In Blue he was Tabloid Boy, or as he says, “the wild one who was always getting into trouble. I had about 10 girls selling their stories on me. I didn’t care, as long as they get a new pair of shoes out of it then why should I be upset.”
Adjusting to going it alone, Lee’s new solo material is soulful contemporary adult pop often dealing with emotionally intimate issues. The debut single Army of Lovers is a good example of the stripped-back sound of his first album. Having written some of Blue’s key material – one of Blue’s biggest International hits, “Breathe Easy”, was one of Lee’s contributions – songwriting is still a big a part of Lee’s focus. He continues to try and develop his writing, actively seeking out other people to help him learn his craft. “I’ve worked with a huge range of ranging from Mario’s producer Neo to up and coming British songwriters like Nigel Hoyle, who wrote Army Of Lovers,” says Lee.
Elton John has remained a close mentor to Ryan during his move to solo artist. Having learned of his solo ambitions, designers D&G have also signed Lee up as the one of their next generation of ambassadors for their brand.
Lee's early life did not provide the road straight to stardom. His mother brought him up alone in tough Chatham. “We had nothing. But because I was dyslexic and a wild kid she thought "I'll take him to drama school". She thought it would help me concentrate, and it actually helped me a lot. I got a lot of energy out of it. My mum worked her bollocks off.” Towards the end of his sojourns at various drama schools, including Italia Conti, the Bright Lights Academy and Sylvia Young, and with a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADD, one of the schools insisted he take the hyperactivity drug, Ritalin, to help him concentrate through his GCSEs. His mother looked into the drug, realised it was an amphetamine, and refused to let them put him on it...so Lee Ryan moved onto another drama school.
He now says his experiences growing up help him feel strong enough to avoid some of the pitfalls that are common to young artists. Growing up in a neighbourhood struggling against drug and crime problems mean that his good friend Elton John’s concerns about Doherty style drug problems are unlikely to beset Ryan.
Guardian Angel
Lee Ryan Lyrics
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And you shadow it hides from the sun
As a picture with words left unspoken
Are you wondering who you are
Do you ever think there's someone out
There looking over you
Watching everything you do
Would you believe that I could be your guardian angel
Do you believe that this is true
If you say yes I'll fall and I will be able
To look at anyone so true I love you
Your thoughts get lost in the ocean
And your prides as strong as the sea
Your heart is blocked by a raincloud
Only thunder and rain can be seen
Do you ever think there's someone out
There looking over you
Watching everything you do
Looking after you
Would you believe that I could be your guardian angel
Do you believe that this is true
If you say yes I'll fall and I will be able
To look at anyone so true I love you
Say the words and I will be there
Hold my hand cause I am scared
You believe the world can be strange
Please take away my pain
Would you believe that I could be your guardian angel
Do you believe that this is true
If you say yes I'll fall and i will be able
To look at anyone so true I love you, you, you, you
Do you believe that this is true
If you say yes I'll fall and I will be able
The lyrics to Lee Ryan’s song “Guardian Angel” speak about a person who has been broken, whose shadow hides from the sun, and whose thoughts get lost in the ocean. This person’s heart is blocked by a rain cloud that only thunder and rain can be seen. The singer of the song questions if this broken person ever thinks that there is someone out there looking over them, watching everything they do, and looking after them. The singer then offers himself/herself as a potential guardian angel and asks the broken person if they believe that this is true.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they are a message of hope and comfort to someone who is going through a difficult time. The singer is offering to be there for the broken person and to help them through their pain. The lyrics suggest that even when people feel alone and lost, there may be someone out there who cares and is watching over them.
Another interpretation of these lyrics is that they are a love song. The singer is expressing their love for the broken person and offering to be their guardian angel. The singer’s love is described as being so strong that they are willing to fall for the broken person and look at anyone with the same love.
Overall, the lyrics of “Guardian Angel” offer a message of hope, comfort, and love. They suggest that even when life gets tough, there may be someone out there who cares and wants to help, whether it be a guardian angel or a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
In your eyes I see you've been broken
From the way you look at me, I can tell that you've been hurt before
And you shadow it hides from the sun
You're hiding your pain from the world, keeping it to yourself
As a picture with words left unspoken
You're like an unfinished painting, with important details that haven't been told
Are you wondering who you are
You're struggling to find your identity and purpose
Do you ever think there's someone out There looking over you
Have you ever considered the idea that someone might be watching over you?
Watching everything you do
Keeping an eye on your every move
Looking after you
Taking care of you when you need it most
Would you believe that I could be your guardian angel
Do you trust me enough to believe that I could be there to protect and guide you?
Do you believe that this is true
Do you think this is possible and real?
If you say yes I'll fall and I will be able
If you give me a chance to prove myself, I will be able to fully commit to you
To look at anyone so true I love you
To only have eyes for you and love you unconditionally
Your thoughts get lost in the ocean
You tend to get lost in your own thoughts and emotions
And your prides as strong as the sea
You're very stubborn and have a strong sense of pride
Your heart is blocked by a raincloud
You're feeling sad and overwhelmed, making it hard for your emotions to come through
Only thunder and rain can be seen
You're going through a tough time and it's affecting your mood and attitude
Say the words and I will be there
Just reach out to me and I'll be there for you
Hold my hand cause I am scared
I need your support too, I'm feeling a bit scared and unsure
You believe the world can be strange
You have a sense of unease and uncertainty about the world
Please take away my pain
I need someone to help me deal with my emotional pain
Do you believe that this is true
Do you really think that our connection and bond is real?
If you say yes I'll fall and I will be able
If you confirm your trust and love for me, I'll be able to make the commitment and fully devote myself to you
Contributed by Grace C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-kl7wr1ze3n
On repeat in 2023, from Belarus
@abbeylowrey
Amazing voice lee ryan xxxxxx
@VibesAndLiveleeShow
It’s Andy Scott Lee singing the song, Lee Ryan wrote it. Check out the version from the euro vision song contest, Andy sings it live
@abbeylowrey
Love you lee ryan amazing music
@RosyFlor4ever
I love this song and Lee Ryan..
@veronicagiusti7204
wonderful song ...wonderful voice
@abbeylowrey
Amazing song
@flora1122.
this song it's very beautiful. I LOVE THIS SONG
@lovepeacedreams
finally i've been looking everywhere for this! thank you!
@crepusculoEXB
i love this song... it's amazing... me encanta la cancion es super bonita