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)".
Dreams
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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Oh, my life is changing everyday,
In every possible way.
And oh, my dreams, it′s never quite as it seems,
Never quite as it seems.
I know I've felt like this before, but now I′m feeling it even more,
And then I open up and see the person falling here is me,
A different way to be.
I want more impossible to ignore,
Impossible to ignore.
And they'll come true, impossible not to do,
Impossible not to do.
And now I tell you openly, you have my heart so don't hurt me.
You′re what I couldn′t find.
A totally amazing mind, so understanding and so kind;
You're everything to me.
Oh, my life,
Is changing every day,
In every possible way.
And oh, my dreams,
It′s never quite as it seems,
'Cause you′re a dream to me,
Dream to me.
The lyrics to Brian McFadden’s “Dreams” talks about how life is constantly changing and how one’s dreams are not always what they seem. The first line says, “Oh, my life is changing everyday, in every possible way”, which implies that life is unpredictable and often uncontrollable. As much as one tries to plan, things are not always going to go as expected. The line, “And oh, my dreams, it′s never quite as it seems, never quite as it seems” explains that our dreams and goals also do not always turn out exactly how we pictured them, and we must learn to adapt to the changes.
The following lyrics suggest that the person singing has felt this way before, but now they are feeling it even more deeply because of someone special. “Because it came from you” implies that this someone has something to do with the change they are experiencing. The line that says, “And then I open up and see the person falling here is me, a different way to be” suggests that with the help of this person, they are discovering a new side of themselves that they did not know existed.
Overall, the lyrics of “Dreams” express the idea of life’s unpredictability and the importance of adaptability. It also touches upon the theme of finding oneself with the help of another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my life is changing everyday,
My life is constantly evolving and adapting to new experiences on a daily basis.
In every possible way.
These changes affect me in every aspect of my life, both big and small.
And oh, my dreams, it′s never quite as it seems,
The thing about my aspirations is that they never turn out exactly as I envision them.
Never quite as it seems.
I always end up facing obstacles and unexpected circumstances that challenge me to adapt and adjust my goals accordingly.
I know I've felt like this before, but now I′m feeling it even more,
I've experienced similar feelings of uncertainty and transformation in the past, but this time the intensity of my emotions is heightened.
Because it came from you.
The catalyst for this change is a person who has impacted my life significantly.
And then I open up and see the person falling here is me,
As a result of my personal growth, I realize that the person who needs to change is myself.
A different way to be.
I am embracing a new perspective on life and a new way of living that is true to my authentic self.
I want more impossible to ignore,
I am determined to pursue goals and dreams that are so compelling that they cannot be ignored or dismissed as unrealistic.
Impossible to ignore.
My aspirations are driving me to push beyond the limitations of what is possible and achieve what others may see as impossible.
And they'll come true, impossible not to do,
I have complete faith in my ability to turn my dreams into reality, no matter how difficult or unlikely they may seem.
And now I tell you openly, you have my heart so don't hurt me.
I am entrusting my deepest feelings and emotions to someone I care about deeply, and I am asking them to treat this trust with compassion and understanding.
You′re what I couldn′t find.
The person who has impacted me so significantly is someone who has qualities that I have been searching for, but until now been unable to find in others.
A totally amazing mind, so understanding and so kind;
The qualities that have captured my heart and mind are the intelligence, compassion, and kindness that this person possesses.
You're everything to me.
This individual is central to my happiness and to my sense of fulfilment in life.
And oh, my life,
Again, I reflect on the constant evolution of my life and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Is changing every day,
Each day brings new experiences and adventures that shape my growth and transformation.
In every possible way.
There are endless ways in which my life is transformed and renewed on a daily basis.
And oh, my dreams,
Once more, I reflect on my aspirations and the challenges that inevitably accompany the pursuit of these goals.
It′s never quite as it seems,
The path towards fulfilling these dreams is often full of unexpected obstacles and twists and turns.
'Cause you′re a dream to me,
Ultimately, the person who has inspired me is someone who represents the embodiment of my biggest dreams and aspirations in life.
Dream to me.
This person is not only the inspiration for my dreams, but also my partner and ally in turning these dreams into reality.
Writer(s): Dolores Mary O'riordan, Noel Hogan
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Oh my life is changing everyday
In every possible way
And oh my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
Never quite as it seems
I know I felt like this before
But now I'm feeling it even more
Because it came from you
Then I open up and see
The person falling here is me
A different way to be
I want more, impossible to ignore
Impossible to ignore
And they'll come true
Impossible not to do
Possible not to do
And now I tell you openly
You have my heart so don't hurt me
You're what I couldn't find
A totally amazing mind
So understanding and so kind
You're everything to me
Oh my life is changing everyday
In every possible way
And oh my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
'Cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me
@karecuevas5863
THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE HIM,WILL NEVER TURN AWAY FROM HIM...ILOVEYOU BRIAN MCFFADDEN...
@JourneyBoundShorts
HAHAHAHAHAH lmao
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+1❤
@margaretcullen1901
Love you singing that song Brian McFadden you are my favourite singer always 👍
@agesell415
Best version!
@angelitamiranda6189
Brian Mc fadden is a beautiful man, oh brian am addicted to you, your singing voice, all your songs, i love to hear them.
@sharleenlane2336
Hi shar I love this song so much I went see brain mcfadden in may when 7 months pregnant. That song grown on me. Went into labour on this song. I had a lovely little girl called freya.
@elise4271
You're voice is a dream to me Brian, it's just so soothing. You were my absolute favourite when you were with Westlife, but since you parted ways with them, I reckon you're better off on your own. Let that beautiful voice of yours shine. Love ya! xxxx
@BrielyMcFads168
You're the best man. Your voice is great. Love the way you sing so emotive. Love you my fave Irish singer Brian McFadden. ❤😘
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