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)
Don't Get Me Started
Phil Collins Lyrics
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And the lies they spread
Don't even mention sex and religion
And who they take to bed
But if you see me running down the street
Know where I'm running to
I'm tired of honesty being denied us
I'm coming looking for you
Don't hold me down, I'm on my way
And nothing's gonna turn me round
Don't turn around, give it to me straight
I'm on my way and nothing's gonna shake me
I'll hold my ground
Wild horses won't make me
Don't get me started on information
Magazines and t.v.
There's one man under his big umbrella
While it's raining on you and me
Everyday it's getting harder to judge
Fiction from fact
I'm tired of truth being denied me
It's mine and I want it back
Don't hold me down, I'm on my way
And nothing's gonna turn me round
Don't turn around, give it to me straight
I'm on my way and nothing's gonna shake me
I'll hold my ground
Wild horses won't make me
Business as usual in our pressure steamer
Where reality slips from view
They say that we can't take it
I think I can, can you?
Don't get me started on blood and thunder
With people flying blind
Not caring what or who they take with them
Or what they leave behind
It's one mans God against another
While the river of tears roll by
The things they do in the name of their father
Can someone tell me why
Don't hold me down, I'm on my way
And nothing's gonna turn me round
Don't turn around, give it to me straight
I'm on my way and nothing's gonna shake me
I'll hold my ground
Don't get me started
Phil Collins's song "Don't Get Me Started" is a commentary on the state of the world, highlighting the frustration we all feel with those in power who hold the truth from us. Collins begins by addressing politicians and their lies, and their willingness to use religion and sex as a means of manipulating the masses. He sings about how he is tired of being kept in the dark, and how he will do anything to find the truth.
As the song progresses, Collins brings up issues like the media and how difficult it is to distinguish truth from fiction. He also highlights the gap between the rich and the poor, and how one man can hold an umbrella while others are drenched by the rain. Collins talks about the pressure we all feel under and how some people are willing to take others with them in their quest for power.
The last verse of the song is a commentary on the larger religious conflicts happening around the world. Collins questions the reasons behind the violence and the destruction, asking whether it is all in the name of a higher power. He ends the song by reiterating that he will not be held down, and that he will continue to search for the truth no matter how hard it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get me started on politicians
I'm frustrated with the dishonesty of politicians, and if you bring up the topic, I'll go on a rant
And the lies they spread
I dislike the falsehoods that politicians propagate
Don't even mention sex and religion
Those two issues are too complicated and divisive for me to discuss
And who they take to bed
The private lives of politicians are irrelevant and shouldn't be a focus
But if you see me running down the street
If you witness my sudden departure, it's because I'm fed up with the lack of transparency
Know where I'm running to
My destination is to confront those who are obstructing honesty and openness
I'm tired of honesty being denied us
I'm weary of the deceit that is preventing us from knowing the truth
I'm coming looking for you
I'm determined to seek out those who are responsible for the dishonesty and call them out
Don't hold me down, I'm on my way
Don't try to stop me, I'm proceeding with my quest for honesty
And nothing's gonna turn me round
No amount of opposition or obstacles will deter me
Don't turn around, give it to me straight
Don't sugarcoat the truth, I want to know the facts unfiltered
I'm on my way and nothing's gonna shake me
I'm steadfast and resolute in my pursuit of honesty
I'll hold my ground
I'll stand firm against anything that tries to impede me
Wild horses won't make me
I'm determined and unwavering
Don't get me started on information
I'm frustrated with the difficulty of discerning fact from fiction in the media
Magazines and t.v.
These forms of media perpetuate falsehoods and are not trustworthy
There's one man under his big umbrella
There is someone in power who is shielding themselves from the negative effects of their actions
While it's raining on you and me
The average person is suffering the consequences of the powerful person's choices
Everyday it's getting harder to judge
It's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from lies
Fiction from fact
The line between what is true and what is made up is blurred
I'm tired of truth being denied me
I'm frustrated that access to the truth is being blocked
It's mine and I want it back
The truth belongs to everyone, and I want it to be accessible without obstruction
Business as usual in our pressure steamer
Society is operating under intense stress and pressure to perform and produce results
Where reality slips from view
In this environment, it's easy to lose sight of what's really happening in the world
They say that we can't take it
Some people claim that we can't handle the truth or the pressure of modern society
I think I can, can you?
I believe that we are capable of facing the truth and dealing with the challenges of our world
Don't get me started on blood and thunder
I'm frustrated with the lack of concern for human life and well-being
With people flying blind
People are acting recklessly and without consideration for the consequences of their actions
Not caring what or who they take with them
The consequences of their actions are not being considered, and innocent people are being harmed
Or what they leave behind
The lasting impact of their actions is not being considered, and future generations may suffer as a result
It's one mans God against another
People are using religion as an excuse for violence and conflict
While the river of tears roll by
Many are suffering and grieving as a result of this violence and conflict
The things they do in the name of their father
People are committing terrible acts and justifying them by invoking religion
Can someone tell me why
I'm asking for an explanation for why people are using religion to justify violence and harm
Don't hold me down, I'm on my way
I'm determined to confront and change these issues, and I won't be stopped
And nothing's gonna turn me round
No obstacle or challenge will keep me from my goal
Don't turn around, give it to me straight
I want the unvarnished truth, no matter how difficult it may be to hear
I'm on my way and nothing's gonna shake me
I'm committed to making a difference, no matter what
I'll hold my ground
I won't back down or give up, even in the face of opposition
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Written by: Phil Collins
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Don't get me started on blood and thunder
With people flying blind
Not caring what or who they take with them
Or what they leave behind
It's one man's god against another
While the river of tears roll by
The things they do in the name of their father
Can someone tell me why
Thanks Phil Collins
Good Weekend
Susana conceição
Hi, Phil Collins, thanks for another moment. Today, I felt like you were singing live, I felt it was you singing, and with all your unmistakable voice and soul.
I loved this song and in some parts it brings to reality some lived moments ... in the part referring to:
"I'm really tired of being denied me"
It's mine and I want it back
I will hold my ground .... they refer to the present, the past and clash with something that we were not allowed ... that was not achieved, although it is desired.
"It is a god of man against another
As the river of tears passes
The things they do in your father's name
Can someone tell me why
I'm on my way and nothing will shake me
I will hold my ground "... safe 24 hours .... not to fall ... woman has to be strong and warrior ...
How many truths ... how many doubts ... how many uncertainties ...
Thank you, I still believe that you are going to do one live and surprise us. You're in my heart...
Victor Novaes
Cada música dele é uma obra inesquecível.
Ismael Alcázar
🎶 Don't Get Me Started 🎶 Thanks Phil Collins For
This Excellent, Beautiful, Great & Fantastic Song,
You're The Best!!!!! 🎤🥁🎧🎼🎤🥁🎧🎼
Susanne SCHAFFER
Love this song, love your voice, love you, Sir. Thank you for being with us❣
Adriana Lione
Awesome song.. 😍😍😍 MY beloved Phil Collins!!!!
Divine Time
Unbelievable song!!! Thanks Phil!!!
Nora Fuentes
love it! love you, Phil!
Lee A
Brilliant song phil thank you ❤
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Gosto demais de curtir Phil Collins, amo suas músicas, Top demais, show, sucessos meu amigo
Mônica Ramos
Sexta feira temos música boa temos Phil Collins The Best 💘💗
Ieasha Robinson
Love it you killed it once again Mr. Collins