack your bags and leave tonight don't take your time
I'm urging you to come and experience this place as soon as possible
Gotta move your feet don't you miss the flight
Don't hesitate or you might miss the opportunity to come here
Writer(s): George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley Copyright: Warner/Chappell Mlm Limited, Wham Music Limited (Gb 2)
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.