Lee Ryan is a member of the band Blue (2001-2005, and 2009-present), and a … Read Full Bio ↴Lee Ryan is a member of the band Blue (2001-2005, and 2009-present), and a solo artist. Like George Michael’s departure from Wham!, or Robbie Williams’s rise from the ashes of Take That, Lee’s move into solo territory was hoped to bring him similar success.

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.

These Words
Lee Ryan Lyrics

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Have you ever seen the gold horizon
Touching on your heart it makes me weak
This is what she said to me
Whispered softly in my ear while sleeping

Walk the shore of life and don't be frightened
Every corner turned you'll see me there
Call my name reach out my hand let me know

I'll understand your grievance

[Chorus]
These words that you gave me
You loved and you made me
What you wanted me to see
Is what you wanted me to be
These words that you gave me
You loved and you made me
What you wanted me to see
Was what you wanted me to be

One day you will see a gold horizon
Tell me of the breaking on that day
You'll be old and I'll be gone
Heckles you'll hear of our song
You'll listen (oh you'll listen)

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lee Ryan's song "These Words" are about the power that love and guidance can have on a person. The first verse describes a beautiful, almost spiritual moment where the "gold horizon" touches the singer's heart, leaving them feeling vulnerable and weak. The second verse is about the importance of not being afraid to face the challenges and twists of life because no matter what, the guiding presence of love will always be there. The chorus emphasizes the transformative effect that this love has had on the singer, shaping them into the person they are today. The final verse speaks to the idea of passing down wisdom and love through the generations and hoping that the legacy of these words will endure even when the singer is gone.

Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the enduring nature of love and guidance, and the way that these things can shape a person's life. In a world that can often feel chaotic and uncertain, "These Words" is a reminder that there are constants in life that are worth holding onto.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever seen the gold horizon
Have you ever witnessed the beauty of a vast horizon that touches your soul and makes you feel vulnerable

Touching on your heart it makes me weak
The sight of such beauty weakens me and leaves me in awe

This is what she said to me
These words were spoken to me by someone special

Whispered softly in my ear while sleeping
These words were whispered gently in my ear while I was asleep

Walk the shore of life and don't be frightened
Don't be afraid to go through the ups and downs of life

Every corner turned you'll see me there
I'll be with you through every twist and turn of your journey

Call my name reach out my hand let me know
When you need help or support, call out to me and I'll be there to lend a hand

I'll understand your grievance
I'll empathize with your pain and struggles

These words that you gave me
The words spoken to me had a profound impact on my life

You loved and you made me
Through these words, you showed me love and shaped me into the person I am today

What you wanted me to see
You wanted me to see the world in a different light, through your eyes

Is what you wanted me to be
You wanted me to become a person who could appreciate the beauty you saw in the world

One day you will see a gold horizon
One day, you will also witness the beauty and grandeur of the horizon that I saw

Tell me of the breaking on that day
When you see the gold horizon, I want to hear all about the experience

You'll be old and I'll be gone
By the time you see the horizon, I might not be around anymore

Heckles you'll hear of our song
You'll remember the memories we created together and the impact we had on each other's lives

You'll listen (oh you'll listen)
You'll listen to the echoes of our memories and the lessons we taught each other

[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats the idea that the words spoken to me had a profound effect on my life and shaped me into the person I am today.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW MARCUS FRAMPTON, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER, WAYNE WILKINS

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