In June 1998, McFadden auditioned for the new Irish male band (at the time), Westlife with Nicky Byrne and eventually both joined the group alongside Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. McFadden left Westlife in March 2004 to spend more time with his family - he was married with two children to ex-Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona - and to work on solo projects.
Following his departure from Westlife, McFadden released his debut solo album, Irish Son which peaked within the top 5 on both the Denmark and Ireland Albums Charts, and produced his first two No. 1 solo singles "Real to Me" in four European countries and also "Almost Here", a duet with his fiancée Delta Goodrem which gained a platinum accreditation in Australia. "Like Only a Woman Can", the lead single from his second album, Set in Stone (2008), became his third No. 1 single as a solo artist. In 2010, McFadden scored his fourth No. 1 with the hit single, "Just Say So" featuring American rapper, Kevin Rudolf and gained his second Australian platinum accreditation. The single received a nomination at the 2010 ARIA Music Awards for Most Popular Australian Single.
Following the release of "Just Say So", McFadden release his third studio album, Wall Of Soundz in Australia on 23 April, 2010. The album was originally going to be released as a side-project McFadden embarked on with American songwriter Rob Conley but both decided to release it as McFadden's third solo album. It debuted at No. 27 on the ARIA Albums Chart and spent only three weeks in the ARIA top 50. "Chemical Rush" was the second single released from the album in June 2010 and peaked at No. 12 on the charts. In September 2010, McFadden released the third single titled, "Mistakes", a duet with his fiancé Delta Goodrem.
On 25th February 2011, McFadden released a new single "Just The Way You Are (Drunk at the Bar)".
Alice in Wonderland
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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Why is everyone crossing here she said
There's gotta be somewhere else
Somewhere where people don't shoot each other
Girl doesn't like watching TV much
She's coming from somewhere else
Somewhere where gravity doesn't stop people
All that I hear
Fills me with fear
For your protection
I fear what you do
And you always remind me of her
And you run when you feel insecure
And you always remind me of her
And you're lost in your own wonderland
Girl lives in a country house she's got
White rabbits to chase the spiders out
She'll turn into someone else
All it would take is what's in her bottle
And all that I hear
Fills me with fear
But that's your protection
I fear what you do
Yes I fear you do
And you always remind me of her
And you run when you feel insecure
And you always remind me of her
And you're lost in your own wonderland
I fear what you do
Yes I fear you do
And you always remind me of her
And you run when you feel insecure
And you always remind me of her
And you're lost in your own wonderland
I fear what you do
Yes I fear you do
The song "Alice in Wonderland" by Brian McFadden tells the story of a girl who feels lost and out of place in the world around her. She observes the chaotic and violent nature of society and questions why people can't live somewhere else, somewhere where these things don't happen. She also feels disconnected from mainstream media, preferring to live in a world where gravity doesn't hold people back. The girl has a sense of escapism, living in a country house, chasing white rabbits and taking unknown substances from her bottle.
The lyrics also show that the singer is afraid of the girl's actions and thoughts. He fears for her protection and the choices that she makes. The line "I fear what you do" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing this feeling of unease. Despite this fear, the girl reminds the singer of someone else and he can't help feeling drawn to her. The girl symbolizes Alice in the famous novel "Alice in Wonderland" who also feels lost, curious and in search of a place where she truly belongs.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl stuck on the side of a street she said
The girl is stranded in the middle of the road and remarks why people cross here often, implying there must be some alternate route.
Why is everyone crossing here she said
The girl is curious to know why people use this particular path and wonders if there exist safer and better alternatives.
There's gotta be somewhere else
The girl believes there have to be other places where she could feel more secure and where crime and violence isn't rampant.
Somewhere where people don't shoot each other
The girl longs for a place where people do not resort to violence and conflicts and where peace and harmony prevail.
Girl doesn't like watching TV much
The girl doesn't enjoy watching TV shows as much and is probably used to doing other things in her free time.
She's coming from somewhere else
The girl didn't grow up in the same place as those around her and therefore sees things differently.
Somewhere where gravity doesn't stop people
The girl hints at coming from a place where people are not deterred by external forces but have ambitions and dreams that they strive to achieve regardless of the difficulties.
All that I hear
The artist is referring to something they frequently hear.
Fills me with fear
The artist is scared of what they hear and it makes them anxious and uneasy.
For your protection
The artist is concerned about someone else's welfare and safety.
I fear what you do
The singer is worried about the actions and choices of the person they are concerned about.
And you always remind me of her
The individual brings back memories of someone else, implying that they possess similar traits and characters.
And you run when you feel insecure
The person reacts to insecurity by fleeing situations that make them feel anxious and exposed.
And you're lost in your own wonderland
The person seems to be engaged in their own world, having different ways of perceiving the world around them.
Girl lives in a country house she's got
The girl resides in a rural area and has a farmhouse.
White rabbits to chase the spiders out
The girl uses rabbits to keep her house free of spiders and pests.
She'll turn into someone else
The girl can transform into a different person under the influence of something- possibly drug or alcohol.
All it would take is what's in her bottle
The girl can change behavior or demeanor with a swig of a liquid substance that may be in her bottle.
And you always remind me of her
The individual reminds the singer of someone else, reemphasizing similarity between them and another person.
I fear what you do
The artist worries about the actions of the individual and its consequences.
Yes I fear you do
The artist underscores their concern about the individual, acknowledging the gravity of the matter.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MCFADDEN, FRANCIS WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sara Richards
Best Brian song ever, especially live! :)
Mistysmudge1
Love this <3
陈荣
does anybody knows what song it is