Daniel Powter released his debut album, I'm Your Betty, in 2000. The album, limited to a very small print, contains ten songs, two of whichβ"More Than I" and "Negative Fashion"βwere featured on the television show Higher Ground. Powter has a music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing for France.
Daniel Powter's first piano pop single, "Bad Day," debuted not in his home country of Canada, but rather in Europe in mid-2005. It was chosen by Warner Brothers as a submission for commercial production and was subsequently chosen by Coca-Cola as the theme song for an ad campaign in Europe. Additionally, "Bad Day" is currently being used extensively by American Idol in its fifth season. Powter sang the song live at the end of the penulimate show of that season. The song achieved heavy airplay in most European countries, and made it as high as number three on the overall European airplay chart. It did best in Germany, where it peaked at number one in national airplay, Ireland where it peaked at #1 on the Singles Chart, and in the UK, where it peaked at number two in the singles chart and stayed in the top 10 for 13 weeks. In the United States the song peaked at number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 seven weeks after it was released. In Australia, it peaked at number three. The song reached top five in Canada and is now a top 10 hit at Adult Top 40 radio. It was fifth place in the British Record of the Year 2005.
On July 2, 2005, Powter performed at the Berlin installment of Live 8, a simultaneous group of concerts in nine countries intended to raise awareness of poverty in Africa and put pressure on world leaders for aid.
On April 1, 2006, he was named the best new artist at the Canadian Juno Awards.
In March 2008, a song by Japanese singer Haru featuring Powter, "Find My Way", was released. In September, Powter released his third album, Under the Radar.
Powter also performed piano on tracks for what was scheduled to be Marcy Playground frontman John Wozniak's solo album, Leaving Wonderland...in a fit of rage, but the album will now be released under the band's name. Powter will still be given credit for his contributions to the album, particularly the album's single "Good Times".
Fall In Love
Daniel Powter Lyrics
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Then imagine someone hit delete
And now the story it never has a star
I never meet the girl that stole my heart
And if you're anything like me
It keeps you up nights wondering
And everything up was down
The best was the worst for it went in reverse
Did anyone fall in love?
If I hadn't lost my way
I'd never have seen the face
I could never forget it
Then why should I feel regret
But that was the day we never met
Some call it fate, they say it's meant to be
You meet that someone who fits you perfectly
The one that keeps you up all night
The one that makes you feel alright
But what if the sun went out
And everything up was down
The best was the worst for it went in reverse
Did anyone fall in love?
If I hadn't lost my way
I'd never have seen the face
I could never forget it
Then why should I feel regret
But that was the day we never met
Cause in that moment we knew instantly
That it was meant to be
The sun lights up the sky
And every door is open in your way
What if the sun went out
I never saw her smile
The best was the worst for it went in reverse
Did anyone fall in love?
If I hadn't lost my way
I'd never have seen the face
Every path would be set
We'd remain separate
Would that be the day we never met?
The song "Fall In Love" by Daniel Powter is a reflective piece about love and fate. The lyrics portray the story of someone who believes in the idea of finding their soulmate but has lost hope due to circumstances out of their control. The opening line, "Take a perfect picture on the day we meet, Then imagine someone hit delete" expresses the imagery of losing everything you have hoped for in one snap. The singer goes on to lament about the idea that love may not exist or even if it does, it may not be enough to overcome the obstacles in life.
The chorus of the song repeats the question, "What if the sun went out? And everything up was down? Did anyone fall in love?" It is a rhetorical question asking the listener to consider if love is possible in a world that is turned upside down. The singer also ponders if he would have met his love if he had not lost his way, or would they have still remained separate? The song concludes with the lines, "Would that be the day we never met?" suggesting that some things simply cannot be changed.
Overall, "Fall In Love" is a thought-provoking ballad that leaves the listener to ponder the what-ifs of love and fate. It is known for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a perfect picture on the day we meet
Imagine capturing the moment we first met in a perfect snapshot
Then imagine someone hit delete
Now imagine that this perfect moment is erased from existence
And now the story it never has a star
Since this moment no longer exists, there is no central story or star character in our relationship
I never meet the girl that stole my heart
Without this moment, I would have never met the girl who captured my heart.
And if you're anything like me
Assuming that you have the same fears and doubts as I do
It keeps you up nights wondering
It causes you to stay awake at night, pondering the what-ifs
Did anyone fall in love?
It's unclear if love could have blossomed without this moment
But what if the sun went out
What if everything we thought we knew was flipped on its head?
And everything up was down
Suddenly everything feels backwards and confusing
The best was the worst for it went in reverse
Things that used to bring joy suddenly bring pain
If I hadn't lost my way
If I hadn't made mistakes or taken different paths
I'd never have seen the face
I never would have met this person and seen their lovely face
Then why should I feel regret
So why should I regret the mistakes and choices that led me here?
Cause in that moment we knew instantly
Despite the confusion, we knew deep down that we were meant to be together
The sun lights up the sky
As if on cue, the sun begins to shine as if in approval of our union
And every door is open in your way
It feels as if every obstacle in our lives has suddenly cleared, and we are free to move forward together
I never saw her smile
Without this moment, I never would have seen the girl whom I would come to love and cherish
Every path would be set
Without this moment, our paths would likely have gone down very different trails
We'd remain separate
We likely would have never met again
Would that be the day we never met?
So would that moment we did not meet again be the day we missed out on love?
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Written by: BRENDAN JAMES, DANIEL POWTER, KEVIN M. GRIFFIN
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