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)
The Same Moon
Phil Collins Lyrics
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I see you're gone.
As the morning breaks and I reach to hold your hand
I can see, see I'm the only one.
Well, your clothes are gone and your bags are packed
But the bed's still warm where you lay
Now I need your love to come shining through
To carry me, come carry me away.
If you choose a time, I'll catch the moon
I'll see you there
From wherever I am, wherever you are
We'll find somewhere.
I see the same stars in the same sky
Shining down on you,
I'll be looking up from wherever I am
And it's you I'll see if you're looking too.
There'll be days that'll seem much longer,
Some nights will seem so cold,
And it's gotta come soon - please don't be too long,
Don't be too long.
If you choose a time, we can catch the moon
I'll see you there
Whenever it is, from wherever you are
Oh we'll find, yes we'll find somewhere.
Are you looking at the same moon?
The lyrics of Phil Collins' The Same Moon tell a heart-wrenching story of a man waking up to an empty room where his lover, who had seemingly packed her bags and left him, used to be. The man is left alone to grapple with the harsh reality of the situation, struggling to cope with the absence of his beloved. He needs her love to shine through to lift him up and take him away from his sadness. The lyrics embody the pain of heartbreak and the longing for a lover's return, while also capturing the idea of distant love and the unchanging bond between two people who are separated by time and space but are still connected through the presence of the same moon and stars that they both see.
The chorus of the song conveys a sense of hope that reflects the universal desire to cling to and cherish love. The singer of the song promises to 'catch the moon' and meet his lover at a designated time and place. This emphasizes the idea of finding comfort in something constant and unchanging, represented metaphorically by the moon and stars. The song highlights the importance of remaining hopeful and finding solace in the thought that even when things seem bleak, one can still hold on to the belief that love will always find a way.
Overall, The Same Moon is an emotional and deeply personal song that is relatable and resonates with listeners. The poignant lyrics and Phil Collins' heartfelt delivery make the track a touching tribute to the power of love, connection and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
When the daylight comes and I look across the room,
As the sun comes up, I wake up and notice that you've gone.
I see you're gone.
I realize that you have left me.
As the morning breaks and I reach to hold your hand
As I awake, I try to hold your hand but you are not there.
I can see, see I'm the only one.
I understand that I am alone now.
Well, your clothes are gone and your bags are packed
Your clothes and bags are missing, indicating that you have left.
But the bed's still warm where you lay
The bed still feels warm from when you were lying in it.
Now I need your love to come shining through
I require your affection to help me.
To carry me, come carry me away.
Take me away with you, please.
If you choose a time, I'll catch the moon
Whenever you choose, I will meet you by the moon.
I'll see you there
I will be waiting for you.
From wherever I am, wherever you are
No matter where either of us may be.
We'll find somewhere.
We will find a place to be together.
I see the same stars in the same sky
Even though we are apart, we can see the same stars.
Shining down on you,
The stars are shining down on you, wherever you are.
I'll be looking up from wherever I am
I will also be looking up at the stars, from my location.
And it's you I'll see if you're looking too.
If you are also looking at the stars, I will imagine seeing you there.
There'll be days that'll seem much longer,
I know that some of the days will feel exceptionally long.
Some nights will seem so cold,
Occasionally, the nights will feel colder than usual.
And it's gotta come soon - please don't be too long,
We need to reunite quickly, so please don't take too long.
Don't be too long.
Please don't stay away for an extended period of time.
If you choose a time, we can catch the moon
We can aim to meet up by the moon, if you select a time.
Whenever it is, from wherever you are
Regardless of when, or where we may be at, we will seek each other out.
Oh we'll find, yes we'll find somewhere.
We will locate a spot to be together, no matter what.
Are you looking at the same moon?
I wonder if you can see the same moon that I am looking at.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS
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@AhmedAhmed-cf4ol
Seriously Phills voice brings me so much memories and happy times .
one of most iconic voices of eighties and nineties music world
As youngin ,I used to do my
middle school homework , listening Phills mega hits , back in 1986 lool
billy don't lose my number ,sussodia and she's easy lover. big hits of eigties decade.
Phill's voice is so passionate and angelic , wonderful musicians ,memories all the way
@chonkomatic
When the daylight comes and I look across the room
I see you're gone
As the morning breaks and I reach to hold your hand
I can see, see I'm the only one
Well, your clothes are gone and your bags are packed
But the bed's still warm where you lay
Now I need your love to come shining through
To carry me, come carry me away
[Chorus]
If you choose a time, I'll catch the moon
I'll see you there
From wherever I am, wherever you are
We'll find somewhere
I see the same stars in the same sky
Shining down on you
I'll be looking up from wherever I am
And it's you I'll see if you're looking too
[Verse 2]
There'll be days that'll seem much longer
Some nights will seem so cold
And it's gotta come soon – please don't be too long
Don't be too long
[Chorus]
If you choose a time, I'll catch the moon
I'll see you there
From wherever I am, wherever you are
We'll find somewhere
I see the same stars in the same sky
Shining down on you
I'll be looking up from wherever I am
And it's you I'll see if you're looking too
@palashshil
This is not a song. Its pure emotions.
@diegocarvalho9441
Tenho 35 anos e amo escuta Phil collins
@martasouza9356
Meus belos tempos escutando Phil Collins❤ 😊 minha geração que não voltam mais 😢
@andreasantosdasilva7516
❤😍😍💯💯💯🇧🇷
@Boeing-747-8-D-ABYC
Happy 70th years Phil!!!!!!!
I love you!! The one and only Phil Collins!!
@lindapearce7591
The one and only!
@ismaelalcazar2758
🎶 The Same Moon 🎶 Thanks Phil Collins For
This Excellent, Awesome & Fantastic Song,
You're The Best!!!!! 🎤🥁🎧🎼🎤🥁🎧🎼
@simonesibelesibele721
💗💗💗💗💗🌹🌹🌹
@lindapearce7591
He is!
@OdinsOdyssey5252
This is the signature of the "Phil Collins"! I am your fan since I am 14 (1994).