His first single, "Lay Your Hands", was released on 22nd August 2005, and reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart. His second, "No Worries" also reached #4 in November. Right after the release of his second single, the debut album, "Sanctuary", was released. Despite its #28 debut on the UK album charts, the album began to climb in its later weeks. On March 13, 2006, nearly 4 months after its release, the album went to #7 in the official charts making its second appearance in the top 10. The third single released from Simon's album, "After All This Time", was released in February and failed to become Simon's third consecutive solo Top 10 hit, entering at #16, falling to #29 in its second week, and continually dropping from there.
Simon has a 9 year old daughter from a previous relationship with Nicola Jones when he was 17 years old.
Webbe was named Company Magazine's 62nd Sexiest Man Alive in 2004. Webbe has many business ventures under his 'Love 4' group of companies, the two most notable are Love 4 Music and Love 4 PR, which he co-runs with Jade Reuben.
As an excellent amateur football player, Webbe had intended to try professional football, but suffered a career-ending injury in his toes. However, he did play as a striker in Sky One's The Match. Simon is a self-confessed supporter of English Football side Port Vale, with whom he had trials at when he was a youngster.
Simon went to Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Small Heath, Birmingham in the West Midlands.
Grace
Simon Webbe Lyrics
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You whispered words that I've been searching for
Somehow you answered my call
Reaching out I feel I'm rising up
[Chorus]
You give me (grace)
In a world that doesn't sleep at all
It's a place I've never been before
You give me (grace)
And in all of the confusion you're the peace in my soul
That's why I will never really be alone
Suddenly, I'm up on the surface now where I can see
And picture the person who I need to be
And I know, yes I know I can make it
See me now, I'm slowly rising up
[Chorus]
Well yeah, these are difficult times
These are difficult days
But I know we can face it
Ours are different lives
In a difficult place
Oh you give me grace to say when I got wrong
The grace and the will to carry on
Reaching out I feel I'm rising up
[Chorus: x 2]
The song "Grace" by Simon Webbe is about finding someone who brings comfort and relief in the midst of chaos and confusion. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been searching for something or someone to lift them up, and they have found that in this person. The lines "You whispered words that I've been searching for / Somehow you answered my call" show the singer's relief that they have finally found what they were looking for. The chorus expresses the idea that this person has been able to give them grace, which allows them to rise above the difficult world they live in. The final verse acknowledges the challenges of the current times but affirms that with the grace they have been given, they can face whatever comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaching out, looking for som way to escape the crowd
I am trying to find a way out of the noise and chaos around me.
You whispered words that I've been searching for
Your words hold the meaning I have been searching for.
Somehow you answered my call
You managed to answer my call for help in some way.
Reaching out I feel I'm rising up
As I reach out, I feel like I am growing stronger and rising higher.
You give me (grace)
You offer me grace and kindness like nobody else does.
In a world that doesn't sleep at all
This world keeps moving and doesn't rest, which makes things harder.
It's a place I've never been before
This place you take me to is something new and unfamiliar to me.
And in all of the confusion you're the peace in my soul
Even when everything around me is in chaos, you bring calmness to my soul.
That's why I will never really be alone
I feel like I will never be alone because of you and the strength you provide me.
Suddenly, I'm up on the surface now where I can see
I am now above the water where I can see things clearly.
And picture the person who I need to be
I can now imagine the person I need to become and strive towards that goal.
And I know, yes I know I can make it
I now have the confidence that I can overcome challenges and succeed.
See me now, I'm slowly rising up
I am now rising up proud and strong.
Well yeah, these are difficult times
We are currently facing difficult and challenging times right now.
These are difficult days
Each day feels like an uphill battle.
But I know we can face it
But I have faith that we can overcome these obstacles together.
Ours are different lives
We come from different backgrounds and lead different lives.
In a difficult place
We are currently in a challenging situation.
Oh you give me grace to say when I got wrong
You help me admit my mistakes and give me the grace to learn from them.
The grace and the will to carry on
You give me the strength to keep going even when things get tough.
Reaching out I feel I'm rising up
As I reach out to you, I feel like I am growing stronger and rising higher.
You give me (grace)
You offer me grace and kindness like nobody else does.
It's a place I've never been before
This place you take me to is something new and unfamiliar to me.
And in all of the confusion you're the peace in my soul
Even when everything around me is in chaos, you bring calmness to my soul.
That's why I will never really be alone
I feel like I will never be alone because of you and the strength you provide me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: TIMOTHY DANIEL WOODCOCK, SIMON SOLOMAN WEBBE, MATTHEW ALAN PRIME
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eunicekusi4853
Simon Webbe, if you are reading this comment ..I want you to know that this is a powerful song you've composed and its very touching to many lives....My husband and I are still playing it. Please don't stop composing such inspirational/ gospel songs, you have no idea the lives you're affecting with your voice and talent. God has gifted you.
@Lovelymiz
Praise God for the lyric: "You're not the author of confusion, you're the peace in my soul! Amen!
@RickieJames
I believe it's "In all of the confusion", not "You're the author of confusion".
@ibrahimhassan5273
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jakebeaver2139
And in all of the confusion youre the peace in my soul
@georginagilbert3663
This song is so so underrated. Simon deserved more after he went solo... This song used to get me through dark days in my life. Still does. Means so much to me.
@MeMyselfandI20
Same here! Much love x
@idontnodouno
absolutely @@MeMyselfandI20
@SiddigAhmed-nl1si
Thousands of churche men cannot say that
@mjoomj
Simon Webbe is truly under appreciated. The Grace album is one of the best albums of 2006! From Coming Around Again, Seventeen and No Worries! Stunned by the level of views his music has received!! Sanctuary was just as wonderful an album and shocked by the views