iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") wa… Read Full Bio ↴(2001 – 2011)
iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") was a New York City based house music act consisting of producer/songwriter Markus Moser and singer/songwriter Nadia Ali. iiO are best known for their 2001 hit "Rapture". The name iiO was derived from the Sony PC laptop model VAIO, on which the duo was creating much of their early work, and the duo was in fact first known as Vaiio.
After "Rapture" was released, the duo followed suit with "At The End" in 2002, "Smooth" in 2003, and "Runaway" in 2004.
iiO's first album, "Poetica", was delayed several times and released independently in March 2005 on Made Records, and worldwide in June 2006.
By the time the album was released Nadia Ali had left iiO to pursue a solo career, while Moser continues to release material featuring her on the vocals. These included the single "Kiss You", which was released to promote the album, followed by "Is It Love?". Moser followed these with "Rapture 2007" and "Reconstruction Time: The Best Of iiO Remixed" in 2007, and finally "Rapture Reconstruction: Platinum Edition in 2008.
iiO re-emerged from hiatus in December 2010 with Moser releasing new remixes of the band's second single "At The End (Metropolitan Mix)". Moser released a second album, "Exit 110" on April 19, 2011 featuring Ali on vocals. It was announced that Exit 110 will be iiO's final project and while Moser had doubts about using material Ali recorded before she left iiO, it was decided to release a new album due to a demand by fans.
Holiday
iio Lyrics
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A man lay with me
I was entranced the night before by everything we did
The sky was pink
The sand was white
The ocean clear as glass
The palm trees danced by the breeze that the wind has
I wish that I could bring us back again
Cause we laughed
And we talked
And we walked
And we kissed
And we danced
The nights away
And we swam
And we touched
And we lay on the sand
We belong in these holidays
I wish for those days again
Again
Again
And again
So many hours but there not enough for us to have
It seems as though we need a time machine to bring us back
The air is thumping with everything shouldn't fell
Something tells me that its written that this feelings real
All of these days seem like a fantasy
I wish that I could bring us back again
Cause we laughed
And we talked
And we walked
And we kissed
And we danced
The nights away
And we swam
And we touched
And we lay on the sand
We belong in these holidays
I wish for those days again
Again
Again
And again
The iio song "Holiday" is a nostalgic and dreamy reflection of a previous vacation experience. The lyrics begin with the singer waking up next to a partner after a night of being entranced by everything they did. The visuals are vivid and enticing, as the sky is pink, the sand is white, the ocean is clear as glass, and the palm trees are swaying in the breeze. The singer longs to return to this paradise, expressing a wish to bring back those moments where they laughed, talked, walked, kissed, danced, swam, touched, and lay on the sand together. The song conveys a sense of longing for that lost time, as if it was an idyllic and timeless escape from reality.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency to hold onto those memories and to bring them back. The lyrics portray a feeling of sadness and frustration that time moves on and that they cannot return to that location or moment. The repeated phrase "I wish for those days again, again, again, and again" emphasizes the longing for the past and a desire to relive those moments.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning I awoke
As I woke up in the morning, I realized that the events of the previous night were real.
A man lay with me
I shared the bed with a man who made my night special and intriguing.
I was entranced the night before by everything we did
Everything we did had a captivating and hypnotic effect on me during the night before.
The sky was pink
The sky was painted a beautiful shade of pink as the sun began to rise.
The sand was white
The sand was a brilliant white color, shining in the sunlight.
The ocean clear as glass
The ocean was so clear and pristine that it looked like a piece of glass.
The palm trees danced by the breeze that the wind has
The palm trees danced and swayed with the gentle breeze blowing in the wind.
All of these days seem like a fantasy
These magical days feel like a dream or a figment of my imagination.
I wish that I could bring us back again
I desire to relive those moments with that special someone again.
Cause we laughed
We enjoyed the moments and laughed together, finding pure joy in each other's company.
And we talked
We had meaningful conversations that added depth to our connection.
And we walked
Walking together and exploring our surroundings felt like an adventure of its own.
And we kissed
We kissed, igniting a flame and intensifying our feelings for each other.
And we danced
Dancing the night away added to the magic and romance of the moment.
The nights away
We spent countless nights together, enjoying each other's company and creating memories.
And we swam
We swam in the pristine ocean waters, feeling free and alive.
And we touched
We touched each other, feeling the warmth and electric current of our connection.
And we lay on the sand
We spent time lying on the pristine white sand, basking in the sun and enjoying each other's presence.
We belong in these holidays
These moments belong to us and define our connection, making us feel special and loved.
I wish for those days again
A strong desire to relive and experience those magical moments again, and again, and again.
Again
To relive the moment of pure bliss again and experience every detail all over again.
Again
To relive the ecstasy and passion shared in those moments of pure joy again.
And again
To experience the magic of those moments over and over again, almost feeling like a dream come true.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.