They first formed in 1999, backstage at an audition for a boy-girl band in which Louis Walsh was a judge. According to the Irish Independent, Walsh was disappointed with the standard of male entrants and opted to sign a girl group instead. The intention was to aim towards a "a more mature niche in the pop market" than what was becoming the norm for vocal groups at the time.
After recording their debut album After the Rain, they released two singles, both of which were top 20 hits in the UK. The second of these "All I Want is You" received a lot of airplay and got them an appearance on Top of the Pops. However, just as the album and another single were due for release, their record company Virgin unexpectedly dropped them and the album was never released, except in Japan, due to a new boss at Virgin who decided to do away with artists that weren't instant money makers. A disillusioned Tara left to become a fashion student, while the other 3 girls continued without their top-harmonist and developed a new repertoire. They were signed by WEA in 2003 and moved their base to London. They subsequently recorded a new album entitled Spin the Wheel.
Their first single as a 3-piece was "Say Something Anyway", which peaked in the UK at #26, but spent only 3 weeks in the charts altogether. The planned follow-up single for the summer of 2004 "You Were Meant For Me" was shelved. Bellefire spent the summer of 2004 promoting their upcoming single and album release around the UK at various festivals, but due to the album and single being continaually pushed back, the summer promotion did little to boost their reputation and sales. After the failure of their next UK single, the title track "Spin the Wheel" in October 2004, Bellefire completed their tour of Southeast Asia and returned to Ireland. The UK release of the Spin the Wheel album and a third single was pushed back several times through 2004 and 2005 until the release was eventually cancelled.
Nothing is known about the current activities of Bellefire, although numerous articles concerning the members pursuing various solo projects have surfaced. Ciara has recently been credited as a backing vocalist for Blue member Lee Ryan's solo album, Cathy was a judge on the 2005 Irish television show "Star Stream Final," and Tara is currently working in the fashion industry with a possible return to music. It is believed by fans that the group is now over, and the girls aren't planning a return to the music business as Bellefire anytime soon.
Don't Let Me Down
Bellefire Lyrics
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Leave me standing with my pride
Cause I've been broken many times before
It really tears you up inside
Could you be the one
To show me how to love
Without the pain
And all I'm frightened of
You know my heart, oh I, oh I let you in
You hear my thoughts, you know, you know everything
Believed in me, believed in me
Oh if you ever hurt me I'd be lost
Don't let me down
Funny how you got so close
To someone scared of what she feels
I've been torn apart a thousand times
It's time I felt for something real
I wanna know
If you'll stay for sure
So tell me now
And make it clear before I'm in too far
Chorus
When I needed to feel safe
I build a wall around my heart
I made it high I made it hard to climb
It couldn't keep us both apart
I wanna know
If you'll stay for sure
So tell me now
Make it clear before I'm in too far
Chorus x 2
In Bellefire’s song “Don’t Let Me Down”, the singer is cautious about falling in love again after being hurt in the past. The song begins with the plea, “Catch me now before I fall” and the fear of being left with a damaged ego yet again. The singer then goes on to express the hurt and pain caused by previous relationships and their desire to experience love without the fear of being hurt. They express their longing for a partner who can show them love without causing any pain or hurt.
The chorus acts as a reaffirmation of this plea, with the singer's plea to their partner not to let them down after believing in them and allowing them to enter their heart, implying that the stakes of being hurt again are high. The second verse is a confession from the singer, revealing that their past experiences have left them feeling scared of fully committing to love. The lyrics "Funny how you got so close, to someone scared of what she feels" capture this inner conflict, and the singer implores their partner to disclose their intentions, to make sure that they stay together and not to leave them heartbroken.
Overall, Bellefire's "Don't Let Me Down" is a beautiful, emotive ballad about the struggle and fear of falling in love again and being hurt repeatedly. It speaks to the vulnerability of opening the heart and the importance of trust in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch me now before I fall
Save me from falling down and hurting myself
Leave me standing with my pride
Don't let me fall apart and lose my dignity
Cause I've been broken many times before
I have been hurt in the past and it still affects me
It really tears you up inside
It emotionally destroys you from the inside
Could you be the one
Are you the person who can change everything for me?
To show me how to love
Teach me how to love without pain and hurt
Without the pain
Without the physical and emotional agony
Without the hurt
Without the suffering and distress
And all I'm frightened of
All the things that make me scared in relationships
You know my heart, oh I, oh I let you in
You have access to my deepest feelings and emotions
You hear my thoughts, you know, you know everything
You understand me more than anyone else
Believed in me, believed in me
You have faith in me and my abilities
Oh if you ever hurt me I'd be lost
If you break my trust, I'll be completely lost
Don't let me down
Don't betray my trust and hurt me
Funny how you got so close
It's strange how close we've become despite my fears
To someone scared of what she feels
I'm afraid of my own emotions and feelings
I've been torn apart a thousand times
I have been hurt and betrayed countless times
It's time I felt for something real
It's time I experienced genuine, authentic love
I wanna know
I need to be sure
If you'll stay for sure
If you're committed to staying by my side
So tell me now
Please let me know
And make it clear before I'm in too far
Before I'm too emotionally invested, make your intentions clear
When I needed to feel safe
When I was vulnerable and needed protection
I built a wall around my heart
I closed myself off emotionally
I made it high I made it hard to climb
I made it challenging for anyone to get close to me
It couldn't keep us both apart
Despite the wall, you managed to break it and reach me
Chorus
Repeating the main message of the song
Chorus x 2
Repeating the main message of the song two more times
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Niño Noel
Catch me now before I fall
Leave me standing with my pride
Cause I've been broken many times before
It really tears you up inside
Could you be the one
To show me how to love
Without the pain
Without the hurt
And all I'm frightened of
You know my heart,
oh I, oh I let you in
You hear my thoughts,
you know, you know everything
You believed in me, believed in me
Oh if you ever hurt me I'd be lost
Don't let me down
Funny how you got so close
To someone scared of what she feels
I've been torn apart a thousand times
It's time I felt for something real
I wanna know
If you'll stay for sure
So tell me now
And make it clear before I'm in too far
You know my heart,
oh I, oh I let you in
You hear my thoughts,
you know, you know everything
You believed in me, believed in me
Oh if you ever hurt me I'd be lost
Don't let me down
When I needed to feel safe
I build a wall around my heart
I made it high I made it hard to climb
It couldn't keep us both apart
I wanna know
If you'll stay for sure
So tell me now
Make it clear before I'm in too far
You know my heart,
oh I, oh I let you in
You hear my thoughts,
you know, you know everything
You believed in me, believed in me
Oh if you ever hurt me I'd be lost
Don't let me down
You know my heart,
oh I, oh I let you in
You hear my thoughts,
you know, you know everything
You believed in me, believed in me
Oh if you ever hurt me I'd be lost
Don't let me down
Puput Puspitasari Putri
Thank u
Kaz
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Maxx
one of my favourite songs. period.
Katherine Nolasco-Diaz
thanks for uploading her songs ^_^!!!
Jamie Canlas
This is my favorite song i like it
Ahmad Amiril Hydhir
can you give me the mp3 for this song pls ..
Mai Lavendel
thank you