Jenkins was born in Neath, Wales, where she and her sister Laura were raised by their parents Selwyn John (1924–1995) and Susan. She has twin half-sisters from her father's first marriage, neither of whom she has met.
Six out of seven of Jenkins's studio albums reached number one in the classical charts between 2004 and 2008, selling a total of more than 4 million copies. After her first album, Premiere, made her the fastest-selling mezzo-soprano to date she became the first British classical crossover artist to have two number one albums in the same year. She is also the first female artist to win two consecutive Classical BRIT Awards: her second album, Second Nature, reached number 16 in the UK pop charts and was Album of the Year in the 2005 BRIT Awards.
On Sunday 25th November 2007, Katherine Jenkins' new album 'Rejoice' entered the 'Official UK Album Chart' at number 3. Katherine beat off stiff competition from the likes of Girls Aloud, Led Zeppelin, Spice Girls, Take That and Celine Dion.
Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming
Katherine Jenkins Lyrics
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I've never felt so alive
With everything I've been through
Every road's been worth the journey here to you
Just as I turn and walk away
The world is lighting up again
And everything's illuminating
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Nothing else, can compare
To the mystery, the magic that we share
Like it was written in a distant star
Heavens moving in to everything we are
Just before the night was closing in
You showed me how to love again
Reminded me of life within it
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
It's clearer to me now
More than anything before
From a life I've lived without you
To a world of so much more
A world of so much more
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me I'm not dreaming
The lyrics to Katherine Jenkins's song "Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming" are about finding someone who makes everything else in life worth it. The singer has been through a lot in their life, but every road was worth it because it led them to the person they are with now. The singer feels incredibly alive and connected to this person, and every moment with them is magical and mysterious, like something that was meant to be.
As the song builds, the singer becomes more and more desperate to hold onto this feeling. They ask their partner to tell them that they're not dreaming, that this is real and they will never lose each other. The singer wants to believe in this love, to have something to hold onto in their chaotic world.
The song ends with the singer acknowledging that their life is so much better with their partner in it. They have gone from a life without them to a world with so much more - more love, more hope, more joy. The song is a celebration of deep connection and the power of love to make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold my breath and close my eyes
I am experiencing a strong sensation and I am trying to hold onto it
I've never felt so alive
This sensation is making me feel more alive than ever before
With everything I've been through
My past experiences have led me here to this moment
Every road's been worth the journey here to you
All the struggles and challenges I faced in the past were worth it because they brought me to you
Just as I turn and walk away
As I consider leaving this moment or situation
The world is lighting up again
I am seeing the world in a new light
And everything's illuminating
Everything around me is becoming clearer and brighter
Tell me I'm not dreaming
I need reassurance that what I am experiencing is real
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Confirm that I am fully conscious and aware of my surroundings
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
This feeling is so special to me that I want it to last forever
Tell me that your here with me
I need to know that you are present and sharing this experience with me
And here with me you'll stay
I want you to promise that you will stay with me and continue to be part of my life
Give me something to believe in
I am searching for a reason to have faith in this moment
Nothing else, can compare
This moment is unique and nothing else can match its beauty or significance
To the mystery, the magic that we share
Our connection is something special and unexplainable
Like it was written in a distant star
It feels as if our destiny was predetermined and beyond our control
Heavens moving in to everything we are
We are experiencing something divine and spiritual
Just before the night was closing in
As everything was becoming dark and uncertain
You showed me how to love again
You helped me rediscover the ability to love after it was lost or damaged
Reminded me of life within it
You showed me that there is still beauty and joy to be found in life
It's clearer to me now
I am gaining a greater understanding of the situation or feeling
More than anything before
This moment means more to me than anything I have experienced in the past
From a life I've lived without you
Before meeting you, my life was incomplete or lacking something
To a world of so much more
Now that you are in my life, I feel like I have access to a world of possibilities or opportunities
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emanuel Silva
I hold my breath and close my eyes
I've never felt so alive
With everything I've been through
Every roads been worth the journey here to you
Just as I turn and walk away
The world is lighting up again
And everything's illuminating
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Nothing else, can compare
To the mystery, the magic that we share
Like it was written in a distant star
Heavens moving in, to everything we are
Just before the night was closing in
You showed me, how to love again
Reminded me of life within it
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
It's clearer to me now
More than anything before
From a life I've lived without you
To a world of so much more
A world of so much more
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
MissBeaufort
This song is soooo amazing. I just love it, Katherine Jenkins is one of my favourite singers. what a talent, what a voice. That's real music to me.
Armīns Seņkāns
Awesome nice song! Katherine, You have a wonderfull voice! Thank You! Good success for Your performances!
Emanuel Silva
I hold my breath and close my eyes
I've never felt so alive
With everything I've been through
Every roads been worth the journey here to you
Just as I turn and walk away
The world is lighting up again
And everything's illuminating
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Nothing else, can compare
To the mystery, the magic that we share
Like it was written in a distant star
Heavens moving in, to everything we are
Just before the night was closing in
You showed me, how to love again
Reminded me of life within it
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
It's clearer to me now
More than anything before
From a life I've lived without you
To a world of so much more
A world of so much more
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Tell me that I'm wide awake
Tell me that this feeling will never go away
Tell me that your here with me
And here with me you'll stay
Give me something to believe in
Tell me I'm not dreaming
Michael Thrash
David Foster was the producer of this album for KJ and did the arrangements and I think it is perfect. This particular song is not being sang in a classical manner. It is being sang in more of a pop version. I think it is great. It shows that she has great verstility with her voice. You can't get any better than David Foster as a music producer especially since she is trying to break through in the American music scene.
Jesús Camargo
She sounds just perfect!
Calposi
Diga-me que não estou a entender de forma errada, que qualquer atitude minha não vai ser mal recebida, diga-me que nao estou sonhando...
fely Pineda
Beautiful song of her
lucexxxo
i actually love this woman.<3
Michael Thrash
David Foster did the arrangement on this album for KJ and I think it is perfect. You can get a better producer than him. Especially since she is trying to break in to the American audiences. If there is anyone that can help her do that it is him.
herby0518
The best singer in the world.