Urban was born in Whangarei, North Island, New Zealand (on 26 October, 1967). Before he turned two years old his family moved to Australia. By age seven, Urban was already thinking about emigrating to America and making his mark in Nashville. Urban began to learn the guitar at age six and began winning talent contests at age eight. By twelve he was booking his band in local clubs, and at fifteen he quit school to hit the road. In 1990, Urban signed with EMI in Australia and recorded his first solo album, which charted four No. 1 country hits in Australia. In 1992, he moved to Nashville to pursue the largest country music market in the world. Originally the front man for The Ranch, a three-piece group that released one album in 1997 to critical acclaim, Urban disbanded the group to pursue a solo career.
In the late 90's Urban battled an addiction to cocaine. After reaching a personal rock bottom in 1998, he became determined to give up the habit and checked into Cumberland Heights, a treatment center in Nashville. After cleaning up, Urban released his self-titled American debut in 2000, achieving three top 5 hits and securing the title of Top New Male Vocalist Award at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards. Urban, openly regarded as a modern day guitar virtuoso, has performed as a session musician on albums such as Garth Brooks' Double Live and the Dixie Chicks' Fly.
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Keith Urban released Golden Road in 2002, and the success of the single "Somebody Like You" sent his career into high gear. The single spent eight consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, remaining at No. 1 longer than any other country artist in 2002. Three other singles were released, two went to No. 1 and the third was No. 3. The album went platinum in every country where it has been released and is triple platinum in the United States. In 2004 Be Here was released and nominated for best country album at the Grammy Awards and at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Out of the five singles released from Be Here, three went No. 1, and two fell just shy of that mark to land at No. 2. In 2006 the album went triple platinum in the U.S. Urban has also released Days Go By, a greatest hits collection, in Europe. With a career total of 13 singles released, seven singles went to No. 1, two went to No.2, two went to No.3, one went to No. 4, and one went to No.18.
Touring as a supporting act for renowned country acts Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney honed Urban's skills and stage-craft. Country video channel CMT signed on as the title sponsor of Keith Urban's first headlining arena tour titled Keith Urban Be Here '04. Urban continued his meteoric rise to fame in 2005 with the very successful Alive in '05 tour. He performed in the Live 8 Philadelphia concert on July 2, 2005 and had been chosen by The Gap to appear alongside seven other musical stars in their "Favorites" campaign. In 2005 he was named CMA's Entertainer of the Year. He released a DVD in late September entitled Livin' Right Now, recorded in California on December 2004. Urban performed "Better Life" on the CMA Awards and "You'll Think of Me" on the American Music Awards. He also performed at the Grammys playing "You'll Think of Me" and "The Lucky One" with Faith Hill. At the 2006 ACM Awards Urban gave two performances when he performed "Tonight I Wanna Cry" and played guitar for Brooks & Dunn's song "Believe."
Personal life
On arriving in Nashville, Tennessee in 1992, Urban quickly fell for veterinary technician Laura Sigler. The pair shared an on-off relationship from 1992, and lived together between 1998 and 2002. Urban paid tribute to Sigler in the sleeve notes to his self-titled first hit album, and dedicated love song "You're The Only One" to Sigler, writing "For Laura" at the bottom of the lyrics. After proposing to Sigler in 2001, the pair broke up in 2002.
In 2002, after his painful breakup with Sigler, Urban met supermodel Niki Taylor, who played his love interest in his music video for "Somebody Like You." Taylor had told her hair/makeup person, Debra Wingo, that she might be interested in being in a country music video. Wingo also does hair/makeup for Urban, and she mentioned that he was getting ready to do a video. Urban and Taylor dated on and off for three years until their split was officially announced July 2005.
Urban met actress Nicole Kidman at an event in Hollywood in January of 2005. In May of 2006, Urban and Kidman announced their engagement, and their plans to wed in Australia. They got married in Australia on 25 June 2006 at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in the grounds of St Patrick's Estate, Manly, Sydney.
Everybody
Keith Urban Lyrics
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It's just the same old yesterday
You made a promise to yourself
That you were never gonna be this way
And the only thing that you've ever known is to run
So you keep on driving faster into the sun
But everybody needs somebody sometimes
You don't have to find your own way out
You've got a voice; let it be heard
Just when it feels you're on a dead-end road
There's always somewhere left to turn
So don't give up now
You're so close to a brand new day
Yes, you are
And if you just can bare to be alone, then I'll stay
'Cause everybody needs somebody sometimes
Yeah, everybody needs somebody sometimes
Well, maybe I've been too caught up
To see what you've been going through
All that I can say is that I'm here now
And everybody needs somebody sometimes
You know they do
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
The lyrics to Keith Urban's "Everybody" speak to a feeling that many people have experienced at some point in their lives: the feeling of being lost and alone, with nowhere to turn. The song opens with the image of someone who is stuck in a rut and can't seem to break free from their past. Yet at the same time, there is a sense of determination and resilience that runs through the lyrics - this person has made a promise to themselves not to give up, and they are still pushing forward despite the obstacles in their way.
As the song progresses, the message becomes clear: no matter how hard life gets, we all need support and encouragement from others sometimes. The repeated refrain - "everybody needs somebody sometimes" - drives this message home, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles. Whether we are facing a dead end or just feeling overwhelmed, there is always someone out there who can help us find our way forward. And even if we can't find that person right away, we can still hold on to hope and keep moving forward.
Overall, the lyrics to "Everybody" are a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone. By reaching out for help and support when we need it, we can find the strength to overcome any obstacle and build a brighter future for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
So, here you are now, nowhere to turn
You are feeling lost and hopeless, with no clear path forward.
It's just the same old yesterday
Your life has become monotonous and dull, with no excitement or change.
You made a promise to yourself
You had high hopes and dreams for your future and vowed to never give up on them.
That you were never gonna be this way
You never imagined yourself feeling so stuck and hopeless.
And the only thing that you've ever known is to run
Your default response to life's challenges has been to flee rather than confront them.
So you keep on driving faster into the sun
You feel compelled to keep moving, hoping to escape your problems by escaping into the brightness of the sun.
But everybody needs somebody sometimes
No matter how independent you may be, there will come a time when you need someone in your life for support and companionship.
You don't have to find your own way out
You do not have to solve your problems alone, you can seek help and support from others.
You've got a voice; let it be heard
You have your own unique perspective and opinions, do not be afraid to share them and ask for help.
Just when it feels you're on a dead-end road
When it seems that life has no solutions, don't give up. There is always a new path forward.
There's always somewhere left to turn
There is always another opportunity or person available for help.
So don't give up now
Even if you're feeling lost and hopeless, keep pushing forward and seeking help--there is always hope.
You're so close to a brand new day
Change is on the horizon, keep pushing forward and seeking new opportunities.
Yes, you are
You have the potential to make a great change in your life.
And if you just can bare to be alone, then I'll stay
If you need someone to support you and help you get through tough times, I will be here for you. You are not alone.
'Cause everybody needs somebody sometimes
No one is immune to needing help and support from others--we all need someone in our lives.
Well, maybe I've been too caught up
I realize that I have been self-absorbed and not fully attentive to your struggles.
To see what you've been going through
I have not been fully aware of the extent of your difficulties.
All that I can say is that I'm here now
I may not have been there for you in the past, but I am here for you now and will support you moving forward.
You know they do
It's a known truth that everyone needs help and support from others at some point in their lives.
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
I am reminding you that no one is too strong or too independent to need someone in their life--we all need support and love.
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
No matter who you are, where you come from, or how independent you may be, everyone needs someone in their lives.
Everybody needs somebody sometimes
It is a universal truth that we all require help and connection from others at some point--never be afraid to seek it out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD MARX, KEITH URBAN
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