After Take That split, Owen became the third of the band's ex-members to release a solo record. He reached number three in the UK Singles Chart with his debut single, Child. His second single, Clementine, also went to number three. In 1997 his album Green Man was released, charting at a number 33. After another single, I Am What I Am, charted at number 29, Owen was dropped by BMG Records in late 1997.
In 2002 Mark won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother. After being invited to perform on stage with Robbie Williams at Knebworth, he returned to the spotlight and signed a deal with Island/Universal Records. In August 2003, Owen returned to the charts with the Top 5 hit, Four Minute Warning, which remained in the Top 40 for eight weeks. His second album, In Your Own Time, was released in November 2003, entering the charts at number 59. After a second single, Alone Without You, charted at number 26, Owen was dropped by Island/Universal Records.
In April 2004 he established his own record company, Sedna Records. He released his third solo album, How the Mighty Fall in 2005, which was recorded at Sunset Studios, Los Angeles in 2004. In February 2006 he released Hail Mary as a single from the album.
In 2005 Mark rejoined the newly reformed Take That and has been enjoying chart success with them ever since. He still plans, however, to continue working on solo projects.
Come on
Mark Owen Lyrics
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I don't know much but I pretend to know
I used to breakdance though, yeah ...
Come On!
All at once my head is clear
All at once I find you here
And everything is in its place
You give me something left to see
A better world, a better me
Break the mould that I am in
Drain the colour from my skin
See I will give up all I have
To fill a moment now with you
Be a thought you wanna keep
Watch your silence while you sleep
Yeah I will give up all I have
To hear you say you will stay
I'd give it all away
I'd give it all
Come on!
Cos I want you to know
That you're all over me
And I don't wanna fall
So I land at your feet
Oh my God you're beautiful
And I will bow before you now
Fill me with your company
Bring me down to my knees
Tie me up and leave me here
Hold your music to my ear
Let me look at you again
Let me look and take it in
So I will give up all I can
To watch you light up when you smile
Take your pain and fears away
Hear you say that we're OK
Yeah I will give up all I can
And maybe then you'll feel the same
I give my heart away
I give my heart
Come on!
Cos I want you to know
That you're all over me
And I don't wanna fall
So I land at your feet
And the tide's coming in
And I can't put it out
And I don't want to lose
So I land at your feet
Won't you step on my bones yeah
Won't you let me in
And I'll kiss your palm this time
And hope that you will hear
Don't wait for it
Don't leave
Then, then my only friend
You give me all you can
You say you'll be my love.
The song "Come On" by Mark Owen is a love song that expresses the desire to be with someone and the willingness to give up everything for that person. The first verse talks about the differences in taste in music between the singer and his love interest. She likes electro, while he doesn't know much about it but pretends to know. He also used to breakdance, which shows that he is open to new things and willing to try new experiences. The chorus expresses his desire to be with her and not fall for her completely, but to be at her feet, in a position of submission to her beauty and charm.
The second verse talks about how meeting her has cleared his head and made him see life differently. He wants to break out of his mold and become a better version of himself with her help. He would give up everything he has to be with her, even if it's just for a moment. He wants to be a thought she wants to keep and watch her silently while she sleeps. The chorus, once again, reiterates his desire to be with her and not lose her.
The bridge talks about his willingness to give up everything for her love. He wants to be tied up and left in her presence, listening to her music and looking at her. He wants to take it all in and hopes that she will feel the same way about him. The final chorus expresses his willingness to give everything up for her love.
Overall, the song portrays a strong desire to be with someone and the willingness to give up everything for that person. The lyrics are emotional and sincere, and the melody is upbeat, making it a perfect love song.
Line by Line Meaning
She likes electro
The person he is addressing has a liking for electro music.
I don't know much but I pretend to know
The person speaking does not have extensive knowledge of the topic being discussed but they pretend to know for the sake of conversation.
I used to breakdance though, yeah ...
The singer used to be a breakdancer in the past.
Come On!
An expression to urge someone to do something or show enthusiasm.
All at once my head is clear
Suddenly, the person's mind is free of any confusion or clutter.
All at once I find you here
At the same moment, the person sees that they have found the person they were searching for.
Maybe this is how it is
It is possible that this is how things are supposed to be.
And everything is in its place
Everything is perfectly arranged or where it is supposed to be.
You give me something left to see
The other person has provided something new and interesting for the artist to look at or experience.
A better world, a better me
The person believes that the other person has made their world and themselves better in some way.
Break the mould that I am in
The singer wants to break away from their current way of life and try something new.
Drain the colour from my skin
The artist is willing to change themselves completely and become someone new.
See I will give up all I have
The person speaking is willing to give up anything they have for the other person.
To fill a moment now with you
The person wants to spend time in the moment with the other person.
Be a thought you wanna keep
The other person wants the singer's thoughts to revolve around them and their relationship.
Watch your silence while you sleep
Even when the other person is asleep, the artist wants to keep a close eye on them.
Yeah I will give up all I have
The artist is repeating their willingness to give up everything they have for the other person.
To hear you say you will stay
The other person needs to communicate their commitment to the singer for the singer to feel better.
I'd give it all away
The singer is willing to give up everything they have for the other person.
Cos I want you to know
The person speaking is trying to convey something important to the other person.
That you're all over me
The other person has a strong presence in the artist's life and mind.
And I don't wanna fall
The artist is scared of losing the other person.
So I land at your feet
The singer will do anything to keep the other person close to them, including submitting to them.
Oh my God you're beautiful
The other person is extremely attractive to the artist.
And I will bow before you now
The singer is willing to show respect and submission to the other person.
Fill me with your company
The company of the other person will make the singer feel much better.
Bring me down to my knees
The singer wants to be brought to their knees in a figurative way by the other person, as a sign of their power or control over the singer.
Tie me up and leave me here
The artist is willing to submit to the other person and stick with them, even if it means being tied down in some way.
Hold your music to my ear
The artist wants to listen to music that is important to the other person.
Let me look at you again
The singer wants to keep looking at the other person over and over again.
Let me look and take it in
The singer wants to observe and absorb all aspects of the other person.
So I will give up all I can
Again, the artist is willing to give up everything they have for the other person.
To watch you light up when you smile
The artist wants to see the other person happy and smiling.
Take your pain and fears away
The artist wants to help the other person be free of any pain or fears they may have.
Hear you say that we're OK
The singer wants to get assurance from the other person that their relationship is going well and they are both happy.
And maybe then you'll feel the same
The artist hopes that if they show enough love and devotion to the other person, they will reciprocate those feelings.
I give my heart away
The singer is giving their heart to the other person, meaning they are completely open to them and trusting in them.
And the tide's coming in
The tide is a metaphor for things coming and going, and the singer is saying that something is approaching or changing.
And I can't put it out
The singer feels like they cannot stop what is coming, despite any efforts they may make.
And I don't want to lose
The artist is afraid of losing the other person.
Won't you step on my bones yeah
The artist wants the other person to crush them or hurt them in some way, indicating their willingness to do anything for the other person.
Won't you let me in
The singer wants the other person to let them into their life and allow them to become closer.
And I'll kiss your palm this time
The singer wants to kiss the other person's hand as a gesture of admiration and submission.
And hope that you will hear
The artist is hoping that the other person will understand their feelings and intentions.
Don't wait for it
The artist is urging the other person not to wait for something to happen, but to act or show their feelings openly.
Don't leave
The artist is begging the other person not to leave them or end their relationship.
Then, then my only friend
The other person is the singer's only friend and confidant.
You give me all you can
The other person is doing everything they can to support and help the artist.
You say you'll be my love.
The other person has promised to love the singer and be with them in a romantic relationship.
Contributed by Evelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IrisAlbastru
I love how the music builds up at the beginning. Also the quiet piano sound at the end. The alternation between quiet and loud is amazing on HTMF - it keeps you addicted to hear it once and once again!
Rin
Possibly the most beautiful song I've heard in my life... The best bit is the when he says "oh my god your beautiful" I just melt when I hear that bit... Basically, the whole song is beautiful. xxx
Sarah Berry
''Oh my god you're beautiful'' :') Mark Owen is beautiful, a genius and perfect. Love you Markie! xx
MsSchwarzerrabe
ja ja freu .)