Never critically acclaimed, the group continued making records that were distinctly "Eurodance", following in the footsteps of previous Dutch-Dance sensations 2 Unlimited. The ploy worked and by the beginning of the year 2000, the group had achieved 4 top 10 entries, including 2 number ones (Boom Boom Boom Boom and We're Going to Ibiza). The group's success continued throughout the beginning of the 21st century, with the "Platinum Album" (their third album release) going top 10, spawning 3 big hits (Kiss, Shala Lala and Uncle John From Jamaica) and 2 lesser known tracks (Cheekah Bow-Bow, which included their fifth cyber-member Cheekah, and the ballad Forever As One, which gained more notoriety for its video, which was banned after the group used unlicensed pictures of them meeting pop group Westlife). By mid-2001, after nearly 10 top 10 hits, the group partly disbanded and went back to working on the club scene.
Members
* Robin Pors (Sailor outfit) (1997-1999)
* Kim Sasabone (1997-2004)
* Roy Den Burger (Cowboy outfit) (1997-2004)
* Denise van Rijswijk (1997-2002)
* Yorick Bakker (Sailor outfit) (1999-2002)
* Mark (2002-2004)
* Lilly (2002-2004)
* Travis McQueen (2000-2001)
1997 2001 2007
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Up and Down
Vengaboys Lyrics
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Up and down
Up and down
Up and down
And up and down
And up and down
(Trumpet)
And down
And down
And down
And down
Up and down
Up and down
Up and down
And up and down
And up and down
And up and down
And up and down
Up, down
Up, down
Up, down
Up, down
Up, down
Up, down
Up, down
Up, down
(Trumpet)
Up and down
(Trumpet)
Up and down
The lyrics of Vengaboys' song "Up & Down" seem straightforward at first. The words "up and down" are repeated over and over again with the occasional trumpet sound punctuating the monotony. However, upon closer examination, the repetition of these two words takes on a deeper meaning. "Up & Down" could be interpreted as a commentary on the constantly changing nature of life. Life, like a rollercoaster, has its ups and downs, its highs and lows. The fact that the song repeats the phrase "up and down" so many times not only emphasizes this message but also reflects the cyclical nature of life.
The song could also be seen as a metaphor for a relationship. The constant movement of "up and down" could represent the ebb and flow of a couple's emotions towards one another. The trumpet sounds could signify moments of passion or tension between the two lovers. In this way, the song becomes less about a general observation on life and more about a personal experience.
Overall, Vengaboys' "Up & Down" is a catchy tune with lyrics that may seem simple on the surface but can be interpreted in many different ways. The repetition of "up and down" reflects life's cyclical nature and could also represent the highs and lows of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Up and down
Referring to the cycle of highs and lows in life experiences
Up and down
Re-emphasizing the previous line and the cyclical nature of life
Up and down
Continuing to discuss the cyclical nature of life experiences
Up and down
Once again emphasizing the repetition of highs and lows in life
And up and down
Adding to the previous lines to form a pattern of repetition
And up and down
Continuing the pattern of repetition and foreshadowing the rest of the song
(Trumpet)
Musical interlude
And down
Breaking the pattern of repetition to signify a low point in the cycle
And down
Continuing to focus on the low point in the cycle
And down
Emphasizing the continuation of the low point in the cycle
And down
Concluding the low point in the cycle
Up and down
Returning to the beginning of the cycle of highs and lows
Up and down
Continuing to focus on the cycle of highs and lows
Up and down
Re-emphasizing the repetition of highs and lows in life experiences
And up and down
Continuing to form a pattern of repetition
And up and down
Foreshadowing the remainder of the song's cyclical theme
And up and down
Continuing to emphasize the cyclical nature of life
And up and down
Concluding the pattern of repetition
Up, down
Simplifying the cyclical theme and bringing it to a close
Up, down
Re-emphasizing the cyclical theme for closure
Up, down
Concluding the cyclical theme for the final time
Up, down
Finalizing the relationship between highs and lows in life
Up, down
Concluding the song's entire message of life's cyclical nature
Up, down
The end of the song
(Trumpet)
Musical outro
Up and down
The cyclical nature of life continues even beyond the song's end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: - Danski, - Delmundo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@liannysjimenez3223
What an epic scene will be, Joe Quinn getting away from Vecna's Curse with this song, just iconic, Running up the hill could never
@laraarriola9073
Hahagaha
@hypothernie_
I can't stop laughing, I imagined it
@CanaldaMonaRock
I just came here after seeing that interview hahahaha i cant believe
@guadalupelezcano8038
@@CanaldaMonaRock me too!!😂😂
@Holylylylylylyl
HELP IM HERE FROM JOE TOO
@hannahgardiner3529
Came here after watching Joseph Quinn’s interviews,as soon as he said up & down by the vengaboys my clubland raving heart immediately started crying with happiness,absolute taste on the man
@aboumoussaleya3254
Same
@yelaniaa6387
Yo también jajaja
@Cookingdada
He's iconic.