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.
Romeo
Keith Urban Lyrics
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Let me hear you say everything's okay
Bring me southern kisses from your room
Meet me in the middle of the night
Let me hear you say everything's alright
Let me smell the moon in your perfume
And there's always something more
It's lost in talk, I waste my time
And it's all been said before
While further down behind the masquerade the tears are there
I don't ask for all that much I just want someone to care
That's right now
Meet me in the middle of the day
Let me hear you say everything's okay
Come on out beneath the shining sun
Meet me in the middle of the night
Let me hear you say everything's alright
Sneak on out beneath the stars and run
Oh yeah, oh yeah yeah, oh yeah
It's king and queen and we must go down now beyond the chandelier
Where I won't have to speak my mind and you won't have to hear
Shreds of news and afterthoughts and complicated scenes
We'll huddle down behind the light and fade like magazines
Meet me in the middle of the day
Let me hear you say everything's okay
Bring me southern kisses from your room
Hey hey, meet me in the middle of the night
Let me hear you say everything's alright
Let me smell the moon in your perfume
Oh now, meet me in the middle of the day
Let me hear you say everything's okay
Let me see you smiling back at me
Hey, meet me in the middle of the night
Let me hear you say everything's alright
Hold me tight and love and loving's free
Woah yeah
The lyrics to Keith Urban's song "Romeo's Tune" speaks of a longing for someone to care for and be with. The singer of the song wants to meet this person at different times of the day and night, in different settings, whether it be beneath the shining sun or beneath the stars. The singer desires to hear from this person that everything is okay and everything is alright, and to be comforted by the southern kisses and smell of the moon in their perfume.
The lyrics also suggest that there is a lot of noise and chatter surrounding the singer, but they only ask for someone to care and be there for them. In the latter half of the song, the lyrics convey that the singer wants to escape from the masquerade and complicated scenes behind the light, and just be with this person where they can fade like magazines. The song ultimately speaks of a desire for a simple and sincere connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me in the middle of the day
Let's find a way to connect and spend time together during the bright hours of the day.
Let me hear you say everything's okay
Assure me with your words that everything in your life and in our relationship is going well.
Bring me southern kisses from your room
Share with me the warm, comforting gestures and emotions that are unique to your upbringing and culture.
Meet me in the middle of the night
Let's also make time for each other during the dark hours of the night, when the world is quiet and peaceful.
Let me hear you say everything's alright
Confirm once again that we're in a good place, and that any stress or worries will fade away in this moment.
Let me smell the moon in your perfume
Let me experience the otherworldly beauty and mystery of this moment, as I breathe in your intoxicating scent under the night sky.
Oh, Gods and years will rise and fall
No matter what happens or how much time passes, life will always have its ups and downs, its moments of glory and its moments of hardship.
And there's always something more
There will always be new challenges or experiences to pursue, and we should embrace these opportunities rather than being content with the status quo.
It's lost in talk, I waste my time
Sometimes all the chatter and noise around us can be a distraction or a drain on our energy, and we need to focus on what truly matters.
And it's all been said before
Many people have already experienced the emotions and situations that we are going through, and there's a risk of clichés or platitudes being repeated instead of genuine feelings being expressed.
While further down behind the masquerade the tears are there
Even though we may be trying to put on a brave face or hide our vulnerability, deep down we are still susceptible to pain and sadness.
I don't ask for all that much I just want someone to care
It's not about grand romantic gestures or material possessions; what matters most is knowing that someone truly cares about us and understands what we're going through.
That's right now
In this moment, all I want is to feel that connection and emotional support.
Come on out beneath the shining sun
Let's not be afraid to step out into the world, to be visible and present in our relationship and in our individual lives.
Sneak on out beneath the stars and run
At the same time, it's important to have moments of intimacy and adventure together that are separate from the rest of the world.
It's king and queen and we must go down now beyond the chandelier
Let's not get caught up in superficial matters of wealth or status, but instead focus on the deeper connection between us as equals.
Where I won't have to speak my mind and you won't have to hear
This is a safe haven away from the stress and complications of daily life, where we can simply be together and communicate without judgment or expectations.
Shreds of news and afterthoughts and complicated scenes
There are many aspects of modern life that are confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming, but we can escape from that for a while by being present with each other.
We'll huddle down behind the light and fade like magazines
This is a fleeting moment of happiness and contentment, but we can savor it and remember it in our hearts, even after the passage of time.
Let me see you smiling back at me
Your happiness is contagious and fills me with joy, and I want to be able to see it reflected in your face.
Hold me tight and love and loving's free
In this moment, let's forget about the worries and stresses of life, and simply embrace each other with love and affection.
Woah yeah
This is a moment of pure feeling and energy, and words don't do it justice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEVE FORBERT
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