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.
In an attempt to gain more exposure, Keith then appeared semi-nude in an interview for Playgirl magazine's April 2001 issue. The publicity attempt worked as Keith was on the cover of the magazine's readers' most requested issue.
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.
Horses
Keith Urban Lyrics
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Afraid of the wind and the lightning
Sometimes you get a little bit insecure
Sometimes you wonder if you're even good enough
Hiding from the morning when it's too much
But there's so much waiting behind the door
And I know and I know and I know
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive
So just let your horses run
To the limit like never before
Let's be lost and young
Wanna show you what your heart is made for
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh oh
Let your horses run
Run, run, run
I saw you on the street just the other day
You looked so pretty when you smiled that way
So open up the door, let your heart escape
'Cause I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive
So just let your horses run
To the limit like never before
Let's be lost and young
Wanna show you what your heart is made for
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh oh
Let your horses run
Run, run, run
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
And I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive
'Cause I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive, you're alive
Oh let your horses run
To the limit like never before
Let's be lost and young (I wanna be lost)
Wanna show you what your heart is made for (show you)
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh (let 'em run)
Ooh, ooh (dance in the light)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh
Ooh (run, run, run) oh oh
The song "Horses" by Keith Urban feat. Lindsay Ell is about encouraging someone to break free from their fears and insecurities and embrace life to the fullest. Sometimes we can be scared to take risks or put ourselves out there, but the song argues that it's important to "let your horses run" and explore the limitless possibilities of life. The lyrics are filled with images of movement and freedom, from dancing in the light to running at full speed. The chorus repeats the phrase "Let your horses run" as a mantra for living life with passion and purpose.
The song employs a classic and uplifting country rock sound, with Keith Urban and Lindsay Ell's vocals blending seamlessly together. The guitar riff and upbeat tempo give the song an energy that reflects its optimistic message. Overall, "Horses" is a song that encourages listeners to take chances, pursue their dreams, and embrace the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you get a little bit frightened
There are times when you become a little scared.
Afraid of the wind and the lightning
You become fearful of the wind and lightning.
Sometimes you get a little bit insecure
Occasionally, you tend to feel not confident about yourself.
Sometimes you wonder if you're even good enough
You often doubt your abilities and question whether you are skilled enough.
Hiding from the morning when it's too much
You tend to avoid starting new days when things seem overwhelming.
But there's so much waiting behind the door
However, there are opportunities and possibilities which lie ahead.
And I know and I know and I know
I understand and reiterate what I know repeatedly.
That you just wanna dance in the light
Your desire is to dance in the spotlight.
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
Are you not aware? Repeating the statement thrice seeks confirmation.
You're alive
You exist and are breathing.
So just let your horses run
Allow yourself to be free and unrestricted.
To the limit like never before
Push yourself beyond your usual boundaries.
Let's be lost and young
Let us get lost in the moment of youthfulness.
Wanna show you what your heart is made for
I want to demonstrate to you what your heart is capable of.
I saw you on the street just the other day
Recently, I spotted you on the road.
You looked so pretty when you smiled that way
Your smile made you seem beautiful to me.
So open up the door, let your heart escape
Therefore, be willing to let your heart be free and speak out.
'Cause I know and I know and I know
Because I am sure and certain.
Ooh
A vocalization with no distinct meaning.
Oh let your horses run
Expressing a strong desire for you to let go of your inhibitions.
Ooh (let 'em run)
Uttered to create a rhythm or sound.
Ooh (dance in the light)
Said to create a sound or melody without context.
Run, run, run, oh oh
The sound of running is expressed repeatedly, indicating urgency or excitement.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamie Scott, Maureen McDonald, Matt Radosevich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sometimes you get a little bit frightened
Afraid of the wind and the lightning
Sometimes you get a little bit insecure
Sometimes you wonder if you're even good enough
Hiding from the morning when it's too much
But there's so much waiting behind the door
And I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive
So just let your horses run
To the limit like never before
Let's be lost and young
Wanna show you what your heart is made for
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh oh
Let your horses run
Run, run, run
I saw you on the street just the other day
You looked so pretty when you smiled that way
So open up the door, let your heart escape
'Cause I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive
So just let your horses run
To the limit like never before
Let's be lost and young
Wanna show you what your heart is made for
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh oh
Let your horses run
Run, run, run
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
And I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive
'Cause I know and I know and I know
That you just wanna dance in the light
Don't you know? Don't you know? Don't you know?
You're alive, you're alive
Oh let your horses run
To the limit like never before
Let's be lost and young (I wanna be lost)
Wanna show you what your heart is made for (show you)
Let your horses run
Run, run, run, oh
Let your horses run
@observeroflife2024
I know this may sound strange but I rarely look for music. I have some select favorites, and then I just let music find me, because it always seems to find me in the exact right moment. π So thank you again Keith... For another great song, and for inspiring my imagination once again in a time where it felt it was fading. Musicians have been given such a powerful voice... To speak Hope into a hopeless heart. To speak love into a lonely heart. To speak peace into a fearful heart. All things that you and a few other artists have done for me over the last several years. Music is a gift that should not be taken for granted, and I will always be thankful for. π§‘
@lynetteperkes4318
What a brilliant SONG I LOVE THE lyrics in this one what a beautiful song keep them coming KEITH FLIPEN UNREAL GOD BLESS
@againstthepoints9486
This song is going to blow up. Should have been a single. Feel the same way about "Habit of You" from Ripcord. Highly under appreciated songs.
@againstthepoints9486
Nicole Sliepcevic Glad Iβm not the only one, Nicole! I think they both deserve more attention than they have been given.
@Touichi-pc8ct
I can listen to it thousand times!!!!!πππππππππ
@guentherstahl5728
Same here!π₯°π₯°πΆππΈ
@yasminmcewen3749
Keith Urban is such an evolving sound and still Classic. Timeless and true bright spirit. He makes me want to get up and go for a walk or a run everytime I hear him. His songs make me Happy to be Alive! And that really is something special :)
@dianndunkley872
This is a wonderful album. Great music, fantastic lyrics, beautiful voice. Keith, you've done it again !
@guentherstahl5728
This song is definitely going on replay!β€πΆππ₯°
@denisehedden5108
π€π₯Amazing song no doubt I bought this CD the other day its greatπ₯π€π€πΈ