Delta Lea Goodrem (born in Sydney on November 9, 1984) is a multi-ARIA Awar… Read Full Bio ↴Delta Lea Goodrem (born in Sydney on November 9, 1984) is a multi-ARIA Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter, classically-trained pianist and Logie Award-winning actress. She was launched into popularity starring as Nina Tucker on the popular television soap opera Neighbours. She has released four number one albums, Innocent Eyes, Mistaken Identity, Delta, and Wings of the Wild enjoying the second highest number of weeks for an Australian album in the #1 position in Australia and has had nine #1 singles in Australia. Her third album, Delta was released in October 2007, and features the singles In This Life and Believe Again. It was described by Delta herself as "a lot lighter", and a departure from the dark days of Mistaken Identity.

Goodrem has to date achieved nine #1 ARIA singles and multiple UK Top 10 singles. Her debut album, 2003's Innocent Eyes, made her one of Australia's highest-selling female recording artists, spending 29 weeks at #1, and selling over a million copies in Australia and 2.5 million worldwide. While 2004's Mistaken Identity was unable to match the commercial success of its predecessor, it entered the ARIA charts at #1 and gained multi-platinum status. To date, Goodrem has sold 3.5 million albums worldwide. In 2005, she embarked on The Visualise Tour, her debut concert tour of Australia.

In 2003, at the age of 18 and amidst her blooming career, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer. She has since made a full recovery and now spends much of her time promoting cancer charities.

Goodrem was invited to write and sing the theme song of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Named 'Together We Are One', the track was co-written with her ex, Brian McFadden and long-time collaborator Guy Chambers. 'Together We Are One' was not originally planned for release as a single, but due to Australian public demand, it was released and peaked at #2 on the official ARIA charts. She was later also invited to perform the theme for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, with "Welcome to Earth".

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Child Of The Universe
Delta Goodrem Lyrics

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I grew up to be myself
Still I feel there's something else
Look at all the satellites
Colliding in the sky

We meet and we divide
The patterns made by human life
Look at all the stars tonight

They're writing in the sky

Together we are all alone
All trying to make it home

In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
Is that everything you love can hurt
And the only thing you are is a child of the universe
In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
Is that everything you love can hurt
And with everything my freedom's worth
I'll be a child of the universe

I am brave but I am scared
I am lonely but I'm prepared
We are all connected
Without knowing who we are

Together we are rolling stones
All trying to make it home

In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
Is that everything you love can hurt
And the only thing you are is a child of the universe
In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
Is that everything you love can hurt
And with everything my freedom's worth
I'll be a child of the universe

In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
Is that everything you love can hurt
And the only thing you are is a child of the universe
In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
Is that everything you love can hurt
And with everything my freedom's worth
I'll be a child of the universe

I'll be a child of the universe
Child of the universe

Overall Meaning

The verses of "Child of the Universe" by Delta Goodrem paints a picture of self-discovery, interconnectedness, and reflection. The opening lines of the song set the tone for a sense of underlying unrest, despite having grown to be comfortable in her own skin. There seems to be a desire to look beyond oneself and see the bigger picture of humanity's actions, represented by the satellites colliding in the sky. The second verse describes the patterns of human life, the way people come together and break apart, with stars in the sky as a backdrop for this grand spectacle.

The chorus focuses on the idea that everything we love can hurt us, and that being a child of the universe is the only thing we truly are. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the message that no matter what happens in life, we are all interconnected beings in this vast universe. The line "together we are all alone, all trying to make it home" further emphasizes the human experience of feeling disconnected while ultimately trying to find a sense of belonging and purpose.

Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of navigating life's twists and turns, finding a balance between individuality and interconnectedness, and ultimately realizing that we are all part of something greater than ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I grew up to be myself
I've become my own person over time

Still I feel there's something else
But there's still something missing

Look at all the satellites
Technology surrounds us

Colliding in the sky
But it can cause chaos

We meet and we divide
Our paths cross and diverge

The patterns made by human life
Our actions have a ripple effect

Look at all the stars tonight
The universe is vast

They're writing in the sky
And it tells a story

Together we are all alone
We may be surrounded by people, but still feel isolated

All trying to make it home
We all want to belong somewhere

In this world if it's the only thing I've ever learned
The most important lesson I've learned is