Sinéad Quinn born 24 March 1980 at Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Northern … Read Full Bio ↴Sinéad Quinn born 24 March 1980 at Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, graduate of the University of Hull was a contestant in the first series of the UK BBC TV series Fame Academy in 2002. She later went on to sign a record deal, release an album, and have a #2 UK single. She currently lives in St Albans with husband Paul Stewart, drummer with The Feeling. They became engaged on 9 October 2007 and were married in Ireland on 6 December 2008. Sinéad is currently in a band, Sinéad and the Dawnbreakers, as singer and acoustic guitarist. Husband and drummer for The Feeling, Paul Stewart, is also the drummer for Sinéad and the Dawnbreakers.

Sinéad did not enter the Fame Academy in the same way as the other contestants. The first eleven contestants were picked by the show's judges, but the final contestant was picked through a public vote in the first programme of the series. Sinéad, David Sneddon and Paul MacDonald sang in this vote but Sinéad won the public's support. She gained 51% of the votes and won her place in the Fame Academy.

The fan base Sinéad built up in the first programme stayed with her during the whole series, and allowed her to reach the final. During this time she sang a range of songs from Macy Gray's "I Try" and Garth Brook's "If Tomorrow Never Comes" to "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Don't Speak".

In the final, Sinéad was up against David Sneddon (who had entered the Academy at a later date due to Naomi Roper pulling out due to illness) and Lemar Obika. She finished second with 2.5 million of the 6.5 million votes cast. Although missing out on the guaranteed record deal and living the "lifestyle of a star" for a year, she had the attention of the music industry.

Within a week of leaving the Fame Academy, Sinéad signed a £1 million, five album record deal with Mercury Records.

Her debut single, "I Can’t Break Down", was released 10 February 2003. It reached number 2 in the British charts, being beaten to the top spot by t.A.T.u.. The single sold around 70,000 copies, finishing in 65th place for the top selling UK singles of 2003.

Sinéad's follow up single "What You Need Is" only reached number 19 in the charts, and her self-written album, Ready To Run, peaked at number 48.

Sinéad's only other releases to date was on the Fame Academy Album alongside all the other Fame Academy contestants and guest vocals on fellow contestant Malachi Cush's debut album.

Both before and after Fame Academy, Sinéad was a keen songwriter and performer. The show allowed her to develop her song writing talents and provided her with her first ever singing lessons. The Fame Academy Tour, which followed the series, gave Sinéad her first major public performances outside a TV studio.

In the three years since leaving the Fame Academy, Sinéad has had a regular list of public performances. With the backing of a guitar based group she went on a University tour in 2003. She has played to a full-house at Music Live 2003 at the National Exhibition Centre and in 2005 she supported Children in Need with a performance and sang at the switch-on of Christmas lights in Coventry. She has also taken part in RTÉ's TV show - "The Lyrics Board" and on New Year's Eve, 2005, she performed on another RTÉ television show - "Everyone's A Winner", singing Sheryl Crow's song - "Everyday Is A Winding Road".

Also in 2005 Sinéad was invited by the Irish President, Mary McAleese, "to a reception to celebrate (her) contribution to the entertainment industry in Ireland" at the Presidents official residence, Áras an Uachtaráin.

Sinéad has been touring with SSVC performing for the British Armed Forces around the world. Of note is the fact that while in Cyprus a special "Going Out Tonight" show was put on for those living on the RAF Akrotiri base, unusual because this meant it was open to anyone living on the base, including families of forces members, whereas these shows are normally reserved for servicemen on operations.

Sinéad played the role of Beth in the 2007 live tour of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. Also in 2007 she performed at and judged each of the nine regional finals for Girl Guiding UK's talent competition 'Guiding Star' and also appeared at the Grand Final in Sheffield on 30 June 2007 as a performer and a judge.

Whilst she's concentrated on smaller intimate gigs in 2008, mainly in smaller locations in London, she'll be the support act for Lulu at the Chichester Festivities in July.

Hedonism
Sinéad Quinn Lyrics

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I hope you're feeling happy now
I see you feel no pain at all it seems
I wonder what you're doin' now
I wonder if you think of me at all
Do you still play the same moves now
Or are those special moods
For someone else
I hope you're feeling happy now

Just because you feel good
Doesn't make you right
Just because you feel good
Still want you here tonight

Does laughter still discover you
I see through all the smiles
That look so right
Do you still have the same friends now
To smoke away your problems and your life
Oh how do you remember
Me the one that made
You laugh until you cried
I hope you're feeling happy now

Just because you feel good doesn't make you right
Just because you feel good still want you here tonight
I wonder what you're doing now

I hope you're feeling happy now
I hope you're feeling happy now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sinéad Quinn's song "Hedonism" explore themes of longing, nostalgia, and the complexities of emotions. The song begins with the singer expressing their desire to know how the person they are addressing is currently feeling. They remark that the person seems to be experiencing happiness without any pain, which makes them wonder what the person is currently engaged in and if they ever think about the singer.

The next verse raises questions about the person's behavior. The singer wonders if the person still uses the same tactics and approaches in their life, or if those methods are reserved for someone else now. It conveys a sense of feeling left behind or replaced. Despite these thoughts, the singer still expresses a wish for the person to be happy, suggesting that their affection and concern for the person still remain.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the misconception that feeling good doesn't necessarily mean one is in the right or making the right choices. The singer acknowledges that even though the person may be experiencing pleasure, they still yearn for their presence and companionship. This indicates that their emotional attachment is independent of the person's happiness or well-being.

The following verse alludes to the singer's ability to see beyond the forced smiles and laughter. They can perceive that the person conceals their true feelings behind a facade. The mention of "the same friends" suggests a sense of familiarity and continuity, highlighting the person's reliance on certain people to escape from their problems and perhaps their internal struggles.

The song concludes with the singer reminiscing about their past moments together, specifically referencing how they used to make the person laugh until they cried. The final repetition of the line "I hope you're feeling happy now" conveys a wistful tone, suggesting that the singer still longs for the person's happiness, despite any feelings of confusion or sadness they may have.

Overall, the lyrics of "Hedonism" explore the emotions and thoughts that arise when reflecting on a past relationship. They depict a mix of longing, curiosity, and a desire for the other person's happiness, despite their own emotional complexities. The song captures the bittersweet nature of nostalgia and the ongoing connection one may feel towards someone who has moved on.

Line by Line Meaning

I hope you're feeling happy now
I genuinely wish that you are currently experiencing genuine happiness

I see you feel no pain at all it seems
From my observation, it appears that you are not experiencing any form of emotional distress

I wonder what you're doin' now
I am genuinely curious about what activities or actions you are currently engaged in

I wonder if you think of me at all
I am uncertain if you ever contemplate or have thoughts about me

Do you still play the same moves now
Are you still employing the same behavior or strategies as you did previously

Or are those special moods for someone else
Or perhaps those particular moods or actions are reserved for another individual

Just because you feel good
Merely experiencing positive emotions and sensations

Doesn't make you right
Does not necessarily imply that your actions or decisions are correct or justified

Still want you here tonight
Despite the aforementioned, I still desire your presence with me this evening

Does laughter still discover you
Is laughter still able to bring about genuine joy within you

I see through all the smiles that look so right
Despite the outward appearance of happiness conveyed through smiles, I can perceive that it may not be as genuine as it seems

Do you still have the same friends now
Are the individuals you associate with on a regular basis still the same as before

To smoke away your problems and your life
Are you still using smoking as a means to escape from your issues and the overall course of your existence

Oh how do you remember me the one that made you laugh until you cried
Oh, how do you recall my presence, the one who had the ability to make you laugh uncontrollably until tears formed in your eyes

I hope you're feeling happy now
Once again, I express my genuine desire that you are currently experiencing true happiness

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Deborah Ann Dyer, Len Arran

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