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)".
Forgive Me Twice
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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Now what can I do
I don't have an answer
Words could not erase it
I could try but it's so useless
In the end they're just excuses
It seems it's only been myself
Thinking you'd forgive me twice
I'm the only one who's guilty
And now I'll have to pay the price
For thinking you'd forgive me twice
Oh wouldn't it be nice
You know I really love you
So what can I do?
Guess I've run out of chances
And you've run out of reasons
To take me back but even she knew
My heart's made to only love you
Who have I been fooling
It seems it's only been myself
Thinking you'd forgive me twice
I'm the only one who's guilty
And now I'll have to pay the price
For thinking you'd forgive me twice
Oh wouldn't it be nice
Things might never be the same
And I'm the one to blame
I'm sorry baby
I swore I'd never hurt you
But that's exactly what I've done
Thinking you'd forgive me twice
You know I really love you
You know I really love you
The song Forgive Me Twice by Brian McFadden is a tale of love, regret, and remorse. McFadden faces the reality of the loss of his love and the pain he has caused her. He acknowledges that he has been fooling himself, thinking that his love would forgive him twice for his wrongdoings. He understands that his apologies and excuses are useless and meaningless. McFadden’s heart is made to only love her, but he knows he has run out of chances, and she has run out of reasons to take him back. He is already paying the price for his actions, and the guilt consumes him as he reflects on his mistakes.
The lyrics are an honest representation of the sadness and despair that come with losing someone you love due to your own actions. Even though McFadden professes his love and regrets his actions, he understands that forgiveness can only go so far. The song provides a cautionary tale about hurting those closest to us and serves as a reminder to always cherish and treat our loved ones with the respect they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I've lost you
I am aware that I have lost you.
Now what can I do
I do not know what actions I can take to remedy the situation.
I don't have an answer
I do not possess a solution.
Words could not erase it
My verbal apologies cannot take back what has happened.
I could try but it's so useless
Although I could make an effort, it would be futile.
In the end they're just excuses
All of my explanations come down to being mere justifications for my actions.
Who have I been fooling
I have been deceiving myself.
It seems it's only been myself
I am the only one who has been misled.
Thinking you'd forgive me twice
My assumption that you would pardon my behavior again was misguided.
I'm the only one who's guilty
I am the sole one accountable for the situation.
And now I'll have to pay the price
I will have to deal with any consequences that arise from my actions.
Oh wouldn't it be nice
It would be pleasant if things could be different.
You know I really love you
It is evident that I truly care for you.
So what can I do?
I am still unsure of how to address the situation.
Guess I've run out of chances
I have exhausted all opportunities to fix things.
And you've run out of reasons
You have no further motives to continue the relationship.
To take me back but even she knew
Even a third party acknowledged that taking me back is not a wise decision.
My heart's made to only love you
My heart is solely capable of loving you.
Things might never be the same
The circumstances may be permanently altered.
And I'm the one to blame
I am the individual accountable for causing the situation.
I'm sorry baby
I apologize, my dear.
I swore I'd never hurt you
I made a promise to never harm you.
But that's exactly what I've done
However, my actions ended up causing you pain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DELTA GOODREM, BRIAN MCFADDEN, STUART CRICHTON, TOMMY JAMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tokyoexpressway
There are songs that you get bored every time you listen to it, but this is one of those songs that you can just listen over and over again without being tired of it. The beats is wonderful.
Remy Ila
Love ❤👍
Stellastellina
Wow he has just an amazing and deep voice sooo brilliant writer, love it! Looove him!!!!!
phoenixmoon3
i could listen to it all day.
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Красавчик, певец!
Margaret CULLEN
Just love Brian McFadden 123 Westlife to me personally were never the same without my favourite member... Love his voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ruth Xavier
Great Voice! I loved this couple
Zhainap Lima
Awesome brian song❤❤
phoenixmoon3
one of the most beautiful songs i have heard .. :) ahh. Brian.. xx I still miss him in Westlife.
Luziandra Pereira Freitas
Brian McFadden him still and much handsome Man Voice sex brilliant i love you Brian