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)
Love Of My Life
Declan Galbraith Lyrics
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You broken my heart and now you leave me
Love of my life can't you see
Bring it back bring it back
Don't take it away from me
Because you don't know what it means to me
Love of my life don't leave me
You've taken my heart now desert me
Bring it back bring it back
Don't take it away from me
Because you don't know what it means to me
You will remember when this is blown over
And everything's all by the way
When I grow older
I will be there at your side
To remind how I still love you
I still love you
Hurry back hurry back
Please bring back home to me
Because you don't know what it means to me
Love of my life
Love of my life
The lyrics to Declan Galbraith's song "Love of My Life" are a plea to a past lover, expressing the deep hurt and heartbreak felt by the singer after being abandoned. The opening lines, "Love of my life, you hurt me, you've broken my heart and now you leave me," set the scene for the emotional turmoil experienced by the singer. Despite the pain, there is a longing for the return of this person who holds so much meaning and value to the singer. The lines "Bring it back, bring it back, don't take it away from me. Because you don't know what it means to me," somberly plead for the return of this lost love, making it clear that they mean everything to the singer.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the plea for the return of the love which the singer has lost. The lyrics "Love of my life, can't you see, bring it back, bring it back, don't take it away from me. Because you don't know what it means to me," hammer home the singer's desperation and heartache. The final verse of the song is a promise to this lost love that they will always have a place in the singer's heart, and a wish that one day they will be able to reconcile: "When I grow older, I will be there at your side, to remind how I still love you, I still love you."
Overall, "Love of My Life" is a heart-wrenching song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and loss in a relationship. The simple yet powerful lyrics, sung beautifully by Declan Galbraith, make it a timeless classic that is sure to continue touching listeners for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Love of my life, you hurt me
The person addressed in the song has caused the singer a lot of pain and heartbreak.
You broken my heart and now you leave me
The person addressed in the song not only caused the singer pain, but has left them as well, compounding their sadness.
Love of my life can't you see
The singer is addressing their beloved directly, urging them to realize the emotional turmoil they have caused.
Bring it back bring it back
The singer is pleading for their love to return and mend what they have broken.
Don't take it away from me
The singer is expressing the importance of their love to them and how devastating it would be to lose it.
Because you don't know what it means to me
The singer believes their love is not fully understood by the person addressed in the song and is hoping to convey its significance.
Love of my life don't leave me
The singer is continuing to plead for their love to remain and not abandon them completely.
You've taken my heart now desert me
The person addressed in the song not only caused heartbreak for the singer, but has left them feeling alone and deserted.
You will remember when this is blown over
The singer is expressing hope that the person addressed in the song will eventually remember their love and what they shared.
And everything's all by the way
The singer is conveying a sense of the passage of time and how everything will eventually fade away, except for their love.
When I grow older
The singer is expressing a timeless quality to their love and how it will remain through the years.
I will be there at your side
The singer is expressing their commitment to the person addressed in the song, no matter what happens.
To remind how I still love you
The singer is hoping to rekindle the person's memory of their love and how strong it still remains.
Hurry back hurry back
The singer is continuing to plead for their love to return
Please bring back home to me
The singer is expressing how much they long for their love to return and fill the void in their heart.
Love of my life
The repeated address of 'Love of my life' serves as a refrain to emphasize the importance of their love and the person addressed in the song.
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mitra gairola
very nice and melodious voice....may he go a great way ahead....immense modulations in his voice at such an age....marvellous
Lia
Oi 🕊🌙🕊🌱😹☄☄💕💕💕💕💕🌼🌼🕊🕊💕💕💕💕
Niesata Chizo
How sweet voice he is😊 ❤ + listening this lyrics make me feel emotional😢
আলিফ বারি চৌধুরী আরেফিন@এবিসি চ্যানেল২৪.কম
Differently awesome great Performance...
One of my favorite song❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Georgia Lear
Listening to this in 2023. My partner took his own life in 2014. I’ve done a lot to move forward but nothing erases you. Nothing takes away that pain. Nothing heals the gaps that are left internally.
Safety, ALWAYS Off🔫
Wow, I'm a huge Queen fan but when I heard this from Declan in 2009 and loved it, I had no idea it was a cover. He crossed my mind today so here I am stunned. I loved his songs even as a 21-year-old at the time lol
Sam P
His best song. I love you Declan!!
Siti Aida
24/11/2018...and i still repeat this song. Really love 🌹
kelly lark
no words can describe how i feel right now . <3 my heart melts down
Kerdouci Nerdjis
There is something in this song makes me hear it again and again.