Il Divo, Italian for "divine male performer," is an international operatic … Read Full Bio ↴Il Divo, Italian for "divine male performer," is an international operatic pop vocal group under the Sony BMG music label from United Kingdom. Il Divo is formed by singers David Miller, Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler, and Carlos Marín.

The idea behind this quartet's creation came to Simon Cowell after listening to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's rendition of "Con Te Partirò." He realized he loved lyrical voices but not opera, so he decided to form a multinational quartet (France, Switzerland, Spain, and United States) that sounded like The Three Tenors but sang pop songs and looked like handsome Armani models.

With this idea, Cowell commenced a worldwide search for young singers who were willing to embark on the Il Divo project. His search lasted two years, from 2001 until December 2003, when the fourth member of Il Divo, American tenor David Miller, was signed. The well-established formation of Il Divo comprises a renowned Spanish opera and zarzuela baritone, Carlos Marín, a French pop singer, Sébastien Izambard, and two classically trained tenors, Swiss Urs Bühler and American David Miller. Recording of their first album started in the first half of 2004 in Sweden.

The group's debut album, the self-named Il Divo, contains renditions of Frank Sinatra's hit "My Way (A Mi Manera)," Toni Braxton's hit "Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi)," an adaptation of Ennio Morricone's soundtrack titled "Gabriel's Oboe" from the movie La Misión titled "Nella Fantasia" and several songs sung in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese ("Volta Pra Mim"), including 1994's San Remo Festival winner "Passerà."

Il Divo hit the #1 slot on both Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com after a breakout career-defining appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 5, 2005, where the quartet performed its interpretation of "Unbreak My Heart."

In the United Kingdom, the Il Divo album topped Robbie Williams as number 1 in the UK charts (allegedly Williams said to them during the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason film premiere, "Oi, you're the bastards that knocked me off!"). This multiplatinum-selling CD became number one in the charts in a total of 13 countries around the world, and achieved top 5 placing in 25 countries.

Il Divo's second album, Ancora, was recorded in both Sweden and London with world-renowned recording giants Per Magnusson and David Kreuger and producer Steve Mac, who was also the producer of their first album. Released on November 7, 2005 in the UK, it hit number one both in the UK and Australia within one week. Ancora was released in the US on January 24, 2006. It entered the Billboard albums chart at number 1, selling more than 150,000 copies during its first week of sales.

Highlights on Ancora include "Isabel," "I Believe In You," a duet with Céline Dion, and Il Divo's cover of Eric Carmen's "All By Myself (Solo Otra Vez)." Two of the tracks on this CD, "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria," appear on the 2005 US-only release, Christmas Collection.

Il Divo was the perfomer of the 2006 FIFA World Cup official song "A Time of Our Lives."

You'll Never Walk Alone
Il Divo Lyrics

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When you walk through a storm
hold your head up high
and don't be afraid of the dark

At the end of the storm
there's a golden sky
and the sweet silver song of the lark

Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk
you'll never walk, you'll never walk alone

Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
and you'll never walk, you'll never

You'll never walk alone
You'll never, you'll never walk alone

Overall Meaning

"You'll Never Walk Alone" by Il Divo is a timeless classic that has inspired people for many years. The song is about perseverance, hope, and support during difficult times. It encourages us to keep moving forward, even when we face challenges, and reminds us that we are never alone. The song begins with the line "When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high, and don't be afraid of the dark." This means that when we are facing difficult times or challenges, we should remain positive and keep our heads held high. Darkness is a metaphor for hard times, and the song reminds us not to be afraid of it.

The next lines of the song are, "At the end of the storm, there's a golden sky, and the sweet silver song of the lark." This line is a metaphor which means that there is always light at the end of the tunnel, and things will get better. It is telling us to keep persevering, even when things seem to be at their worst. The sweet silver song of the lark is an image of hope that we can hold onto, a reminder that even when everything appears hopeless, there is always a reason to keep going.

The chorus of the song is simple and powerful: "Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone." It is a call to action, a reminder that we should never give up hope, and that by doing so, we will never be alone. The song repeats the chorus, emphasizing that no matter what we face in life, we should keep walking forward with hope in our hearts.

Overall, "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a song that offers support and encouragement to anyone who may be feeling lost or alone. It is a message of hope that reminds us that we can face life's challenges together and that we should never give up hope.

Line by Line Meaning

When you walk through a storm
When you are faced with difficult times

hold your head up high
Keep a positive attitude and don't let the situation bring you down

and don't be afraid of the dark
Do not fear the unknown or uncertain future

At the end of the storm
After the hardships are over

there's a golden sky
There is a brighter future waiting for you

and the sweet silver song of the lark
There is beauty and joy in life

Walk on through the wind
Keep moving forward despite obstacles

Walk on through the rain
Keep going even when life is difficult

Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Even if your plans and hopes are turned upside down

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
Continue to hold onto hope and positivity

And you'll never walk
You will never face challenges alone