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)
Son Of Man
Phil Collins Lyrics
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And the wisdom to be wise
All these things will
Come to you in time
On this journey that you're making
There'll be answers that you'll seek
And it's you who'll climb the mountain
It's you who'll reach the peak
Son of man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
Though there's no one there to guide you
No one to take your hand
But with faith and understanding
You will journey from boy to man
Son of man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
In learning you will teach
And in teaching you will learn
You'll find your place beside the
Ones you love
Oh, and all the things you dreamed of
The visions that you saw
Well, the time is drawing near now
It's yours to claim in all
Son of man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
Son of man,
Son of man's a man for all to see
The lyrics of Phil Collins's song Son Of Man speak of the journey from boyhood to manhood and the challenges that come with it. The first verse speaks of the power and wisdom that will come to the person in due time. The person on this journey will have questions and will seek answers. This challenge is one that the person must overcome without anyone to guide them. However, with faith, understanding, and perseverance, the journey will result in growth, and the person will climb the mountain and reach its peak. In essence, this verse speaks of the person's strength and the need for perseverance in the journey from boyhood to manhood.
The chorus of the song, Son of man look to the sky, lift your spirit set it free, some day you'll walk tall with pride, son of man, a man in time you'll be, is a message of encouragement, saying to look up to the sky and have faith that someday you will achieve your goals and walk with pride. The song also highlights the importance of learning and teaching, with the lines "in learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn". The song culminates in the final chorus with the line "Son of man, a man for all to see", reiterating that everyone goes through this journey from boyhood to manhood and shows that this person is ready to be seen as that man.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the power to be strong
Having the strength to endure the hardships of life
And the wisdom to be wise
Being able to make good judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience
All these things will
By possessing these qualities
Come to you in time
They will grow within you through experience and learning
On this journey that you're making
Through the experiences and challenges you face in life
There'll be answers that you'll seek
You will have questions and seek guidance
And it's you who'll climb the mountain
It is you who will have to overcome challenges
It's you who'll reach the peak
You will achieve the goals you set for yourself
Son of man, look to the sky
Take a moment to reflect on your journey and look towards the future
Lift your spirit, set it free
Stay positive and let go of negative thoughts and emotions
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
You will stand proud, feeling accomplished and fulfilled
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
You are on the path to becoming a mature and responsible adult
Though there's no one there to guide you
You may not have someone to lead you or tell you what to do
No one to take your hand
You will have to face life's challenges alone
But with faith and understanding
Believing in yourself and having an awareness of the world around you
You will journey from boy to man
You will experience personal growth and character development
In learning you will teach
As you gain knowledge and understanding, you will have the ability to share those insights with others
And in teaching you will learn
Through teaching others, you will gain further insight and knowledge
You'll find your place beside the
You will form bonds with people you care about
Ones you love
Those who mean the most to you
Oh, and all the things you dreamed of
Your aspirations and personal goals
The visions that you saw
Your dreams and ambitions for your future
Well, the time is drawing near now
Your goals and dreams are becoming more attainable
It's yours to claim in all
They belong to you and it is up to you to make them a reality
Son of man's a man for all to see
Your personal growth and success will be evident to everyone around you
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Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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Oh, the power to be strong
And the wisdom to be wise
All these things will
come to you in time
On this journey that you're making
There'll be answers that you'll seek
And it's you who'll climb the mountain
It's you who'll reach the peak
Son of Man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of Man, a man in time you'll be
Though there's no one there to guide you
No one to take your hand
But with faith and understanding
You will journey from boy to man
Son of Man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of Man, a man in time you'll be
In learning you will teach
And in teaching you will learn
You'll find your place beside the
ones you love
Oh, and all the things you dreamed of
The visions that you saw
Well, the time is drawing near now
It's yours to claim in all
Son of Man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of Man, a man in time you'll be
Son of Man,
Son of Man's a man for all to see
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@agentdoodo299
He didn't have to go so hard on this soundtrack but he did, he did it for us
@rollingthunder1043
You can' hire Phil Collins and not expect him to go hard
@Fitzibutzi
Why is this comment everywhere?
@KoloKent
@@Fitzibutzicuz he went hard on this song
@benderdelkarma9183
And he did it in 4 diferent lenguages.
@jimbodiced
The meaning of this song is more relevant to my life now then it ever was as a child. Now as a young man trying to discover his strengths and passions, it's far easier to occasionally become discouraged and frustrated after a stumble or misstep. A song like this is a great way to refuel one's desire to further cultivate themselves in order to attain their goals, dreams, and ultimately grow into the person they will to be. I say to seek inspiration -- because it can be found anywhere!
@josipdolibasic4143
life just unravels
@michaelbrumbaugh5389
Same. I was a child with little to no guidance and abusive parents. I almost didn't graduate from high school and got out, eventually, with like a 1.5 gpa lol. After, let's just say, I saw how bad life can get. I somehow turned my situation around and I'm now an honors student in college studying computer engineering. That fact blows everyone who I used to knows mind. I'm now in this strange transitional phase were I'm having to prove myself and figure out who I am.
@aakil279
Hope you've accomplished a lot since you posted this comment. Keep well brother
@sadarriusmoore2704
"Though there's no one there to guide you, no one to take your hand
But with faith and understanding, you will journey from boy to man."
That part...that part...so powerful. 😢😢😢