Walsh was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, and grew up with two sisters and one brother in its Allerton suburb. She attended Sandy Lane First School, Stoney Lee Middle School and Beckfoot Grammar School and had her first taste of fame starring in an advert as a child.
In 2000 she tried out for the role of Maria Sutherland in the soap opera Coronation Street, losing out to Samia Smith. Later she appeared in the television series This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper as Gillian Oldfield, and in the same year she starred in a BBC Educational Schools programme called Focus. In 2001 Kimberley played Tracy in Dream Back.
While studying for a BA degree in English and Media at Trinity and All Saints College, University of Leeds, in 2002 during her second year Walsh auditioned for a reality television show dedicated to assembling a new girl group: Popstars: The Rivals. She and future bandmate Nicola Roberts did not originally make the final ten, but Walsh was brought back to the competition when original finalist Hazel was found to be over the age limit - she resultantly dropped out of university. On the show she performed:
"Baby Can I Hold You"
"Emotion"
"Unbreak My Heart"
"Chain Reaction"
Walsh was the fourth girl to be voted into Girls Aloud, much to the delight of her friend and new bandmate, Nadine Coyle, with whom she had become good friends during the course of the show.
While in Girls Aloud, Walsh has been popular among the band's male fan base. In April 2004, Heat magazine named her toned stomach as the fifth best in the world, ahead of superstar Beyoncé and singer Rachel Stevens. In 2005, Walsh was ranked forty-fourth in the "100 Sexiest Females In The World" list published by FHM magazine; in 2006, she was ranked at sixty-six.
Walsh co-hosted the 25 August 2006 episode of The Friday Night Project with Cheryl Cole and Sarah Harding, on which she did an impression of Pop Idol and X Factor judge Simon Cowell.
One Day I'll Fly Away
Kimberley Walsh Lyrics
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Can't stand the light
When will I begin
To live again
One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
What more could your love do for me?
Why live life from dream to dream?
And dread the day when dreaming ends
One day I'll fly away
Leave all this to yesterday
Why live life from dream to dream?
And dread the day when dreaming ends
One day I'll fly away
One day I'll fly away
One day I'll fly away
Fly fly away
One day I'll fly away
Kimberley Walsh's song One Day I'll Fly Away is a powerful anthem about longing for freedom and a desire to break free from the chains of life. The first verse, "I follow the night, can't stand the light, when will I begin to live again" immediately suggests a sense of melancholy and indicates that the singer is struggling to find their way in life. The second verse, "Why live life from dream to dream? And dread the day when dreaming ends" speaks to the idea that the singer is merely existing without any real purpose or direction, dreaming of a life that they are unable to attain.
The chorus, which repeats the line "one day I'll fly away" suggests a desire to escape the mundane and to reach for something more. It also highlights a frustration with current circumstances and a determination to move forward. The phrase "leave all this to yesterday" indicates that there is a desire to let go of the past and start anew.
The bridge, "Fly fly away" encapsulates the main message of the song - the desire to break free and soar towards a brighter future. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the singer's determination to achieve their goals, no matter how difficult they may be.
Overall, One Day I'll Fly Away is a song about hope, determination, and the desire for something greater. It speaks to those who feel trapped in their current circumstances and long for freedom and a chance to spread their wings and fly.
Line by Line Meaning
I follow the night
I prefer to be active during the night rather than the day
Can't stand the light
I am unable to cope with daylight
When will I begin
I am waiting for an opportunity to start something new
To live again
To experience something that will make me feel alive again
One day I'll fly away
Someday, I will leave everything behind and start anew
Leave all this to yesterday
Forget the past and move on to a brighter future
What more could your love do for me?
I am grateful for your love, but it may not be enough
When will love be through with me?
I am questioning the longevity of love in my life
Why live life from dream to dream?
Why not make my dreams a reality instead of living in my head?
And dread the day when dreaming ends
I fear the possibility of never being able to achieve my dreams
Fly fly away
Go on a journey to pursue the life I desire
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@antonmedvedev1128
Kimberley is a little deeper, than most popstresses... Am pleasantly surprised at her solo attempt. Even if it was just for one album only, so what? For the sake of art, not money. She wanted to make a solo record so much, just for herself, and I appreciate it really much. You may not have to be a keen GA fan, but this album must be in a collection of every lover of good music ❤
@MrMichaelVenable
The album is actually quite magnificent. This is not by far the best track, but I like the humanity she puts into her interpretation. I don't really care who doesn't like this or her, I love her attempt and I still play this CD on a regular basis. I was a great departure for her and I respect that on an artistic level, if nothing else. I don't understand why people that have nothing positive to say, have always got to be the first ones to speak up. There isn't a SINGLE person talking negatively on here that has had ANYTHING even close to her success. Pitiful bitter negative people need to stick together. GO AWAY and let us appreciate this.
@torreugenia80
What a great truth you have commented. Kimberley seems to me that she has a beautiful voice, a low tone that never tires, but she also knows how to sing high notes and falsetto. It is a WONDERFUL WOMAN in every aspect. Do not doubt that who only enters to put negative comments is that he has an unpleasant life and is traumatized and needs to put people wrong to be a little happy. It is painful that there are people like that
@JessicaCleani
It's so beautiful and great that Kimberley got her own 'style' in the music industry.. It's nowadays always pop or hip-hop... And Nimble Kimble 'rocks' with her 're'covered album: "Centre Stage".. I love her.. SHE KILLED IT
@girlsaloudfanatic3410
This is AMAZING!! Kimberley has such beautiful vocals!! 💜💜
@xxGraham1969xx
First time I saw this video I was speechless, the single is beautiful to listen to, with a video it is even better. I cannot say enough praise about this young woman, but there is nothing better than to see someone mature as a performer. Do not worry about Cheryl C., She can handle herself and has heard worse than any nonsense comments on here, anyway Kim will always look after her and Nicola Roberts.
@dw89
All the other girls in the band have had their chance to shine, now it's Kimba's turn! So proud of her. :) She looks and doing amazing!
@Hadouken65
Not very interested in music from musicals, but if the rest of the album is as good as THIS! I'll definitely be getting it.
@AnotherTurningPointt
The acting is perfect, the vocal is perfect, Pasha is HOT! and it all just works! Kimberley is a goddes, and you all know that. Please go support her and buy the single (and album) !!!!!
@ryners6
Kimba has a good voice ,, her voice has quite a low tone to it but I think this proves she is a good singer.. Her voice is very soothing