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
Why can't they understand the way we feel
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different, but deep inside us
We're not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other, to have, to hold
They'll see in time, I know
When destiny calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you
But you got to hold on
They'll see in time, I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me you'll be in my heart
I'll be there 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 I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there
Always
Phil Collins's song "You'll be in my heart" is a touching and emotional song about the unbreakable bond between a parent and child. The opening verse encourages the child not to cry or worry because their protector will be there to shield them from all harm. The song discusses the unexplainable feeling between a parent and child and how it can persist forever. The chorus reinforces that the child will always be in the parent's heart, no matter what happens or where life takes them. The song then addresses the conflicts that society can make on this bond and explains how they will overcome them together.
The song emphasizes that this bond knows no boundaries and is not limited by differences, whether it is due to age, beliefs, or any other differences. The song emphasizes that, in the end, love knows no boundaries, and the two will always be connected. The line "just look over your shoulder" suggests that although the child may no longer need protection, they can still turn to their parent if they want guidance or comfort.
Overall, "You'll be in my heart" is a heartfelt and emotive song that portrays the unwavering love between a parent and child, emphasizing the bond that will never break.
Line by Line Meaning
Come stop your crying
I understand that you're upset, but try to calm down
It will be alright
Everything will work out in the end
Just take my hand
Let me help you through this difficult time
And hold it tight
You can rely on me for comfort and support
I will protect you
I will ensure that nothing bad happens to you
From all around you
I will shield you from harm no matter where it comes from
I will be here
I promise to always be there for you
Don't you cry
There's no reason to feel sad, I'm here for you
For one so small,
Despite being young and vulnerable,
You seem so strong
You exhibit a resilience beyond your years
My arms will hold you,
I will embrace you tightly
Keep you safe and warm
I will do whatever it takes to keep you protected and comfortable
This bond between us
Our connection and relationship
Can't be broken
Is unbreakable and enduring
Yes, you'll be in my heart
You will always be an important part of my life
From this day on
Starting today and continuing into the future
Now and forever more
Eternally and without end, you will be with me
No matter what they say
Regardless of the opinions of others
You'll be here in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my heart
Always
For all time
Why can't they understand the way we feel
Why is it so difficult for others to comprehend our relationship
They just don't trust what they can't explain
People are often uneasy about things that they don't understand
I know we're different, but deep inside us
Even though we may appear dissimilar on the surface
We're not that different at all
We actually share many similarities
Don't listen to them
Pay no attention to their negative opinions
Cause what do they know
They don't truly understand our connection
We need each other, to have, to hold
We rely on each other for emotional support
When destiny calls you, you must be strong
You need to be resilient in the face of adversity
I may not be with you
I may not physically be present
But you got to hold on
But you need to persevere through difficulties
We'll show them together
We will prove to others that our relationship is valuable and meaningful
Just look over your shoulder
Whenever you need support
I'll be there
I will always be available for you
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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 !❤