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)
Only You Know & I Know
Phil Collins Lyrics
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The things we like to say
But if I said to you, "Please don't do it"
You do it anyway
Sometimes I know, we gotta be cruel
Be cruel to be kind
When I ask you, what you see in me
You say, "Our love is blind"
'Cause only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say, oh
Whenever I think I know you better
Better than I know myself
I open up and give you everything
Then you say, "Okay what else?"
And when I run away you always cry
You always over react
Well I don't know if you know how you really feel
But you better know before I get back
'Cause only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Just try to remember
Now I'm the one you love
You told me, ooh try to remember
I'm the one you're always thinking of
You told me, please try to remember
Before I walk away
Remember
It's not good enough telling me the way it was yesterday
'Cause only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say, yes
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
Only you know and I know
The lyrics to Phil Collins's song Only You Know And I Know delve into the complexities of a tumultuous romantic relationship. The singer addresses their partner's tendencies to ignore their requests and wishes, despite claiming to know and understand them intimately. The line "Sometimes I know, we gotta be cruel, be cruel to be kind" suggests that the singer believes that being honest and direct, even if it may hurt the other person's feelings in the short term, is ultimately the best course of action for both individuals involved. The phrase "Our love is blind" adds another layer to this dynamic, implying that despite their flaws, the couple is so deeply entwined and committed to one another that they are willing to overlook each other's faults.
The chorus repeats the idea that only the two of them truly know each other's innermost thoughts and feelings, and the bridge suggests that the singer fears their partner may not truly understand or appreciate them. The repeated plea to "remember" serves as a gentle reminder to the partner to be more attuned to the singer's emotional needs and to acknowledge their efforts to make the relationship work. Overall, the song explores the idea of the complexity of love and how it can be both beautiful and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
We know you really only want to hear
We are aware that you prefer to listen to things that align with your interest and beliefs.
The things we like to say
We often speak of things that we like and agree on.
But if I said to you, "Please don't do it"
Even when we express our disapproval, you still do what you want to do.
You do it anyway
You tend to act on your own decision regardless of our opinions.
Sometimes I know, we gotta be cruel
At times, we must be harsh to be kind.
Be cruel to be kind
We may need to act stern to help you understand the situation.
When I ask you, what you see in me
I want to know what qualities or characteristics you find in me.
You say, "Our love is blind"
You repeatedly justify your love towards me but fail to see my flaws and shortcomings.
'Cause only you know and I know
Only you and I are aware of the things that we really mean to say.
The things we mean to say
Our true thoughts and feelings that we may not express fully.
Whenever I think I know you better
I assume to understand you more than I know myself.
Better than I know myself
I realize that I have no clue about my own true self.
I open up and give you everything
I pour my heart out and express everything emotionally and mentally.
Then you say, "Okay what else?"
You ask for more, which makes me realize that I have more to say.
And when I run away you always cry
You tend to become emotional and cry when I try to distance myself from you.
You always overreact
You tend to have an exaggerated response to any situation, which magnifies the issue.
Well I don't know if you know how you really feel
I am unsure if you genuinely understand your emotions and how you feel about me.
But you better know before I get back
You need to figure out your emotions before I return.
Just try to remember
Please keep in mind.
Now I'm the one you love
Out of all, I am the one you love the most.
You told me, ooh try to remember
You have requested me to remember and hold onto your love.
I'm the one you're always thinking of
You cannot stop thinking about me.
Please try to remember
I urge you to recall and never forget.
Before I walk away
Before I leave you behind.
Remember
Do not forget.
It's not good enough telling me the way it was yesterday
The past is not enough to maintain our bond, we need to make progress and move forward with our relationship.
Only you know and I know
Only we are aware of our true relationship.
The things we mean to say, yes
Our actual feelings and expressions are unique to us only.
Only you know and I know
Only we are aware of our true relationship.
The things we mean to say
Our true thoughts and feelings that we may not express fully.
Only you know and I know
Only we are aware of our true relationship.
Only you know and I know
Only we are aware of our true relationship.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Daryl Stoermer, Phil Collins
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@libertyman3072
π€π Phil.. the king of côôl π
We know you really only want to hear
The things we like to say
But if I said to you, "Please don't do it"
You do it anyway
Sometimes I know, we gotta be cruel
Be cruel to be kind
When I ask you, what you see in me
You say, "Our love is blind"
'Cause only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say, oh
Whenever I think I know you better
Better than I know myself
I open up and give you everything
Then you say, "Okay what else?"
And when I run away you always cry
You always over react
Well I don't know if you know how you really feel
But you better know before I get back
'Cause only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Just try to remember
Now I'm the one you love
You told me, ooh try to remember
I'm the one you're always thinking of
You told me, please try to remember
Before I walk away
Remember
It's not good enough telling me the way it was yesterday
'Cause only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say, yes
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
The things we mean to say
Only you know and I know
Only you know and I know
@wagnerribeirodesantana1651
No Jacket Required is unforgettable album! β€οΈπΈπΆπ§
@wagnerribeirodesantana1651
We all know how wonderful Phil Collins is!β€οΈπΆπ§
@nellybarrera7087
Amo su mΓΊsica y lo amo!? Desde que estaba en GΓ©nesis!! Lo Amo!?
@leonardovieira1982
Phil Collins Γ© a luz da minha vida.
@MGodoyAdventure
Phil Collins mestre da mΓΊsica πΆ πΆ
@cafecomchai
Phil Collins nunca fui num show seu, sempre foi meu sonho. Te amo muito !!! Nasci em 1983, cresci ouvindo sua linda voz!! Te admiro demais. Sei que vocΓͺ nΓ£o verΓ‘ essa mensagem mas fico feliz em poder dizer ao mundo o quanto sou sua fΓ£ !!
@anacunha3149
Amo muito Phil Collins π₯°
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@stelatresolavy99
O que Phil Collins toca vira ouro. Genial!!
@halinylopes1197
Simplesmente amoooo β€π§π·
@minelvinarosa2020
Voz maravilhosa...ππππ§π·π§π·