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)
Your Friend
Declan Galbraith Lyrics
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If somebody makes you cry
Don't you worry 'bout a thing
I'll dry your eyes
Everything'll be alright
The sun is gonna shine on you
I will bring a summer breeze
If you need a helping hand just call me
Cos you don't have to face it on your own
(Remember) Everybody needs affection
Everybody needs a friend
Everybody needs the same thing in this world
(Remember) Someone who will always be there
Right until the very end
No matter where you are, you can count on me
I'll always be...your friend
If you need a place to run to
A shelter when the rain comes down
I'll be there to make you smile
When the circus leaves town
And even in your darkest hour
When every little thing goes wrong
Let me be your satellite, I will guide you thru the night
If you ever need a helping hand just call me
And I will come running back to you
(Remember) Everybody needs affection
Everybody needs a friend
Everybody needs the same thing in this world
(Remember) Someone who will always be there
Right until the very end
No matter where you are, you can count on me
I'll always be...your friend
Together we will face the world
And try to live our dreams
I'll always pick you up when you are down
And if we have to say goodbye, and go our separate ways
I want you to remember I'll always feel this way
(Remember) Everybody needs affection
Everybody needs a friend
Everybody needs the same thing in this world
(Remember) Someone who will always be there
Right until the very end
No matter where you are, you can count on me
I'll always be...your friend
Everybody wants the same thing in this world. Please remember
No matter where you are, you can count on me
I'll always be...your friend
The song "Your Friend" by Declan Galbraith is a touching and heartfelt ode to friendship. The lyrics speak of being there for a friend in need, providing comfort, support and companionship. It begins by stating that whenever someone is feeling lonely or upset, the singer will be there to dry their tears and assure them that everything will be alright. The song emphasises on the need for affection and companionship, reminding the listener that everyone needs a friend who will always be there for them.
The song goes on to express the many ways in which the singer plans to be there for their friend, whether it’s providing a shelter during a storm or guiding them through their darkest hour. The chorus repeats the message of the importance of friendship and how everyone needs someone they can rely on. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer stating that they will always feel the same way about their friend. It provides an uplifting and encouraging message for anyone who may be struggling and reminds them that they are never truly alone.
Overall, “Your Friend” is a powerful reminder of the importance of friendship, and how even the smallest acts of kindness and support can make a huge difference to someone’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling all alone
If you're feeling lonely and isolated
If somebody makes you cry
If someone hurts you and makes you cry
Don't you worry 'bout a thing
Don't worry, everything will be okay
I'll dry your eyes
I'll help you stop crying
Everything'll be alright
Everything will be okay
The sun is gonna shine on you
Things will get better for you
I will bring a summer breeze
I'll bring happiness and positive energy to your life
Turn your grey skies into blue
I'll help turn your bad days into good ones
If you need a helping hand just call me
If you need help, just ask me
Cos you don't have to face it on your own
You don't have to deal with your problems alone
(Remember) Everybody needs affection
Everyone needs love and care
Everybody needs a friend
Everyone needs a friend to rely on
Someone who will always be there
Someone who will be there for you no matter what
Right until the very end
Until the end of time
No matter where you are, you can count on me
You can always rely on me, no matter where you are
I'll always be...your friend
I'll always be your friend
If you need a place to run to
If you need a safe place to go
A shelter when the rain comes down
A place to hide from the troubles of the world
I'll be there to make you smile
I'll do my best to cheer you up
When the circus leaves town
When the fun and excitement is over
And even in your darkest hour
Even when things are at their worst
When every little thing goes wrong
When everything seems to be going badly
Let me be your satellite, I will guide you thru the night
Let me be your guiding light when things are dark and uncertain
And I will come running back to you
I'll come back to help you
Together we will face the world
We'll face the world together
And try to live our dreams
We'll work together to make our dreams a reality
I'll always pick you up when you are down
I'll always help you when you're feeling low
And if we have to say goodbye, and go our separate ways
If we have to go our separate ways in the future
I want you to remember I'll always feel this way
I want you to know that I'll always care about you and be your friend
Everybody wants the same thing in this world. Please remember
Everyone wants love and friendship. Don't forget
I'll always be...your friend
I'll always be your friend
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