His first album was 'The Great War of Words' followed by 'A Better Man' in 1996 which gained quadruple platinum sales in Ireland. This led to awards for 'Best Irish Male Album' and 'Best Irish Male Artist’. With the release of the album, 'Now That I Know What I Want' he found himself with 3 albums simultaneously in the top 30 of the Irish album charts.
In his varied career he has toured frequently, recorded with Ronan Keating, has acted and has performed in Riverdance and on Broadway. Brian has recently made a number of popular BBC TV programmes in which he sings traditional Irish songs. He has released albums based on the series and also a single ‘You Raise Me Up’. This famous song he originally recorded for Secret Garden and indeed he is also the vocalist on their CD ‘Earth Songs’ where he sings Always There. Secret Garden are Norwegian Rolf Lovland writer of two Eurovision winners (La Det Swinge for Bobbysocks in 1985 and Nocturne for Secret Garden in 1995) and also his Irish partner in the group is Fionnuala Sweeney.
Am I Looking For You
Brian Kennedy Lyrics
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If I'm searching am I looking for you
Spoken words, they always sound so used
Mine are now new, but I hope they'll do
Am I looking for you
Well I rose and the morning offered sweetness
Hard to refuse, something's gone, now I must be
That I'm forever falling without warning
Am I falling for you
Like in some contest that no one wants to lose
Fear would take control and promise rue
Still there's time, there is experience
Like a fortune waiting for me
Straight behind I've left what isn't mine
In the same way and with each display
Am I looking for you, oh I'm forever falling but I
Get no warning, am I looking for you
The first verse is about a person who is feeling tired and worn out. They are looking for something or someone, and they wonder if they are searching for this person. The singer acknowledges that spoken words can sound cliche or insincere, but they hope their words of love are genuine enough to capture the listener's attention. The repetition of "Am I looking for you" could signify the singer's uncertainty about their feelings and whether or not they are heading in the right direction in their quest for love.
In the second verse, we notice that the singer is becoming more desperate, possibly because they have not found their soulmate. They often feel like they are falling uncontrollably, like they are involved in a contest where no one wants to lose. The singer is afraid of the emotional rollercoaster love can bring, yet they also acknowledge that they need that kind of experience in their life.
The final verse hints that the singer has learned from their experiences, and they are now wiser in their quest for love. They have left behind what isn't theirs, and they are now looking straight ahead for their partner. The line "am I forever falling but I get no warning" could signify the intense feelings of love's unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm tired, when days have come easier
When I feel exhausted, when days pass smoothly without any troubles
If I’m searching am I looking for you
Am I trying to find you, are you the one I am looking for?
Spoken words, they always sound so used
Words that people say often sound unoriginal or overused.
Mine are now new, but I hope they'll do
I'm trying to say words that are fresh and original, hoping that they will suffice.
Am I looking for you
Am I searching for you?
Well I rose and the morning offered sweetness
I woke up and the day seemed wonderful
Hard to refuse, something's gone, now I must be
It's difficult to say no, something has vanished, and now I must be doing something else.
Learning, so completely are you needed by me
I'm learning that I entirely require you
That I'm forever falling without warning
That I always seem to fall without getting any warning
Am I falling for you
Am I starting to have feelings for you?
Like in some contest that no one wants to lose
As if I'm in a competition that no one wants to be beaten in.
Fear would take control and promise rue
I'd be filled with fear and anxiety and regret my actions
Still there's time, there is experience
There is still time left for me to learn and gain experience
Like a fortune waiting for me
Like some newfound wisdom or understanding waiting for me
Straight behind I've left what isn't mine
I've put behind me anything that doesn't belong to me
In the same way and with each display
Similarly, with every action or behavior that I exhibit
Am I looking for you, oh I'm forever falling but I
Am I searching for you because I always feel like I'm falling without any warning, but...
Get no warning, am I looking for you
Without any forewarning, am I on the hunt for you?
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.