Collabro formed in January 2014. Pagan and Lambert knew one another already, and used social media to find three additional singers to complete the band's line-up.Pagan and Lambert held auditions where they found Auger and Redgrave. They found Hadfield on Youtube singing Bring Him Home. They sung together for the first time at the Miller pub in London Bridge. It was not long after this that they decided to audition for Britain's Got Talent, as they had 'nothing to lose'.
In February 2014, only a month after forming, Collabro auditioned in London for the eighth series of Britain's Got Talent. They received a standing ovation from both the audience and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams for their rendition of the song "Stars" from the musical Les Misérables. The judges were initially seen to have low expectations due to their styling and the fact that they had only been together for a month at the time. Cowell claimed that "Britain really has got talent" (a comment he repeated in the live semi-final) and they received a unanimous "yes" verdict from the judging panel, with Cowell also describing their performance as a "hit record", while Holden was reduced to tears.
On 25 May, it was announced that the band had been chosen by the judges to progress to the live semi-finals. They competed in the first semi-final on 26 May, performing the song "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables. The performance was praised by all four judges, again receiving a standing ovation, and they received the highest number of votes from the public (receiving 62.3% of the total votes cast), ensuring their automatic progression to the final.
During the live final on 7 June, Collabro performed a different arrangement of their audition song "Stars" for which they received 26.5% of the vote, winning the competition by a wide margin.
Say Something
Collabro Lyrics
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I'll be the one, if you want me to
Anywhere I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
And I will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Anywhere I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
And anywhere I would've followed you (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
The lyrics to "Say Something" by Collabro convey a sense of resignation and heartbreak in a relationship. The singer is expressing their desire for the other person to speak up or make a last effort to salvage the relationship, but ultimately they have reached a point where they feel like giving up. They admit feeling small and overwhelmed, acknowledging their lack of understanding and knowledge in the situation. Their love for the other person is evident, as they express their willingness to have followed them anywhere. However, the repeated line of "Say something, I'm giving up on you" reflects their final plea for any sign or action from the other person before they completely let go.
The emotions conveyed in the lyrics are relatable to many who have experienced heartbreak or the end of a relationship. It captures the feeling of reaching a breaking point and facing the difficult decision to let go. The sparse and repetitive nature of the lyrics adds to the intensity and vulnerability of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Expressing the desire to hear some form of communication because the singer is resigning themselves to the fact that the relationship is ending
I'll be the one, if you want me to
Willingness to be the support and provider in the relationship if the other person desires it
Anywhere I would've followed you
Willingness to go wherever the other person went, demonstrating devotion and loyalty
And I am feeling so small
Emotional state of feeling insignificant and helpless in the face of the situation
It was over my head
Acknowledging that the situation was too complex and overwhelming to comprehend or control
I know nothing at all
Realization of a lack of understanding or knowledge about the circumstances
And I will stumble and fall
Accepting the fact that mistakes will be made and there will be difficulties in trying to navigate through the challenges
I'm still learning to love
Acknowledgment of personal growth in understanding what it means to truly love
Just starting to crawl
Indicating that progress is being made but it is slow and at an early stage
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Expressing regret for not being able to reach the other person and connect with them
And I will swallow my pride
Choosing to set aside one's ego and admit defeat or vulnerability
You're the one that I love
Affirmation of affection and deep attachment to the other person
And I'm saying goodbye
Declaring the decision to part ways and end the relationship
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell
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Nellie van der Meer
on Stars (From "Les Misérables")
I fell in love with you from the moment I heard you sing. Keep it up boys I am in love with you.