Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters, having written fourteen Number 1 singles and twenty four top 10 hits. He has had three Number 1 singles, six top 10 singles and two Number 1 albums as a solo artist, and has had seventeen top 5 hits, twelve Number 1 singles and seven Number 1 albums with Take That. He is also a six-time recipient of the Ivor Novello Award and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He was appointed an OBE in 2012 for services to music and charity.
Barlow's solo career was predicted to be very successful, being described as 'the next George Michael'. His first two solo singles "Forever Love" (released July 1996) and "Love Won't Wait" (composed by Madonna and Shep Pettibone) both leapt to the number one spot in his home country. "Forever Love" was also used as the soundtrack to the film The Leading Man. His debut album "Open Road" reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart and went on to sell 2 million copies worldwide. Barlow's first single to be released in the United States as a solo artist was "So Help Me Girl", which reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. He then achieved another top ten hit in the UK with "Open Road" peaking at number 7 and number 8 in the Netherlands with "Are You Ready Now".
After the success of his first solo album he released his second LP "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" in 1999. Barlow released "Stronger" as the lead single preceding the album. However, due to an expected backlash against Barlow, it received minimal support and airplay and only peaked at number 16. The second single "For All That You Want" again was subjected to minimal radio play and peaked at number 24, however it peaked just outside the top 5 in Finland. "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" was released soon after the first single to little promotion and peaked at a disappointing number 35, which led to Sony recalling Barlow's 'greatest' song according to critics, the scheduled third single from his second album "Lie to Me". This resulted in both Barlow and BMG parting company. To date Barlow has sold 5 million records worldwide as a solo artist.
On September 2013, Barlow announced via his Twitter account that he would be releasing his first full-length solo album in 14 years, on 25 November 2013. Barlow encouraged his followers and fans to tweet #GBSOLO to reveal the album artwork and title, with their profile pictures being used to create a collage of the album cover. On 4 October 2013, Barlow revealed his new album would be called "Since I Saw You Last", and would be preceded by his first single from the LP, titled "Let Me Go", released worldwide on 17 November 2013. He also announced that he would be touring the album in April 2014, playing some of the biggest arenas in the UK.
Sing
Gary Barlow Lyrics
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So hear a thousand voices shouting love
There's a place, there's a time in this life when you sing what you are feeling
Find your feet, stand your ground
Don't you see right now the world is listening to what we say?
Sing it louder, sing it clearer, knowing everyone will hear you
Make some noise, find your voice tonight
Old and young shouting love tonight
To sing we've had a lifetime to wait (wait, wait, wait)
And see a thousand faces celebrate (we're here to celebrate)
You brought hope, you brought life, conquer fear, no, it wasn't always easy
Stood your ground, kept your faith
Don't you see right now the world is listening to what we say?
Sing it louder, sing it clearer, knowing everyone will hear you
Make some noise, find your voice tonight
Sing it stronger, sing together, make this moment last forever
Old and young shouting love tonight
Some words they can't be spoken only sung
To hear a thousand voices shouting love and life and hope
Just sing, just sing
Just sing, just sing
Sing it louder, sing it clearer, knowing everyone will hear you
Make some noise, find your voice tonight
Sing it stronger, sing together, make this moment last forever
Old and young shouting love tonight
Hear a thousand voices shouting love
The song "Sing" by Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band is an uplifting anthem about the power of music to bring people together and inspire positive change. The lyrics suggest that some emotions and messages are too powerful to be conveyed in mere words, but can be expressed through the universal language of music. The song encourages listeners to find their own voice, stand up for what they believe in, and join together with others to create something greater than themselves.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sing it louder, sing it clearer, knowing everyone will hear you," suggesting that when we speak or sing out, we have the ability to impact the world around us. The repetitive nature of the chorus reinforces the idea that we should keep singing, keep speaking out, and keep spreading positivity even when it feels like no one is listening. The final lines of the song turn back to the opening lyric, promising that if we continue to sing out messages of love, life, and hope, we will hear a thousand voices joining us in response.
Overall, the message of "Sing" is one of hope, unity, and determination. The song encourages listeners to find their own voice and use it to speak out against injustice, spread positivity, and make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Some words they can't be spoken only sung
Certain emotions and ideas are so powerful that they can only be expressed through music
So hear a thousand voices shouting love
Listen to the sound of a large group expressing their love and joy through song
There's a place, there's a time in this life when you sing what you are feeling
There are moments in life where it's important to let your emotions out and express them through music
Find your feet, stand your ground
Be confident in yourself and stay true to who you are
Don't you see right now the world is listening to what we say?
We have the power to make a positive change in the world through the music we create and share
Sing it louder, sing it clearer, knowing everyone will hear you
Sing with confidence and conviction, knowing that your message will resonate with others
Make some noise, find your voice tonight
Take action and speak up for what you believe in right now
Sing it stronger, sing together, make this moment last forever
By uniting our voices and singing together, we can create a powerful and lasting impact
Old and young shouting love tonight
People of all ages and backgrounds are coming together to spread a message of love and hope
To sing we've had a lifetime to wait (wait, wait, wait)
Singing is something that we've been able to do our entire lives, but it's taken us until now to truly appreciate its power
And see a thousand faces celebrate (we're here to celebrate)
We can witness firsthand the joy and excitement that music can bring to people
You brought hope, you brought life, conquer fear, no, it wasn't always easy
Music has the ability to inspire and uplift, but it can also be a source of comfort during difficult times
Stood your ground, kept your faith
Even in the face of adversity, it's important to remain steadfast in your beliefs and values
Hear a thousand voices shouting love and life and hope
Listen to the sound of many voices coming together to express their love, passion, and optimism for life
Just sing, just sing
Take a few moments to let go of your worries and simply enjoy the act of singing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Gary Barlow
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@FranandNeve
This song reduced me to tears before but after Gary Barlow lost his daughter Poppy it means so much more. Our thoughts are with Gary and his family. R.I.P Poppy Barlow <3
@AbzPoo
wow that little girl at the beginning is amazing. She has a better voice than the singers around today. Get her a recording contract.
@chantellekinsella7822
this was the last song all the year 6 sang last year :(
@scottyboi218
GARY BARLOW IS A LEGEND :D Well done to the kids and adults forming their groups and Well Done to the military wives for keeping strong through the thought of their husbands being away at war xxx
@beatingheart9293
All these kids have never sung before, they're brill! Well done all of these children who have come together and learnt eachothers talents... Most of them are singing! I think this should be Number 1 forever x♥
@MrBritannic12
This is one amazing song, I am proud to be British when I hear this!
@Standring64
Just beautiful. If all the world could sing together, there would be no more wars or anger. What a wonderful video and song. Made me cry!!!
@ArthlecMann
So Beautiful.. This is real music that can change the world to a better place..
@vapato
gary should be a sir..very creative in the arrangement composition of this record..gary you the best
@Eurobouy
Really powerful and emotional song, the little girl at the start and end is amazing. Hope this makes no.1 in the UK music charts. Gary and Sir ALW have done an amazing job getting this all together and it really is a celebration in song. Thank you for making it so special