Until the Time Is Through

"Until the Time Is Through" is the sixth single from English boy band Five from their self-titled debut album (1998). Written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, the ballad^[1] was released on 16 November 1998, reaching number two in the United Kingdom and Spain, number three in Ireland, and number eight in Australia. The single features both Ritchie Neville and Scott Robinson on lead vocals, whereas the UK album version features vocals solely from Scott.

"Until the Time Is Through"
Single by Five
from the album Five
B-side	"Five Megamix" "Stop Pushing Me"
Released	16 November 1998 (1998-11-16)
Studio	Cheiron (Stockholm, Sweden)
Length	4:11
Label	RCA BMG
Songwriter(s)	Max Martin Andreas Carlsson
Producer(s)	Max Martin Kristian Lundin
Five singles chronology
"It's the Things You Do" (1998) "Until the Time Is Through" (1998) "If Ya Gettin' Down" (1999)
Music video
"Until the Time Is Through" on YouTube

Music video

The official music video, filmed at Mentmore Towers, was directed by Max and Dania. It was made for the radio edit version of the song.

Track listings

UK and Irish CD1[2] "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) "Five Megamix" Exclusive interview (part 1) UK and Irish CD2[3] "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) "Stop Pushing Me" Exclusive interview (part 2) UK cassette single[4] "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) "Five Megamix" Exclusive Christmas message

European CD single[5] "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) "Five Megamix" Australian CD single[6] "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) "Stop Pushing Me" "Five Megamix" Exclusive interview

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the Five album booklet.^[7]

Studio

• Recorded at Cheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)

Personnel

• Max Martin – writing, production
• Andreas Carlsson – writing

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1998–1999) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[8] 8 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 26 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[10] 10 Europe (European Hit Radio)[11] 25 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[12] 23 Ireland (IRMA)[13] 3 Italy (Musica e dischi)[14] 20 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] 15 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] 16 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[17] 14 Poland (Music & Media)[18] 19 Scotland (OCC)[19] 3 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] 2 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 11 UK Singles (OCC)[22] 2

Year-end charts Chart (1998) Position UK Singles (OCC)[23][24] 67 Chart (1999) Position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25] 165

Certifications and sales

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Sweden (GLF)[26]	Gold	15,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[27]	Silver	200,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	16 November 1998	CD cassette	RCA BMG	[1]
Sweden	23 November 1998	CD		[28]