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.
I Wanna Get To Ya
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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I've got my eyes on something sweet
It feels like my heart's pounding through my chest
You've got a smile I can't resist
I get tongue tied, everytime you and I are close like this
Girl, here's my wish
I want to get to ya
I want to give my heart to ya
I want you so much
Girl I know just what I've been missing
I want to be the one you're kissin'
So open up your arms and listen
I want to get to ya
I'm the kind of guy who understands
A simple little thing like holding hands
Or x's and o's on a love note sent to you
I'll make you a promise that I'll keep
I'm telling you, right here, right now
I'll get down on my knees
I'll do anything
I want to get to ya
I want to be the one that moves ya
I want to give my heart to ya
I want you so much
Girl I know just what
I've been missing
I want to be the one you're kissin'
So open up your arms and listen
I want to get to ya
The way I feel
I know this love is real
Baby, I'm head over heels for you
The lyrics to "I Wanna Get To Ya" by Billy Gilman portrays a person who is smitten with someone they have their eyes on. The secrets that the singer cannot keep is his feelings towards this person. He has fallen for them, and his heart beats fast every time they are close. He is even tongue-tied around them because of the strong attraction that he has. The singer expresses his desire to be with this individual and how he is willing to do anything to show his affections towards them. The chorus reiterates the singer's desire to be close to the person and how he wants to be the one that moves them.
The lyrics are simple, but they represent the feelings of someone who has found love. The song showcases the longing that people sometimes feel when they are enamored with someone. The singer's desire to be close to the person is evident in the words he uses and how he expresses his thoughts. The song's melody is upbeat and complements the lyrics perfectly.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Wanna Get To Ya" by Billy Gilman showcases the feelings of someone who has fallen in love and desires to be with the person they have feelings for. The song tells a story that many can relate to and captures the feelings of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a secret I can't keep
I'm holding in my feelings that I can't reveal
I've got my eyes on something sweet
I have a crush on someone that I find irresistible
It feels like my heart's pounding through my chest
I am experiencing intense emotions and nervousness around this person
You've got a smile I can't resist
Your smile captivates me and draws me in
I get tongue tied, everytime you and I are close like this
I get flustered and have trouble speaking clearly when we're near each other
Girl, here's my wish
I want to express my desire to be with you
I want to get to ya
I want to pursue a romantic relationship with you
I want to be the one that moves ya
I want to make you feel happy and loved
I want to give my heart to ya
I want to give you my love and devotion
I want you so much
I am deeply attracted to you
Girl I know just what I've been missing
I recognize the emptiness in my life without you in it
I want to be the one you're kissin'
I want to share intimate moments with you
So open up your arms and listen
I hope you'll be receptive to my feelings and desires
I'm the kind of guy who understands
I know how to be attentive and caring in a relationship
A simple little thing like holding hands
Small gestures of affection, such as holding hands, are meaningful to me
Or x's and o's on a love note sent to you
I want to express my love for you through gestures, such as sending you love notes
I'll make you a promise that I'll keep
I will make an earnest commitment to you that I will not break
I'm telling you, right here, right now
I want to be transparent and upfront with you about my intentions
I'll get down on my knees
I am willing to humble myself and do whatever it takes to win your heart
I want to get to ya
My desire for you is strong, and I want to pursue a relationship with you
The way I feel
My emotions are intense
I know this love is real
I am confident in the authenticity of my feelings for you
Baby, I'm head over heels for you
I am completely and passionately in love with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID MALLOY, FRANK JOSEPH MYERS, GARY BAKER, SWEAR BY IT MUSIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alaina Goodlett
takes me back to when i carried this in a portable CD player and sang along every time. Ah, childhood.
Renee Cook
I carried my sony discman through Italy and Switzerland with this CD in it..
Gerald Overby
I've always loved the songs and looked up to him even though I am at least twenty years older than him, I think he's very brave coming out to all that loved his songs when he was young! I have no judgement against him!! I want him to know that I still think of him as the Young Billy Gilman but I want to here all of his new songs! I still love him!!!
SpiderGirl
I love this album so much! Still got it but sadly it's scratched real bad
Cam The Man
@Liza Kellum My dad had that album too but unfortuanly I Broke it
Liza Kellum
Bananas heal CD scratches
jon leonard
Amazon i think they have it
Hannah Freeman
My ex boyfriend dedicated this song to me and I still smile every time I listen to it!
Randi Star
Hey I have a YouTube
Ward Hockenberry
All his music is awesome