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.
Unconditional
Peter Andre Lyrics
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Just in another place
Destiny hadn't brought us face to face
What I didn't realise
Is how you would change my life
Turn me from a boy to a man
Becoming a father before I became a dad
Wish I was there for your first breath
But I'm here now
Unconditional love
I finally understand the meaning of it now
It's Unconditional
I pray that life will always treat you kind
Unconditional
How could a man not wanna claim his own
Leaving a mother to raise a child alone
Maybe it was destiny
Maybe you were made for me
With everything that comes along
Ill give you my word, ill take it on
Wish I was there for your first breath
Wish I could've helped with your first step
But I'm here now
Unconditional love
I finally understand the meaning of it now
Its Unconditional
I pray that life will always treat you kind
When the world doesn't see you like I do
I'll be the eyes that guide and see you though
In the night when you cry and you call out my name
Your realise there's love surrounding you
I was already there
Just in another place
Destiny hadn't brought us face to face
What I didn't realise
Is how you would change my life
Turn me from a boy to a man
Becoming a father before I became a dad
Peter Andre's Unconditional speaks of his newfound love for his child, and the realization of unconditional love. The first verse is a reflection on the past when he wasn't there for his child, but was somehow present in another place. The distance between them is due to destiny not bringing them face to face until later in life when he realized how his child has changed him from a boy to a man. He wishes he was there for his child's first breath and first step, but he is now present and ready to love unconditionally.
The song goes on to address the absence of the child's biological father and the burden it placed on the child's mother. He speaks of how destiny may have brought his child to him, and how he is willing to commit to being a father figure for the child. He understands the true meaning of unconditional love and is willing to give everything that comes with it. His prayer is that life will always treat his child kindly.
The chorus speaks of the depth of his love that he finally understands, and how he will always be there for his child. Even when the world doesn't see his child the way he does, he will be there to guide and support him. He will be the love that surrounds his child and will always be there to answer his child's cries.
Line by Line Meaning
I was already there
I had a feeling that someone special was already a part of my life
Just in another place
But I had not yet met that person and they were living somewhere else
Destiny hadn't brought us face to face
We were meant to meet eventually but fate had not yet intervened
What I didn't realise
Little did I know
Is how you would change my life
Meeting you will turn my world upside down
Turn me from a boy to a man
You will make me mature and responsible
Becoming a father before I became a dad
Being with you and taking care of you will prepare me for fatherhood
Wish I was there for your first breath
I regret not being present when you were born
Wish I could've helped with your first step
I wish I had been able to support you when you took your first steps
But I'm here now
But I am here now and ready to make up for lost time
Unconditional love
The purest form of love that knows no bounds or limitations
I finally understand the meaning of it now
I am beginning to comprehend the true meaning of unconditional love
Its Unconditional
My love for you is unconditional
I pray that life will always treat you kind
I hope that you will always be happy and blessed in life
How could a man not wanna claim his own
How could a father not want to acknowledge his own child
Leaving a mother to raise a child alone
Leaving a mother to single-handedly care for a child is a painful experience
Maybe it was destiny
Perhaps it was meant to be
Maybe you were made for me
Maybe you were meant to be my child
With everything that comes along
No matter what challenges or obstacles we may face
Ill give you my word, ill take it on
I promise to be there for you and take on any responsibility that comes with it
When the world doesn't see you like I do
When the world fails to recognize how special you are
I'll be the eyes that guide and see you though
I will be your guide and mentor, and help you navigate through life
In the night when you cry and you call out my name
When you are feeling lost and alone, and seek comfort and assurance
Your realise there's love surrounding you
You will realize that there is always love and support around you
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@angelwhitesmith366
This is very good I’m glad he wrote this song for Harvey it’s splendid
@lareinetammy
He wrote this song for Harvey. It's beautiful.
@Jay-nc3kn
agree with you such a beautiful song and was one of my favourites when it first came out still love it
@CassidyRae2
i saw him live, and before he performed this song i really thought he would struggle with the live vocal.. but i was totally blown away! he is an amazing singer and person! a true role model! lovee you pete!<3
@Jay-nc3kn
still love this song and some men don’t deserve kids and well done to peter for taking on harvey and treating him like he was his own and even wrote this beautiful song for him full respect to peter andre
@sophielouisethornton2775
Beautiful song an powerful.
Well-done proud of this great man.
He's a great Father.
@shannonswallow7014
Amazing it’s beautiful how he gets his feelings and how he devotes him self as Harvey’s father before he was a dad Such talent
@captaina
Lovely, heart warming and very moving song Peter. I love it!!!!!!!!!!
@debank1497
What a lucky little boy Harvey is to have a dad who loves him this much!! Pete you are an amazing man. The song made me cry xx
@Franx21100
love this song, so emotional! he such an amazing man N it shows how much he loves his children, All 3 of em!!! GO PETER!!!!! :)