Rick made his debut with Decca Records, progressing to Roots Music Group and is one half of a successful songwriting partnership with Phil Rice. The pair are signed to Roots/Universal Publishing. Rick's first single gained top twenty positions in eleven countries (in most of which he toured) and was in the top ten downloaded ringtones of that year.
His album, recently recorded, is due for release early 2007. Amongst Rick and Phils writing credits are hits for opera star Russell Watson, Canadian star Ashley Macissac, and opera sensation, Jon Christos. They have recently written (and Rick has Sung) the title soundtrack to the forthcoming movie (early 2007), 'The Truth About Love' starring Dougray Scott, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jimi Mistry. The pair have also written popular theme music for English, Australian and Polish tv shows. They also have a song included on a best selling Sony Playstation game.
Rick's gigging career so far includes performances in England for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, OK Magazine, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, the V2 summer festival, Children In Need with the BBC Orchestra, The Royal Festival Hall, Sky One TV, Granada TV, The Box video channel, MTV, Radio 2, Cardiff Red Dragon festival, Feel the Noise Festival Liverpool and a host of other live public, corporate and private events. Rick has received radio play on the majority of the independent, BBC and national radio stations. And particularly extensive airplay in Europe. Rick received the prestigious Belgian Zommerhit award.
At the end of 2003, Ricks first single Stop it I like it was in the top 75 of highest radio played records in the world chart. Rick has also gigged live events and tv in South Africa, France, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Holland and Ireland working with artists such as Ronan Keating, Russell Watson and Lionel Richie. He has played to tv audiences of 4 million and stadiums of up to 65,000 people.
All or Nothing
Rick Guard Lyrics
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But now I see, you don't hear a thing
Try to make you see, how it's got to be
Yes it's all, all or nothing
Yeah yeah, all or nothing
All or nothing, for me
Just like I want them to, yeah
If I could have
The other half of you, yeah
You know I would,
If I only could
Yes it's yeah, all or nothing
Oh yeah, all or nothing
You'll hear my children say,
All or nothing, for me
I didn't tell you no lies
So don't you sit there and cry girl
Yeah, all or nothing
Oh yeah, all or nothing
Oh yeah, all or nothing
Do you know what I mean
You got to, got to, go to keep on trying, yeah
All or nothing, mm yeah
All or nothing, to keep on working on to me
All or nothing for me, for me, for me
Come on children, yeah
All or nothing, yeah,yeah, yeah, yeah
All or nothing, I kept on singing to myself
All or nothing, yeah for me, yeah
In this song, titled "All or Nothing," Rick Guard sings about a relationship that has hit a dead end. He addresses his partner, expressing his desire for her to hear him out and understand where he's coming from. He wants her to see that things need to change and that they need to give their all to make the relationship work. However, he is disappointed when he realizes that his words are falling on deaf ears, and she doesn't seem to care about saving the relationship.
Guard then goes on to express how much he wants things to work out between them. He feels that if they both put in the effort and commit to making things better, they can have the relationship that he's been dreaming of. He pleads with his partner to meet him halfway and give him a chance to show her how much he cares.
Overall, the song is about the ups and downs of relationships and the struggle to find a middle ground where both parties are happy. Guard's lyrics express the frustration and disappointment that can come with feeling unheard or unappreciated in a relationship. However, the song also offers hope for the future and the possibility of repairing what has been broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought you'd listen to my reason
I expected you to hear me out and understand my reasoning.
But now I see, you don't hear a thing
But it appears that you're not interested in listening to me.
Try to make you see, how it's got to be
I made a genuine effort to help you understand how things are supposed to be.
Yes it's all, all or nothing
This situation requires a complete and total commitment, with no room for halfway measures.
Things could work out
The outcome of this situation has potential for positivity.
Just like I want them to, yeah
It could happen exactly the way I prefer.
If I could have
If I could possess
The other half of you, yeah
The parts of you that I'm missing.
You know I would,
I would definitely do it.
Yes it's yeah, all or nothing
It's one way or the other, there's no in-between.
You'll hear my children say,
My offspring will back me up when I say
I didn't tell you no lies
I was never dishonest with you.
So don't you sit there and cry girl
Therefore, you have no reason to be emotional right now.
Do you know what I mean
Do you understand what I'm trying to say?
You got to, got to, go to keep on trying, yeah
You have to keep making an effort, and never give up.
All or nothing, mm yeah
It's either complete dedication or no involvement whatsoever.
All or nothing, to keep on working on to me
I believe that focusing all my energy on this goal is the best approach.
All or nothing for me, for me, for me
All or nothing is the only option for me, personally, in this scenario.
Come on children, yeah
I urge my children to understand what I'm saying.
All or nothing, yeah,yeah, yeah, yeah
Reinforcing that this situation requires total dedication and focus.
All or nothing, I kept on singing to myself
I repeat to myself that nothing less than complete commitment is what's necessary.
All or nothing, yeah for me, yeah
I'm convinced that I must devote myself entirely to this issue.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Philip James Rice, Richard Guard
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