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.
Say Something
Keith Urban Lyrics
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Say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
I learned a thing or two from my mama
Oh yeah-yeah-yeah
She believed in God and good karma (yeah-yeah-yeah)
She said, "But we can make a change, yeah, we got to try
Or at least we can go down fighting"
Oh yeah-yeah-yeah
So here I go
I'm waking up to the power of words and the weight of love
And yes, I know words ain't enough
But when the silence becomes so dangerous
We gotta say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
Say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
I'm bitin' my time, bitin' my tongue
Waitin' for the perfect moment but it never comes
When I get close, I close up
Intimacy's so hard for me and I get stuck
But I don't wanna be like my father was
Scared to rock the boat, never speaking up
I wanna live my truths wide open
Oh yeah-yeah-yeah
So here I go
I'm waking up to the power of words and the weight of love
And yes, I know words ain't enough
But when the silence becomes so dangerous
We gotta say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
Say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
We're all running out of time
I've got to let go of my pride, oh
'Cause someday I won't be around
I wanna leave my heart sung out loud
So here I go
I'm waking up to the power of words and the weight of love
And yes, I know words ain't enough
But when the silence becomes so dangerous
We gotta say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
Say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
Say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
Say something, say something, say something, say something
Say it loud, say it loud now
In Keith Urban's song "Say Something," the lyrics convey a message about the importance of speaking up and using your voice to make a difference. The song begins by acknowledging the influence of the singer's mother, who instilled in him the belief in God and good karma. She taught him that it's necessary to try and make a change, to leave a better world behind. The lyrics also touch on the notion of not going down without a fight, highlighting the importance of taking action and standing up for what you believe in.
As the song progresses, Keith Urban reflects on his own struggles with self-expression and intimacy. He admits to holding back his thoughts and feelings, waiting for the perfect moment that never seems to come. The song touches on the fear of being like his father, who was afraid to speak up and rock the boat. However, Keith Urban expresses his desire to live truthfully and openly, breaking free from the confines of silence and reservation.
In the chorus, the lyrics emphasize the power of words and love, recognizing that while they may not be enough on their own, they can help combat the dangers of silence. The repetition of the phrase "say something" reinforces the call to action, urging listeners to speak up and make their voices heard. The song ends with the acknowledgment that time is running out, and it is essential to let go of pride and express oneself honestly. The lyrics ultimately aim to inspire and encourage individuals to use their voices to create positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Say it loud, say it loud now
Express your thoughts and opinions boldly and clearly
Say something, say something, say something, say something
Speak up and make your voice heard
I learned a thing or two from my mama
My mother taught me valuable lessons
She believed in God and good karma
She had faith in a higher power and the concept of cause and effect
She said, 'But we can make a change, yeah, we got to try
She encouraged taking action and striving for improvement
To leave a better world on the day that we die
To leave a positive impact on the world before we pass away
Or at least we can go down fighting'
Even if change seems difficult, we should never give up the fight
So here I go
I am now embarking on a new journey
I'm waking up to the power of words and the weight of love
I am becoming aware of the impact of our words and the importance of love
And yes, I know words ain't enough
I understand that words alone are not sufficient
But when the silence becomes so dangerous
However, when silence becomes harmful or destructive
We gotta say something, say something, say something, say something
We must speak up and take action
I'm bitin' my time, bitin' my tongue
I have been holding back and refraining from speaking my mind
Waitin' for the perfect moment but it never comes
I have been waiting for the ideal opportunity that never materializes
When I get close, I close up
Whenever I get near to expressing myself, I become hesitant
Intimacy's so hard for me and I get stuck
I struggle with being open and vulnerable with others
But I don't wanna be like my father was
I don't want to replicate my father's behavior
Scared to rock the boat, never speaking up
Afraid of causing conflict, he never voiced his opinions
I wanna live my truths wide open
I want to live authentically and openly
We're all running out of time
We do not have forever
I've got to let go of my pride, oh
I need to release my ego and self-importance
'Cause someday I won't be around
Because one day I will no longer be here
I wanna leave my heart sung out loud
I want to leave a lasting legacy of love and passion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Brandyn Burnette, Celine Svanback, Jeppe Bilsby, Keith Urban, Lindy Robbins, Mich Hansen, Scott Quinn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Debbie Smitherman
Keith I can say something. You're the best and I learned a lot from myom as well. These are words I know well. You're awesome ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Sheila Cohen
Love you, Your music and the way you live your life. Such a great example for the way a musician with a family should live.
Keith Urban
Hello thanks for your comments and supports, your comments and constant supports have brought me this far. Keep supporting❤️
Please send me a mail via
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Nick DeVriese
This is the most honest marketing of an album. God bless!
The roblox kids X X
I know right
Deborah Meissner
This album is filled with remarkable lyrics and truth and feeling and devotion. I love every song and I love this song.
Keith Urban
Hello thanks for your comments and supports, your comments and constant supports have brought me this far. Keep supporting❤️
Please send me a mail via
keithurban0441@gmail.com
Margie Ferguson
The words in this song so powerful ❣️💚💞
Rachel Dickson
Hi Keith, Loving the changing stations on the radio sound at the beginning 💝 Awesome beat and groove with awesome lyrics and powerful singing, WOW!!! 💝 The harmonies are so soulful, love it💝😊 Thank You so much for sharing this with us 💝🤗 Sending lots of love to you, Nicole and the family from Melbourne, Australia
Nita Lightell
I love everything you put out, Keith! Thank you so much for uplifting us!!! May God bless you and your family. 💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️