Born Lucie Joanne Silverman. Lucie left school in the sixth form, where she became a backing vocalist for ex-Take That vocalist Gary Barlow and singer Judie Tzuke. In 2000 Lucie Silvas recorded her album "Forget Me Not" - with tracks including the single "It's Too Late". This song entered the charts with a low position, and Lucie was subsequently dropped from her record label.
She then went on to write songs for other artists including Will Young, Gareth Gates, Rachel Stevens and Liberty X.
In 2003, Lucie was signed to Mercury Records, and given a long time to write her debut album, Breathe In. The first single from this album, What You're Made Of entered the charts at number 7, and a few weeks later the album entered the charts at number 11 (the highest chart position it has gained, although it has returned to this position on multiple occasions). Following TV appearances on the Ivor Novello Elton John tribute show, and All Time Greatest Love Songs with Ronan Keating, Lucie Silvas released her second single from the album, Breathe In, which debuted at number 6. Lucie then released power-ballad The Game Is Won and the rock-esque Don't Look Back which entered the charts at numbers 38 and 34 respectively. However, the last single from her album, a self-penned ballad entitled Forget Me Not, entered the UK charts at a low #76.
Having been in the business for almost a year, Lucie has a UK tour, a platinum album and 4 top 40 singles already under her belt. On November 2nd 2005 Lucie embarked upon her next tour, starting in Brighton and has already written her much anticipated follow up album in 2005. Lucie has also been collaborating with the critically acclaimed songwriter Eg White, with whom she wrote the Will Young single Who Am I.
Lucie's second album The Same Side was recorded in late 2006. It was released in October 2006 in the Netherlands and in March 2007 in the UK and the rest of Europe. The first UK single, "Last Year" was premiered on BBC Radio 2 in late August 2006, and a duet with Marco Borsato, "Everytime I Think of You," in the Netherlands. The Same Side was produced by Danton Supple, who produced Coldplay's X&Y. In the Netherlands, "Everytime I Think of You" charted on #35 on downloads only, topping the Dutch Top 40 in the next 3 weeks. It became her first Number 1 single in the Netherlands.
"Last Year" was the first single in the UK and peaked at #79, and #114 in Republic of Ireland. Following this setback, Mercury Records decided to postpone the UK release of her new album, which had been scheduled for October 2006; it was re-scheduled for March 12 2007.
The second single chosen was "Sinking In", a Pop/Rock song released on 5 March 2007 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The single was released as a download only and did not create much interest and did not enter the charts at all.
The album charted at #62 on the UK Albums Chart in its first week, selling 8,000 copies in its first week. At the second week, the album charted outside the Top 100, selling only 2,000 more copies. A DVD of The Same Side has been released in the Netherlands.
After "The Same Side" failed to impact on the charts Lucie was subsequently dropped by her label.
Lucie has spent the last few months working on new music in Nashville, Tennessee and NYC, as well as in studios in the UK. Several demos have been recorded and posted to various sites on the internet such as Lucie's official myspace page. In August 2009, Lucie revealed that she was writing with Australian singer Delta Goodrem. In September 2009 Lucie also told fans on Twitter she was working on getting new material out in 2010 and was also planning a European tour.
In February 2010, she spent some time in the studio with Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud [5].
Her fiance is the Leicester and Ireland rugby player Geordan Murphy.
Don't Look Back
Lucie Silvas Lyrics
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But we, pretend we're better off not knowing
Only, to realize we can't go on.
Tried to tell you, but you didn't want to listen to me,
Say things we don't want to admit to,
But it's no good, cause it's time to walk away.
The talking is over and now I'm out the door...
[Chorus]
And if I don't look back
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
And if I don't look back
It doesn't mean I didn't love you... I didn't love you.
Please don't ask me,
'Cause I can't take the way you're looking at me
Everytime we touch it makes me feel so guilty,
And I can't do this anymore.
I can't explain, I've said it all before
And I won't be persuaded, I'm half way out the door...
[Chorus]
It doesn't mean I didn't love you...
I can't explain, my reasons anymore
It's over, your heart's out of my hands...
[Chorus]
Lucie Silvas's song "Don't Look Back" is a significant and expressive song about the end of a relationship. Through the lyrics, Lucie Silvas shows the struggles of the singer in ending a relationship despite instinctively knowing that it wasn't going well. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has made up their mind to leave a toxic relationship, but is having a hard time doing so. The singer is aware that both parties are pretending to be better off than they are, but there is no way forward like that. The singer's partner is closing your eyes to the signs that the relationship is heading towards its end, but the singer wishes to break it off before it becomes worse.
The lyrics of "Don't Look Back" describe someone who has mustered up the courage to walk away from a relationship that wasn't working in the hope of finding a better one. The chorus of the song says, "And if I don't look back, Then I won't know how much I hurt you...I really hurt you, And if I don't look back, It doesn't mean I didn't love you...I didn't love you." This line expresses the complexity of emotions that come with ending a long-term relationship. The singer feels the pain they have inflicted on their partner and acknowledges that neither of them is at fault.
The singer also feels guilty about breaking up with their partner and wishes that they didn't have to hurt them. The song ends with the line "It's over, your heart's out of my hands," which emphasizes that the decision has been made, and there's no going back.
Overall, Lucie Silvas's "Don't Look Back" is a relatable, emotional, and thought-provoking song that demonstrates the struggles of ending a relationship that wasn't working.
Line by Line Meaning
My intuition tells me, that this relationship's not working
I have a gut feeling that this relationship is not healthy or functional
But we, pretend we're better off not knowing
Despite my intuition, we both act like everything is fine and prefer to ignore the problems in our relationship
Only, to realize we can't go on.
Eventually, we come to the realization that we cannot continue in this relationship anymore
Tried to tell you, but you didn't want to listen to me,
I attempted to communicate my concerns to you, but you were not receptive to hearing them
Say things we don't want to admit to,
We avoid acknowledging the issues in our relationship and choose to deny or downplay them
But it's no good, cause it's time to walk away.
Despite our efforts to ignore or suppress the problems, it has come to a point where we must end the relationship
And if I don't look back
If I do not reflect on the past or revisit the relationship
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
I am aware that my actions have caused you pain, and by avoiding looking back, I am spared from the guilt and sadness of acknowledging what I have done
And if I don't look back
If I do not dwell on the past or revisit the relationship
It doesn't mean I didn't love you... I didn't love you.
My choice to move on and not look back does not mean that I did not love you. It is simply a necessary step in moving forward with my life.
Please don't ask me,
I am asking you to respect my decision and not pressure me to explain myself further
'Cause I can't take the way you're looking at me
Your gaze and the sadness I see in your eyes are making this decision harder for me emotionally
Everytime we touch it makes me feel so guilty,
Even small physical interactions between us remind me of the pain I have caused you and make me feel ashamed
And I can't do this anymore.
I cannot continue in this relationship or continue to hurt you - it is time for me to move on.
I can't explain, I've said it all before
I have already tried to communicate my feelings and reasons for ending the relationship multiple times
And I won't be persuaded, I'm half way out the door...
I am committed to my decision to end the relationship and will not be convinced otherwise. I am already mentally and emotionally preparing to move on.
It doesn't mean I didn't love you...
My choice to end the relationship does not negate my feelings of love for you
I can't explain, my reasons anymore
I have already expressed all of my reasons for ending the relationship and cannot continue to explain or justify myself
It's over, your heart's out of my hands...
The relationship is officially ended and I cannot control or take responsibility for the state of your heart or emotions moving forward.
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GRAHAM PATRICK KEARNS, MIKE PEDEN, CHARLIE RUSSELL, LUCIE SILVAS, JUDIE TZUKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@katiamassa4599
My intuition tells me, that this relationship's not working
But we, pretend we're better off not knowing
Only, to realize we can't go on.
Tried to tell you, but you didn't want to listen to me,
Say things we don't want to admit to,
But it's no good, cause it's time to walk away.
I can't explain my reasons anymore,
The talking is over and now I'm out the door...
And if I don't look back
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
And if I don't look back
It doesn't mean I didn't love you... I didn't love you.
Please don't ask me,
'Cause I can't take the way you're looking at me
Everytime we touch it makes me feel so guilty,
And I can't do this anymore.
I can't explain, I've said it all before
And I won't be persuaded, I'm half way out the door...
And if I don't look back
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
And if I don't look back
It doesn't mean I didn't love you... I didn't love you.
It doesn't mean I didn't love you...
I can't explain, my reasons anymore
It's over, your heart's out of my hands...
And if I don't look back
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
And if I don't look back
It doesn't mean I didn't love you... I didn't love you
@tracyayton2116
one of the best albums i ever bought
@philipharris818
Recently played this album for the first time in years, and clearly she should have sold more albums, really good artist
@dinasilva9263
I bought this álbum when it came out in 2004. I was 20 years old...Now 16 years later and almost 36 still is one of my favorite álbums of all TIME! Lucie should have been so much bigger, she had everything and now i see people so successful with so little talent is truly unfair!
But i always will love her and this álbum too. Amazing memories❤️
@1710brett
Ahmen sister
@eightiesmusic1984
The songs are not actually that good. They are missing the necessary sometimes indefinable ingredients that make a hit. Stronger melodies would help.
@ashleilovesmusic
Best break up album ever
@robharding4028
So much natural talent, this lady is way, way underrated.
@ytblasiusvaranus
I love you Lucie
@katinka5468
Love your songs...sie begleiten mich seit 16 Jahren. Eine tolle Stimme...🤗
@C_Dana
Early Lucie but still compelling and a song that reminds of the past. Lucie Silvas is an artist who has consistently moved onward and upward, Why she is not recognized as a great talent is quite bizarre to me.