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 Is My Time
Gary Barlow Lyrics
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Near something so deadly I feel so alive
Dangerous, risky
From nought to sixty
That feeling money can't buy
If love can kill you, then this is my time
If love can break you, I'll brace for the pain
Startling, wonderful
A picture so colourful
Like poetry finding its rhyme
If love can break you, then this is my time
Here on the edge there's only silence
Ducked the knife and dodged the bullet 'til today
I've opened up the doors if what I feel is love
Then I want to end it all that way
If love makes you crazy, hope I lose my mind
Just let it steal my sanity, if it ever was mine
A shining pinnacle
Of all that's impossible
The ability to take flight
If love can change you
Oh, if love can really break you
If love can kill you, let this be my time
The lyrics of the song "This Is My Time" by Gary Barlow express the idea that love can be an intense experience, filled with both danger and beauty. The first verse suggests that the feeling of being in love is so powerful that it is like being close to something that could kill you. Despite the risk, the singer feels alive and exhilarated by the experience of loving someone. The second verse takes a more poetic turn, saying that love can break you, but that the pain is worth it for the beauty and color it brings to one's life. The chorus reinforces the idea that love is worth the risk, and that the moment of falling in love is a special, transformative time.
Overall, the theme of the song seems to be that the intense experience of love is worth the risk, and that it is a profound experience that can change one's life. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the emotional intensity of love, suggesting that it is a force that can lift us up, break us down, and transform us in unexpected ways.
Line by Line Meaning
If love can kill you, I'll happily die
I am willing to take the risk of love and its consequences, even if it may be deadly, as that is how intensely alive it makes me feel
Near something so deadly I feel so alive
Being near love, which can be risky and dangerous, is thrilling and invigorating for me
Dangerous, risky
Love is full of danger and risks that can potentially harm us
From nought to sixty
Love can take us from a state of nothingness to an intense level of passion or feeling quickly
That feeling money can't buy
The euphoria of being in love cannot be bought with material possessions or wealth
If love can kill you, then this is my time
Despite the danger, I am willing to embrace love and all its uncertainties, because this is my moment to experience it
If love can break you, I'll brace for the pain
Even if love may lead to hurt or heartbreak, I am ready to face the pain and continue pursuing it
When it's too much, inject more love straight into my veins
When the intensity of love becomes overwhelming, I am willing to embrace it even more to keep the feeling flowing through me
Startling, wonderful
Love can be both surprising and amazing, with the power to elicit strong emotions and create beautiful experiences
A picture so colourful
Love is like an array of vivid colors that brings brightness and joy to life
Like poetry finding its rhyme
Love is like poetry that completes us and brings order to our chaotic lives
If love can break you, then this is my time
I am ready to take the risk of heartbreak if it means experiencing the magic of love
Here on the edge there's only silence
Being on the brink of love can be a quiet and introspective moment
Ducked the knife and dodged the bullet 'til today
I have managed to avoid love's dangers up until now, but am now willing to confront them
I've opened up the doors if what I feel is love
I am willing to let love into my life if it is truly love that I am feeling
Then I want to end it all that way
I want to experience the full potential of love, even if it means risking everything for it
If love makes you crazy, hope I lose my mind
Love can be intense and all-consuming, and I am willing to embrace that madness if it means having a truly authentic connection
Just let it steal my sanity, if it ever was mine
If love can take away my sense of reason and control, then I am willing to surrender that part of myself if it means finding true love
A shining pinnacle
Love is a bright and lofty peak that we can all aspire to reach
Of all that's impossible
Love can seem unattainable or impossible, but it is still something worthy of pursuit
The ability to take flight
Love has the power to lift us up and make us feel like we can soar
If love can change you
Love has the ability to transform us and alter our lives in profound ways
Oh, if love can really break you
Despite the risks, I am willing to take the chance that love could break me emotionally
If love can kill you, let this be my time
I am willing to embrace love despite its deadly potential, and this moment is the right time for me to do so
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gary Barlow, Matteo Bocelli, Shridhar Solanki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Caroline Godden
@Gary Barlow Gazza honey, you well do know, I I'd total crappo with this phone technology... no, not me.
Many others will join you there.
To you and Dawn, your kids and your extended GOD FLOCKING FAMILY.
I WISH YOU THE HIGHEST GOD LOVING OUTCOMES IN THE GOD LOVE STORIES OF EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR,
HERO LOVE STORIES.
MUCH LOVE AND EVERLASTINF LOVE.
I remain, FOREVER, TOTALLY DEVOTED TO YOU.... though next song is, our old favourite by YOU, PLAYING ROGER WHITTAKER'S FOR YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, AND I HAVE LOVED YOU DEARLY... forever, you are imprinted on my heart ♥ POWER CENTRE.
ROGER, COPY THAT DORK... Hey Dawnie, lightbody on over, whenever you wish.
Hugs both. CJ xxx
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This Is My Time"
If love can kill you, I'll happily die
Near something so deadly I feel so alive
Dangerous, risky
From nought to sixty
That feeling money can't buy
If love can kill you, then this is my time
If love can break you, I'll brace for the pain
When it's too much, inject more love straight into my veins
Startling, wonderful
A picture so colourful
Like poetry finding its rhyme
If love can break you, then this is my time
Here on the edge is only silence
Ducked the knife and dodged the bullet till today
I've opened up the doors
If what I feel is love, then I want to end it all that way
If love makes you crazy, hope I lose my mind
Just let it steal my sanity, if it ever was mine
A shining pinnacle
Of all that's impossible
The ability to take flight
If love can change you
Oh, if love can really break you
If love can kill you, let this be my time
Rob Lawrence Russo
His voice has matured to absolute perfection; his lyrics now have the poignant impact of someone who's experienced life's best and hardest times, while his melodic palate soars through the heavens. The song and this particular performance of it bring this 73 year old grown man to tears every time I experience them. A classic has been created, and a worthy new title has been added to the rarefied pantheon of songs we call "standards".
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Luzia Vasconcelos
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Ainiel
Gary Barlow...A league of his own. I am so happy to see you getting the recognition you always deserved after all you went through. Been a fan for more than 25 years and still everytime you amaze me. Pure talent with his piano,needing nothing more. ❤️
Candy Cane
I was 13 when I discovered take that and have always been in awe of Gary’s voice. Wonderful voice!
Ber N
1999. Gary's tour in Europe. It was the best part of stage performance: playing piano and singing.
Aparecida Silveira
Nossa além de cantar muito bem ele tem uma beleza fora do comum.
Anny Tennant
Verdade né ❤
liliana Ocampo
Comparto,es muy bello,Dios lo bendijo,en voz y belleza