In 2004, Jackman won a Tony Award for his Broadway portrayal of Australian songwriter and performer Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. He hosted the Tony Awards in 2004 and 2005, garnering very positive reviews. The televisation of the these awards earned him an Emmy Award win for Outstanding Individual Performer in a Variety, Musical or Comedy program in 2005.
Suddenly
Hugh Jackman Lyrics
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Suddenly it starts
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Yesterday I was alone
Today you walk beside me
Something still unclear
Something not yet here has begun.
Seems a different place
Somehow full of grace, full of light
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
What has passed is gone
Now we journey on through the night
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
Trusting me the way you do
I'm so afraid of failing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
There are shadows everywhere
And memories I cannot share
Nevermore alone
Nevermore apart
You have warmed my heart like the sun.
You have brought the gift of life
And love so long denied me.
Suddenly I see
What I could not see
Something suddenly
Has begun
The lyrics of Hugh Jackman’s song, Suddenly, are about a man who finds love and happiness unexpectedly. The song starts with the phrase “Suddenly you hear, Suddenly it starts” indicating the surprise of this new love entering his life. He expresses his apprehension about whether two hearts can beat as one, but relishes in knowing that he is no longer alone. Even though something is still unclear and not yet here, he knows that something has begun between them.
The lyrics talk about how suddenly the world has become a different place, full of grace and hope. The singer admits that he never knew that there was so much hope held inside him before he met his love. He feels afraid of failing his partner, and uncertain of the future, like “a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go”. The shadows disappear and the memories he couldn’t share with anyone earlier, all fade away. Now he is no longer alone, but instead feels empowered by his partner’s presence.
The song, Suddenly, is about finding love and happiness. It’s a journey full of uncertainties, apprehensions, and fears. The feeling of joy that comes with this newfound love is clearly written in the lyrics of the song. The happiness that love brings is captured perfectly in the words that Hugh Jackman sings.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly you hear
A sudden sound catches your attention.
Suddenly it starts
Something begins happening all of a sudden.
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Can two nervous people be in sync and work together?
Yesterday I was alone
In the past, I was alone.
Today you walk beside me
Now, you are with me.
Something still unclear
There is still something not fully understood.
Something not yet here has begun.
Something that hasn't arrived yet has already started.
Suddenly the world
The world suddenly looks different.
Seems a different place
It appears as if the environment has changed.
Somehow full of grace, full of light
The atmosphere is filled with grace and light in some way.
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
I was unaware that I had so much hope inside me.
What has passed is gone
The past is over.
Now we journey on through the night
Now we are travelling through the night.
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
I never realized that happiness can come so quickly.
Trusting me the way you do
You trust me completely.
I'm so afraid of failing you
I am concerned that I might disappoint you.
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
I am still naive and don't understand that there are risks associated with everything.
There are shadows everywhere
Shadows can be seen all around.
And memories I cannot share
There are experiences that I can't talk about.
Nevermore alone
I will never be alone again.
Nevermore apart
We will never be separated again.
You have warmed my heart like the sun.
You have made me feel loved like the warm rays of the sun.
You have brought the gift of life
You have given me the gift of life.
And love so long denied me.
And love that I have been missing for so long.
Suddenly I see
All of a sudden, I understand.
What I could not see
I couldn't see it before.
Something suddenly
Something happened all of a sudden.
Has begun
And it has started.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAIN ALBERT BOUBLIL, CLAUDE MICHEL SCHONBERG, HERBERT KRETZMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Suddenly you're here
Suddenly it starts
Can two anxious hearts beat as one?
Yesterday, I was alone
Today, you walk beside me
Something still unclear
Something not yet here
Has begun
Suddenly, the world
Seems a different place
Somehow full of grace, full of light
How was I to know that so much hope was held inside me?
What has passed is gone
Now, we journey on through the night
How was I to know at last that happiness can come so fast?
Trusting me the way you do
I'm so afraid of failing you
Just a child who cannot know that danger follows where I go
There are shadows everywhere
And memories I cannot share
Nevermore alone
Nevermore apart
You have warmed my heart like the sun
You have brought the gift of life
And love so long denied me
Suddenly, I see
What I could not see
Something suddenly
Has begun
@redmayniac-
No matter what anyone says about the 2012 movie, this song is a blessing to the fandom and they should be GRATEFUL.
@mymatemartin
Proud to be an Aussie. Hugh is pure gold
@brittanydavisghiblieaglesfan
He really is ❤.
@raquelreyes2011
After all these years i finally saw this movie and i BAWLED. I cried throughout. I thoght it was such a sad but beautiful movie. And i loved it.
@cosettefauchelevent5495
It's already 10 years after this wonderful film was released....!
And it's also the day that Cosette got her family!
@Philosophical24
This song and his performance always brings me to tears
@ryanjaeger4173
My fav! Need more men who awaken in the midst of this crazy world and lead kids by dying to self!
@elainazimmerman5105
Usually I hate when musical movies add a song that wasn't there before but this one works
@cosettefauchelevent5495
Now it's been 200 years after this happened. On Christmas on 1823, a little girl who was abused by those malicious inkeepers finally became free and got a family! The Most Unforgettable Christmas Story.
@cosettefauchelevent5495
Merry Christmas, Cosette! Happy Adoption Day!