Rhydian released his self-titled debut album, 'Rhydian', on the 24th of November 2008 and was the highest selling solo male artist of 2008.
Of his four albums, the first, Rhydian, went double platinum, and the second, O Fortuna was Classical Brit nominated and included collaborations with Dame Kiri te Kanawa and Bryn Terfel. The third, Waves, marked a shift in style from opera to pop and Caneuon Cymraeg ("Welsh Songs") was released to tie in with his debut television series for S4C.
Rhydian has toured the UK and made gala and charity appearances in his native Wales and at the Royal Albert Hall, London. He is an ambassador of The Prince's Trust. He starred in a European arena tour of The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! and UK tours of West End productions We Will Rock You, Grease and The Rocky Horror Show. He has performed privately for members of the British Royal Family and is renowned for his unique voice, his showmanship and his versatility.
In 2013 he completed a second sold out solo tour and his 5th Studio album, titled One Day Like This, was released on 14th April 2014 and is No 1 in the official classical UK charts.
What If
Rhydian Lyrics
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With this weight upon my heart
And it will not go away
In my head I keep on looking back
Right back to the start
Wondering what it was that made you change
Well I tried
And still this question keeps on spinning in my mind
What if I had never let you go
Would you be the one I used to know
If I'd stayed
If you'd tried
If we could only turn back time
But I guess we'll never know
Many roads to take
Some to joy
Some to heartache
Anyone can lose their way
And if I said that we could turn it back
Right back to the start
Would you take the chance and make the change
Do you think how it would have been sometimes
Do you pray that I'd never left your side
What if I had never let you go
Would you be the one I used to know
If I'd stayed
If you'd tried
If we could only turn back time
But I guess we'll never know
Oh, we'll never know
I guess we'll never know
If only we could turn the hands of time
If I could take you back would you still be mine
'cause I tried
But I had to draw the line
And still this question keep on spinning in my mind
What if I had never let you go
Would you be the one I used to know
What if I had never walked away
'cause I still love you more than I can say
If I'd stayed
If you'd tried
If we could only turn back time
But I guess we'll never know
We'll never know
In Rhydian's song "What If," the singer laments a lost love and wonders about what could have been if things had gone differently. The lyrics express regret and a desire to go back in time to change the course of events. The singer reminisces about the past, wondering what caused the change in their relationship and wishing they had never let the other person go. They ponder different scenarios, asking if things would be different if they had stayed or if the other person had tried harder. The lyrics suggest that the singer still loves the other person and wishes they were still together.
The song's lyrics evoke a deep sense of introspection and regret. The singer is clearly still struggling with the realization that their relationship has been lost, and they are unable to move on from the past. They keep thinking about what could have been and the different decisions that could have changed the outcome. Ultimately, the song is a reflection on the human experience of loss and the difficulty of coming to terms with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand alone
The singer is alone and facing a difficult situation.
With this weight upon my heart
The singer is carrying a heavy emotional burden.
And it will not go away
The problem is persistent and not resolving on its own.
In my head I keep on looking back
The singer is fixated on the past.
Right back to the start
The singer is focused on the beginning of the relationship.
Wondering what it was that made you change
The singer is questioning what caused the other person to change.
Well I tried
The singer has made efforts to address the issue.
But I had to draw the line
The singer has set boundaries and limits.
And still this question keeps on spinning in my mind
The singer is unable to let go of the unanswered question.
What if I had never let you go
The singer is considering the possibility of not letting go of the other person.
Would you be the one I used to know
The singer wonders if the other person would have remained the same.
If I'd stayed
The singer wonders what would have happened if they had stayed together.
If you'd tried
The singer wonders if the other person had tried harder to make things work.
If we could only turn back time
The singer wishes they could go back in time.
But I guess we'll never know
The singer accepts that they will never have the answer.
Many roads to take
There are many choices in life.
Some to joy
Some choices bring happiness.
Some to heartache
Other choices bring pain and heartache.
Anyone can lose their way
It's easy to get lost in life's journey.
And if I said that we could turn it back
The singer proposes going back in time to change things.
Would you take the chance and make the change
The singer asks if the other person would take the opportunity to make changes.
Do you think how it would have been sometimes
The singer wonders if the other person thinks about what could have been.
Do you pray that I'd never left your side
The singer wonders if the other person still wants them around.
If only we could turn the hands of time
The singer wishes they could go back in time to change things.
If I could take you back would you still be mine
The singer wonders if the other person still has feelings for them.
'Cause I still love you more than I can say
The singer still has strong feelings of love for the other person.
We'll never know
The singer accepts that the answer will never be known.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, STEVEN MCCUTCHEON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@barbaracurrie3187
Love Rhydian. Outstanding singer from day one. Well done to both of you.
@aaronlock1172
I 8o I 77k 7th idhhixux
@grimTales1
This is fabulous. Rhydian and Idina compliment each other so well.
@queenofheartz
Rhydian will always be my favourite X Factor contestant. I have goose bumps each time.
@littleangel2238
I have not listened to this in years. its still amazing
@callum110597
Very nice cover, also featuring one of the best female singers.
@islandgal3bon
Rhydian AND Idina together in this brilliant duet! Here's to decades of additional stellar performances from both of these massively talented artists. For me, it just doesn't get any better than this - ah, life is good!!!
@RobynOrmond
AMAZING!! Idina Menzel is the most talented and beautiful person ever! Can't wait for her to be on Glee
@ebenezascroogeHUMBUG
I'm Scottish and the x factor was fixed here is your true winner
@braydenfitzsimmons6824
I agree, I'm Scottish and anyone could tell that Leon (even though he is talented) was only there because of his back story.