Early life and pre-Idol
Noll was born in the Australian town of Orange, New South Wales and grew up in the small town of Condobolin in central western New South Wales. He is the third and youngest of three children to parents Sharon and Neil Noll and along with brothers Damian and Adam, spent the entire of their childhood and teenage years living on the family farm which ran sheep and cattle and grew cereal crops. During his school years, Noll enjoyed drama classes and performed in a number of school productions. Noll has since expressed a desire to continue his acting work.
During his adult years, Noll began working on other farms and properties shearing sheep amongst other tasks. It was during this time Noll and his brothers formed the band called "Cypress" (named for the fact that they rehearsed in a timber mill), of which Shannon provided vocals and played guitar. The band played numerous small gigs around the Australian outback, playing in country pubs gaining a solid live reputation. Although the majority of songs performed by the band were cover versions of popular songs, the group enjoyed writing original music and would often perform these originals as part of their set.
Noll's father, Neil, was tragically killed during a farming accident in 2001, which led to Shannon and his brothers to take over the running of the family farm. Following the death and two years of extreme drought, the brothers sold the farm and settled in Condobolin with their mother. Shannon often cites the death of his father as a major inspiration in his musical career, and has penned a song on his latest album Lift titled "Now I Run" in memorium of his late father.
Noll and his now wife, Rochelle Ogsten began their relationship in 1997 welcoming the arrival of sons Cody in 2001 and Blake in 2002. The pair wed in October 2004 and daughter Sienna arrived in 2006.
Don't Fight It
Shannon Noll Lyrics
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And the seconds tick away
Searchin' in the silence
For something else to say
It's OK
Even though your holding back on me
What is meant to be
Is what will be
Yeah I know It's a matter of time
Before I'm gonna make you mine
So let it go
Baby don't fight it
We know
There ain't nothin' like it
Can't stop
When it gets started
All along
Ain't it what we both wanted?
Just let it go
We can't deny it
Your mine so baby
Don't fight it
You know you can close your eyes
But you still see that I'm right
You know
If you close your mind
You still hear your heart inside
It's OK
I know if you try to walk away
Something will be tellin' you to stay
It's OK
Yeah I know It's a matter of time
Before I'm gonna make you mine
So let it go
Baby don't fight it
We know
There ain't nothin' like it
Can't stop
When it gets started
All along
Ain't it what we both wanted?
Just let it go
We can't deny it
Your mine so baby
Don't fight it
Something bigger girl
Has brought us here tonight
And we don't have to understand it
To know that it's right, oh
You know it's right, oh
The lyrics to "Don't Fight It" by Shannon Noll express the singer's desire to connect with someone who may be holding back or unable to fully express themselves. He speaks of sitting in darkness and silence, searching for something to say, which could indicate that they are in a place of emotional distance. Despite this, he reassures his partner that "what is meant to be, is what will be," and that it's okay to let their guard down. He urges them to trust the connection between them, and to not resist the inevitability of their union.
The chorus of the song is a plea for his partner to stop resisting their attraction and embrace their desire for one another. He is confident that they are meant to be together and that they cannot deny their feelings. The bridge speaks to the mystery and power of their connection, acknowledging that they may not fully understand it, but they both know it's right.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Fight It" speak to the complexity of human relationships and the importance of trust and vulnerability in achieving intimacy. The song encourages listeners to embrace their desires and not fear the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here in the darkness
I am alone and in a state of confusion.
And the seconds tick away
Time is passing by and I am becoming impatient.
Searchin' in the silence
I am trying to find some answers.
For something else to say
I am struggling to communicate my feelings.
It's OK
Everything is going to be alright.
Even though your holding back on me
Although you may not be fully open with me.
What is meant to be
The future is predetermined.
Is what will be
Things will happen as they are supposed to.
Yeah I know It's a matter of time
I understand that this is a waiting game.
Before I'm gonna make you mine
But I am confident that I will win your heart in the end.
So let it go
Stop resisting and just give in to your true feelings.
Baby don't fight it
Don't struggle against what you know to be true.
We know
Both of us understand.
There ain't nothin' like it
This feeling is unlike anything else.
Can't stop
Once it begins, there's no turning back.
When it gets started
Once the passion ignites.
All along
From the beginning.
Ain't it what we both wanted?
Wasn't this what we both secretly desired?
Just let it go
Stop fighting and allow yourself to feel the way you do.
We can't deny it
We can't pretend it's not there.
Your mine so baby
You belong to me, so don't resist.
Don't fight it
Stop fighting against your own heart.
You know you can close your eyes
You can ignore what's happening if you choose to.
But you still see that I'm right
But deep down you know you can't deny the truth.
You know
You are aware of the reality of the situation.
If you close your mind
If you try to ignore your own feelings.
You still hear your heart inside
You will still feel the pull of your emotions.
I know if you try to walk away
I am aware that you may try to run from this situation.
Something will be tellin' you to stay
But you'll feel a force that tells you to stay.
Something bigger girl
There is something more significant happening.
Has brought us here tonight
That has led us to this moment.
And we don't have to understand it
We don't need to comprehend it fully.
To know that it's right, oh
We can just feel that it is right.
You know it's right, oh
Both of us can feel that it is right.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Wayne Hector, Philip Thornalley
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