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.
Invincible
Shannon Noll Lyrics
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We had the world at our feet
The summer sun in our eyes
Felt the warmth on our face
And we thought
That we had it all figured out
But we never had any doubt
That together we'd touch the sky
We held the flames burning in our hearts
So long ago
But it feels like yesterday
We were young
We were young and so naive
We were strong
We were strong and still believed
We were invincible
We were invincible
Invincible
Life has a way
Of letting us know when it's time
In the event, you'll find that things
Always change
And now that we're older the things we've seen
Can't help but wonder what could have been
So long ago, it still feels like yesterday
We were young
We were young and so naive
We were strong
We were strong and still believed
We were invincible
We were invincible
Invincible
If we could turn back time would you wanna go
If we could find a way would you wanna know
If we could turn back time would you wanna go
If we could find a way would you wanna know
And now that we're older the things we've seen
Can't help but wonder what could have been
We were young
We were young and so naive
We were strong
We were strong and still believed
We were invincible
We were invincible
We were invincible
We were invincible
Invincible
The lyrics of Shannon Noll's song "Invincible" reflect on the nostalgia and longing for the past, particularly the carefree days of youth when everything seemed possible. The opening lines reminisce about a time when the world felt full of promise and potential, with the sun shining down and a sense of invincibility in the air. The singer recalls a time when they believed they had everything figured out and that nothing could tear them apart from their companions. The imagery of holding flames in their hearts symbolizes the passion and intensity of their bonds.
As the lyrics progress, the tone shifts to a more introspective reflection on the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with growing older. The singer reflects on the experiences and challenges they have faced since their youth, and wonders about the paths not taken and the alternate futures that could have unfolded. Despite the years that have passed, the memories of their youthful invincibility and unwavering belief in themselves still feel vivid and close, as if it were just yesterday.
The chorus emphasizes the themes of youth, strength, and resilience, highlighting how in their younger days, they felt unstoppable and unbreakable. The repetition of the word "invincible" serves both as a nostalgic reminder of their past mindset and as a wistful acknowledgment of the innocence and determination they once possessed. The questions posed in the later verses - "If we could turn back time, would you want to go?" - further underscore the desire to revisit the past and perhaps regain some of that lost invincibility.
Overall, "Invincible" is a bittersweet reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and the inevitability of change. It speaks to the universal experience of looking back on one's younger self with a mix of fondness, regret, and a longing for the sense of possibility and strength that seemed limitless at the time. The song captures the essence of nostalgia and the human desire to recapture moments of lost youth and invincibility, even as time continues to march forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHANNON NEIL NOLL, JON COBBE HUME
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