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.
New Beginning
Shannon Noll Lyrics
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I would of turned and walked away
Can't hold the tears even though I try
'Cause there's nothing quite as sad as goodbye
Don't want to think about tomorrow
You won't be here by my side
All of a sudden I feel hollow
So I'm alone again
Trying to find the ticket to the nxt train (to the next train)
I'm on my own again
Waiting in the line
For a new (new) beginning (new beginning)
I know that we are better off
Still I feel that I've lost
Wen I look into your eyes
There's nothing quite as sad as goodbye
So I'm alone again
Trying to find the ticket to the next train (to the next train)
I'm on my own again
Waiting in the line
For a new (new) beginning (new beginning)
Back to where I started
Try my love again
Now I've got my heart set
On a better day
Who's to say what's waiting?
Just around the bend
Can't do more then hope and pray for a better day
So I'm alone again
Trying to find the ticket to the next train (to the next train)
I'm on my own again
Waiting in the line
For a new (new) beginning
Whoa
Yeah
I'm on my own again
For a new beginning, oh yeah
New beginning.
The lyrics to Shannon Noll's song "New Beginning" tell the story of heartbreak and moving on. The singer is clearly struggling with the end of a relationship, unable to hold back tears because "there's nothing quite as sad as goodbye." The thought of tomorrow without their loved one is too much to bear. The singer acknowledges that they know they are better off without this person, but they still feel like they have lost something. They speak of hope for the future, with a sense that something better is waiting just around the bend.
The song's lyrics are raw and emotional, beautifully capturing the pain of separation and the desire for a fresh start. Noll's powerful vocals add to the intensity of the message. It's a relatable song for anyone who has gone through a difficult break-up and had to pick themselves up and start over.
Overall, "New Beginning" is a cathartic and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace the hope that comes with starting anew.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had know what you'd of say
If I had known what you were going to say
I would of turned and walked away
I would have avoided the situation altogether
Can't hold the tears even though I try
I am unable to stop myself from crying despite my efforts
'Cause there's nothing quite as sad as goodbye
Saying goodbye is one of the saddest things one can experience
Don't want to think about tomorrow
I do not want to contemplate the future
You won't be here by my side
You will not be with me in the future
All of a sudden I feel hollow
Suddenly, I feel empty
'Cause nothings quite as sad as goodbye
Saying goodbye is one of the saddest things one can experience
So I'm alone again
I am once again by myself
Trying to find the ticket to the nxt train (to the next train)
I am searching for a way out of my current situation
I'm on my own again
I am alone once more
Waiting in the line
I am standing in line, waiting
For a new (new) beginning (new beginning)
I am hoping for a fresh start
I know that we are better off
I understand that we are better off apart
Still I feel that I've lost
However, I still feel a sense of loss
Wen I look into your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes
There's nothing quite as sad as goodbye
Saying goodbye is one of the saddest things one can experience
Back to where I started
I am back to square one
Try my love again
I am attempting to love again
Now I've got my heart set
I am determined to start anew
On a better day
I am hoping for a brighter future
Who's to say what's waiting?
We cannot predict what the future holds
Just around the bend
It could be right around the corner
Can't do more then hope and pray for a better day
All I can do is hope for a better future
Whoa
An exclamation of surprise
Yeah
An informal agreement or acknowledgement
I'm on my own again
I am alone once more
For a new beginning, oh yeah
I am hoping for a fresh start
New beginning.
A fresh start or new chapter in life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANZ WAXMAN
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