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.
Promises
Shannon Noll Lyrics
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Someone is hurting deep inside
How do I get out of here
Someone is mumbling and speaking words
That make no sense
I been thinking it over and over again
What am I supposed to do When all I want is you, and
Baby every single day I'm standing here
Trying to get through
I wanna give you whatever it takes to be closer to you
Baby I just wanna keep my promises to you
Something happened tonight
I wanna know what's going on
Don't tell me I'm the only one
That's keeping it all inside
Just say the word, please talk to me
If it's hopeless make me see
Cause what am I supposed to do
When all I want is you, and
I just wanna keep my promises to you
Baby every single day I'm standing here
Trying to get through
I wanna give you whatever it takes to be closer to you
Baby I just wanna keep my promises to you
Everything I'll give you, I'll give you
Everything I'll keep my promises
The lyrical theme in Shannon Noll's song "Promises" is about a person who is trying to keep their promise to someone they deeply care about. The first verse begins with the singer realizing that their loved one is hurting and they want to know how to help them. They are aware that their loved one is speaking words that make no sense and they're struggling to understand how to make things better. The singer is aware that they want their loved one and they're willing to do whatever it takes to keep their promises.
The second verse continues this narrative, as the singer wants to know what's happening and wants their loved one to open up to them. They are aware that everyone has something going on inside them that they hide and they don't want to be left in the dark. They are also aware that it's difficult to keep their promises to their loved one when they don't know what's happening. The chorus then repeats the singer's desire to keep their promises to their loved one, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to be closer to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Something is happening here
There is an issue or problem that needs attention
Someone is hurting deep inside
Someone is experiencing emotional pain
How do I get out of here
The singer is feeling stuck or trapped in the situation
Someone is mumbling and speaking words That make no sense
The person is not communicating clearly or effectively
I been thinking it over and over again What am I supposed to do When all I want is you, and
The singer is struggling with a difficult decision or conflict
I just wanna keep my promises to you Baby every single day I'm standing here Trying to get through I wanna give you whatever it takes to be closer to you Baby I just wanna keep my promises to you
The singer is expressing his commitment and love to someone and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep their promises
Something happened tonight I wanna know what's going on Don't tell me I'm the only one That's keeping it all inside Just say the word, please talk to me If it's hopeless make me see Cause what am I supposed to do When all I want is you, and
The singer is asking for clarity and honesty from the other person in the situation
Everything I'll give you, I'll give you Everything I'll keep my promises
The singer is reiterating his commitment to keep his promises and give everything to the other person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERT YOUNG, BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, GARY SMITH, JERMAINE DUPRI
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