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)
Mama Said
Declan Galbraith Lyrics
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There was somethin' on my mind
I lay there wishin' in the dark
Someone could tell me why
If you love somebody
From the bottom of your heart
Why do you hurt each other
How does it fall apart?
An' then I heard a voice
As she sat down on my bed
And I can still remember
The words my mama said
Chorus:
Love can give, love can take
Love can bend and love can break
When you think it's over, it's not the end
Don't give in, just be strong
And please remember son, my mama said
There ain't no broken heart love cannot mend
My mama said, no one knows
What your life has got in store
You may go walking on the moon
You may be rich or poor
But I know for certain
If you try to reach the stars
Anything is possible
Your dreams are what you are
But when it comes to matters of the heart
There is no guarantees
All that I can say to you
Is what my mama said to me
Love can give, love can take
Love can bend and love can break
When you think it's over, it's not the end
Don't give in, just be strong
And please remember son, my mama said
There ain't no broken heart love cannot mend
So one day in my lifetime
When my world falls apart
I won't cry, I'll just tell my heart
My heart...
Love can give, love can take
Love can bend and love can break
When you think it's over, it's not the end
Don't give in, just be strong
And please remember son, my mama said
There ain't no broken heart love cannot mend
There ain't no broken heart love cannot mend
The song "Mama Said" by Declan Galbraith is a heartfelt melody that talks about the various challenges that love can bring into one’s life. The first verse describes the confusion that the singer is feeling about how love can cause pain and heartbreak despite being rooted in deep feelings of affection. The uncertainty and anxiety that the singer feels is reflected in the melancholic tone of the music.
In the second verse, the singer transitions to mentioning the wise words of his mother. The singer's mother provides him with words of comfort that reassure him that anything in life is possible if he tries to achieve it. The mother’s words also acknowledge that matters of the heart are pretty unpredictable and that no one can guarantee a happy ending. The chorus is repeated several times, allowing the listener to reflect on the message.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't sleep last night
The singer was unable to sleep because he had something bothering him.
There was somethin' on my mind
The cause of the singer's insomnia was something that was bothering him.
I lay there wishin' in the dark
The singer spent his sleepless night hoping that someone would explain what was on his mind.
Someone could tell me why
The artist wanted someone to give an explanation to his troubles.
If you love somebodyFrom the bottom of your heartWhy do you hurt each otherHow does it fall apart?
The artist was contemplating the fact that love can be painful and cause heartbreak, despite being felt with sincerity.
An' then I heard a voiceAs she sat down on my bedAnd I can still rememberThe words my mama said
The singer heard a voice, his mother's, who comforted him in his time of need.
Love can give, love can takeLove can bend and love can breakWhen you think it's over, it's not the endDon't give in, just be strongAnd please remember son, my mama saidThere ain't no broken heart love cannot mend
The mother advised the singer about the different aspects of love and how it can be difficult, but ultimately mendable.
My mama said, no one knowsWhat your life has got in storeYou may go walking on the moonYou may be rich or poor
The mother advised her son about the uncertainties of life and the varied experiences that come with it, like success or poverty.
But I know for certainIf you try to reach the starsAnything is possibleYour dreams are what you are
The mother encouraged her son to aim high and work hard to reach his goals, with the belief that anything is possible if he tries.
But when it comes to matters of the heartThere is no guaranteesAll that I can say to youIs what my mama said to me
The mother acknowledged that love is not always predictable and can be difficult to navigate, but advised her son based on her own experiences.
So one day in my lifetimeWhen my world falls apartI won't cry, I'll just tell my heartMy heart...
The singer vowed to remember his mother's advice and stay strong in the face of heartbreak.
There ain't no broken heart love cannot mend
The repeated line emphasizes the mother's belief that love can heal emotional wounds.
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