He has won numerous other awards, including the 2005 Best Contemporary Rock Performer in the prestigious Mo Awards.
He is known for his powerful trained voice and his versatility in the mix of genres in releases and live performances. All but one of the tracks on his second album 'A New Chapter' were co-written by Anthony and he continues to be an extremely popular figure in the Australian music scene. His albums, singles and DVD have all achieved Top 20 status.
I'll Be The One
Anthony Callea Lyrics
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And I wonder about the man that fills your dreams
Does he adore you and protect you
Is he your lover and your friend
Will he care for you, just love you until the end
When I'm with you I know within
When I found you my life began
There s something that I can't deny
[Chorus:]
What does it mean to be a man
To give you love that's all I can
'cause all I wanna try to do
Is be the best man that I can be for you
The image of you rests on my lips
Your touch, your smile more than I can wish
Do you know what's meant to be
Do you see what I can see
Do you know what's in my dreams
My heart won't let me lie
[Chorus]
If only I could find the words to tell you
I know I've made mistakes but I know I can change
And here I stand before you
I cherish, adore you
I wanna prove I can be a better man
Quiet and still I hear you breathe
[Chorus]
To be the best man,
To give you love that's all can do
Is all I wanna try for you
Is be the best man I can be for you
The lyrics of Anthony Callea's song "Best I Can Be" are essentially about a man who cares deeply for a woman and is striving to be the best man he can be for her. The song begins with the singer watching the woman he loves as she sleeps, struggling with thoughts about who she dreams of and whether or not that man cherishes and protects her as he wishes he could. He yearns to be the one who cares for her, loves her, and is her best friend, until the end of time.
As the song progresses, he reflects on the importance of giving his all to her and being the best man he can be, despite his flaws and past mistakes. He cherishes her presence, and the thought of letting her down makes him realize what it means to truly be a man -- to give love freely and unconditionally. He wants to show her that he can change and improve himself for her sake, and be the man she deserves.
Overall, the lyrics of the song demonstrate the importance of striving to be the best version of oneself for the person one loves, and highlights the sacrifices and efforts one must make to keep love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet and still, I watch you sleep
I quietly observe you while you sleep
And I wonder about the man that fills your dreams
I think about the man who you dream of being with
Does he adore you and protect you
Does he cherish and safeguard you?
Is he your lover and your friend
Is he both a romantic partner and a companion?
Will he care for you, just love you until the end
Will he provide for you and love you for eternity?
When I'm with you I know within
I feel confident when I am around you
When I found you my life began
My life truly started when I met you
There's something that I can't deny
There is a truth that I cannot reject
My heart won't let me lie
My emotions prohibit me from being insincere
[Chorus:]
The following lyrics correspond to the chorus
What does it mean to be a man
What does it signify to embody masculinity
To give you love that's all I can
To offer you my love is the most I am capable of
'cause all I wanna try to do
Because my only goal is to attempt to
Is be the best man that I can be for you
To be the greatest man I can be for your sake
The image of you rests on my lips
My mind is full of thoughts of you
Your touch, your smile more than I can wish
Your touch and smile exceed even what I could desire
Do you know what's meant to be
Are you cognizant of what you are destined for
Do you see what I can see
Can you perceive what I visualize
Do you know what's in my dreams
Do you understand what I dream about
My heart won't let me lie
My emotions prevent me from being dishonest
[Chorus]
The following lyrics correspond to the chorus
If only I could find the words to tell you
If only I could articulate what I want to express to you
I know I've made mistakes but I know I can change
I recognize that I have erred, yet I am certain I can alter my ways
And here I stand before you
I am standing before you right now
I cherish, adore you
I value and love you
I wanna prove I can be a better man
I wish to demonstrate that I can be an improved version of myself
Quiet and still I hear you breathe
With serenity and calm, I perceive you inhaling and exhaling
[Chorus]
The following lyrics correspond to the chorus
To be the best man,
To become the greatest man
To give you love that's all can do
To provide you with love is everything I have to offer
Is all I wanna try for you
Giving it my all for you is all I strive for
Is be the best man I can be for you
I aspire to be the ultimate man I can be for you
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