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)
You'll Be in My Heart
Phil Collins Lyrics
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It will be alright
Just take my hand
And hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here
In my heart
Always
Always
, Phil Collins's song You'll Be In My Heart talks about a parent's unconditional love for their child. The song starts with the lines "Come stop your crying, it will be alright, just take my hand and hold it tight". Here, the parent is trying to calm the child down and reassure them that everything is under control. The lines "I will protect you from all around you, I will be here, don't you cry" further emphasize the strength of the parent's love and their willingness to do anything to keep their child safe.
The second part of the lyrics "For one so small you seem so strong, my arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm" talks about the parent's amazement at their child's resilience, despite their small size. The lines "This bond between us can't be broken, I will be here, don't you cry" points towards the strong emotional connection that the parent shares with their child, which they believe can never be broken.
The chorus of the song "You'll be in my heart, yes, you'll be in my heart, from this day on, now and forever more" emphasizes the eternal nature of the parent's love. The lines "No matter what they say, you'll be here, in my heart, always" reiterates the point that the parent will always love and protect their child, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Come stop your crying
I understand that you are upset, but please try to calm down
It will be alright
I assure you that everything will be okay
Just take my hand
Let me support you and guide you through this difficult time
And hold it tight
Hold on to me and trust that I won't let you go
I will protect you
I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and secure
From all around you
No matter what happens, I will shield you from harm
I will be here
I will always be by your side, no matter what
Don't you cry
Please don't worry or be sad, I am here for you
For one so small
You may be young or inexperienced, but that doesn't mean you are weak
You seem so strong
Despite any challenges you may be facing, you have shown resilience and bravery
My arms will hold you
I will embrace you and provide comfort and support
Keep you safe and warm
My love and protection will keep you secure and loved
This bond between us
Our relationship is special and meaningful
Can't be broken
Nothing can tear us apart
Cause you'll be in my heart
You hold a special place in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
You are always with me, even when we are apart
From this day on
Our bond will only grow stronger as time goes on
Now and forever more
My love for you will never fade, it will only continue to grow
No matter what they say
Regardless of what others may think or do, my love for you will never waver
You'll be here
You are always a part of my life and my heart
In my heart always
You will never be forgotten, you will always be loved and cherished
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phil Collins
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@howlingwolf2439
I dedicate this to my dad who lost his battle to Covid 19 R.I.P dad you'll be in my heart forever and always ❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤
@dakotajames8652
So sorry.
@rileylipper2854
I'm so sorry for loss.
@chibipaws9889
It's hard losing a parent but they will be there in spirit and help you through the tough times
@Enlightenedlikebuddha
Sorry to hear that. Losing a parent is not easy. I am also very attached to my parents. And this COVID-19 is actually a sign from God to wake up the human race.
@lucasbrezina4857
Take the L
@Za_Lup
Lily Collins (Phil's daughter) said he wrote this song as a lullaby for her. That's freaking sweet.
@aliciak1959
And won the Academy Award too!
@Akatsukileader9
So what you're saying is that Phil Collins is Hector Rivera
@johannelaferriere6703
J'ai entendu cette chanson et sa m'as entré droit dans le coeur! Une forte émotion, comme un cri du coeur! Merci pour votre amour pur ! Mis en chanson !❤