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)
Hang in Long Enough
Phil Collins Lyrics
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The writing's on the wall, for you to see
You never thought you'd ever get the taste
You never thought that it could be this good
Just tell me what you want and I'll find the key
Reach out and touch it's all yours.
Just hang in long enough
You're down on the ground, or so you say
You'd sell the hole in your pocket, if you could find a way
Don't ask me how I know, you don't want to hear
It's been a long hard road, and the end is getting near.
You never thought you'd ever get the chance
You never thought your break would come along
If you tell me what you want, I'll find the key
Just reach out and touch it's all yours
If you hang in
They always say
The best things in life are free
But you want to have everything
Well you're going to have to beg if you want it all.
So hang in long enough, you'll do it
Hang in long enough
They'll let you out, then pull you in
Playing hell with your emotions,
You'll feel like giving in.
So just hang in long enough
The lyrics to Phil Collin's song Hang in Long Enough portrays a message of perseverance and not giving up no matter how hard the situation. The signs are getting clearer, and the writing is on the wall, which implies that the situation is dire and there's no hiding from it. You never thought you'd ever get the taste, and you never believed that it could be this good. The singer is advising listeners to speak up and ask for what they want, and he'll find the key for them to reach out and touch it.
The lyrics further state that when you're down on the ground, you're willing to do anything to get up. You'd sell the hole in your pocket if it could get you back on track. Unfortunately, it has been a long hard road, and the end is getting closer. This implies that the road to success isn't easy and requires patience and resilience. The singer also acknowledges that the best things in life are free, but to achieve everything, one must work hard and be willing to beg for it. The lyrics encourage people to hang in there long enough to achieve their goals.
In conclusion, the song Hang in Long Enough motivates listeners to keep pushing and never give up despite the circumstances. The singer acknowledges that the journey might be challenging, but if you hold on long enough, the rewards will be worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
The signs are getting clearer, clearer than you need
Things are becoming obvious and more transparent, even more than necessary
The writing's on the wall, for you to see
The indications are there and can be seen, it's up to you to interpret them
You never thought you'd ever get the taste
You never expected to experience something so good
You never thought that it could be this good
You never imagined that it could be this wonderful
Just tell me what you want and I'll find the key
If you let me know what you want, I'll figure out how to make it happen
Reach out and touch it's all yours.
It's within your reach, all you have to do is take it
If you hang in long enough, you'll do it
If you persist and stay committed, you will accomplish your goal
You're down on the ground, or so you say
You claim to be in a helpless or difficult situation
You'd sell the hole in your pocket, if you could find a way
You're willing to do anything to improve your financial situation
Don't ask me how I know, you don't want to hear
I have knowledge and insights that you may not be interested in knowing
It's been a long hard road, and the end is getting near.
The journey has been arduous and trying, but the destination is within reach
You never thought you'd ever get the chance
You never believed that an opportunity would present itself
You never thought your break would come along
You never expected to be given a chance to succeed
If you tell me what you want, I'll find the key
If you communicate your desires, I'll find a way to make them happen
Just reach out and touch it's all yours
All you have to do is make an effort and it can be yours
They always say
The best things in life are free
But you want to have everything
Well you're going to have to beg if you want it all.
Although some believe that the best things in life are free, you desire everything and you'll have to work hard and plead to attain it
They'll let you out, then pull you in
Playing hell with your emotions,
You'll feel like giving in.
They'll give you the illusion of freedom, but then constrain you again, toying with your feelings and making it difficult to keep going
So just hang in long enough
Therefore, simply persist long enough
Hang in long enough
Endure until you reach your goal
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins
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The signs are getting clearer, clearer than you need
The writing's on the wall, for you to see
You never thought you'd ever get the taste
You never thought that it could be this good
Just tell me what you want and I'll find the key
Reach out and touch it's all yours.
If you hang in long enough, you'll do it
Just hang in long enough
You're down on the ground, or so you say
You'd sell the hole in your pocket, if you could find a way
Don't ask me how I know, you don't wanna hear
It's been a long hard road, and the end is getting near.
You never thought you'd ever get the chance
You never thought your break would come along
If you tell me what you want, I'll find the key
Just reach out and touch it's all yours
If you hang in...
They always say
The best things in life are free
But you want to have everything
Well you're going to have to beg if you want it all.
So hang in long enough, you'll do it
Hang in long enough
They'll let you out, then pull you in
Playing hell with your emotions,
You'll feel like giving in.
So just hang in long enough...
Susan Reed
God Bless Phil Collins 🙏
Thank you for posting.
Still watching:
October 23rd, 2020
I don't mean to be a "Debbie Downer" but I can honestly say television wasn't a household thing in 1912.
True Story
My dad was born in 1920 (March 24th).
He told me, (before he passed away in 2000), the first time he saw a television was at the New York World's Fair in 1938.
He thought it was the greatest thing since sliced cheese!
🧀 <-- a slice of cheese
He often spoke of Nickleodeons.
It was the only entertainment close to television back then.
It was silent "film" on flip cards that used a tiny hand crank.
He said It only costed 1 nickle.
Hence the name.
Great, now I feel old. 😞
And I'm only 47, I crap you not! 🧐
Thank you for reading. 📚
Love inside 💕
Michigan, USA 🇺🇸
That's why. 👶
tullnfloyd
Dear Mr. Collins, your music has been such an inspiration in my life. You, through your music, have made me feel happy, excited, sad, angry, longing, compassion and many other countless emotions. I deeply thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that and the many years of amazing music by Genesis and your solo career. If by chance you come across this post just know that you are loved by many and I am planning on continuing to further your legacy by introducing to my children your great, great music!! Thank you so much!!
... Jeff
John Min
tullnfloyd isn’t that that truth brother hit the nail square on the head!!
Michael Greene
You are speaking the truth!
Rohan Padiyar
That's right, Phil made his music the soundtrack of our lives!
Doobie1975
great song, one of Phil's underplayed hits that didn't seem to catch on unlike many of his other hits, I personally liked Phil's uptempo stuff more than his ballads.
Dale Chawkins
Inside Out is my favorite, which isn't exactly uptempo or a ballad...
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What a great entrance to this iconic album it belongs too. Truly one of my favorite tracks that Phil had made, that never gets its full credits. What a legend, They'll never be anyone alike Phil Collins. Truly an icon. What a track.
Peter Wang
How did I missed this one ?
It wasn't played in the radios I guess.
The live versions sounded even better after seeing live versions.
Great musicians with Phil !
George M. Delli
"....I told you you were playing too loud!" Awesome line! Gave me a great laugh, which I needed. Phil Collins is a great one!
Colt Wolf
Yes as Phil sunk SS Titanic I mean Sudio 😆