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)
Hold On My Heart
Phil Collins Lyrics
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From wherever you are, I'll be waiting
I'll keep a place in my heart, you will see it shining through
So find a way to my heart, and I will, I will follow you
This journey's not easy for you, I know
If your footsteps get too faint to hear, I'll go
'Cause you know, questions are never that easy
You have the answer believe me
If you have the faith
Find a way to my heart, and I will always be with you
From wherever you are, I'll be waiting
I'll keep a place in my heart, you will see it shining through
So find a way to my heart, and I will, I will follow you
Time may come, and time may go, I know
If you should call out for me, I'll go
But you know, there is a code to be broken
I wrap it around
Without a word being spoken
Without a sound
There's a reason I hide my heart
Out of sight out of mind
And when I find out just who you are
The door will be open for you to..
Find a way to my heart, and I will always be with you
From wherever you are, I'll be waiting
I'll keep a place in my heart, you will see it shining through
So find a way to my heart, and I will, I will follow you
The lyrics of Phil Collins's "Find A Way To My Heart" suggest a desire for a strong emotional connection with another person. The chorus repeats, "Find a way to my heart, and I will always be with you," indicating that the singer is seeking a profound connection with someone. The singer promises to keep a place in their heart for this person, a place that will "shine through" and be visible to the other person.
In the second verse, Collins acknowledges that the journey to this emotional connection may not be easy. He offers to "go" with the other person, indicating that he is willing to help them on this journey. He acknowledges that the answers to their questions may not be easy to find, but he encourages them to have faith and believe in their own ability to find them.
The bridge of the song speaks to the singer's hesitation to open themselves up emotionally to another person - "There's a reason I hide my heart / Out of sight out of mind / And when I find out just who you are / The door will be open for you to." The singer seems to be waiting for the right person to come along, and when they do, the singer will be ready to fully open themselves up.
Overall, the lyrics of "Find A Way To My Heart" speak to the universal human desire for connection and love, and the acknowledgement that finding that connection may not be easy. Collins encourages his listener to have faith and believe that they can find the answers they are seeking, and promises to be there for them along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Find a way to my heart, and I will always be with you
If you can connect with me, I will stay by your side forever
From wherever you are, I'll be waiting
I will patiently wait for you, no matter where you are
I'll keep a place in my heart, you will see it shining through
I will maintain a special space in my heart that anyone can see
So find a way to my heart, and I will, I will follow you
If you can make a connection with me, I will follow you wherever you go
This journey's not easy for you, I know
I understand this path can be challenging for you
If your footsteps get too faint to hear, I'll go
If you need me, I will be there even if you cannot call me
'Cause you know, questions are never that easy
You know that finding answers to problems is never an easy task
And never the same
The path to the solution is never identical in any two case
You have the answer believe me
You can solve the issues believe in yourself
If you have the faith
You can only overcome if you have faith in yourself
Time may come, and time may go, I know
Time is fleeting, I can comprehend its value
If you should call out for me, I'll go
If you need my assistance, give me a call, and I will come to you
But you know, there is a code to be broken
Unraveling the mystery requires thought and effort
I wrap it around
I shield myself from unpleasantness
Without a word being spoken
I do not want to discuss it
Without a sound
Without an explanation
There's a reason I hide my heart
There is a reason why I keep my emotions suppressed
Out of sight out of mind
If it is invisible, I can forget about it
And when I find out just who you are
When I discover who you truly are
The door will be open for you
I will be receptive to you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: PHIL COLLINS
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Hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
Hold on my heart
Cause I'm looking over you shoulder
Please don't rush in this time
Don't show her how you feel
Hold on my heart
Throw me a lifeline
I'll keep a place for you
Somewhere deep inside
Hold on my heart
Please tell her to be patient
Cause there has never been a time
That I wanted something more
If I can recall this feeling
And I know there's a chance
Oh I will be there
Yes I will be there
Be there for you
Whenever you want me to
Whenever you call I will be there
Yes I will be there
Hold on my heart
Don't let her see you crying
No matter where I go
She'll always be with me
Hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
So hold on my heart...
@joeanderson444
I can listen to 80s and 90s music all day, but as soon as Phil comes on, I plunge into that obsessive old game where I pray I could go back in time and stay there!
@Wyndy57
💙I grew up in the 80s and 90s🥰 and I still listen to the 80s and 90s! And I STILL wish I could go back in time!! Lol Where's a magic wand🪄, a time machine 🕥🚄 or a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 when you need it?!?!? LOL
@neriozulberti1492
Everyone of us would be in those times great music and life was easy so many dreams to realize and special atmosphere from songs like this😌
@elenaklockova8635
Да!❤
@FunkyDPL
Ah, the Summer of 1992, college graduation and time to decide about proposing to my girlfriend. This song repeatedly played in my head while pondering a lifetime commitment. I ended up proposing, she said yes, and we're almost to anniversary #28!
@dedraneely7827
What a beautiful story..
@lingster209
Wow, that's nice! I'm happy for you! 😄
@victorlowry844
Congratulations ..I did the same thing that same summer. Proposed she accepted and broke off the engagement months later because of something trivial. She was and is still a good woman.
@robertwhite9898
Wow that’s awesome congratulations
@romeroflores5559
Mosel tov!