Peter André is a UK-born, Australian-raised pop singer of Greek-Cypriot des… Read Full Bio ↴Peter André is a UK-born, Australian-raised pop singer of Greek-Cypriot descent who had numerous hits in the mid to late 90s. He later achieved a great deal of notoriety through reality-TV appearances and his highly publicized marriage with model Katie Price. However, after the couple split in 2009, he re-emerged with a successful album, "Revelation," which reached No. 3 in the UK charts and earned him some credibility.

André was discovered on Australia's Talent Show "New Faces" in 1990 after performing numerous Bobby Brown hits.

In 1992, André's singles "Drive Me Crazy" and "Gimme Little Sign" were released. In 1993, a self-titled album charted well in Australia and the hit singles "Funky Junky," "Let's Get It On," "Do You Wanna Dance" and "To the Top" all hit the Australian Top 50 charts. In 1993, "Gimme a Little Sign" picked up an ARIA Award as the highest selling single of the year.

André is perhaps best known for his second UK hit, "Mysterious Girl" which reached No. 2 in 1996, and hit No. 1 when re-released in 2004 following an appearance on "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!" He previously had topped the UK charts with "Flava" and "I Feel You," both in 1996.

His success dried up somewhat when André attempted to make the transformation between teen-pop heartthrob and mature R&B singer with mixed results.

In 1998 he released a UK Top 10 version of "Kiss The Girl" from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" before being dropped from his record label and disappearing from the public eye. This was until his "I'm A Celebrity" appearance in 2004, which led to his third No. 1 and spawned the No. 3 UK hit "Insania." He reportedly wrote the song while filming the reality show, which featured Price. The public witnessed the relationship grow between the two, which turned them into tabloid staples.

André and Price were married and had a son, Junior, in 2005, and a daughter, Princess Tiaamii, in 2007. The couple released an album of duets, "A Whole New World," which reached No. 20 on the British charts in 2006.

News broke on 11 May 2009 that André and Price had separated after three and a half years of marriage. André said on the British TV show "This Morning" that there is little chance the couple will reconcile.

Cry In Public
Peter Andre Lyrics

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I was hoping these days they would last forever

I've never been afraid to cry in public
No I've never been afraid till now
I was hoping these days, they would last forever
But till forever comes, let the tears fall down

Call me naive there's no way I believed this would happen

If it weren't for my shadow, I'd be alone
All the beauty you've brought, that we fought for has vanished
Selfishness opened the door for you to leave
And then let in the cold

I've never been afraid to cry in public
No I've never been afraid till now
I was hoping these days, they would last forever
But till forever comes, let the tears fall down

I may have fell and I crawled but I never abandon
We saw our fairytail end with a broken crown
Tears waiting for time to shine in my reflection
Thought I saw your face in the crowd

But it was only a clown

No I've never been afraid to cry in public
No I've never been afraid till now
I was hoping these days, they would last forever
But till forever comes, let the tears fall down

You said a real man would never leave
But I tried to fix our broken dreams
You always wanted me to be like my father
Isn't it ironic
I'll show you what it is to be brave
Running from a price unpaid
I ain't scared and I've paved my own way

Now I've never been afraid to cry in public
No I've never been afraid till now

I was hoping these days, they would last forever
But till forever comes, let the tears fall down

Overall Meaning

Peter Andre's "Cry in Public" is a song that explores the difficult emotions that come with the end of a relationship. In the opening lines of the song, he expresses his desire for the good times to last forever. However, as the song continues, we learn that the relationship has come to an end and Peter is left with the pain of heartbreak.

The lyrics describe Peter's willingness to express his emotions and cry in public, which is not something that he has ever been afraid to do. He acknowledges that the end of this relationship has hit him harder than he could have ever imagined, and he is struggling to cope with the pain.

Despite his strong emotions and sadness, he remains hopeful that things will get better. He recognizes that the pain will not last forever, and he has no choice but to let himself feel it and let the tears fall down. He also reflects on the role that selfishness played in the relationship's demise.

The lyrics are deeply personal and show Peter's vulnerability. The song is a reminder that it's okay to express your emotions and that it's essential to take the time to heal when a relationship comes to an end.

Line by Line Meaning

I was hoping these days they would last forever
The singer (Peter Andre) loved the good times he shared with a special person and prayed for those moments to last as long as possible.

I've never been afraid to cry in public
The singer (Peter Andre) is comfortable expressing his emotions and has shed tears in the presence of others without feeling ashamed or embarrassed.

No I've never been afraid till now
This line means that although he's cried in public before, he's now experiencing a different kind of sadness that makes him feel more vulnerable.

But till forever comes, let the tears fall down
The artist (Peter Andre) accepts that sadness is a part of life and he will continue to cry until he no longer needs to.

Call me naive there's no way I believed this would happen
The artist (Peter Andre) admits to being foolishly optimistic and never thought that his happy times would come to an unexpected end.

If it weren't for my shadow, I'd be alone
This line suggests that the singer (Peter Andre) feels lonely and is only kept company by his shadow, which symbolizes his loneliness.

All the beauty you've brought, that we fought for has vanished
The singer (Peter Andre) acknowledges the beauty that came from his relationship with this special person, but that beauty has been destroyed by a struggle that they couldn't overcome.

Selfishness opened the door for you to leave
This line suggests that the artist (Peter Andre) believes that his partner left him out of selfishness, which ultimately led them to the end of their relationship.

And then let in the cold
The cold mentioned in this line could mean the literal coldness of winter, or more likely the emptiness and sadness the artist feels.

Tears waiting for time to shine in my reflection
The tears mentioned in this line symbolize the memories and experiences that the artist holds dear, which he hopes to reflect on one day when he's stronger and less emotional.

Thought I saw your face in the crowd, but it was only a clown
The singer (Peter Andre) thought he saw his special person in a crowd but it turned out to be someone else who reminded him of them.

You said a real man would never leave
The artist (Peter Andre) is quoting something that his special person told him, implying that he believes he's not living up to that ideal.

But I tried to fix our broken dreams
Even though it didn't work out, the singer (Peter Andre) did everything he could to try and hold onto his special person and the dreams they shared.

You always wanted me to be like my father
The singer (Peter Andre) implies that his special person had expectations of him that he couldn't meet, namely to be like his father.

Isn't it ironic
The singer (Peter Andre) recognizes the irony of his situation, that the very things that made him feel loved and special are now the things that have caused him sadness.

I'll show you what it is to be brave
The artist (Peter Andre) is determined to show his special person that he's strong and brave, even in the face of loss and sadness.

Running from a price unpaid
This line implies that the artist (Peter Andre) was running from his responsibilities and now realizes that he has to face the consequences of his actions.

I ain't scared and I've paved my own way
The singer (Peter Andre) is confident in himself and the choices he's made, even if they haven't worked out in his favor.

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