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.
This House
Gary Barlow Lyrics
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Bricks and mortar
Love and hope
Voices, children cry
Parents teach us
Wrong from right
What makes your heart ache
What makes us thankful for every day
That takes you home each night
Open the doors and windows
Whole world inside these four walls
More than a building
Floor to the ceiling
A picture of love
That's this house
Peaceful, home sweet home
Stuff needs fixing but nothing's broke
Full hearts, passing time
So glad this place is
Yours and mine
What makes you soul warm
What makes us be the people we've become
It's always the brightest light
That takes you home each night
Open the doors and windows
Whole world inside these four walls
More than a building
Floor to the ceiling
A picture of love
That's this house
Peaceful, home sweet home
Stuff needs fixing but nothing's broke
Full hearts, passing time
So glad this place is
Yours and mine
What makes you soul warm
What makes us be the people we've become
It's always the brightest light
That takes you home each night
Open the doors and windows
Whole world inside these four walls
More than a building
Floor to the ceiling
A picture of love
That's this house
Peaceful, home sweet home
Stuff needs fixing but nothing's broke
Full hearts, passing time
So glad this place is
Yours and mine
What makes you soul warm
What makes us be the people we've become
It's always the brightest light
That takes you home each night
These walls
Full of heart
Brothers, sisters
Play their part
From innocence to teenage fights
Christenings, weddings
This is life
Open the doors and windows
Whole world inside these four walls
More than a building
Floor to the ceiling
A picture of love
That's this house
Peaceful, home sweet home
Stuff needs fixing but nothing's broke
Full hearts, passing time
So glad this place is
Yours and mine
What makes you soul warm
What makes us be the people we've become
It's always the brightest light
That takes you home each night
That's this house
The song "This House" by Gary Barlow is a heartwarming tribute to the power of home and family. Built from stone, bricks, and mortar, the house stands as a symbol of love and hope. Children learn right from wrong from their parents, and each day presents new reasons to feel thankful. Despite the imperfections, the house is more than just a building. It is where memories are made and hearts are filled with joy. In fact, the bright light that leads us home each night is not just the physical light of the house, but the love and warmth that it embodies.
The song emphasizes the importance of opening doors and windows to welcome the whole world into our homes. It is a picture of love from the floor to the ceiling. The walls are full of heart, reminiscing about the important moments in life from innocence to teenage fights, christenings, and weddings. The house is a peaceful retreat from the outside world, a place for full hearts and the passage of time, and a source of soul-warming joy that shapes the people we become. The houses in our lives are not perfect, but the love that we share within them makes them special and unforgettable.
Line by Line Meaning
This house, built from stone
This is a house built to last, made with hard work and determination
Bricks and mortar
It is made of the strongest materials available, for a firm foundation
Love and hope
This house was built with love and optimism, for a bright future
Voices, children cry
This is a home where children are free to be themselves and express their emotions
Parents teach us
Parents have a vital role in shaping their children and teaching them right from wrong
Wrong from right
Morals and values are instilled into children from a young age, so they can make good choices
What makes your heart ache
There are things that happen in life which can be painful and difficult to deal with
What makes us thankful for every day
There are also things in life that make us grateful and appreciative of what we have
It's always the brightest light
When there is darkness and uncertainty, hope and positivity can guide us
That takes you home each night
These positive feelings can make a house feel like a true home
Open the doors and windows
This house is open and welcoming, with room for new experiences
Whole world inside these four walls
There is so much that can happen within these walls, representing the vastness of life
More than a building
This is more than just a physical structure, it holds meaning and emotion
Floor to the ceiling
Every inch of this house has a story and something to offer
A picture of love
This house represents the love and connection between those who live within it
That's this house
This is what makes this particular house special and unique
Peaceful, home sweet home
This is a place of tranquility and respite from the outside world
Stuff needs fixing but nothing's broke
There may be imperfections and issues, but they can always be resolved with effort and care
Full hearts, passing time
This house is filled with love, and time spent here is special and cherished
So glad this place is
It is a blessing to have a place like this to call home
Yours and mine
Everyone who lives here has a stake in this home, and it belongs to all of them
What makes you soul warm
There are things that bring us inner peace and a sense of purpose
What makes us be the people we've become
Our experiences and surroundings shape who we are as individuals
These walls
The physical structure of this house
Full of heart
But it is also filled with warmth and love
Brothers, sisters
Family, both biological and chosen
Play their part
Everyone contributes to the life and energy within these walls
From innocence to teenage fights
This house has been witness to the full spectrum of growing up and maturing
Christenings, weddings
It has also been the site of important milestones and celebrations
This is life
All of these events and experiences make up the richness and complexity of life.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW, JOHN SHANKS
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PurpleJessie
Still live this song even after so many years 😭❤
Howard Jenkins
Wonderful lyrics and awesome voice
Joeridge Ross
One of the great songs that made into my lockdown playlist 3 yrs ago. Gary's talent is a gift to the world. Inspires me to do something I love everyday and develop that into a skill.
Lola Gil
Me encanta su voz su musica y su gran calidad como compositor💓😘😎
Nina Yankova
love this song
Leon Mills
Lovely song Gary Barlow I love it brilliant
tuttimatutti
Gary Barlow is a genius!! :)
Theressa Murphy
That's this home...light of love in your house..this is life, yes! Warmest love
Eliza East
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近藤テレシータ
Wow I like this songs of you Mr Gary Barlow so amazing wow your the man