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)
Ego You
Declan Galbraith Lyrics
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In pain you speak
All that you need
When you'd decide
When all is said and done
You'd laugh it off and run
In time you'll see
I should have known
We could have made it through
But that's just ego you
Time will show and time will tell
What you need to make it well
Time will show I know
If I let you go
Oh a oh oh oh a oh oh
Through all you life
All filled with strife
All you desire
Has been torn up in two
Because of ego you
Time will show and time will tell
What you need to make it well
Time will show I know
If I let you go oo oo oo
Go oo oo oo
Time will show and time will tell
What you need to make it well
Time will show I know
If I let you go oo oo oo
Go oo oo oo
The song "Ego You" by Declan Galbraith is a poignant piece about the painful aftermath of a relationship that went sour due to one person's ego. The first stanza describes how the person who caused the hurt, is now speaking in pain and asking for what they need, but it is too late. They did not value the relationship before and now when it is over, they are playing it off like a joke and "running" away.
The second verse speaks to the regret and sadness the singer feels about the lost relationship. They say that with time, they will come to terms with what happened, but it still hurts that the relationship was destroyed because of the other person's ego. This is a common theme in relationships, where one person's ego takes over, making it impossible to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship. The chorus repeats the idea that time will heal the pain and the singer will eventually let go of the hurt, but it also acknowledges that the other person needs to change their behavior if they want to make things right.
In summary, "Ego You" is a powerful song that speaks to the challenges of relationships and how egos can get in the way of true and lasting connection. The singer's sorrow is palpable in the lyrics and the message is universal, making this song relatable to anyone who has dealt with the pain of a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh a oh oh oh a oh oh
The song starts with a melodic chant that serves as an introduction.
In pain you speak
You are expressing yourself while in emotional distress.
All that you need
You are looking for something that can satisfy your wants and necessities.
When you'd decide
You have to make a decision about something that affects your life.
When all is said and done
At the end of everything, after all the actions and events have taken place.
You'd laugh it off and run
You dismiss the outcome of a situation and move away from it without dealing with its consequences.
In time you'll see
With time, you will understand or realize something new.
What you kept from me
You are hiding or not sharing something that concerns me.
I should have known
I regret not being aware of something I should have known earlier.
We could have made it through
Together, we could have overcome the difficulties we faced.
But that's just ego you
Your ego stopped you from being honest and creating a better outcome.
Through all your life
Throughout your existence, from the beginning till now.
All filled with strife
You endured conflicts and hardships that characterized your life.
All you desire
The things you want and crave for, your aspirations.
Has been torn up in two
Your desires have been broken apart and shattered.
Because of ego you
Your self-centeredness prevented you from achieving what you desired.
Time will show and time will tell
Ultimately, the outcome of things will become evident with time.
What you need to make it well
You have to figure out what is required to make things better.
Time will show I know
I am confident that time will reveal the outcome of your actions.
If I let you go
The possibility of making a choice to leave something behind.
Go oo oo oo
The song ends with a melodic exit chant.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
saturn Steel
Love this song because for me it’s so nostalgic
DroidFloyd
What a timeless song. Truly beautiful production.❤️
Andy Mz
I love you Declan, I love listen your music every day! You're the best. From Colombia 🇨🇴
nanami twilight
such a beautiful voice
Christiane Gendron
💞 J'écoute tous les jours la musique de DECLAN 🎧📀🙂💞
Brayden
Awesome, great song
moni vivanco
Guauuuuu hermosooo!!!!
Kenneth Kelley
I loves to play ▶️ 💕 his 👋 song lyrics all the time
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