In 2006 Knight starred in BBC1 music TV show, Just The Two Of Us, and is the host of the Radio 2 show Beverley's Gospel Nights, which explores the origins and impact of gospel music. Now in its second season, the show has featured interviews with stars such as Destiny's Child and Shirley Caesar.
Knight is an ambassador for many charities such Christian Aid and has travelled to areas affected by disease and poverty to help raise awareness. She is an active campaigner for anti-Aids organisations such as the Stop AIDS Campaign and The Terrence Higgins Trust and is also a vocal campaigner against homophobic lyrics in urban music. She became an MBE in 2006, the only musician to be granted such an honour in the Queen's eightieth birthday honours list.
In February 2006 Knight consolidated her move into the mainstream audience by appearing on BBC1 music show, Just The Two of Us. The show, featuring celebrities who duet with established singers, ran for two weeks and proved to be a relative disappointment in terms of audience figures – averaging between fifteen and twenty-five percent audience shares.[17] Nevertheless it provided a platform for Knight to reach out to a bigger audience and demonstrate her talent by performing a different array of songs than she would otherwise be known for. Reaching out to new audiences was also a driving force behind Knight’s decision to join Take That on their reunion arena tour. Take That - The Ultimate Tour 06, which ran from April to July 2006, sold 270,000 tickets in less than four hours on sale at the box office and featured Knight as a support act.
In March 2006 Beverley released her fifth album, a compilation set featuring the majority of her top forty UK singles entitled Voice - The Best Of Beverley Knight. The album, which was certified Gold less than a month after its release,[19] became her second highest charting of her career when it entered the UK albums chart at number ten and rose to number nine a month later. It was preceded by the single "Piece of my Heart" – a cover of the Erma Franklin classic made famous by Janis Joplin and entered the singles chart at number sixteen, spending eleven weeks inside the UK top 75 singles chart and becoming her longest-running chart single to date.
In October 2006, Knight recorded her fifth studio album, Music City Soul, in Nashville. Completed in less than five days, the album was released on 7 May 2007 and features collaborations with musicians such as Ronnie Wood and Scotty Moore. It has spawned three singles thus far, "No Man's Land", released on 16 April 2007, "After You", released on 2 July 2007 and "The Queen of Starting Over", released on 15 October 2007.
Beverley will be releasing her next album in spring 2009.
Sites: YouTube
Keep This Fire Burning
Beverley Knight Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'll be right by your side
Even when you think you're all alone
I'll be by your side, yeah
I'll be right behind you
Keep on going
In whichever way the wind is blowing
World stops turning
Baby I will keep this fire burning
When nobody else is
I am on your side
Baby when you're not even yourself
I am on your side
I'll be right behind you
Keep on going
In whichever way the wind is blowing
I will be there 'til the
World stops turning
Baby I will keep this fire burning
Even when you've lost your faith in love
Even when there is no light above
Even when you wanna run and hide
I'll be on your side
I don't think you even know
How far I'm about to go
If you put your trust in me
I'll keep it coming
Ain't nobody stopping me
When it comes to you and me
Nothing's like it used to be
I'll keep it coming
I'll be right behind you
Keep on going
In whichever way the wind is blowing
I will be there 'til the
World stops turning
Baby I will keep this fire burning
I don't think you even know
How far I'm about to go
If you put your trust in me
I'll keep it coming
Ain't nobody stopping me
When it comes to you and me
Nothing's like it used to be
I'll keep it coming
I'll be right behind you
Keep on going
In whichever way the wind is blowing
I will be there 'til the
World stops turning
Baby I will keep this fire burning
I will be your sister
I will be your brother
I will be your friend
I will be your lover
I will be your everything, yes I will, yeah
Baby I will keep this fire burning
In Beverley Knight's uplifting and empowering song "Keep This Fire Burning," she offers a message of unwavering support and love to someone who may be going through difficult times. The opening lines "Even when you don't know, I'll be right by your side, even when you think you're all alone, I'll be by your side" serve as a powerful reassurance that the singer will stand by their loved one through thick and thin. Moreover, the repeated refrain of "I'll be right behind you, keep on going" reminds us of the crucial role the singer plays in helping their loved one press on, even when they feel like giving up.
As the song progresses, Knight continues to drive home the message that she will always be there for her loved one. Lines like "When nobody else is, I am on your side, baby when you're not even yourself, I am on your side" further emphasize the depth of her commitment. Even in the face of heartbreak and despair, the singer pledges to remain steadfast and unwavering. The song culminates in a triumphant declaration of support, with Knight asserting that she will be "your sister, your brother, your friend, your lover, your everything." This all-encompassing love serves as the driving force behind "Keep This Fire Burning," making it a powerful anthem for those who are seeking comfort during tough times.
Overall, "Keep This Fire Burning" is a powerful and empowering testament to the strength of love, friendship, and support. The singer's unwavering commitment to their loved one serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that no one has to face difficult times alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Even when you don't know
I will be there for you, even when you don't realize it
I'll be right by your side
I will always be there with you and supporting you
Even when you think you're all alone
I will be there for you, even when you feel isolated
I'll be by your side, yeah
I will always be there with you and supporting you
I'll be right behind you
I will follow you and support you
Keep on going
Continue doing what you are doing, even when it gets tough
In whichever way the wind is blowing
I will support you no matter what direction you take
I'll be there 'til the
I will not abandon you
World stops turning
I will be with you forever
Baby I will keep this fire burning
I will continually provide you with love and support
When nobody else is
When no one else is there for you, I will be
I am on your side
I support you and am there for you
Baby when you're not even yourself
Even when you are not feeling like yourself or are facing challenges, I will be there for you
I don't think you even know
You are not aware of how far I will go for you
How far I'm about to go
I am willing to go to great lengths to support you
If you put your trust in me
If you trust me, I will not let you down
I'll keep it coming
I will continue to provide love and support
Ain't nobody stopping me
No one can prevent me from supporting you
When it comes to you and me
Our relationship is most important to me
Nothing's like it used to be
Our relationship has changed and grown over time, and continues to do so
I will be your sister
I will act as a sister figure to you
I will be your brother
I will act as a brother figure to you
I will be your friend
I will be a true friend to you
I will be your lover
I will be a loving partner to you
I will be your everything, yes I will, yeah
I will be all that you need, providing love and support in all aspects of your life
Baby I will keep this fire burning
I will continually provide you with love and support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ulf Peter Lindstrom, Robin Miriam Carlsson, Johan Oskar Andreas Ekhe, Mikkel Remee Sigvardt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind