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.
Kiss A Girl
Keith Urban Lyrics
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But the night is young, and it's been awhile and she broke my heart,
Broke it right in two, and it took some time but I'm feelin' like
I'm finally ready to find, find somebody new
I wanna kiss a girl
I wanna hold her tight
Maybe make a little magic in the moonlight
But I shouldn't be lonely in this big old world
I wanna kiss a girl
It's that moment when you start closin' in
First you're holding back, then surrenderin'
It can start a fire, light up the sky, such a simple thing.
Do you wanna try?
Are you ready to say good-bye to all these blues?
I wanna kiss a girl
I wanna hold her tight
Maybe make a little magic in the moonlight
Don't wanna go too far just to take it slow
But I shouldn't be lonely in this big old world
I wanna kiss a girl
'cause maybe tonight it could turn into the rest of our lives, oh yeah.
Are you ready? Are you ready, to cross that line, put your lips on mine?
(Put your lips on mine baby)
Do you wanna try?
Are you ready to say good-bye to all these blues?
I wanna kiss a girl
I wanna hold her tight
Maybe make a little magic baby
Don't wanna go too far just to take it slow
But no one should be lonely, I shouldn't be lonely
I wanna kiss a girl
I wanna hold her tight
Maybe make a little magic in the moonlight
Don't wanna go too far just to take it slow
But I shouldn't be lonely in this big old world
I wanna kiss a girl
In Keith Urban's song Kiss A Girl, the singer is expressing his desire to move on from a past heartbreak and find love again. Although he doesn't usually kiss and tell, he feels like he's ready to start a new relationship. The lyrics emphasize the simple pleasures of a romantic connection, as Urban wishes to hold someone tight and make "magic in the moonlight." He is cautious, however, not wanting to rush into anything too quickly, but still feels like he shouldn't be lonely in this big world.
The song speaks to the universal longing for companionship and human connection. Urban's lyrics remind us of the joy that can come from taking a chance on someone new and the potential of a single kiss to start a new chapter in our lives. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus also make it a perfect feel-good summer anthem.
Overall, Kiss A Girl encourages listeners to embrace their desire for love and take a bold step towards finding it.
Line by Line Meaning
To kiss and tell, it's just not my style.
I don't like to share intimate details of my romantic experiences.
But the night is young, and it's been awhile and she broke my heart,
Even though my heart was broken recently, I'm ready to move on and find someone new tonight.
Broke it right in two, and it took some time but I'm feelin' like I'm finally ready to find, find somebody new
It was a difficult experience, but I've worked through my heartbreak and I'm ready to start a new relationship.
I wanna kiss a girl
I want to experience the intimacy of kissing a woman.
I wanna hold her tight
I want to feel close and physically connected to her.
Maybe make a little magic in the moonlight
I want to create a romantic connection under the magical ambiance of moonlight.
Don't wanna go too far just to take it slow
I don't want to rush into anything too serious, but I also don't want to hold back from experiencing a meaningful connection with someone.
But I shouldn't be lonely in this big old world
I don't want to feel lonely in a world that's so big and full of people.
It's that moment when you start closin' in
It's the moment when a romantic connection starts to feel more intense and intimate.
First you're holding back, then surrenderin'
At first you might be hesitant, but then you start to give in to the feelings and desires you have for the other person.
It can start a fire, light up the sky, such a simple thing.
Something as simple as kissing can ignite a passionate and intense connection between two people.
Do you wanna try?
Are you willing to take a chance and experience this powerful emotion?
Are you ready to say good-bye to all these blues?
Are you ready to let go of any sadness or loneliness and embrace the joy and warmth of love?
'cause maybe tonight it could turn into the rest of our lives, oh yeah.
This could be the start of a long-lasting and meaningful relationship, if everything falls into place.
Are you ready? Are you ready, to cross that line, put your lips on mine?
Are you ready for the intimacy and vulnerability of sharing a kiss with someone you care about?
I wanna hold her tight
I want to be physically close to her and feel her warmth and embrace.
Maybe make a little magic baby
I want to create a special and magical moment with the person I'm kissing.
But no one should be lonely, I shouldn't be lonely
Nobody should have to feel lonely and disconnected from others, myself included.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: MONTY POWELL, KEITH LIONEL URBAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@astonmartin8dude832
One of the many things I really enjoy about Keith is the universal joy he conveys in his most of this songs. No doubt he truly loves what he's doing when he performs. You can hear it his lyrics and his voice. This is a PRIME example of those very qualities.
@johnbruno7614
Got be one of the most popular artists out there right now. Keith Urban can do it all great guitar player great singing. Who else loves Keith Urban 2020
@denverdiva6662
My daughter started singing this song around 4yr ago which would make her... 3yrs old and it was quite funny when my 3yr old would walk around target or Wal-Mart saying "I wanna kiss a girl,"... I loved it!!!
@abbey..
Lol so funny!
@flowersmile123
Adorable
@flowersmile123
I love that too! Cute.
@DYLANJJK94
It woukd be cute from a boy or a girls, kids are silly and funny lol
@Blondie1
🤣🤣 how adorable.
@user-vd3cc5tu9z
This song was on repeat in the theatre I was working at. It was my first summer job and I had this massive crush on one of my coworkers. This song, the teenage memories that comes with it still gives me goosebumps. Ride on Keith!
@maryannsinopoli1751
One can see in his wife’s eyes how she is so into him, his success, happiness, and that his joys she deeply feels also, she truly loves her guy, heart, soul and her every heart beat, bless her. I am so glad for them both, it’s a rare thing, indeed so, hold onto it, it surely is so SPECIAL, see it, reward it, respect it, remember it always, it’s the most comforting love one can ever get, and obvious you got it…..