MUSIC CAREER
Before Westlife, Filan was in a band known as I.O.U. In 1997, he attended an audition for a new Irish boyband, where he was spotted by Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, and Walsh approached him to join his new venture, Westlife. The three Sligonans joined the band along with Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden.
Filan, along with Mark Feehily, is the main lead singer (first voice) in Westlife. Their first album was released in November, 1999, titled Westlife. With Westlife, Filan has had 14 UK number ones and six number one albums in the UK, and sold 40 million records worldwide.
In 20 October 2011, Westlife announced and decided to split and go separate ways until the end of their 2012 Farewell Tour. Filan showed interest of being a solo music artist as his daily living. In December that year, it was announced that Filan has landed with a recording contract with Universal Music Entertainment.
On 31 May, he announced that the website will be launched soon, and that he had finished the album and had been doing some shooting in Los Angeles for the video of the first single. He also stated that the first single will be released in few weeks, and he would be doing some radio work and some small gigs to promote his album.[13] On 14 May, Shane revealed that the first single will be out on
August 14 On 4 July, Filan revealed the title of his first single was "Everything to Me", and the resulting EP has three other songs "Everytime", "Today’s Not Yesterday" and "Once". The release date was also announced as 25 August.
On 20 August 2013, Filan performed "Everything to Me" live at the 2013 Rose of Tralee festival, his first live solo TV performance.
On 10 September 2013, Filan released About You, the second single from his album You and Me. Shane released his latest CD You and Me in November 2013.
Today's Not Yesterday
Shane Filan Lyrics
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But I don′t feel ready
Can you still hear me
Can I do this all again
If I keep my head down
Would you still see me
'Cos I don′t think its over
No I don't think it′s over
Everything that they might say
Forget it all
Today′s not yesterday
Today's not yesterday
I know nothing′s set in stone
I'll pick up the pieces and try to move on
If you′re asking me to go
I'll always listen
You just got to let me know
′Cos I don't think it's over
Maybe I′m gonna find a way
No I don′t think, it's over
Everything that they might say
Forget it all
Today′s not yesterday
Today's not yesterday
I don′t think it's over
Maybe I′m gonna find a way
No-one tells you it's over
Everything that they might say
Forget it all
Today's not yesterday
Today′s not yesterday
Today′s not yesterday
The lyrics to Shane Filan's "Today's Not Yesterday" are about coming to terms with the fact that certain things have to end, but feeling like it's not over yet. The singer is not ready to move on from the situation and wonders if there is a possibility to go back and do it all again. He asks if he keeps his head down, would the person still see him, showing a desire to stay connected despite the ending.
The lyrics then switch to being open to the possibility of moving on and picking up the pieces, while still asking for permission to leave. The chorus repeats the sentiment of not feeling like it's over, despite the potential opinions or judgments of others. The singer is determined to forget it all and move forward, emphasizing that today is not yesterday and there is still hope for a different outcome.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the universal feeling of not being ready to let go of something, even if it's necessary. The hope for a different path and the desire to hold on to the past are themes that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I know all things have to end
Acknowledging that all good things must come to an end
But I don't feel ready
Feeling unprepared for the inevitable ending
Can you still hear me
Questioning if anyone is truly listening or understanding
Can I do this all again
Wondering if there is a chance to start again
If I keep my head down
Possibly believing that ignoring the situation may be easier
Would you still see me
Worried about being unnoticed and forgotten
'Cos I don't think it's over
Rejecting the idea that it's truly the end
Maybe I'm gonna find a way
Holding onto hope that a solution may be found
No I don't think, it's over
Repeating the belief that it's not the end
Everything that they might say
Ignoring the opinions of others
Forget it all
Letting go of past negative thoughts and emotions
Today's not yesterday
Emphasizing the idea of a new day and new opportunities
I know nothing's set in stone
Recognizing that the future is unpredictable
I'll pick up the pieces and try to move on
Determined to keep going despite setbacks
If you're asking me to go
Willingness to listen to others' opinions or requests
I'll always listen
Openness to communication and feedback
You just got to let me know
Encouraging others to speak up and express themselves
No-one tells you it's over
Resisting the idea of being controlled by others or society's norms
Writer(s): David Sneddon, James Bauer-mein, Shane Filan
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ang pang chuan
"Today's Not Yesterday"
I know all things have to end
But I don't feel ready
Can you still hear me
Can I do this all again
If I keep my head down
Would you still see me
'Cos I don't think its over
Maybe I'm gonna find a way
No I don't think it's over
Everything that they might say
Forget it all
Today's not yesterday
Today's not yesterday
I know nothing's set in stone
I'll pick up the pieces and try to move on
If you're asking me to go
I'll always listen
You just got to let me know
'Cos I don't think it's over
Maybe I'm gonna find a way
No I don't think, it's over
Everything that they might say
Forget it all
Today's not yesterday
Today's not yesterday
I don't think it's over
Maybe I'm gonna find a way
No-one tells you it's over
Everything that they might say
Forget it all
Today's not yesterday
Today's not yesterday
Today's not yesterday
claudia catalina
shane, please never stop singing, your are amazing
Samuel Revealed
I was born in China and spent 17 years there. Right now, I'm 20 in Canada. I have been a fan of Westlife since I was a young little boy. Now, bands and singers are everywhere, music on Billboard top lists are many. But tonight, I turned on this video, and realized: the voices that I listened after are so different from the voice which was planted in my heart for a long time. I realized that with years passing by, environments and people are changing. But for something that's not and lying there waiting for you, it is something that can touch you when you feel lost in the grown-up world. Thank you Shane for being a great singer throughout my life. Thank you for "My Love", "Home", "Flying without wings", "Uptown Girl".... Thank you for staying there with your voice and keep working on music, please, keep on singing. Thank you. Sincerely, Samuel Su
Musa Musa h shafi
Love you
my love
Samuel Su a.k.a Reveald same feeling as yours but not just his songs,voice but as a human being. i read his book and i'm so inpired his life story.
Ngoc Minh Tran
Great! I had a feeling like that! Just keep singing pls and we all follow you anywhere @***** I love ur voice
Jubernack
So happy to see Shane singing again! AMAZING as always.
aRi
Heart beat so fast when listen this acoustic version. Your voice sound very clear and great!
mad4uwestlife14
Shane this is lovely... Your voice just gives me goosebumps..it always has! Can't wait for album. 3 love u so much xxxx
Catherine Rouquine
so perfect !!! I love this song ! Beautiful voice, as always... This acoustic performance is gorgeous !
Y G
LOVE YOU SHANE!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO LISTEN THE WHOLE ALBUM <3