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)".
Three Babies & A Man
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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How a little can change everything
I don't see very much of my honey
I don't get a peep, I just get no sleep
I'm craving for a piece of your lovin'
I'm crazy for a piece of your time
But don't go thinking I will be changing
I miss it when we used to dance
All night long
To that same old song
As the night crept in to dawn
We keep dancing on
Now it's been far too long
Since we played that song
So lets move some things around
And keep dancing on
Second baby I can see trouble
And it seems to be
Ganging up on me
I feel like I just stopped in a bubble
And forgot to breathe
And I cannot leave
You can't even think about loving
But I'm thinking 'bout it all of the time
Don't go thinking I will be changing
If I had the chance
I miss it when we used to dance
All night long
To that same old song
As the night crept in to dawn
We keep dancing on
Now it's been far too long
Since we played that song
So lets move some things around
And keep dancing on
Life is a ?
I will be strong
And so it goes on
The world is revolving
Spinning away
We'll be OK
If the third baby comes I'll be running
I'll be terrified, if it's not a guy
It feels like I'm becoming a woman
I don't stand a chance
I miss it when we used to dance
All night long (all night long)
To that same old song (yeah)
As the night crept in to dawn
We keep dancing on
Now it's been far too long (far too long)
Since we played that song (yeah)
So lets move some things around
And keep dancing on
All night long
To that same old song (to that song)
As the night crept in to dawn
We keep dancing on (we keep dancing on)
Now it's been far too long
Since we played that song.....
The song Three Babies & A Man by Brian McFadden reflects the changes and struggles that can come with parenthood. The first verse describes the initial changes that come with having a baby, and the impact it has on a relationship. The singer misses their partner and the way things used to be when they could dance all night, but recognizes that they wouldn't change anything. The second verse discusses the added difficulties that come with a second baby, feeling stuck and unable to breathe. The fear of a potential third child, particularly if it's a girl, highlights the uncertainty and fear that parenthood can bring.
The chorus, "All night long to that same old song, as the night crept in to dawn, we keep dancing on," represents the idea of continuity and resilience in the face of changes. No matter what challenges come their way, the singer and their partner keep dancing and moving forward. The final line, "so let's move some things around and keep dancing on," suggests a willingness to adapt and make changes in order to keep their relationship strong.
Overall, the song offers a realistic and relatable portrayal of parenthood, with all of its joys and difficulties. The lyrics capture the emotions and experiences that many parents face, while also providing a hopeful message about the power of love and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
First baby comes and it's funny
It's amusing how having a little baby changes everything
How a little can change everything
The smallest thing can make the biggest difference
I don't see very much of my honey
I don't spend much time with my significant other
I don't get a peep, I just get no sleep
I don't get a chance to rest or relax
I'm craving for a piece of your lovin'
I'm longing to spend time with you
I'm crazy for a piece of your time
I'm eager to have some of your attention
But don't go thinking I will be changing
Don't expect me to behave differently
If I had the chance
If the occasion presented itself
I miss it when we used to dance
I long for the times when we used to dance together
All night long
Through the entire night
To that same old song
To the tune we always played
As the night crept in to dawn
As the night slowly turned into morning
We keep dancing on
We continue to dance
Now it's been far too long
It's been way too much time
Since we played that song
Since we heard that tune
So lets move some things around
Let's make some changes
Second baby I can see trouble
I see problems coming with the second baby
And it seems to be
It appears to be
Ganging up on me
Attacking me from all sides
I feel like I just stopped in a bubble
I feel stuck in a place without any progress
And forgot to breathe
And forgot to take a break
And I cannot leave
And I can't escape from it
You can't even think about loving
You can't even consider love right now
But I'm thinking 'bout it all of the time
I'm always thinking about it
Life is a ?
Life is an enigma
I will be strong
I will be resolute
And so it goes on
And life keeps moving forward
The world is revolving
The world is constantly changing
Spinning away
Moving further and further
We'll be OK
We will be alright
If the third baby comes I'll be running
I'll escape if a third baby comes along
I'll be terrified, if it's not a guy
I'll be frightened if it's not a boy
It feels like I'm becoming a woman
It seems like I'm finally growing up
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