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.
Same Heart
Keith Urban Lyrics
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And I moved outta that shoebox apartment
I been wearing brand new clothes
Even changed the number on my phone, mmm
Different bars and different streets
Different drinks, different lips
Different parts of town
A different Friday crowd
Who am I kidding?
Everything's different now
Everything
But the same heart that loves you's still beating
In this chest heart, no matter how far I think I've moved on
There's always gonna be us, girl
'Cause I still got the, I still got the
The same heart, ooh
Mmm, mmm
Ooh
I been going different ways to get to work
'Cause if I got down 12th it still hurts when I pass that corner light
When your laughter in the wanderlust comes flooding back and fills up my car
And I realize that a piece of me will always wonder where you are
The same heart that loves you's still beating
In this chest heart, no matter how far I think I've moved on
There's always gonna be us, girl
'Cause I still got the, I still got the
The same heart, ooh
Ooh, ooh
(I still got, I still got, I still got)
(Oh) but I still got the same heart
Ooh, ooh (I still got, I still got, I still got)
Same heart (I still got, I still got, I still got)
Ooh (I still got, I still got, I still got)
I can say that I'm fine but I'd be lying
It's so hard to move on but I keep trying
Every breath that I take, it's reminding me
(Oh) I can say that I'm fine but I'd be lying
It's so hard to move on but I keep trying
It's so hard to move on but I keep trying
I'm lying, I still got
The same heart that loves you's still beating
In this chest heart, no matter how far I think I've moved on
There's always gonna be us, girl
'Cause I still got the, I still got the
The same heart, ooh
(I still got, I still got, I still got)
(Oh) I still got the same heart
Ooh, ooh (I still got, I still got, I still got)
Same heart (I still got, I still got, I still got)
Ooh (I still got, I still got, I still got)
The song "Same Heart" by Keith Urban tells the story of a man who has made significant changes in his life: he's traded in his old car, moved from his previous apartment, wears new clothes, and frequents different bars and streets, yet his heart remains the same. Even though everything else about his life has changed, he still has the same heart that loves the girl he's singing about. He reflects on how he's gone down different paths and tried to move on, but he can't shake the memories of her. Every time he hears a certain song on the radio or drives past a particular corner light, he's reminded of her and has to face the fact that a piece of him will always wonder where she is.
The lyrics describe the internal struggle of someone who is trying to move on but is unable to let go of a past love. It's a powerful emotional journey that many people can relate to. The song's chorus, with its repetition of "I still got the same heart," reinforces the message that, despite everything else changing, his feelings for her remain unchanged.
Overall, "Same Heart" is a moving song that explores the complexities of the human heart and the struggles we face when trying to move on from past loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Traded in my old Toyota
I've made some changes in my life and got rid of my old car.
And I moved outta that shoebox apartment
I've also moved out of my small apartment and into a new place.
I been wearing brand new clothes
I've changed my wardrobe and now wear brand new clothes.
Even changed the number on my phone, mmm
I've even changed my phone number to avoid any contact with you.
Different bars and different streets
I now go to different bars and explore different parts of the city.
Different drinks, different lips
I'm now trying out different drinks and even kissing new people.
Different parts of town
I'm also exploring different parts of the town.
A different Friday crowd
I now hang out with different people on a Friday night.
There's different songs on the radio
Even the songs on the radio are different from what we used to listen together.
Who am I kidding?
But who am I fooling?
Everything's different now
Despite all these changes, everything still reminds me of you.
But the same heart that loves you's still beating
I still have feelings for you and my heart still beats for you.
In this chest heart, no matter how far I think I've moved on
Even if I try to move on, my heart will always remind me of you.
There's always gonna be us, girl
We will always have a connection no matter what.
'Cause I still got the, I still got the
I still have the same heart that beats for you.
I been going different ways to get to work
I've even changed my route to work to avoid any memories of our past.
'Cause if I got down 12th it still hurts when I pass that corner light
Passing by the street corner of our memories still hurts me.
When your laughter in the wanderlust comes flooding back and fills up my car
Even your laughter and wandering thoughts come back to me and fill up my car.
And I realize that a piece of me will always wonder where you are
I know deep down that a part of me will always wonder where you are and what you are doing.
It's so hard to move on but I keep trying
I find it really hard to move on from our past, but I'm still trying.
Every breath that I take, it's reminding me
Even with every breath I take, I'm reminded of you and the past we shared.
I can say that I'm fine but I'd be lying
Even though I try to pretend that I'm okay, I know I'm still hurt and broken inside.
The same heart that loves you's still beating
Despite all my efforts, my heart still beats for you.
'Cause I still got the, I still got the
I still have the same heart that loves you.
Same heart
My heart still belongs to you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emily Lynn Weisband, Jason Gregory Evigan, Jordan Terry Minton, Keith Lionel Urban
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diane Samp
So relatable.... I'm missing someone that passed away in a motorcycle accident last year & my heart is grieving every day. I don't know how on every album you seem to have that one song that could have been written for me....thank you 💙 xo
Angie Alberts
I say the same thing, I feel like Rita Coolidge when I listen to KU, He writes the story of my life.
Teri Raisman
Amazing musician.......I adore this new album, you could sing the phone book and I’d love it with your magnificent voice❣️. My favorite song on the new album is “Same Heart”........Thank you so very much for sharing yourself and all your amazing talents. LOVE YOU KEITH URBAN ❤️🎸💋🤗
ceteraurban
I have always been in love with Keith.....this album has given me a violent shove into OBSESSION! I love this sound of his that he has now! Keep experimenting! I know country fans would be upset but some of these songs can easily crossover into major pop success!! Way too long.......good god he sounds hot!
Rhonda sue
You are killing it Keith! I love to play your music while I ride and now you come out with "Horses" This whole album is getting added to my play list. I cannot wait to see you in Toledo in October. Congrats to your huge success! I am NOT a concert goer my nature but I just cannot wait!
Deloris Nathe
Keith, Graffiti U is phenomenal. I didn’t think you could out do Ripcord, I stand corrected. Great CD in every way!
Brook Bauer
I FREAKEN LOVE IT! IT'S IS SO AWESOME! CONGRATS KEITH ON YOUR NEW ALBUM! CANT WAIT TO BUY IT!
Rebecca Hilburn
His music makes u feel young again
Tom Begbie
Been a fan since I see Keith support Bryan Adams at Birmingham NEC,U.K,many years ago.Had to buy his album in the foyer when he performed 'raining on sunday'.I can't wait to buy this new album
Tom Begbie
Iowa Hawkeyes UK I'm a bit south than you