Melo was born in the East End of Hamilton, Ontario, to Maria and Augusto Melo, immigrants from São Miguel, Portugal. He professionally trained vocals at the Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts, which also featured Rock Star Supernova winner Lukas Rossi and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida. He also volunteered to help in recording vocal harmonies with some of the school's students.
At the time of his Idol audition, he was still living in Hamilton working as a construction worker. He had auditioned in previous seasons but had not made it past the judges. In 2007 he was encouraged by his best friend and brother to try again in Toronto. His was the first audition shown in the television broadcast.
The judges praised Melo for his emotional performances and his command of the stage. After his performance of Karma Police by Radiohead in the Top 5 episode, the audience and judges gave him a standing ovation, with Jake Gold remarking, "I just hope the people at home understand what they just saw. Its one of the most magical moments ever on this show." Zack Werner added, "Your parents must be proud, they might have a son who is the next Canadian Idol."
On September 11, 2007, Melo won Canadian Idol, despite having been considered the "dark horse" at the start of the competition, and having landed in the Bottom 2 twice. He beat Jaydee Bixby for the title.
His first single, "All I Ever Wanted", was released at 12:00 AM on September 13, 2007. The song is also featured on his first album, Livin' It, released November 27, 2007.
Back To Me
Brian Melo Lyrics
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Your shadow's almost real
But I can't touch you anymore
You've forgotten what to feel
Your words are empty and your heart
Isn't where it used to be
I'm here staring into space
Caught up in these memories
I don't want to see you in pain
I don't want to do this again
[Chorus]
You know I wish you well
You need to find your way
Listen to these words
Yeah, there's so much to say
This is hard as hell
I've got to set you free
You need to find your way
Back to me
I remember long ago
The fire burned right in your eyes
You used to light up this whole world
With the magic of your smile
Now I'm reaching out to you
But you look pass me every time
Don't you know you wreck me more
With every single try
I don't want to see you in pain
I don't want to do this again
[Chorus]
Tired of hoping
Tired of breaking
Tired of pretending
Tired of waiting
Tired of questions, the answer is clear
I don't want to see you in pain
I don't want to do this again
[Chorus]
Come back to me
Come back to me
Come back to me
Come back to me
come back to me
The lyrics to Brian Melo's song "Back to Me" describe a relationship that has lost its spark. The singer reminisces about a time when his partner was full of life, but now they have become empty and distant. The singer is caught up in memories of the past, unable to reach his partner, who seems to have forgotten what it means to feel. The chorus of the song serves as a plea for his partner to find their way back to him, as the singer declares his love but acknowledges that he may have to set his partner free in order for them to find their way back to each other.
The lyrics evoke a sense of sadness and frustration as the singer realizes that their relationship may not be salvageable, but still holds onto hope for a happy ending. The reference to being tired of hoping and waiting suggests that the singer has been patient and accommodating, but is now at the point where they need to see some effort from their partner. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and heartbreak, as the singer tries to hold onto a relationship that may be slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the darkness of the night
I am surrounded by darkness as I contemplate your absence
Your shadow's almost real
Your shadow is a reminder of your presence, mocking me with its nearness
But I can't touch you anymore
Despite your shadow being present, I can no longer physically feel your touch
You've forgotten what to feel
Your emotional detachment has left you unable to experience and connect with your feelings
Your words are empty and your heart
Your words are devoid of sincerity and your heart is no longer in tune with the person it used to be
Isn't where it used to be
Your heart has moved away from where it used to be, no longer in love and not able to reciprocate my feelings
I'm here staring into space
I am lost in a world of thoughts
Caught up in these memories
My mind is filled with vivid recollections of our shared past
You know I wish you well
Despite our current situation, I hope for your happiness and success in life
You need to find your way
You must discover your own path in life, independent of our relationship
Listen to these words
Pay attention to these suggestions and advice
Yeah, there's so much to say
There is much more that needs to be communicated
This is hard as hell
I am finding it extremely difficult to let you go
I've got to set you free
It is time for me to release my control over you and allow you to live your life
Back to me
I long for you to return to our relationship
I remember long ago
I have memories of us from a long time ago
The fire burned right in your eyes
Your eyes used to sparkle with the passion and energy of love
You used to light up this whole world
Your presence and love had the power to illuminate and brighten the entire world around us
With the magic of your smile
Your smile was enchanting and had the power to sweep me off my feet
Now I'm reaching out to you
I am extending my hand of friendship and support to you
But you look pass me every time
Despite my reaching out to you, you seem to overlook me every single time
Don't you know you wreck me more
Your continual rejection only causes me greater emotional pain and turmoil
Tired of hoping
I am exhausted from hoping for a rekindling of our relationship
Tired of breaking
Our on-again, off-again relationship has left me emotionally broken
Tired of pretending
I can no longer maintain a facade of normalcy in the midst of our strained relationship
Tired of waiting
I am weary from waiting for a resolution to our relational problems
Tired of questions, the answer is clear
I am tired of asking myself and others questions about our relationship when it is clear that we need to move on
Come back to me
I appeal to your heart to return to our shared past and to rekindle our love
Come back to me
Please come back to me and give our relationship another chance
Come back to me
I am appealing to the depths of your soul to return to me and give us a chance to rebuild what we once had
Come back to me
I am pleading with you to return to my life and rekindle our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUKE ANTHONY MCMASTER, MIKE T. FOX, TARA SLONE, BRIAN MELO
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