In the 1990s Barrowman appeared on the BBC children's Saturday morning variety show 'Live & Kicking', as host of the 'Electric Circus' segment, reporting on technology news. He then moved on to 'The Movie Game', a children's television game show. In the late 1990s he was one of the regular presenters on Five's afternoon show 'Five's Company'. (Wikipedia)
He is probably most famous for playing the role of Captain Jack Harkness on the hit BBC series 'Doctor Who,' as well as in its spin-off 'Torchwood.'
John has an extensive musical theatre resume, having appeared in 'Anything Goes', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Sunset Boulevard', and 'Miss Saigon', among many other West End Shows. He has also appeared on Broadway in 'Sunset Boulevard' (his broadway debut) and the Stephen Sondheim revue 'Putting It Together.'
He's also known for being a judge on shows like 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' (both the UK and Canadian versions), 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Any Dream Will Do.' he will also be hosting a new BBC talent show in 2009 called, 'Tonight's the Night.'
He has recorded three pop albums for Sony: 'Another Side' (2007), 'Music Music Music' (2008) and 'John Barrowman' (2010).
What About Us?
John Barrowman Lyrics
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We know what we need
Separately
You say the honeymoon's over
I don't wanna push
But what about us?
It's not what you say
It's what you have said
So what about us? What about love?
What about saying that we'll never give up
Don't wanna blame you, we're in danger
So what about us?
Guess we've been trying too hard
We misunderstood what's good for us
I'm tired emotionally inside
Night after night, we fight till we cry
I don't know what's wrong or right
Is every word you say
What's really on your mind?
So what about us? What about love?
What about saying that we'll never give up
Don't wanna blame you, we're in danger
So what about us?
When we love, we lie
When we talk, we hide
Maybe I'm searching light
I'm worn out, confused
What are we to you?
What do we do when?
What do we do when?
What about us? What about love?
What about saying that we'll never give up
Don't wanna blame you but we're in danger
So what about us? What about love?
That's the one thing we never discuss
Don't wanna blame you but we're in danger
What about us?
Let's talk about us
The song "What About Us" by John Barrowman reflects the feelings of a person who is in a relationship that seems to be falling apart. The lyrics convey the idea that, even though the couple has been together for a while, they still do not seem to be on the same page about their relationship. The first line, "guess we've been talking too long," suggests that they have been discussing their issues for a while, but without any real progress being made. The singer recognizes that they both know what they need individually, but they have not found a way to make it work together.
The line "you say the honeymoon's over" reveals that one person in the relationship has made this statement, implying that the other person may not agree with them. The singer admits that they do not want to push too hard, but they cannot ignore the problems. The repetition of the phrase "what about us?" emphasizes the need to address their relationship.
The bridge of the song expresses the frustration and confusion felt by the singer. They are tired of the fights and the lies and are searching for clarity. The chorus repeats the question "what about us?" as a plea to the other person to consider the importance of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess we've been talking too long
We have been discussing this for far too much time
We know what we need
We are aware of what we require
Separately
However, we have not discussed it together
You say the honeymoon's over
You feel that our initial joy has vanished
I don't wanna push
I don't want to pressure you
But what about us?
But what about our relationship?
It's ringing in my head
I cannot stop thinking about it
It's not what you say
Your exact words are not the issue
It's what you have said
It's the bigger picture of what you have expressed
So what about us? What about love?
What is happening to our relationship and our affection for each other?
What about saying that we'll never give up
What about recommitting to our relationship and never losing hope?
Don't wanna blame you, we're in danger
I don't want to accuse you, but there is a potential problem with our relationship
Guess we've been trying too hard
We may have been putting in excessive effort
We misunderstood what's good for us
We might have wrongly comprehended what is best for our relationship
I'm tired emotionally inside
I feel emotionally drained and exhausted
Night after night, we fight till we cry
We keep arguing incessantly until one or both of us get emotional
I don't know what's wrong or right
I am uncertain what is accurate or incorrect in this situation
Is every word you say
Are all your statements to be believed?
What's really on your mind?
What is your actual thought process?
When we love, we lie
Often, we can deceive when we have affection for someone
When we talk, we hide
Sometimes, we hold back our thoughts when we converse
Maybe I'm searching light
Perhaps, I'm searching for clarity
I'm worn out, confused
I'm tired and perplexed
What are we to you?
What do I signify to you?
What do we do when?
What steps do we take when?
What about love?
What about our feelings for each other?
That's the one thing we never discuss
We have neglected to talk about our true emotions
Let's talk about us
We should discuss our relationship
Don't wanna blame you but we're in danger
I don't want to fault you, but our relationship might be in peril
What about us?
What is happening to our relationship?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS BRAIDE, GARY BARLOW
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@enbysaurus_wrex
As a fan of Torchwood I just have to say that I had no idea he could sing this well and that I almost broke into tears at the beginning because his eyes stared into my soul and I felt my breath leave me. Wow.
@stevenrasche3159
He truly does capture that look of a man who's lived for thousands of years and seen things and done things that haunt him for the rest of his life.
@daynaheald666
in an alternate universe where he sings this to ianto 😍😍😢
@sarahwooster6598
He's been in Miss Saigon
@jamieward9421
@PokeMyPencil YES!!!!!!!!!!!
@lindaphillips598
I've seen him in concert and he's amazing. Made me cry when he sang Barry Manilow's I made it through the rain cos he showed a video montage of his dogs, one of whom has just passed away. Have also met him, he's lovely.
@xxxCrackerJack501xxx
-Gorgeous voice -Fantastic acting -Flawless looks -Great personality He's PERFECT <3
@sarastar60
Great artist, fabulous actor and just one beautiful human being. He is just so full of passion, love and life, you just can't help but feel good too.
@lordmonday1
Might not be the flashiest music video, but the purity in his voice shined through the whole thing...plus, how do you not get hypnotized by those eyes? Absolutely gorgeous....*cough*. The song, I mean.
@andyt1313
Wow. I'm a Barrowman fan but had never heard this before. Such a wonderful voice he has. And he's a ninja assassin as well!