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)".
Not Now
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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Tongue tied
Thoughts are restless
but i, I 've tried, to forget this
but I, am so tired tonight take a breath
because i am
So high...
I think you 're gonna leave me give me something to
believe in if i'm gonna try
I'm sick and tired of breathing when there's something
so deceiving in you eyes tonight.
(Both now):
Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.
(Brian):
Strung out,
I'm hearing voices
&
they 're so loud
A crowd of noises
&
i'm too scared to lose,
Nothing I ever do pulls through
for you...
christian le rossu:
I think you 're gonna leave me give me something to
believe in if i'm gonna try
I'm sick and tired of breathing when there's something
so deceiving in you eyes tonight.
Both now:
Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.
Christian:
Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.
Both:
Not now,
deal with it later
Right now,
It's just to complicated
It's on my mind but it's not the time
Why can't we deal with it later.
The lyrics of Brian McFadden's "Not Now" demonstrate a sense of frustration and anxiety that comes from trying to navigate a complicated relationship. The first verse, sung by McFadden, presents a narrator who is "tongue tied" and struggling to articulate his thoughts. Despite his efforts to forget his troubles, he is "so tired tonight" and overwhelmed by his emotions. The following verse, sung by Christian Le Rossu, highlights a feeling of insecurity that arises from the uncertainty of the relationship. He pleads with his partner to "give me something to believe in" and expresses his discomfort with the "deceiving" nature of their interactions. Together, the two singers find solace in the phrase "not now," which serves as a reminder to postpone the difficult conversation until a better time.
Overall, "Not Now" portrays a situation that many listeners can relate to - the emotional stress of a rocky relationship. The lyrics suggest a pervasive feeling of confusion and tension, which the singers can only alleviate by creating a temporary delay in addressing the issues at hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Tongue tied
I am finding it difficult to articulate my feelings.
Thoughts are restless
My mind is agitated and unable to find peace.
but i, I've tried, to forget this
I have attempted to move on and put this behind me.
but I, am so tired tonight take a breath
However, I am exhausted tonight and need to pause and catch my breath.
because i am
This is because I am feeling overwhelmed.
So high...
I am feeling an intense emotional high that is difficult to control.
I think you're gonna leave me give me something to believe in if i'm gonna try
I fear that you are considering leaving me and I need something to have faith in if I am to keep trying to make this work.
I'm sick and tired of breathing when there's something so deceiving in you eyes tonight.
I am exhausted from putting in so much effort with you when I sense that there is something dishonest or hidden in your gaze tonight.
Strung out, I'm hearing voices & they're so loud / A crowd of noises & i'm too scared to lose, / Nothing I ever do pulls through for you...
I am feeling stretched thin and overwhelmed by my internal dialogue, which is making it difficult for me to focus. I am frightened that nothing I ever do is good enough for you and I will ultimately lose you.
Not now, deal with it later / Right now, It's just too complicated / It's on my mind but it's not the time / Why can't we deal with it later.
We should not attempt to address this issue at this moment. It is too complex and not appropriate to discuss now. We should postpone this conversation until a later time.
Writer(s): joel chapman, brian mcfadden, christian lo russo, robert conley
Contributed by Reagan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.