Music career
After a short time singing in local clubs and bars, in the 1980s, he joined Push, a British funk band, and toured with them in Japan. In Asia, he joined a blues band in Thailand for a while before separating from the group and journeying throughout India on his own. Seal returned to England, sleeping on the couch of friend Julian Bunster, then a model. He sometimes asked him "Do I sing well?"; to which he often met the response that he sang better than most current artists. His break came when he met the producer Adamski. He was given the lyrics of the song "Killer", which was a huge hit in 1990.
Seal (1991)
As the vocalist on the Adamski single "Killer", Seal became a hot property when the single reached number one in 1990 in the UK. Like many other Adamski tracks, the single was also a hit in night clubs. Seal subsequently signed to ZTT Records and released his debut album (produced by Trevor Horn), titled Seal, in 1991. Two versions of the album are known to be in circulation: the original "premix" version and a second, more common version with an updated mix. This is attributed to the demand for a produced single rushing the final album edit, and as Seal puts it, his and producer Horn's "inability to let go." The album was positively received by critics and the singles "Crazy", "Future Love Paradise", and his own rendition of "Killer" from the album all performed well on the charts, with "Crazy" becoming a big worldwide hit, reaching the number one in several countries. Excerpts from "Crazy" have been used as commercial background music, and more recently, Alanis Morissette has covered it.
Seal (1994)
His second album, also eponymous, was released in 1994. A critical success, the album featured the singles "Prayer for the Dying" and "Newborn Friend", receiving a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. A third single, "Kiss from a Rose", performed modestly when released but was later featured in the film Batman Forever which resulted in its worldwide success. It went on to win Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1996 and became Seal's best performing single in the US market. Later, he recorded a cover of Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle" for the soundtrack of the film Space Jam, which was again a hit.
Human Being (1998)
Four years after the release of his previous album, in 1998, Seal released Human Being. The album was the product of a turbulent time in his life, including a split and later reconciliation with producer Horn as well as Seal's parting with ZTT Records and his signing with Warner Bros. Records in 1997. The record was critically panned upon its release. However, it received Gold record certification by the RIAA just two months after its release date. The album provided three singles, "Human Beings", "Latest Craze", and "Lost My Faith".
Failed Album: Togetherland
In 2001, fans awaited the arrival of a new album, announced as Togetherland. However, after a protracted post-production period the album was cancelled in its entirety. The official word was that Seal simply didn't think it made the grade, although this conflicts with other reports that said the album was turned down by the label, which felt that it wouldn't be commercially successful. Although one single was released from the album. "This Could Be Heaven" was released in the US and featured on the Family Man soundtrack. Since December 2006, Seal has been indicating that, while still feeling the album as a whole is "not worthy", he plans to excerpt certain cuts from Togetherland and make them available for streaming download.
Meanwhile, Seal made something of a comeback in dance and club scene when he co-wrote and provided vocals for the hit single "My Vision" from Jakatta in 2002.
Seal (2003)
In 2003, Seal released his fourth album, which was again self-titled, except for Australia, where it was released under Seal IV. Although it did not sell as much as either of his first two albums, this release brought him back into the public eye in the United States and continental Europe. Singles from the album included "Waiting For You", "Get It Together", and "Love's Divine" (released in 2004, and a big hit in several European countries).
Greatest Hits Album: Best 1991-2004
In 2004, a greatest hits album entitled Seal: Best 1991-2004 was released, including a cover of the Bacharach / David classic "Walk on By" and a cover of Echo and the Bunnymen's song "Lips Like Sugar".
Live In Paris (2004)
Also in 2004, Seal performed a couple of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, France. The July 6, 2004 show was recorded and released about one year after as CD/DVD package, simply titled Live In Paris.
One Night To Remember (2006)
In June 2005, Seal recorded a special concert which was subsequently released in 2006 entitled One Night To Remember as CD/DVD whereby the DVD includes a special "the making of" documentary in addition to the live performance. Recorded in a historic steel mill, the Altes Kesselhaus ('old boiler house'), in Düsseldorf, Germany, this 16-track package includes a special version of Brahms' Lullaby which Seal sings in German and then in English for the exclusive audience. Unusually, he is accompanied by his band, and a full orchestra comprised of 52 musicians and singers. This CD/DVD is not yet available in the USA.
System (2007)
During his 2007 spring tour, Seal announced his new album, System, which was released in 2007. He said it would be more dance-oriented, apparently a return to the roots of his first album. Years active 1989 - present.
Soul (2008)
Main article: Soul (album)
Seal's sixth studio album Soul was released on 11 November 2008, in the United States and 3 November 2008, internationally, and contains eleven soul classics produced by David Foster.[13][14] The video for the first single, a cover of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" is up on his official YouTube page. As well, he will be mentoring the top 9 on Deutschland sucht den Superstar and performing one of his songs from the album.
Seal coached the participants of Germany's TV show "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" (Popidol) in February/March 2009.[15]
Hits
Main article: Hits (Seal album)
On 4 December 2009, Hits, a compilation album was released. It contains two new tracks, "I Am Your Man" and "Thank You".
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Batman
Seal Lyrics
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You became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can't be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, to me, you're like a growing
Addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can't be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooo, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
And if I should fall, will it all go away?
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, to me, you're like a growing
Addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can't be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooo, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Seal's song "Kiss from a Rose" is a powerful love ballad with lyrics that are both poetic and evocative. In the first verse, he describes a lonely tower on the sea that is illuminated by his lover's presence. He compares their love to a drug that gives him a high, but also acknowledges that it can be addictive and overwhelming. The chorus, which is perhaps the most recognizable part of the song, compares his lover to a kiss from a rose on the grey. The lyrics are enigmatic, but suggest a connection that is both beautiful and strange, with a curious mix of pleasure and pain. The second verse continues the theme of the addictive nature of love, and the way that it can dominate and transform a person's life. The chorus repeats, with slight variations, before leading to the powerful final lines where he says that now that his lover's rose is in bloom, it illuminates the gloom.
Line by Line Meaning
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
Once upon a time I felt lonely and isolated, as if I was standing all alone on the gloomy ocean.
You became the light on the dark side of me
You came into my life and brightened my world, giving me hope and rescuing me from darkness.
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
Love is so addictive and powerful that it can have a euphoric effect without having to take any medication.
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can't be seen?
When it snows, my eyes widen in amazement because your radiance is so intense that no other light can even compare to it.
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
My feelings for you are so strong and unique that I can only liken them to a kiss from a soft and delicate rose that grows in a desolate place.
Ooo, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
The deeper I fall in love with you, the more unusual and inexplicable my emotions become, and yet, I can't help but immerse myself further in your presence.
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Now that your beauty is blossoming and flourishing, it illuminates the darkness that once surrounded me.
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
And if I should fall, will it all go away?
I have experienced the sweetness and tenderness of your love, but if I stumble or fail, will it fade away just as easily?
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
I could express my feelings for eternity and still never capture the depth of my devotion to you. You are my strength, my joy, and my sorrow.
Baby, to me, you're like a growing
Addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
You are like a rapidly increasing addiction that I cannot resist, but I wonder if this infatuation is mentally or physically damaging to me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Kiss From A Rose"
Seal
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
You became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, to me, you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
And if I should fall, will it all go away?
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
To me, you're like a growing, addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Patt.
LYRICS
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
You became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, to me, you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
And if I should fall, will it all go away?
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
To me, you're like a growing, addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
アブドミナル&サイ
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
You became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, to me, you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
And if I should fall, will it all go away?
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
To me, you're like a growing, addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large, and the light that you shine can be seen?
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
kevin keough
Lyrics in espanol por Kathy [Verso 1]
Solía haber una torre grisácea sola en el mar
Te convertiste en la luz en el lado oscuro de mi
El amor sigue siendo una droga que es la alta y no la píldora
[Pre coro]
Pero sabías que cuando nieva
Mis ojos se vuelven grandes y
La luz que brillas no se puede ver?
[Coro]
Cariño, te comparo con un beso de una rosa en el gris
Ooh, cuanto más obtengo de ti, más extraño te parece, sí
Y ahora que tu rosa está en flor
Una luz golpea la penumbra en el gris
[Verso 2]
Hay tanto que un hombre puede decirte
Tanto que él puede decir
Tú eres mi poder, mi placer, mi dolor, bebé
Para mí, eres como una creciente adicción que no puedo negar
¿No me dirás que es tan saludable, cariño?
[Pre coro]
Pero sabías que cuando nieva
Mis ojos se vuelven grandes y
La luz que brillas no se puede ver?
[Coro]
Cariño, te comparo con un beso de una rosa en el gris
Ooh, cuanto más obtengo de ti, más extraño te parece, sí
Y ahora que tu rosa está en flor
Una luz golpea la penumbra en el gris
[Puente]
Me besó una rosa en el gris
Yo, he sido besado por una rosa en el gris
Yo ... (y si debería caer en el camino) ... me ha besado una rosa en el gris
Yo, he sido besado por una rosa en el gris
[Verso 2]
Hay tanto que un hombre puede decirte
Tanto que él puede decir
Tú eres mi poder, mi placer, mi dolor
Para mí, eres como una creciente adicción que no puedo negar, sí
¿No me dirás que es tan saludable, cariño?
[Pre coro]
Pero sabías que cuando nieva
Mis ojos se vuelven grandes y
La luz que brillas no se puede ver?
[Coro]
Cariño, te comparo con un beso de una rosa en el gris
Ooh, cuanto más obtengo de ti, más extraño te parece, sí
Y ahora que tu rosa está en flor
Una luz golpea la penumbra en el gris
Sí, te comparo con un beso de una rosa en el gris
Ooh, cuanto más obtengo de ti, más extraño te parece, sí
Y ahora que tu rosa está en flor
Una luz golpea la penumbra en el gris
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Mario Antonio
Hope Val Kilmer continues to fight his way through cancer. It's sad how he lost his voice. Watching this movie, Real Genius, Prince of Egypt, Top Gun, The Doors and Top Secret, he's definitely underrated.
Rock on, Val. Hope you continue to make a good recovery. You are great as Batman.
Jordan Sweet
I tear up in Top Gun everytime now.
You can be my wingman anyday,Iceman.
Maria das Graças Ferreira Mafra
O Val é sensacional!
Damian Kelly
I loved him in all of those movies but my favorite V.Kilmer role3 was in ''HEAT'' with Robert De Nero&Al Pacino....
The Sedaiv
Val Kilmer was very hard to work with. Most don't think his talent was worth it. I think it was. It was heartbreaking to see Iceman unable to speak properly in Top Gun: Maverick. I'm glad he beat cancer, and I hope he continues to kick cancer's ass.
EPICS -rag
Its crazy . He was amazing as batman but the movie is misunderstood
renegadeangel13
holy christ man this is my childhood. the best nostalgia. great movie, great song. whoever paired them is a genius
Nicole Kear
Same it Def hits the nostalgia sensors in my body hmph!!
Kyle
This song was in the movie.