Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found their first success they returned to the United Kingdom where they achieved worldwide fame. In 2004, the Bee Gees received their CBEs from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace for their "contribution to music". With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million units, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time.
After a career spanning six decades, Gibb last performed on stage in February 2012 supporting injured British servicemen and women at a charity concert at the London Palladium. On 20 May 2012, Gibb died after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer.
Solo career
Traditionally, Robin's role in the group has been one of singer, for which he vied constantly with his elder brother Barry Gibb during the group's first period of British success in the late 1960s. This eventually resulted in Robin leaving the group to begin a solo career. Meanwhile, there were rumours of drug problems, and his parents threatened to have him made a ward of court (the UK age of consent at that time being 21, and Robin only 19).
Although initially successful, with a number 2 hit, Saved by the Bell, his album, "Robin's Reign", was less successful and he found that being a solo artist was less than satisfying. He returned to the group and mended the breach with his family. During the 1980s, he released three further solo albums ("How Old Are You", "Secret Agent", and "Walls Have Eyes") which were more successful in Continental Europe than in the UK or USA. However, his 1984 single "Boys Do Fall in Love" did reach the Billboard top 40
Robin's next solo album, Magnet, was released in Germany on January 27, 2003 (Label: SPV), and worldwide shortly afterwards. It features the old Bee Gees classic Wish You Were Here in a new acoustic version.
In August 2003, Robin announced that he would be releasing a new single of My Lover's Prayer, a song first recorded by the Bee Gees in 1997, with vocals by Robin, Wanya Morris, and Lance Bass. This was played on radio, but was never actually released. In October 2003 another version was recorded as a duet with Alistair Griffin, runner-up in the UK television program Fame Academy, on which Robin had appeared as a judge.
My Lover's Prayer, credited as "Alistair Griffin feat. Robin Gibb", was eventually released in the UK in January 2004 as a double A side single, together with Griffin's solo recording of Bring It On. It reached number 5 in the UK charts. The duet was also on Griffin's debut album Bring It On which charted at number 12.
In late 2004, Robin embarked on a solo tour of Germany, Russia and Asia, with Alistair Griffin as the opening act. On his return he released a CD and DVD of live recordings from the German leg of the tour, backed by the Frankfurt Neue Philharmonic Orchestra. A further solo tour of Latin America followed in 2005.
In June 2005 he joined X Factor runners up G4 at a sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, singing the Bee Gees song First of May . A recording of this performance was released in December 2005 as part of a double A side single, credited as "G4 feat. Robin Gibb" together with G4's own cover of Johnny Mathis' When a Child is Born. This track was also included on the platinum selling album G4 & Friends which reached number 6 in the UK album charts.
In March 2006 he announced plans for more solo concerts in Shanghai and Portugal. On May 20th. 2006, Robin took part in the Prince's Trust 30th Birthday Concert at the Tower of London along with his brother Barry. They sang 3 songs; Jive Talkin', To Love Somebody and You Should be Dancing.
Gone With the Wind
Robin Gibb Lyrics
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That any man could lose his life to a stranger.
Catch me when I am falling.
I've been burnt by the fire before.
And, girl, I tell you no lies.
I don't wanna feel the pain anymore.
But I need you tonight.
It's over for now,
Gone with the wind.
But I need you tonight,
So afraid of the past that you made me tonight.
Gone, it's gone with the wind.
I know that once upon a time,
I'd surrender.
And loving you was twice as nice,
But not forever.
And I got too much emotion.
And then love has just cut like a knife.
And you know it tears me apart,
'Cause I don't wanna feel the pain anymore.
But I need you tonight.
All of my trouble, my torture and tears
It's over for now,
Gone with the wind.
But I need you tonight.
So afraid of the past that you made me tonight.
Gone, it's gone.
I tell you no lies.
I don't wanna be alone anymore.
But I need you tonight,
All of my problems, my torture and tears,
Gone with the wind (You know I need you tonight)
But I need you tonight
All of my sorrows are fading
And gone with the wind
You know I need you tonight.
The lyrics to Robin Gibb's song "Gone With The Wind" explore the singer's fear of being hurt again in a romantic relationship, but also their need for companionship and love. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the danger of opening themselves up to someone else, as anyone can betray them and cause them harm. However, they also recognize that they cannot go through life alone and call out for someone to catch them when they are falling. The singer then reflects on their past experiences with love, admitting that they have been hurt before and do not want to feel that kind of pain again. Despite this fear, they still need someone by their side, and the last stanza repeats this plea for connection and the desire to leave their past troubles behind.
The themes of love and heartbreak are common in most of Robin Gibb's solo works. "Gone With The Wind" fits this theme perfectly as it delves deep into the singer's psychology and uncertainties about love. Despite its melancholic lyrics, the song still holds a sense of hope within it, that the singer will find the love they need and deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew until tonight of the danger,
I was unaware of the risks and vulnerabilities that exist and can lead to losing one's life at the hands of an unknown assailant, until this very moment.
That any man could lose his life to a stranger.
It is possible for anyone, regardless of their stature or standing, to be killed by someone unknown to them.
Catch me when I am falling.
Please be there for me during my moments of distress and vulnerability, and help me recover from my emotional wounds.
I've been burnt by the fire before.
I have already suffered from the intense pain caused by love or other situations, and I don't want to go through it again.
And, girl, I tell you no lies.
I am being completely honest with you and not hiding anything.
I don't wanna feel the pain anymore.
I am exhausted from experiencing emotional pain, and I don't want to go through it anymore.
But I need you tonight.
Despite everything, I require your presence and support in my life, particularly during these difficult times.
All of my trouble, my torture and tears,
My difficulties, emotional agony, and constant crying have taken their toll on me.
It's over for now,
I am relieved that the situation has passed and that the turbulence and turmoil have subsided, at least temporarily.
Gone with the wind.
All of the negativity and pain have dissipated, and I am feeling at ease once again.
So afraid of the past that you made me tonight.
I am filled with fear and anxiety over the memories of the past that you have brought back to me, causing me distress and restlessness.
Gone, it's gone with the wind.
All of the negative emotions and memories are now fading away, like they have been carried away by the wind.
I know that once upon a time,
In the past, I used to believe that I could find happiness and fulfillment in love.
I'd surrender.
I would submit to love and let it consume me completely.
And loving you was twice as nice,
Being in love with you was even better than I expected, and it brought me immense joy and contentment.
But not forever.
Unfortunately, the happiness and contentment didn't last forever, and I eventually had to face the harsh realities of life.
And I got too much emotion.
I am being overwhelmed by my feelings and emotions, and it is challenging to cope with them.
And then love has just cut like a knife.
Love has hurt me deeply and left me feeling wounded and vulnerable, like a sharp knife cutting through my flesh.
And you know it tears me apart,
You are aware of how much emotional pain I am in and how much I am struggling to cope.
'Cause I don't wanna feel the pain anymore.
I am eager to avoid experiencing any more emotional pain and trauma, as it has already caused me significant harm.
All of my problems, my torture and tears,
The issues that have been causing me pain and distress, along with the agony and tears that have followed, are still present and need to be addressed.
You know I need you tonight
I am desperately in need of your presence and support to help me deal with my problems and emotional pain.
All of my sorrows are fading
With your help and support, my emotional pain and sorrow are beginning to subside and fade away.
And gone with the wind
All of the negative emotions and trauma that have been holding me down are now fading away into nothingness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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