Brian Nicholas McFadden (born on 12 April 1980 in Dublin, Ireland), is an I… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Nicholas McFadden (born on 12 April 1980 in Dublin, Ireland), is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 90s as a member of the multi-million selling Irish male band, Westlife. He is now a judge on Australia's Got Talent.

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)".

Sign of the Times
Brian McFadden Lyrics

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If it all should end today,
Did I throw it all away,
Is my legacy and memory enough to make me stay,
Threes a comfort in an end to life we didn't spend,
No apologies and no regrets lets do it all again.

Could be the sign of the times woah,
We see no light in the sky woah,

We need a spark to ignite what was right inside of us,
Let it come to life,
Could be the sign of the times woah,
Could be the time of out lives woah,
We nee a thrill to survive,
So let's will the thrill of life and come to life.

With the master of the plan,
The tickets in your hand,
Anything or anyone is right inside your grasp,
Hold onto it tight or throw it our tonight,
It doesn't matter what you do,
Its gonna be alright.

Could be the sign of the times woah,
We see no light in the sky woah,
We need a spark to ignite what was right inside of us,
Let it come to life,

Could be the sign of the times woah,
Could be the time of out lives woah,
We nee a thrill to survive,
So let's will the thrill of life and come to life.

Look into the life you exposed to,
Everything goes through,
A hundred million changes before the lights go out,
Until it does, were gonna light it up.

Let it come to life,
Could be the sign of the times woah,
We see no light in the sky woah,
We need a spark to ignite what was right inside of us,
Let it come to life,
Could be the sign of the times woah,
Could be the time of out lives woah,
We nee a thrill to survive,
So let's will the thrill of life and come to life,
Could be the sign of the times woah,
Could be the time of out lives woah,

We nee a thrill to survive,
So let's will the thrill of life and come to life

Overall Meaning

The song "Sign of the Times" by Brian McFadden is a reflection on the importance of seizing the moment and living life to the fullest. The lyrics reflect on how life can be unpredictable and fleeting, reminding the listener that they must make the most of every opportunity presented to them. The first verse asks the question of how one would feel if their life were to end today, wondering if they would regret not living it to the fullest. McFadden suggests that there is comfort in accepting the end of life when it has been lived to its fullest, without any apologies or regrets.

The chorus "Could be the sign of the times woah" speaks to the current moment in history, suggesting that the world is ready for change and needs a spark to reignite what was lost. The song reminds people to hold onto what they have or let it go if need be, without fear, encouraging them not to let anything stand in the way of living life. The bridge of the song encourages the listener to reflect on the journey of their life so far, recognizing that every experience is an opportunity to grow and change.

Line by Line Meaning

If it all should end today,
Contemplating one's own mortality and the realization that life could end at any moment.

Did I throw it all away,
Regretful reflection on whether or not one has wasted their life and opportunities they've been given.

Is my legacy and memory enough to make me stay,
Questioning if the impact one has made on the world and how they will be remembered is enough to give them a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.

Threes a comfort in an end to life we didn't spend,
Finding solace in the fact that death would bring an end to the struggles, hardships and unfulfilled desires of life.

No apologies and no regrets lets do it all again.
Expressing a willingness to repeat past mistakes and take risks for the sake of living life to the fullest.

Could be the sign of the times woah,
Acknowledging that the current state of the world is changing and that there could be a larger underlying message or meaning to it all.

We see no light in the sky woah,
Feeling lost or hopeless, unsure of what direction to take or where to turn for guidance.

We need a spark to ignite what was right inside of us,
Searching for motivation or inspiration to reignite a sense of purpose and passion that may have been lost.

Let it come to life,
Encouraging the listener to let their passion and inner drive come to the forefront and not be held back by fear or uncertainty.

Could be the time of out lives woah,
Emphasizing that the present moment is all that is guaranteed and encouraging the listener to make the most of it.

We nee a thrill to survive,
Expressing the need for excitement and adventure as a necessary component for a fulfilling and meaningful life.

So let's will the thrill of life and come to life.
Encouraging the listener to embrace life to the fullest and to actively seek out adventure and excitement.

With the master of the plan,
Acknowledging that there may be an underlying plan or purpose to life that is beyond our comprehension.

The tickets in your hand,
Suggesting that we have the agency and ability to make choices and take actions that will lead to a fulfilling life and our desired outcomes.

Anything or anyone is right inside your grasp,
Empowering the listener to believe that they have the power to achieve their goals and the ability to pursue what they desire in life.

Hold onto it tight or throw it our tonight,
Emphasizing that one should either commit fully to their desires and goals or let them go and move on to the next opportunity without hesitation or regret.

It doesn't matter what you do,
Suggesting that in the grand scheme of things, what one chooses to do in life may not have a significant impact and that we should not be too hard on ourselves for our choices or outcomes.

Its gonna be alright.
Promising that everything will work out in the end and that one should not stress too much over their decisions and actions.

Look into the life you exposed to,
Encouraging introspection and reflection on one's current circumstances and where they want to be in life.

Everything goes through,
Reminding the listener that life is constantly changing and that nothing remains stagnant.

A hundred million changes before the lights go out,
Highlighting the impermanence of life and the need to make the most of every moment, for they will not last forever.

Until it does, were gonna light it up.
Encouraging the listener to continue pursuing their dreams and desires until the very end of their life, making the most of every moment.

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