Born and raised in west London, Collins played drums from the age of five and completed drama school training, which secured him various roles as a child actor, with his first major role, aged 13, as the Artful Dodger in the West End musical Oliver!. He then pursued a music career, joining Genesis in 1970 as their drummer and becoming lead singer in 1975 following the departure of Peter Gabriel. Collins began a successful solo career in the 1980s, initially inspired by his marital breakdown and love of soul music, releasing the albums Face Value (1981), Hello, I Must Be Going! (1982), No Jacket Required (1985) and ...But Seriously (1989). Collins became, in the words of AllMusic, "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond". He also became known for a distinctive gated reverb drum sound on many of his recordings. In 1985, he was the only artist to perform at both Live Aid concerts. He also resumed his acting career, appearing in Miami Vice and subsequently starring in the film Buster (1988). In 1996, Collins left Genesis to focus on solo work; this included writing songs for Disney's Tarzan (1999) for which he received an Oscar for Best Original Song for "You'll Be in My Heart". He rejoined Genesis for their Turn It On Again Tour in 2007. Following a five-year retirement to focus on his family life, Collins released an autobiography in 2016 and completed his Not Dead Yet Tour in 2019. He then rejoined Genesis in 2020 for a second reunion tour, ending in March 2022.
Collins's discography includes eight studio albums that have sold 33.5 million certified units in the US and an estimated 150 million records sold worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. He is one of only three recording artists, along with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, who have sold over 100 million records both as solo artists and separately as principal members of a band. He has won eight Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards (winning Best British Male Artist three times), two Golden Globe Awards, one Academy Award, and a Disney Legend Award. He was awarded six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the International Achievement Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He has also been recognised by music publications with induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Collins
Studio albums
Face Value (1981)
Hello, I Must Be Going! (1982)
No Jacket Required (1985)
...But Seriously (1989)
Both Sides (1993)
Dance into the Light (1996)
Testify (2002)
Going Back (2010)
Come With Me
Phil Collins Lyrics
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I will even play the fool if it makes you smile
I'll try to make you laugh if there's a tear in your eye
After all is said
After all is done
I'll do anything for you.
Come with me, close your eyes
Hold my hands, it'll be alright
Lift your head it's gonna be alright.
I'll try to make the star shine brighter for you
And I'll take you on my shoulders, hold you way up high
I'll even chase the rainbow hanging in the sky
Cause after all is said
After all is done
I'll do anything for you
Come with me, close your eyes
Hold my hand, it'll be alright
Don't be scared, don't be shy
Lift your head it's gonna be alright
Through the eyes of innocence
You will find, you will see
There'll come a time it all makes sense
And you won't know, but it will show inside, deep inside
Come with me, close your eyes
Hold my hand, it'll be alright
Don't be scared, don't be shy
Lift your head it's gonna be alright
I'll try to make the days last longer for you
From the daybreak, 'til the sunset, 'til the end of time
I'll keep you safe, away from the heartache
Cause when all is said
And when all is done
I'd do anything for you
Come with me, close your eyes
Hold my hand, it'll be alright
Don't be scared, don't be shy
Lift your head it's gonna be alright.
The lyrics of the song "Come With Me" by Phil Collins show a tender and protective side of the singer. He promises to do whatever it takes to make the person he's singing to happy and feel safe. He says he'll try to make the sunshine brighter, make them laugh if they're crying, make the stars shine brighter, and lift them up when they're feeling down. He tells them not to be afraid or shy, and assures them that everything will be okay. He promises to keep them safe from heartache and to make the days last longer for them.
The chorus repeats the invitation to come with him, close their eyes, hold his hand, and trust that everything will be alright. The second verse adds the image of him carrying the person on his shoulders and chasing rainbows, which emphasizes his willingness to go above and beyond to make them happy. The bridge suggests that seeing the world through the eyes of innocence will bring clarity and understanding, and that even if the person doesn't realize it at first, they will eventually see that everything is going to be alright.
Overall, the song is a comforting and loving message to someone who may be going through a difficult time, and a reminder that they have someone who cares about them deeply and is willing to do whatever it takes to make them happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll try to make the sunshine brighter for you
I will do my best to bring more happiness and joy into your life
I will even play the fool if it makes you smile
I am willing to do silly things and make a fool of myself if it brings a smile to your face
I'll try to make you laugh if there's a tear in your eye
If you are feeling sad or crying, I will do my best to make you laugh and feel better
After all is said
Even after everything that has been spoken or discussed
After all is done
Even after all actions and tasks are completed
I'll do anything for you.
I am willing to do anything to help or support you
Come with me, close your eyes
Join me on this journey, close your eyes and let's experience it together
Hold my hands, it'll be alright
Take my hand and I will guide you through this, everything will be alright
Don't be scared, don't be shy
There is no need to be afraid or embarrassed, trust me and let's continue forward
Lift your head it's gonna be alright.
Look up and believe, everything will be okay
I'll try to make the star shine brighter for you
I will go out of my way to make the stars in your life shine brighter
And I'll take you on my shoulders, hold you way up high
I will carry you on my shoulders to give you a better view of the world and lift you up when you are down
I'll even chase the rainbow hanging in the sky
I will do the impossible to bring beauty and color into your life, even if it means chasing a rainbow
Through the eyes of innocence
Looking at the world with an innocent and pure perspective
You will find, you will see
You will discover and observe
There'll come a time it all makes sense
There will be a time when everything will have a clear and understandable purpose
And you won't know, but it will show inside, deep inside
You may not realize it, but you will feel it and know it deep within your heart
I'll try to make the days last longer for you
I will try to make every day feel longer and more meaningful for you
From the daybreak, 'til the sunset, 'til the end of time
From the beginning of the day until the end of time, I will be there to support you
I'll keep you safe, away from the heartache
I will protect you from emotional pain and heartbreak
Cause when all is said
Because in the end
And when all is done
When everything has been said and done
I'd do anything for you
I will always be there for you, no matter what
Come with me, close your eyes
Let's continue on this journey, close your eyes and trust me
Hold my hand, it'll be alright
I will guide you and everything will be okay
Don't be scared, don't be shy
Let go of your fears and doubts, I am here for you
Lift your head it's gonna be alright.
Stay hopeful and optimistic, everything will be okay
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LuciaMB19
"Good, very good Phil Collins
Everything will be fine
As far as we can
Happy Easter, how much peace and love in hearts
Thanks"
I'll try to make the sunshine
Brighter for you
And now we're leaving beautiful
If that makes you smile
I'll make you laugh
If there's a tear in your eye
Cause after all they said
After all is done
I'll do anything for you
Come with me
Close your eyes
Hold my hands and it will be all right
Don't be scared
Don't be shy
Lift your head
@nakshatramusic21
Phil Collins doesn't realise this, but he is making everyone's lives better.
@maryclaireconklin877
He sure is I do believe this
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826
Nakshatra, I totally agree with you.His music as a solo artist and with Genesis has touched millions of people's lives I think.☺️
@nakshatramusic21
@@maryclaireconklin877 yeah
@nakshatramusic21
@@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826 thanks for agreeing 👍🏼 have a good day everyone
@sankara1569
Hahaha I love this comment 😀😍
@luvwings
Phil’s songs never fail to make me cry...so beautiful 💕
@richardhans6199
Awww, Phil’s songs are my favorite it always put a smile on my face, do you also listen to Michael Bolton ?
@paulhamilton447
Hello Denise 👋
@magiceniem1408
I try make day longer for you ....