In November 2003, at the age of 19, Melua released her first album, Call off the Search, which reached the top of the United Kingdom album charts and sold 1.8 million copies in its first five months of release. Her second album, Piece by Piece, was released in September 2005 and to date has gone platinum four times. Melua released her third studio album Pictures in October 2007, which has been announced to be the last of her albums in collaboration with Mike Batt. According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2008, Melua has a fortune of £18 million, making her the seventh richest British musician under thirty.
In the summer of 2003, aged just 18 and still studying at the Brit School of Performing Arts in leafy Surrey, no-one, least of all Katie, would have predicted what the next few years would hold for the teenager. Four years later, Katie has sold more than 7.5 million albums becoming, in 2006, the year’s best selling British female in the world along the way.
Georgian born Katie relocated from Tbilisi to Belfast at the age of 8 due to her father’s profession as a heart surgeon and 5 years later moved to South East London. After her GCSEs Katie joined the Brit School for Performing Arts where she undertook a BTEC and Music A-level and discovered different styles of music including Queen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Irish folk music and Indian music. On hearing an Eva Cassidy song Katie was blown away and when she discovered that Eva was no longer alive wrote the song ‘Faraway Voice’ as a tribute to her. It was this song that attracted the attention of the composer and producer Mike Batt. Katie signed to Batt’s record label Dramatico but stayed at the Brit School to complete her studies – she graduated with distinction in July 2003.
During the summer of 2003 her debut single, ‘The Closest Thing To Crazy’, attracted the attention of British station BBC Radio 2 and upon its release entered the charts at number 10. Released in November, Katie’s debut album ‘Call Off The Search’ hit the UK number 1 spot in January 2004 and has subsequently scored top 10 positions throughout Europe. The album has since been certified gold in Holland, Hong Kong and Switzerland, platinum in Denmark, New Zealand and Australia, 2 x platinum in Germany, Ireland, Norway and South Africa and received the IFPI Double Platinum Award for 2 million European Sales. In March 2005 ‘Call Off The Search’ hit the number 1 spot in Denmark, a year after its initial release and became a top five album in Japan. Katie was awarded Best International Newcomer at Germany’s ECHO Awards in April 2005. In Britain, Katie was the highest selling female artist in 2004 – ‘Call Off The Search’ has now sold 1.8 million copies and is 6 x platinum (in Britain alone) and worldwide sales exceed 3.5 million.
Katie joined the line up for the Band Aid 20 single to record a new version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’. As an ambassador for Save The Children this was particularly poignant for Katie. In March 2005 Katie was invited by Nelson Mandela to perform at his 46664 concert in aid of Mandela’s AIDS foundation. In addition to performing a full live set, Katie joined Queen on stage to perform a moving version of ‘Too Much Love Will Kill You’. Katie flew from South Africa to Sri Lanka where she experienced the work that is being done by Save The Children, particularly with child soldiers.
In August 2005 Katie and her family swore allegiance to The Queen and became British Citizens following a ceremony in Surrey, England. Katie was asked to perform at the Royal Wedding of Prince Pieter-Christiaan in Holland and at the Norwegian Royal Gala Concert in the presence of the Crown Prince Of Norway. Continuing the royal theme, the American TV show ‘Good Morning America’ broadcast live from Buckingham Palace and Katie was invited by the show to perform ‘Nine Million Bicycles’ and ‘The Closest Thing To Crazy’. Katie performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Norway.
In between her overseas travel Katie recorded her new album, ‘Piece By Piece’, which was released in Europe on September 26th 2005. The album comprises more self-penned songs including the title track as well as a cover of the 1987 Cure hit ‘Just Like Heaven’ that Katie recorded for a new DreamWorks film starring Reese Witherspoon. The first single, ‘Nine Million Bicycles’, preceded the album release and gave Katie her highest UK single chart entry at number 5. One week later and Katie entered the UK album charts at number 1 and Europe swiftly followed with the album reaching #1 in Norway, Denmark and Holland, #2 in Ireland, #2 in Iceland, #3 in South Africa, #4 in Poland and #2 in Germany giving an overall chart position of #2 on the Billboard European Top 100 Chart.
Katie was nominated for two Brit Awards in the “Best Female” and “Pop” categories, for the “Best International Female” at the Edison Awards in Holland and was awarded “Best International Female (Rock & Pop)” at the Echo Awards in Germany. Once again Katie was pronounced the highest selling female artist in Britain in 2005 selling more than 1 million albums.
It is fair to say that 2006 was yet another extraordinary year for 22 year old Katie. In addition to the awards nominations, Katie had a Dutch tulip named in her honour, toured America coast to coast, raced at 160mph round Grand Prix circuit Silverstone, flew a plane, launched Save The Children’s ‘Rewrite The Future’ campaign, made the headlines with a Guinness World Record for the deepest concert when she performed 303 meters beneath the North Sea in the leg of a gas rig and was awarded the World Music Award for Britain’s Biggest Selling Female. Whilst in 2004 and 2005, Katie was the greatest selling female artist in Britain, in 2006 Katie was the highest selling European female artist in the world selling more than 3 million copies of her second album ‘Piece By Piece’.
Awarded the Golden Camera Award for International Pop Artist at the start of 2007, Katie was presented with the Echo Award for International Female Artist in March 2007.
October 2007 saw the release of Katie’s third album ‘Pictures’ – a record which has delighted her legions of fans, confirmed Katie’s status as a unique and remarkable vocalist, and revealed the third chapter in what is destined to be a long musical career.
Katie’s fourth album, “The Katie Melua Collection”, is a musical summary of the 24 year old’s journey so far and is being released to coincide with Katie’s arena tour in October and November 2008.
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Thank You Stars
Katie Melua Lyrics
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Some call it guidance from above
You are the reason we found ours
So thank you stars
Some people think it's far away
Some know it's with them everyday
You are the reason we found ours
There are no winds that can blow it away on the air
When they try to blow it away
Is when you know it will always be there
To some it's the strength to be apart
To some it's a feeling in the heart
And when you're out there on your own
It's the way back home
There are no winds that can blow it away on the air
When they try to blow it away
Is when you know it will always be there
Some call it faith, some call it love
Some call it guidance from above
You are the reason we found ours
So thank you stars
So thank you stars
So thank you stars
In the song "Thank You Stars," Katie Melua expresses gratitude to the universe, acknowledging that the force or energy that guides people may take different forms, be it fate, love, or guidance from a higher power. The song is about finding one's place and feeling a sense of belonging. The lyrics suggest that some people know what this force is and how it operates while others do not, and it may seem distant to some while ever-present to others. Melua emphasizes that whatever name we give this force, its existence is undeniable as it helps us discover our way and serves as a source of strength and support. The lyrics "There are no winds that can blow it away on the air/ When they try to blow it away/ Is when you know it will always be there" indicate that despite external influences or attempts to disrupt this force, it remains constant and immutable.
Melua's "Thank You Stars" song has beautiful melodies and rich lyrics, but it also carries a message of hope and gratitude. It encourages us to appreciate the supportive forces and people that help us navigate through life by providing guidance, strength, and love. The song is undoubtedly an ode to the universe, praising the aspects that are beyond human comprehension or control.
Line by Line Meaning
Some call it fate, some call it love
Some people believe that certain events are predetermined by fate, while others attribute these events to love.
Some call it guidance from above
Some people believe that their lives are guided by a higher power or deity.
You are the reason we found ours
The subject of the song is credited with helping the singer and others find their true purpose or destiny.
So thank you stars
The singer expresses gratitude towards the stars, which symbolize the guiding force that helped them find their way in life.
Some people think it's far away
Some individuals believe that their dreams or true purpose are out of reach or unattainable.
Some know it's with them everyday
Others realize that their true purpose or destiny is always present and within reach.
There are no winds that can blow it away on the air
Nothing can diminish or erase one's true purpose or destiny.
When they try to blow it away
Attempts to discredit or dismiss one's purpose or destiny actually reveal its strength and validity.
Is when you know it will always be there
One's true purpose or destiny is confirmed and reinforced when it is challenged or threatened.
To some it's the strength to be apart
For some, their true purpose or destiny gives them the courage and resilience to endure being separated from loved ones or their comfort zone.
To some it's a feeling in the heart
For others, their true purpose or destiny is a sense of fulfillment or joy that they experience emotionally.
And when you're out there on your own
When faced with uncertainty or isolation, one's true purpose or destiny can serve as a beacon of hope or a roadmap.
It's the way back home
One's true purpose or destiny guides them back to where they belong or where they feel most at peace.
Some call it faith, some call it love
Some people equate their true purpose or destiny with faith or love, which gives them the confidence and motivation to pursue it.
So thank you stars
The singer repeats her gratitude towards the stars, acknowledging that they have played a significant role in leading her towards her true purpose or destiny.
So thank you stars
The singer repeats her gratitude towards the stars, acknowledging that they have played a significant role in leading her towards her true purpose or destiny.
So thank you stars
The singer repeats her gratitude towards the stars, acknowledging that they have played a significant role in leading her towards her true purpose or destiny.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mike Batt
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@FrankieTheDog-ps9ik
I'm a better person for having heard this song. That's the incredible power of music.
@joeseppejoeseppe677
For KATIE MELUA
🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
In the name of all good ♥️s
In the name of all !!
We all say THANK YOU
KATIE MELUA you are so beautiful, so ♥️ful
Thank you for being
♥️💖♥️💖♥️💖♥️💖
@ericlundin4256
There are singers all over and then came Katie and turned all the others to dust. She and her music makes my heart cry. Katie, please never stop singing. Eric.
@Wahrheitmutvertrauen
So ein wunderschöner SONG ......passt zu meiner Stimmung .....(heute )
@Dior198117
Hab Katie erst vor kurzem entdeckt und mochte nie wieder von ihrer Musik weichen.Toll!!!!!
@mell5501
I love Katie Melua's songs 🌷💖
@ilsedekker3646
I'm a fan from her since 2005 and when I was young, about 7 years this was my favorite song, and now I begin to love it more. <3 I will always love you, Katie <3
@chp555
Wunderschönes Lied zum Lieben und Verlieben. Das Video passt wirklich sensationell zu diesem Lied denn es vermittelt Geborgenheit, Liebe und Vertrauen. Danke Katie für das Lied und Flormanic für die schönen Bilder
@stephankiehl5573
Was für eine Stimme.
Ich liebe diesen Song.
@mynameismina9
This song has a lot of meaning to me because when i was an exchange student in Japan in the city Nagoya I got lost on the way home from school. I had tried asking strangers for help, but I did not know much japanese back then so I was so scared to ask people for help and I didn't know what to say to them. I didn't know where to go and it was getting late, the sun was going down and I had no cellphone with me, so I could not call my host family, so I was just sitting alone on a bench by a river, watching boats drive by. I sat there alone for a really long time and I was starting to get more and more scared and worried. It was getting dark and I wanted to calm myself down so I put my ipod on shuffle, and this song, "Thank you, stars" started playing. I started crying so much, and then this old man saw that I was crying and he came over to me and asked me if I needed help. He understood english, so I told him that I was lost and I had no phone with me, so he let me borrow his phone to call my host mother. It turns out I was at the other side of the city and my host mother had to drive for one and a half hour to come pick me up. Because of this, this song makes me cry every time i hear it. I love this song.