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)".
Sorry Love Daddy
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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I held you in my arms and said
You will never need to fear the dark.
But unforeseen misery
Has come between your mummy and me
And we can love you more now we're apart
Daddy he's got to go away
Cause there's just no other way
To live this through
Some day you learn to understand
This wasn't what I planned
For me and you
Sorry. Love, Daddy.
Every day is filled with pain
But never feel that you're to blame
Sometimes life breaks in mysterious ways
I can make it up to you
Believe me I am trying to
No matter what you'll always be my baby
[Chorus: x 2]
Sorry. Love, Daddy.
The song "Sorry Love Daddy" by Brian McFadden is a heart-wrenching ballad that revolves around a father's apology to his child. The track is an emotional apology letter from a father to his son or daughter as the father has to leave the family's house. The song's opening lyrics reflect on the time when the child was younger, and the father was the friend who promised to protect them from any apprehensions or the dark. However, unforeseen circumstances have come in between the mother and father, forcing the father to leave the house. The father acknowledges the pain of the child but tries to assure the child that the separation is necessary.
The chorus repeatedly uses the lyrics, "Daddy he's got to go away cause there's just no other way to live this through," helping the child understand the father's decision. The father is helpless and has no other option except to leave as he is trying to cope with the upheaval in his own way. The father does not want his child to feel guilty about the situation as he tries to make it up to the child in any way possible.
The song's melancholic yet endearing message is a testament to Brian McFadden's exceptional songwriting ability. It is a poignant song that skillfully captures the agony of separation and the father's apology to his child.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like only yesterday
It feels like it was just recently that I held you as a baby in my arms.
I held you in my arms and said
I used to comfort you by saying that you will never be afraid of the dark.
You will never need to fear the dark.
I promised to protect you and make sure you never feel afraid when it's dark.
But unforeseen misery
Unanticipated troubles and sorrows have befallen me and your mum.
Has come between your mummy and me
Our relationship is now torn apart because of the unforeseen misery.
And we can love you more now we're apart
Your mother and I may be separated, but we love you more than ever before.
Every day is filled with pain
Every day feels like a struggle and a burden to bear.
But never feel that you're to blame
I never want you to feel responsible for any of the hurt and pain that we're going through.
Sometimes life breaks in mysterious ways
Life can have unexpected twists and turns that we don't always understand, and it can be hard to cope with.
I can make it up to you
I promise to try my best to make it up to you and to make things better between us.
Believe me I am trying to
You can trust me in that I'm putting every effort into making things right again.
No matter what you'll always be my baby
No matter what happens, you'll always be my beloved child.
Daddy he's got to go away
I have to leave and be away from you for now.
Cause there's just no other way
Unfortunately, there isn't any other choice for me at the moment.
To live this through
I have to endure this hardship and difficult time.
Some day you learn to understand
One day, you'll be able to comprehend and make sense of what's happening now.
This wasn't what I planned
Things didn't turn out the way I expected or hoped for.
For me and you
Neither of us expected this situation to happen, but we'll make it through together.
Sorry. Love, Daddy.
I'm sorry for the pain and difficulties, but you need to know that I love you no matter what.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MCFADDEN, GUY CHAMBERS
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