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.
This Is It
Shannon Noll Lyrics
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There are no bells and no parades
No one to knock on your door
There are no signs to show the way
All there is is what we have right now
We can act our way and we can fake it
This is it
And there's no break
No second takes to get it right
Yeah, this is life
What are we hiding from?
Maybe the mistakes we've made
Why don't we make some more?
Life's gonna go on anyway
All we get is a moment in time
We can fall right now or we can make it
This is it
This is life
And there's no breaks
No second takes to make it right
This is me, talking to you
And all that counts is here and now
And what we do
Yeah, this is life, this is life
Everybody dies but not everybody lives
Everybody takes but not everybody gives
Every single day is another chance to take that ride
This is it
This is life
And there's no breaks
No second takes to make it right
This is me, talking to you
And all that counts is here and now
And what we do
Yeah, this is life
And there's no breaks
No second takes to make it right
Yeah, this is life
This is life
This is me and you
Shannon Noll's song This Is It speaks about embracing the present moment and taking control of our lives. There are no signs or clear paths for us to follow, but we must trust in our abilities to make the most of what we have now. The lyrics suggest that we need to let go of our fear of making mistakes and take risks because life is going to move forward regardless. All we have is the present, and it's up to us to decide whether we fall or make it.
Noll's lyrics encourage listeners to live in the present moment and make the most of what we have. He reminds us that everyone makes mistakes, but we shouldn't let that fear stop us from taking a chance. The line "everybody dies, but not everybody lives" highlights the importance of living life to the fullest and taking risks that may lead to greater fulfillment. The lyrics also emphasize the power of our actions in the current moment, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
What are we waiting for?
Why are we hesitating or delaying?
There are no bells and no parades
There are no signs or celebrations for us to follow.
No one to knock on your door
No one is coming to help us, we have to do it alone.
There are no signs to show the way
There are no clear directions for us to take.
All there is is what we have right now
The only thing we have is the present moment.
We can act our way and we can fake it
We can pretend or try to make it seem like we know what we're doing.
This is it
This is our life, our one chance.
This is life
Our existence, our reality.
And there's no break
There is no pause or chance to stop and start again.
No second takes to get it right
We only have one opportunity to do things correctly.
What are we hiding from?
Why do we avoid or bury our past mistakes?
Maybe the mistakes we've made
Perhaps we're scared of the errors we've committed.
Why don't we make some more?
Why not allow ourselves to make additional errors or try new things?
Life's gonna go on anyway
Regardless of what we do, time will continue to pass.
All we get is a moment in time
Our existence is fleeting and temporary.
We can fall right now or we can make it
We can either give up or persevere through life's challenges.
Everybody dies but not everybody lives
Everyone dies, but not all truly experience life to the fullest.
Everybody takes but not everybody gives
Many people take from others but don't give back in return.
Every single day is another chance to take that ride
Every day is an opportunity to live life to the fullest.
And all that counts is here and now
The only thing that matters is the present moment.
And what we do
Our actions and choices define our lives.
This is me, talking to you
The singer is addressing the listener directly.
Yeah, this is life
This is what real life is all about.
This is me and you
We are the ones responsible for our own lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, PHIL THORNALLEY, SHANNON KNOLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song has played a million times in my head for the past 19 years 🖤
Lisa O'Brien
This was one of my favorite songs in my youth. I came across your video and initially listened with headphones. For the first time ever, this song hit me right in the feels. I got choked up and cried. Then I watched the video. Your rendition and the video were so powerful and beautiful. Thank you.
TristanandIsolt
It's funny how a person can hear a song many times, but finally it hits them. Shannon does a great job with the emotional aspects of the song, but so did Moving Pictures.
Caroline Whitaker
Exactly my thoughts, these lyrics, Lisa 😔
Sundaystorms
Youth? This was only 3 years ago..
Lisa O'Brien
@Sundaystorms This is a cover of an 80s song.
sageandcandle
I was 10 when the original came out. I was being abused. This song hit my heart. The words resonate. ❤
Thoridein
source?
LEISURE, TRAVEL, AND HOBBY
This song remind me of when I was living and studying in Australia. Such a great song, Shannon!
komang sumajaya
Same