He has been hailed as a '‘once in a lifetime’' phenomenal talent and a rising media star.
The control and range of his voice, as well as his ability to interpret and adapt material of differing genres, are the cornerstones of his unique talent.
Declan Galbraith and his family live in the UK, in Hoo, a village near Rochester, Kent.
The presence for Declan’s unique style and distinctive voice can be traced back to his early childhood. He would often accompany his grandfather's perforances at local folk concerts. Declan would sit for hours just watching and listening. Declan claims he can remember singing at two years old. It wasn’t long before his family and friends realized he had a very special gift.
At the age of eight, he started entering local talent competitions and won sixteen titles in just fourteen months. He was spotted by one of the major recording companies at one of these talent competitions and before long he was signed as a recording artist.
His first recording was a version of ‘Walking in the Air’,which was released on a special Christmas Hits album which also featured Westlife, Elton John and Elvis Presley among many others.
In a short period of time, Declan had become a well-known celebrity and has appeared in numerous television programs, newspapers and radio shows all over the UK and Ireland. Included among some of his most memorable appearances are the following: the Queen’s Jubilee at St Paul's Cathedral, where he sang ‘Amazing Grace’ accompanied by the St Paul’s choir and at an Elton John concert where at least twenty-two thousand listeners were present.
To his growing list of credits is a Guinness World Record where in Belfast during a 2002 tour of 'Young Voices', he was simultaneously linked with more than 80,000 children from all over the country who accompanied him in achieving the world’s largest choral singalong.
Declan’s next significant career move was a signing to media mogul Haim Saban’s Saban Music Group, headed by Ron Kenan, who recognized Declan’s exceptional talent.
Two stunningly received impromptu appearances on Germany’s biggest TV shows led German media giant Pro7/Sat1 Media to bring Declan to its new record label Starwatch, distributed by Warner Bros. In cooperation with multi-platinum German producer Ully Jonas, the resulting album, entitiled Thank You, released on December 1, 2006.
Although Declan is a British citizen and singer, Declan is more famous and well-known abroad, especially in China, whereas his songs were chosen as part of the Chinese education curriculum for learning English. Declan's songs are used to help Chinese children learn English as his songs are easy to remember and suitable for children. In May 2008, Declan undertook a successful two cities tour in China, the cities included were Beijing and ShenZhen.
Trivia
Released debut album 'Declan' on 29 October 2002
Won 'Best Young International Performer' at the 'Twenty-Fourth Annual Young Artist Awards'
At the age of 8, Declan started singing at local talent competitions and won sixteen titles in just fourteen months.
Recorded a version of 'Walking in the Air' which was released on the same Christmas album as Westlife and Elton John.
Discography
Albums
Declan (2002)
Thank You (2006)
You and Me (2007)
Singles
Tell Me Why (2002)
Love of My Life (2007)
Ego You (2007)
An Angel
Declan Galbraith Lyrics
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Had them last night in my dreams
I was chasing butterflies
Till the sunrise broke my eyes
Tonight the sky had glued my eyes
Cause what they see's an angel hive
I've got to touch that magic sky
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
And all the sweet honey from above
Pour it all over me sweet love
And while you're flying around my head
Your honey kisses keep me fed
I wish I had a pair of wings
just like last night in my dreams
I was lost in paradise
Wish I'd never opened my eyes
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
But there's danger in the air
tryin' so hard to be unfair
Danger's in the air
tryin' so hard to give us a scare
But we're not afraid
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Wish I were you
Oh I wish I were you
The lyrics of Declan Galbraith's song "An Angel" explore feelings of yearning and longing for something greater than oneself. The first verse begins with the singer expressing his desire to have a pair of wings like an angel, which he dreamed of having the night before. He describes himself as chasing butterflies until the sunrise broke his eyes, perhaps indicating a state of innocence that is easily shattered by the daylight of reality. The second verse describes him looking up at the sky and seeing an "angel hive," which he longs to touch.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to be an angel or to be like the object of his admiration. He imagines being showered with "sweet honey from above" and receiving "honey kisses" from the wings of his angel. The third verse introduces a note of danger, with the singer acknowledging that "danger's in the air" and trying to "give us a scare." However, despite this fear, he remains unafraid and continues to wish he were an angel.
Overall, the song seems to be expressing a longing to escape from the limitations of ordinary life and to experience something transcendent and magical. The singer seems to be looking for a way to transcend his earthly limitations and reach for something higher and more beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I had your pair of wings
I long for the freedom, beauty and etherealism that having a pair of wings would bring.
Had them last night in my dreams
In the idyllic world of my dreams, I experienced the wonder and beauty of what having wings would feel like.
I was chasing butterflies
I was filled with an innocent sense of wonder and delight, captivated by the simple pleasures of life.
Till the sunrise broke my eyes
I was lost in this world of wonder until the break of day shattered my illusions and brought me back to reality.
Tonight the sky had glued my eyes
The sky was so breathtakingly beautiful that I couldn't tear my eyes away from the sight of it.
Cause what they see's an angel hive
The sky looked like a magical world of angels and heavenly beings to my eyes.
I've got to touch that magic sky
I am determined to experience the wonder and beauty that I see and feel so vividly in my heart and soul.
And greet the angels in their hive
I long to meet and befriend the angels that I see in my mind's eye.
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
There are moments when I wish that I was a being of divinity, untouchable and free from the constraints of physical life.
Sometimes I wish I were you
I envy the beauty and grace that you possess, and long to experience it for myself.
And all the sweet honey from above
I yearn for the sweet nectar of life, which I see as a blessing from heaven.
Pour it all over me sweet love
I desire to bathe in the sweetness of love and life, to bask in its tender embrace and fulfillment.
And while you're flying around my head
As you soar through the air above me, I feel the stirrings of wonder and delight in my heart.
Your honey kisses keep me fed
Your tender affections feed my soul and nourish my heart, filling me with warmth and happiness.
I was lost in paradise
In my mind and heart, I was transported to a world of unbridled wonder and beauty, a place of paradise.
Wish I'd never opened my eyes
I regret coming back to reality, and long to return to that idyllic world of paradise.
But there's danger in the air
There are ominous and unsettling signs present in the world around us, presaging danger and risk.
tryin' so hard to be unfair
These dangers seem arbitrarily cruel and unfair, acting without any logic or reason.
Danger's in the air
The looming presence of danger is palpable and pervasive, suffusing the very air around us.
tryin' so hard to give us a scare
There is an element of sinister intent and malice in these dangers, seemingly intended to intimidate and cause us to live in fear.
But we're not afraid
Despite these ominous signs and warnings, we refuse to give in to fear and despondence. We will face these challenges with courage and steadfastness.
Wish I were you
I long to be like you, a being of grace and beauty living free from the burdens of the mortal world.
Oh I wish I were you
This desire fills my heart, overpowering all other thoughts and feelings.
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tpit5239
I wish I had your pair of wings
Had them last night in my dreams
I was chasing butterflies
Till the sunrise broke my eyes
Tonight the sky has glued my eyes
Cause what they see's an angel hive
I've got to touch that magic sky
And greet the angels in their hive
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
And all the sweet honey from above
Pour it all over me sweet love
And while you're flying around my head
Your honey kisses keep me fed
I wish I had a pair of wings
Just like last night in my dreams
I was lost in paradise
I wish I'd never opened my eyes
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
But there's danger in the air
Tryin' so hard to be unfair
Danger's in the air
Tryin' so hard to give us a scare
But were not afraid
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Wish I were you
Oh I wish I were you
Nhạc sĩ: Frank Werker / Philipp Moos / Shoany White / Tibor Schlaepfer
Lời bài hát An Angel © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
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I wish I had your pair of wings
Had them last in my dreams
I was chaising buterflies
Till the sunrise broke my eyes
Tonight the sky has glued my eyes
'Cause what they see's an angel hive
I've got to touch that magic star
And greet the angels in their hive
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
And all the sweet honey from above
Pour it all over me sweet love
And while you're flying around my head
Your honey kisses keep me fed
I wish I had your pair of wings
Just like last night in my dreams
I was lost in paradise
Wish I'd never opened my eyes
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
But there's danger in the air
Tryin' so hard to be unfair
Danger's in the air
Tryin'so hard to give us a scare
But were not afraid
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Wish I were you
Oh I wish I were you
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