Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
Everything and More
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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Than you look tonight
In your eyes I see all I can be
And how you change my life
You held on when I let go
Now all I want is to let you know:
Your love is like a river
It's deep when I'm thirsty
And warm when I'm cold
And when I feel forgotten
I come running to your shore
And find peace of mind time after time
You give me everything and more
When tomorrow comes I can face the morning
In a different light
You can change your mind a thousand times
Nothing will ever change mine
Cause your love is like a river
It runs through my heart and soul
It's deep when I'm thirsty
And warm when I'm cold
And when I feel forgotten
I come running to your shore
And find peace of mind time after time
You give me everything and more
The sun will rise and the light will shine
Oh everything will be all right
Oh yes it will
Cause your love is like a river
It runs through my heart and soul
It's deep when I'm thirsty and warm when I'm cold
And when I feel forgotten
I come running to your shore
And find peace of mind time after time
You give me everything and more
Oh
You give me everything and more
In "Everything and More," Billy Gilman sings about how his partner's love has transformed his life. He begins the song by expressing how beautiful his partner looks and how she has changed his life. He then goes on to explain how her love is like a river and how it flows through his heart and soul. The river is deep and warm, giving him peace of mind when he feels forgotten. He ends the song by expressing his unwavering love for his partner and how he can face the mornings with her by his side.
The song is a perfect representation of how love can transform someone's life. Through his lyrics, Billy Gilman shows how love can bring peace of mind and change one's perspective on life. The river is a powerful metaphor in the song, symbolizing the depth and warmth of love. The song is a reminder that true love can conquer all obstacles and bring everything and more to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You never looked more beautiful
I find you extremely beautiful, particularly in this moment.
Than you look tonight
You have enhanced your beauty even more during this particular night.
In your eyes I see all I can be
I can visualize my true potential by looking into your eyes.
And how you change my life
You have had an enormous impact on improving the quality of my life.
You held on when I let go
You tirelessly supported me when I temporarily gave up on myself.
Now all I want is to let you know:
I want to express how much you mean to me and the extent of your impact on my life.
Your love is like a river
Your affection for me is like a constant stream, flowing through my heart and soul.
It runs through my heart and soul
I truly feel the presence of your devotion deep within my being.
It's deep when I'm thirsty
When I am in dire need of your support, your love is profound and quenches my thirst.
And warm when I'm cold
Your love gives me comfort and peace during rough patches.
And when I feel forgotten
When I feel left behind or neglected, I know I can turn to you for support.
I come running to your shore
I seek you out when I need solace and comfort.
And find peace of mind time after time
I always feel calm and secure whenever I come to you for support.
You give me everything and more
I appreciate everything you do for me, your love surpasses all expectations.
When tomorrow comes I can face the morning
With your love and support, I feel capable of facing anything that comes my way in the future.
In a different light
I will have a new perspective filled with positivity and hope.
You can change your mind a thousand times
Even if you make unpredictable choices, my love for you will remain stable and constant.
Nothing will ever change mine
I will always hold your love in high regard; it is an unchanging constant in my life.
The sun will rise and the light will shine
The future is bright, filled with positivity and hope.
Oh everything will be all right
I am confident that everything will turn out fine with your love guiding me.
You give me everything and more
Your love enriches my life in ways beyond explanation, and I am grateful for it.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, SANDY LINZER PRODUCTIONS INC
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Patricia Edwards
My gosh. This young man is so great. Billy does so well it sends chills down my spine listening to him singing these powerful songs and it seems like I am in a daydream just listening to him here. I love this song and the way he sings is outstanding!
Rachel Wong
Every time I listen to your songs Billy, I get goosebumps all over. Thank you so much for your god blessed voice.
Rainny Paradise
βEverything will be alrightβ .....just touched my Soul literally physically so deeply I cried π and 2:07 I feel it is GOD he was looking up to β€οΈ .....Iβm glad I found this song!
Kim Hood
He sings like angels.
Kim Hood
Every time I'm down you always give me more. That my heart needs to go on.
Linda Hisle
He still has a beautiful voice
Cantora Elen Oficial
QUE VOZ LINDAAA.
Elizabeth Schiada
This song is wonderful! Love it so much!
Lewis calpadi
Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans π€π€ it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely π
I hope you have fun listening to this music π§β£οΈ. Have you been to any of my concert?
irene Meier
what a blessing - his music touches my heart everytime