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)
Tears In Heaven
Declan Galbraith Lyrics
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If I saw you in heaven?
Would you feel the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...oh
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
If I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day
'cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven... oh ooh
Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees uh uuh
Time can break your heart, have you begging please...begging please
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven...
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you feel the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...
Here in heaven...
The lyrics to Declan Galbraith's song Tears In Heaven is a reflection of the pain and grief that comes with losing someone you love. The singer is asking whether their loved one would know them, and if they would feel the same way if they met again in heaven. The uncertainty and longing expressed in the lyrics reflects the pain that the singer feels, as they try to come to terms with their loss.
The lyrics suggest that the singer must be strong and carry on, even though they feel like they don't belong in heaven. They wonder if their loved one would hold their hand and help them stand, as they try to navigate their way through the pain and grief. The lyrics also suggest that time can bring you down, break your heart and leave you pleading for mercy. However, the singer believes that beyond the door, there is peace, and that there'll be no more tears in heaven.
Overall, the lyrics to Tears In Heaven poignantly captures the raw emotions of grief, loss and hope. It is a song that anyone who has lost a loved one can relate to, as it reminds us that even in the toughest of times, there is still hope for peace and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you know my name
If I reached heaven and met you there, would you recognize me and remember my name?
If I saw you in heaven?
If I found you in heaven, standing before me, would I be able to recognize you and know you for who you are?
Would you feel the same
If I meet you in heaven, will you still have the same feelings for me as you did on earth?
If I saw you in heaven?
If I came across you in heaven, would you feel the same way about me as you did when we were on earth?
I must be strong and carry on
'cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...oh
I know I should be brave and show strength, because my time here on earth is not over and I should carry on with my journey.
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
If I met you in heaven, would you be there to hold my hand, to comfort me and be there for me when I need it?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?
If I found you in heaven, would you be willing to help me stand up, to provide me with support and comfort in my time of need?
I'll find my way through night and day
'cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven... oh ooh
I know I have a journey to take, through the good times and bad, and I can't stay in heaven because my existence is still needed on earth.
Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees uh uuh
Time can break your heart, have you begging please...begging please
Time can be difficult and painful, wearing you down and making you feel broken and desperate for relief.
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven...
On the other side, in heaven, there is peace and tranquility, where sorrow and tears no longer exist.
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
If I run into you in heaven, will you still remember who I am, or will our memories of each other fade away?
Would you feel the same
If I saw you in heaven?
If I reunited with you in heaven, would we still have the same love and admiration for each other, or has time changed us too much?
I must be strong and carry on
'cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...
Even though heaven may seem like a desirable place to be, I know that my purpose and destiny are still here on earth.
Here in heaven...
Even though heaven is a beautiful and peaceful place, it is not where I am meant to be at this moment, and I must continue on with my life on earth.
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.