"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 and produced by Martin and Kristian Lundin, the ballad was released on 16 November 1998, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and the Spanish Singles Chart, number three in Ireland, and number eight in Australia. The single version was remixed by Steve Mac and featured additional string orchestration by Richard Niles, features both Ritchie Neville and Scott Robinson on lead vocals, whereas the international and US album versions feature vocals solely from Robinson.

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 "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11 "Five Megamix" – 5:46 Exclusive interview (part 1) – 4:44

UK and Irish CD2 "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11 "Stop Pushing Me" – 3:10 Exclusive interview (part 2) – 5:06

UK cassette single "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11 "Five Megamix" – 5:46 Exclusive Christmas message – 0:30

European CD single "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11 "Five Megamix" – 5:46

Australian CD single "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11 "Stop Pushing Me" – 3:10 "Five Megamix" – 5:46 Exclusive interview – 6:39

Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the single's liner notes.

Studio Recorded at Cheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)

Personnel Max Martin – writing, production Andreas Carlsson – writing Kristian Lundin – production Steve Mac – remix, additional production Richard Niles – string orchestration Aliway (Ali Tennant and James Hector) – backing vocals Yvonne John Lewis – backing vocals Chris Laws – remix engineering Robin Sellars – remix engineering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1998–1999)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)10Europe (European Hit Radio)25Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)23Italy (Musica e dischi)20Netherlands Airplay (Music & Media)25Poland (Music & Media)19Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)23UK Airplay (Music Week)37 Chart (2025) PeakpositionUK Singles Sales (OCC)23

Year-end charts Chart (1998)PositionUK Singles (OCC)67 Chart (1999)PositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40)165

Certifications and sales

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom16 November 1998Sweden23 November 1998CD

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