Although Rik initially won public admiration on Pop Idol, this quickly evaporated[citation needed]. He has since taken part in Celebrity Fit Club and Back To Reality.
After his contract with EMI finished, Rik formed his own band to take his music out on the road. Rik then signed an album deal with Red Admiral Records.
In October 2004 it was reported in the media that the Devon concert of Rik and his band's UK tour was cancelled because only two tickets were sold.
Rik's obesity has made him a prime target for critics, including the likes of Simon Cowell, and Jade Goody, who repeatedly dissed Rik on Back to Reality. His weight has also led to him being the butt of a lot of "fat" jokes.
His second album Innocence was released in September 2005. The band was re-named Rik Waller's Mighty Soul Band, but has been renamed yet again; the band is now known as Rik Waller's Unfinished Business (as reported on Rik's official website).
On February 28, Waller appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks not as a guest but as part of the identity parade for forgotten artists.
Something Inside
Rik Waller Lyrics
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The taller I become
The further you take my rights away
The faster I will run
You can deny me, you can decide
To turn your face away
No matter 'cause there's
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong
The more you refuse to hear my voice (ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-wehooh-weh)
The louder I will sing
You hide behind walls of Jericho (ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-wehooh-weh)
Your lies will come tumbling
Deny my place in time, you squander wealth that's mine
My light will shine so brightly it will blind you
Because there's
Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong
Brothers and sisters, when they insist we're just not good enough
Well we know better, just look him in his eyes and say
We're gonna do it anyway, we're gonna do it anyway
We're gonna do it anyway, we're gonna do it anyway
Because there's
Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong
(Oh oh oh) oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong
Oh oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong
Rik Waller's Something Inside is a song that speaks about overcoming obstacles, despite the barriers put up by others. The lyrics state that the more barriers others put up, the more determined the singer becomes to break through them. The song emphasizes the power of resilience and the ability to find strength from within. The lyrics state that even though others may deny the singer's rights and refuse to listen to their voice, the singer will not give up. The song also speaks about the importance of not letting others define us and our worth.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it emphasizes the strength that comes from within. The lyrics state that there is "something inside so strong" and that the singer knows they can make it, despite the wrongs committed against them. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the power of belief in oneself.
The bridge of the song speaks to the importance of solidarity and standing together. The lyrics state that when others tell us we are not good enough, we should look them in the eyes and say "we're gonna do it anyway." This emphasizes the idea that strength can be found in numbers and that collective action can help to overcome obstacles.
Overall, Rik Waller's Something Inside is a powerful anthem that emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power that comes from within. The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to not give up, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The higher you build your barriers
The more obstacles you put in my way
The taller I become
The stronger I will be
The further you take my rights away
The more you oppress me
The faster I will run
The more determined I become
You can deny me, you can decide
You can try to ignore me or reject me
To turn your face away
To refuse to acknowledge my existence
No matter 'cause there's
But it doesn't matter because
Something inside so strong
I have an inner strength
I know that I can make it
I have confidence in myself
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
Even though you're mistreating me
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
You believed that I had been broken down
The more you refuse to hear my voice
The more you ignore what I have to say
The louder I will sing
The more I will speak out
You hide behind walls of Jericho
You keep yourself separate from me
Your lies will come tumbling
Your deceptive ways will be revealed
Deny my place in time, you squander wealth that's mine
You deny me the opportunities I deserve and waste my resources
My light will shine so brightly it will blind you
My success and strength will be so great that they will overshadow you
Brothers and sisters, when they insist we're just not good enough
When others say we are not worthy
Well we know better, just look him in his eyes and say
But we know our own worth and can confront our oppressors
We're gonna do it anyway, we're gonna do it anyway
We will succeed despite the obstacles
Because there's something inside so strong
Because of the inner strength we possess
Oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong
That makes us invincible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Labi Siffre
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Fat Rik had the voice of a fat angel