I'm here again. August 2024, listening to what may arguably be the best pop song ever ... yet it went completely under the radar. If the MiniViva singers ever see this ... thanks so much for something that has given me so much fun and pleasure to listen to
Completely agree, one that got away for sure. Having listened to KPop for a while now, I can easily see a Korean girl group covering this. I hope Frankee and Britt are doing OK.
Its a shame that their label gave up on them so quickly. They were like xenomania's experimental girl group. Their sound and even their colourful futuristic style was different back then. I think if their label didn't give up so fast they could have been very successful.
Was never released in the US or other territories outside of the UK. A couple were in Germany but they weren't promoted at all. This was during the recession and they focused all promo on existing artists with larger fan bases. I can't tell you how many times I've played their songs to people who never heard of them. Screw David Geffen, old queen.
2009 was such a good year for pop, in particular synth pop. You had Mini Viva and La Roux coming onto the scene, you had a new Pet Shop Boys album 'Yes' released, Girls Aloud released great singles like 'The Loving Kind' and 'Untouchable'. The Brit Awards of that year had probably one of the strongest line-ups for awards and performances of its history.
It was, indeed. I'm from Germany. I used to listen to BFBS Radio 1 back then and there I heard Girls Aloud and their hit single The Loving Kind. From that moment on, I listened to all hits from them. I fell in love with this kind of music. Xenomonia produced some songs for them, too. That was great Pop Music!!! Thank you very much! 🎶👌🙏
I miss this band soooooo MUCH!! at the time, they were not prometed properly! They should give them another chance!!! The Cahill remix from this song still is played around there and it is so FRESH!! this is why I think their disband was a shame! :(
Juha Nevalainen I think that now, they do hate each other. Britt was arguing publicly on twitter with Frankee. She was hating on M.O and It felt like she was blaming Frankee for not committing with Mini Viva or something. I think only these two know what really happened. I just think that Britt deserves success in the industry too. she is charismatic and has a different tone to her voice.
Verse 1: Britt] I was one with you, breathing And was close to you, in your sleep And I don't deny, waiting For the little light from you [Chorus: Frankee] And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? Benson Boone 'Beautiful Things' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified [Post-Chorus: Both] And I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control [Verse 2: Britt] I was watching you, leaving Didn't know that love cuts so deep How was I to know? Baby All the tears I cry for you [Chorus: Frankee] And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? And I wish that I had tried Instead I went and watched you walk away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? [Post-Chorus: Both] And I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
Americans have HORRIFIC taste in music. I should know, I've lived her my whole life. Even back in the 80s I always related better to the UK chart. People in the USA are too busy listening to low-IQ rap these days to give anything else a chance. It's ridiculous and very sad.
OMFG! WHYYYYYYYY haven't these girls got an ALBUM out yet!? they just rock my sox! good clean songs, talent, and great melodies, totally sing-in-your-car-at-a-stoplight sorta tunes...... they deserve an album AND a GREAT career!
was 1:32 sleep And I don't deny, waiting For the little light from you [Chorus: Frankee] And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? [Post-Chorus: Both] And I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control [Verse 2: Britt] I was watching you, leaving Didn't know that love cuts so deep How was I to know? Baby All the tears I cry for you [Chorus: Frankee] And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? And I wish that I had tried Instead I went and watched you walk away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? [Post-Chorus: Both] And I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control [Bridge: Frankee] Feels like starry eyed, I'm alone, alone on a slowly, lonely ride Each time I decide to get off, I drop in a rolling, holding (Holding, holding) [Chorus: Frankee] And I wish that I had tried Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away Oh no, if I wish that hard enough Would love come home, home again? [Post-Chorus: Both] And I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control I go, oh no He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
Love this song. I always feel Christmassy when I hear it for some reason. Probably because it came out in December and I remember listening to it wrapped up in the winter cold and the snow and the Christmas lights; it accompanied it all perfectly for some reason. Does it do that for anyone else or is it just me?
I had similar feelings back then. Those melodies flashed me. Somehow I felt nostalgic and also in 2009 there was the time with the Twilight movie. It was this autumn/winter vibes. For me it was a cozy time, I went to school, I was 19... So sad, you can't change the past. It will never be like this anymore! 😉
@@MoCat89 Damn 12 years ago, I think it’s the oldest comment of mine anyone’s replied to haha. But yeah still get winter Xmas vibes from this song and it does take me back to 2009 specifically, I remember everything was frozen over and you could hardly walk on the ice lol. Good times 🙂
I will always love this, such a great song. I wish it came on the radio or music channels much more often, i would be so happy because whenever i hear this i get excited. Love it!!!!!
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Sometimes when I listen to their songs, it makes me sad that they didn't become more successful. They never even got to properly release their album. Even though we got a small sample of what they could do, it's better than half of the pop that's currently out there.
I miss them ❤😣 I still bang this song out lol 2009/10 memories. 👏🔥 Fyi the mixed race girl odd in girl band M.O now I wonder what the other girl is doing
I still don't understand why this song only went to number 73 in the charts, it should've been easily top 10. This a perfect pop song & still sounds fresh today. These are the types of girls with songs like this, who are good role models for young girls, & not Trash like Cardi B, Megan The Stallion, Nikki Minaj, Billie Ellish, Charli XCX & others, who promote oversexualised darkness trash. Its sad the innocent days are gone.
How on earth did this not get higher than number 73, before then dropping out of the Top 100 completely?!! This was played alot on Radio 1 in the UK too! A mystery!
Just seen this on TV for the first time! LOOOVVEEE IT! Great follow up to 'I Left My Heart...' Album purchase is a sure-fire thing! Please release asap!!!!
so freakn cool i didnt know this song was released on the 14th which is my bday holy crap! lol. I love this song great voices wish they could come back out with more songs
I cannot understand why this track failed to score high in the charts ? It is a perfect example of what it's supposed to be, a catchy sing-a-long pop song
WHEEEE! I'm so excited they've released another single! I really love their sound, I think a good dancey/techno/trance/vocal group is what's missing in the current UK market.
gorgeous synth ballad . if their label actually promoted this one it would've easily cracked the top 20 and we would've gotten a full-length record... ah well
Holy fuck! I remember this song being that song that I loved, but never had on my iPod since I was in High School at the time and caring what people think etc. and Left My Heart In Tokyo is my all time most listened to song. Never realised that Mina Viva did this! So good!
I cant believe this song only got to 73 in the charts.. That sucks!!! If ppl don't start buying they're records they will get dropped which will mean no more Mini Viva. They may not even get an album release if the next single doesn't do well! and i NEED that album!!! Rant over with (breath) lol
if this had been by The Saturdays, Girls Aloud or the Sugababes then it would have been played to death on the radio and on the video channels! Criminally ignored and highly under-rated! These girls breathe sunshine into music charts currently dominated by such dismal & gloomy songs! Caught them live at Diversity and THEY CAN SING LIVE! Love this track, always brings sunshine to my day!
just waiting for an advertising agency to grasp it and boost their products...gret group..great song...please dont let them fail...not allowed...they HAVE to be big
This is 1 of my fave songs I cnt believe they split they got along so well, bands also like Sugababes, Girls Aloud Girls Cant catch and Dolly rockers also split
I'm here again. August 2024, listening to what may arguably be the best pop song ever ... yet it went completely under the radar. If the MiniViva singers ever see this ... thanks so much for something that has given me so much fun and pleasure to listen to
Completely agree, one that got away for sure. Having listened to KPop for a while now, I can easily see a Korean girl group covering this. I hope Frankee and Britt are doing OK.
This song should have been massive. It's a perfect pop song.
I agree.❤
Its a shame that their label gave up on them so quickly. They were like xenomania's experimental girl group. Their sound and even their colourful futuristic style was different back then. I think if their label didn't give up so fast they could have been very successful.
gosh, 10 yrs ago
it's 2024 and I still come back to listen to this song ❤🎉
10 years? It's already 14 years old.
I cannot understand why this track failed to make it big in the charts, it is a perfect example of what a pop song should be, catchy & inoffensive.
Was never released in the US or other territories outside of the UK. A couple were in Germany but they weren't promoted at all. This was during the recession and they focused all promo on existing artists with larger fan bases. I can't tell you how many times I've played their songs to people who never heard of them. Screw David Geffen, old queen.
This should of been a massive hit. Why is the industry so cruel. Loved this band and still do. ❤❤❤
2009 was such a good year for pop, in particular synth pop. You had Mini Viva and La Roux coming onto the scene, you had a new Pet Shop Boys album 'Yes' released, Girls Aloud released great singles like 'The Loving Kind' and 'Untouchable'. The Brit Awards of that year had probably one of the strongest line-ups for awards and performances of its history.
Yeah! 2009 seemed to the best era of pop music! But back then, I would've been six years old. Still, I'm glad I discovered these great songs.
lily allen's "the fear" along with her entire album was another highlight of synthpop 2009
@@kamaal_i Couldn't agree more! Still one of my favourite pop albums!
It was, indeed. I'm from Germany. I used to listen to BFBS Radio 1 back then and there I heard Girls Aloud and their hit single The Loving Kind. From that moment on, I listened to all hits from them. I fell in love with this kind of music. Xenomonia produced some songs for them, too. That was great Pop Music!!! Thank you very much! 🎶👌🙏
@@MoCat89 Happy memories! 😊
A real gem. Mini Viva you're great. I wish you reunite. Greetings from Poland
Still listening to this in 2020
Hi 👋
Listening in 2024.
I don't know there's something to this song apart from old memories.Always come back once a month to listen to this song.Fucking love it.
I miss this band soooooo MUCH!! at the time, they were not prometed properly! They should give them another chance!!! The Cahill remix from this song still is played around there and it is so FRESH!! this is why I think their disband was a shame! :(
+MrCoganTube Nope, they don't know how to promote, they know how to write and produce great songs, which is very different.
Juha Nevalainen I think that now, they do hate each other. Britt was arguing publicly on twitter with Frankee. She was hating on M.O and It felt like she was blaming Frankee for not committing with Mini Viva or something. I think only these two know what really happened. I just think that Britt deserves success in the industry too. she is charismatic and has a different tone to her voice.
Haven't bin on this in years can't believe i found it again 🙌✨️🎶
miss these two. i wish them all the best.
Verse 1: Britt]
I was one with you, breathing
And was close to you, in your sleep
And I don't deny, waiting
For the little light from you
[Chorus: Frankee]
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
Benson Boone 'Beautiful Things' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified
[Post-Chorus: Both]
And I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
[Verse 2: Britt]
I was watching you, leaving
Didn't know that love cuts so deep
How was I to know? Baby
All the tears I cry for you
[Chorus: Frankee]
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
And I wish that I had tried
Instead I went and watched you walk away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
[Post-Chorus: Both]
And I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
10 years later and still a stellar track!
I still love this song. Absolutely criminally underrated
Please place their singles on Spotify 🙏🙏🙏🙃
YES.
This video is SOO Nostalgic
why isn't this more popular in America? With out a doubt one of the best songs of its genre.
Americans have HORRIFIC taste in music. I should know, I've lived her my whole life. Even back in the 80s I always related better to the UK chart. People in the USA are too busy listening to low-IQ rap these days to give anything else a chance. It's ridiculous and very sad.
I used to love this band back when I was a kid. Such a shame they weren’t going for long 😔😢
What happened
@@guntervonhagen1485 The group split up in late 2010. Don’t think they were as successful in the charts as they’d hoped.
They were the best tbh
And I wish that Mini Viva was still together!
Rediscovered this song on my ipod today. This should have been huge. I loved this song and group. Still do
They're both so beautiful.
They're both mixed race too.. Such great voices :D
OMFG! WHYYYYYYYY haven't these girls got an ALBUM out yet!? they just rock my sox! good clean songs, talent, and great melodies, totally sing-in-your-car-at-a-stoplight sorta tunes...... they deserve an album AND a GREAT career!
Such a catchy song, Heard it for the first time a year ago and loved it right away!
was 1:32 sleep
And I don't deny, waiting
For the little light from you
[Chorus: Frankee]
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
[Post-Chorus: Both]
And I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
[Verse 2: Britt]
I was watching you, leaving
Didn't know that love cuts so deep
How was I to know? Baby
All the tears I cry for you
[Chorus: Frankee]
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
And I wish that I had tried
Instead I went and watched you walk away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
[Post-Chorus: Both]
And I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
[Bridge: Frankee]
Feels like starry eyed, I'm alone, alone on a slowly, lonely ride
Each time I decide to get off, I drop in a rolling, holding (Holding, holding)
[Chorus: Frankee]
And I wish that I had tried
Mmm, baby, I now wished that us away
Oh no, if I wish that hard enough
Would love come home, home again?
[Post-Chorus: Both]
And I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
I go, oh no
He could be the one who hits the light inside my soul
Oh baby, this could be the last of my control
Who still misses this in 2022?
I just discovered this duo over the weekend. They are amazing. Frankee is talented in both groups
The girl with the curls has just literally stunned me... She's beautiful.
I loved this song, I wish tht they were still together. I cnt believe this song didn't do well. I even brought the single
This will always be one of my jams.
I play always in my set list. I loveeeeeeeeee! I'm from Brazil..come here please Mini Viva.
the fact they're gone, makes the lyrics extra nostalgic. This could have been...
It's back! Ahhh! This was off of RUclips for so long! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wish they were successful :(
Tom™ They were. Well, for a short while...
blabla62871 they just kind of flopped in the charts and gave up
+Tom© they didn't give up they were dropped by their label. :(
tom tbh me too 😭❤️
I will forever love this song
Love this song. I always feel Christmassy when I hear it for some reason. Probably because it came out in December and I remember listening to it wrapped up in the winter cold and the snow and the Christmas lights; it accompanied it all perfectly for some reason. Does it do that for anyone else or is it just me?
I had similar feelings back then. Those melodies flashed me. Somehow I felt nostalgic and also in 2009 there was the time with the Twilight movie. It was this autumn/winter vibes. For me it was a cozy time, I went to school, I was 19... So sad, you can't change the past. It will never be like this anymore! 😉
@@MoCat89 Damn 12 years ago, I think it’s the oldest comment of mine anyone’s replied to haha. But yeah still get winter Xmas vibes from this song and it does take me back to 2009 specifically, I remember everything was frozen over and you could hardly walk on the ice lol. Good times 🙂
I will always love this, such a great song. I wish it came on the radio or music channels much more often, i would be so happy because whenever i hear this i get excited. Love it!!!!!
JESUS CHRIST - The Son of God - God Himself came into this world, He died for our sins, He was buried, and God the Father raised Him from the dead, and through His Sacrifice we live in victory - JESUS CHRIST IS LORD !
Swear they were so good
Track 9 on pop princesses 2010, this song just oozes summer.
@miniviva this is such a wonderful tune! It should be on Spotify! 🙏
and apple music!
Sometimes when I listen to their songs, it makes me sad that they didn't become more successful. They never even got to properly release their album. Even though we got a small sample of what they could do, it's better than half of the pop that's currently out there.
the one in blue is now in a trio called M.O. Saw them in Portsmouth on 5th nov, not bad
this is a brilliant pop song
Rumor is they have been dropped. This better not be true!!!! I LOVE these girls!!! They need an album!
Love the frizzy hair looks very attractive
I wish this mix of I wish was also available in HQ to stream or download. I love all the little changes to this perfect Call the Shots sequel
I miss them ❤😣 I still bang this song out lol 2009/10 memories. 👏🔥
Fyi the mixed race girl odd in girl band M.O now I wonder what the other girl is doing
They were wayyyyyyy ahead of their time, if this came out now it would easily be in the top 5
I still don't understand why this song only went to number 73 in the charts, it should've been easily top 10. This a perfect pop song & still sounds fresh today. These are the types of girls with songs like this, who are good role models for young girls, & not Trash like Cardi B, Megan The Stallion, Nikki Minaj, Billie Ellish, Charli XCX & others, who promote oversexualised darkness trash. Its sad the innocent days are gone.
It was a copy of girls aloud - the living kind
@@jetthicks6658Sounds nothing like "The Loving Kind", plus it's produced by the same people.
@@jetthicks6658 oh hardly
How on earth did this not get higher than number 73, before then dropping out of the Top 100 completely?!! This was played alot on Radio 1 in the UK too!
A mystery!
Listening to this in November 2024, can't believe it was out 15years ago.
this is an amazing song, I will never forgive the lack of promo for this. it deserved to be a hit :(
Just seen this on TV for the first time!
LOOOVVEEE IT! Great follow up to 'I Left My Heart...'
Album purchase is a sure-fire thing! Please release asap!!!!
I love this pair. They do seem to have their own look and sound. God forbid they lose that appeal.
I love this so much, why the hell didnt it reach the top 40? its brilliant!love mini viva
they're gorgeous! brilliant song, nice video and great voices!
so freakn cool i didnt know this song was released on the 14th which is my bday holy crap! lol. I love this song great voices wish they could come back out with more songs
I cannot understand why this track failed to score high in the charts ? It is a perfect example of what it's supposed to be, a catchy sing-a-long pop song
That's so tragic, this song was surprisingly good and now I want to hear more.
great song !!!
keep going great songs mini viva !!
cheers from finland
this is fantastic, I love the energy of this song
i still listen to this all the time gutted it didnt do that well
beautifully tragic. What could've been of these 2. Short lived but released some of the best songs of all time
Listening in 2020 !!!! Love this track so much, still sounding amazing (Cahill Mix) is also a great version :-)
WHEEEE! I'm so excited they've released another single! I really love their sound, I think a good dancey/techno/trance/vocal group is what's missing in the current UK market.
gorgeous synth ballad . if their label actually promoted this one it would've easily cracked the top 20 and we would've gotten a full-length record... ah well
Holy fuck! I remember this song being that song that I loved, but never had on my iPod since I was in High School at the time and caring what people think etc. and Left My Heart In Tokyo is my all time most listened to song. Never realised that Mina Viva did this! So good!
+Marcus Townsend If you had this song on your Ipod in highschool I would have given you a massive high 5!
My guilty pleasure! 😂😂😂
saw them live :D they was there when little boots switched the Christmas lights on in Sheffield :) was amazing. hope they get signed again
I saw this 4 years later in 2013 here in You Tube. Their most popular song I Left My Heart In Tokyo I remember seen in 2009, when it was released.
I cant believe this song only got to 73 in the charts.. That sucks!!!
If ppl don't start buying they're records they will get dropped which will mean no more Mini Viva.
They may not even get an album release if the next single doesn't do well! and i NEED that album!!!
Rant over with (breath) lol
So gooood! Quality pop music!
It's amazing this song, the duet and the video
they are both such a pleasure to look at
lov this its different to all the popstars in the music industry there unique!!!
Absolutely lovin' it !
Nice tunes ..♥
U R both so beautiful :-*
Goood song :D
When i saw them live at the trafford centre, this song was even better!
if this had been by The Saturdays, Girls Aloud or the Sugababes then it would have been played to death on the radio and on the video channels!
Criminally ignored and highly under-rated!
These girls breathe sunshine into music charts currently dominated by such dismal & gloomy songs!
Caught them live at Diversity and THEY CAN SING LIVE!
Love this track, always brings sunshine to my day!
I was really looking forward to Mini Viva's album. That is sad that they are no more :(
Your song is so heart felt I am loving the dances
I love this song, it's very sweet and cheerful.
Mini Viva da best !
just waiting for an advertising agency to grasp it and boost their products...gret group..great song...please dont let them fail...not allowed...they HAVE to be big
really nice beautiful song by graceful ladies. the mixed one is really pretty and the other is too
Heartbreaking that this song will never get released in America.
yeah exactly, that was the music of my childhood!
i'm really starting to like these two :D
I wish I had Frankie's hair :) Love this song xxx
I love this song because it's essentially a continuation of Call The Shots and The Loving Kind
These two made good songs.
This totally deserves a number 1. SERIOUSLY!
Perfect Winter Song!
so glad you added a hd version, love this a million times more now, 5/5
I love this track so much, nice melody!!!!!!
This is 1 of my fave songs I cnt believe they split they got along so well, bands also like Sugababes, Girls Aloud Girls Cant catch and Dolly rockers also split
they are like sugar :) soooo sweet :)
keep going girls :)
greetings from croatia :))
I agree! They are so underrated!
Loved this song the first time i heard it!
This is a real summer anthem kinda song.
XENOMANIA!
If I Wished Hard Enough Will Mini Viva Come Back! D':