After that band's demise in 1999, Ashcroft began his solo career, releasing Alone with Everybody in 2000, Human Conditions in 2002 and Keys to the World in 2006. He performed vocals for the track Lonely Soul on UNKLE's 1998 release Psyence Fiction and his voice can also be heard on the The Chemical Brothers' album Come With Us track The Test.
He is good friends with Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Coldplay's Chris Martin (whom Ashcroft thanks for 'letting me be myself again'), and occasionally plays as support at Oasis and Coldplay concerts, including the European and second UK legs of Coldplay's 'Twisted Logic Tour'. He recently described himself as 'the best support act you'll ever see'. The Oasis track "Cast No Shadow" is dedicated to him. Chris Martin introduced him as "the best singer in the world" when he performed "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (which Martin called "the best song in the world") with Coldplay at the London Live 8 concert in 2005. On his second album Human Conditions The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson guest stars on the song Nature is the Law.
Ashcroft is married to Kate Radley, ex-Spiritualized keyboard player.
That's How Strong
Richard Ashcroft Lyrics
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It really was my pleasure, oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really turns my mind
And steals my breath away
I'm crazy and you know it, oh-oh
Although I really show it, oh-oh
Really blows my mind
And steals my heart away
That's how strong our love is
That's how strong this love is
I don't care what they say
That's how strong
Forever and you know it, oh
And through this life we're rolling, oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really blows my mind
It steals my heart away
When sorrows, they consume you, oh-oh
This world has left you so blue, oh-oh
Just take me by the hand
I hope you understand
There is another way
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
I don't care what they're sayin'
I'm with you, that's what I'm sayin'
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong
Whoa, we'll be forever, shine on together
We, we belong together, together, together
Walk with me in sunshine
Breathe the air for the last time
We belong, yeah, together
The song "That's How Strong" by Richard Ashcroft is a love song that talks about the powerful connection between two people. The first verse describes how the two lovers walk the streets together and the beauty of one person steals the breath away of the other person. The second verse follows the same pattern, but the lyrics state that the beauty of the other person really blows the mind and steals the heart away. The chorus of the song reinforces the strength of their love, with the assurance that the love between them is strong enough to withstand any adversity or opposition from the world. The third verse focuses on the vows of the lovers, stating that they will be together forever and face life's challenges together. The last lines of the song encourage the listener to walk with the other person in sunshine and breathe the air for the last time, highlighting the idea that they will be together until the end.
The lyrics of "That's How Strong" are deeply emotional and convey a sense of powerful connection and love between the two people. The repeated use of the phrase "that's how strong" in the chorus emphasizes the strength of their love and confidence in their relationship. The use of the phrase "steals my breath away" and "steals my heart away" cleverly portrays the idea that the love between the two people is so intense that it takes their breath away and captures their heart.
Overall, Richard Ashcroft's "That's How Strong" is a poignant and emotional love song that highlights the powerful connection and love between two people. Its message of enduring love has resonated with many listeners, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
We walk those streets together, oh
We are together as we wander down the paths of life
It really was my pleasure, oh
I feel delighted by your company
Your beauty is so fine
Your appearance is ever so attractive
Really turns my mind
It sets my thoughts racing
And steals my breath away
It renders me breathless and speechless
I'm crazy and you know it, oh-oh
I'm in a frenzy with love and you know it
Although I really show it, oh-oh
Even though my expressions reveal it
Really blows my mind
It hits my mind hard
And steals my heart away
It takes away my whole being
That's how strong our love is
Our bond of love is robust and resilient
That's how strong this love is
The power of our love is potent and influential
I don't care what they say
I'm not bothered by what others say
Forever and you know it, oh
We'll be loving each other perpetually and you know it
And through this life we're rolling, oh
We'll keep going together in this lifetime
When sorrows, they consume you, oh-oh
During times of sadness when it overwhelms you
This world has left you so blue, oh-oh
The world has brought you down and left you feeling sad
Just take me by the hand
Just hold my hand
I hope you understand
I hope you comprehend what I'm saying
There is another way
There's a different course we can take instead of succumbing to despair
I'm with you, that's what I'm sayin'
I'm sticking with you that's what I mean
Whoa, we'll be forever, shine on together
We'll be devoted to each other forever and shine radiantly together
We, we belong together, together, together
We belong to each other and always will
Walk with me in sunshine
Stroll with me basking in the beauty of the sun's rays
Breathe the air for the last time
Take in the fresh air we have today as if it's our last
We belong, yeah, together
We belong together forever
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Paul Ashcroft
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Giovanni Gatti Grami
“We walk those streets together, oh
It really was my pleasure, oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really turns my mind
And steals my breath away
I'm crazy and you know it, oh-oh
Although I really show it, oh-oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really blows my mind
And steals my heart away
That's how strong our love is
That's how strong this love is
I don't care what they say
That's how strong
Forever and you know it, oh
And through this life we're rolling, oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really blows my mind
It steals my heart away
When sorrows, they consume you, oh-oh
This world has left you so blue, oh-oh
Just take me by the hand
I hope you understand
There is another way
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
I don't care what they're sayin'
I'm with you, that's what I'm sayin'
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong
Whoa, we'll be forever, shine on together
We, we belong together, together, together
Walk with me in sunshine
Breathe the air for the last time
We belong, yeah, together”
Anderson Morales
We walk those streets together, oh-oh
It really was my pleasure, oh-oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really turns my mind
And steals my breath away
I'm crazy, and you know it, oh-oh
Although I really show it, oh-oh
Your beauty is so fine
Really blows my mind
And steals my heart away
That's how strong our love is
That's how strong this love is
I don't care what they're saying
That's how strong...
Forever and you know it, oh-oh
And through this life we're rolling, oh-oh
Your beauty is divine
Really blows my mind
It steals my heart away
When sorrows, they consume you, oh-oh
This world has left you so blue, oh-oh
Just take me by the hand
I hope you understand
There is another way
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
I don't care what they're saying
I'm with you, that's what I'm saying
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong this love is
That's how strong...
Whoa, if we shall move on together
We, we move on together, together, together
Whoa, you feel your sunshine
Breathe the air for last time
We move on, yeah, together
Jon Darren
Just cried harder than I ever have in my life listening to this. Was driving home / singing along to this track (which I had been loving all week.) Then, after dropping my son w his mom (our divorce just went thru this week, so was first time saw each other as official "exes" after 10 years married.) so OMW home after seeing her face, suddenly (and completely outta nowhere) violent wheeping came on w more intensity than I think I ever have IML. Thoughts n feelins (it's official that I'll never have them again etc) n IDK but I ended up screaming at the top of my lungs, just cutting them loose like a wild animal. BIG painful shrieks, tears and snot flying. NEVER felt like this. Was powerful experience TBH. Song just nailed my scene somehow even though I don't believe its a breakup song. Melancholy but romantic.....just .... man.... Couldn't do anything but get it out... "I'm crazy and you know it." Really good stuff man. I will love this cats music forever now. Officially a lifelong Richard Ashcroft fan.
Todd Foster
Powerful, bold words. Thanks for sharing and expressing something so raw. RA music has an intense effect on me every time I listen.
Jon Darren
@Corine Ng yea sounds bout rite lol
Corine Ng
Your words are deep & powerful man! I have to read your comments several times in order to understand them. lol!!!
MIGHTY ABHIJEET
Jon Darren thanks alottt man love and peace to you ❤️❤️❤️ you can connect me om instagram @mightyabhijeet
Jon Darren
@junaidy ali hatta thank u very much love one. Happy 2 report 11months later both heart n soul is healing up and feelin tough
Gary Cain
One off my favorite songs not just by RA but out off all the music I listen to love it 👌👍
Mark Major
Instant classic, this man lives through his songs
Jean Mahero
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Svetlana
That’s how strong our love ❤️