On April 13, 2010, Walker released his second single in New Zealand titled, "Unbroken" and later in Australia on April 20, 2010. The single was written and produced by Ryan Tedder and is the lead single from his second studio album, From the Inside Out. The album is set to be released on August 20, 2010
Walker was born on 23 October 1990 in Melbourne, Australia, but Walker and his family moved back and forth from Australia to New Zealand, spending relatively equal periods of his life in both countries. He is of MΔori descent. In New Zealand, Walker's heritage tribes is Nga Potiki (a sub tribe of Maunga-Pohatu and NgΔi Te Rangi from the city of Tauranga). During Walker's childhood his father was often abusive, which led to him smoking marijuana and thieving. Walker says his passion for music and his church made him a "good boy" again. Before Walker had entered Australian Idol in 2009, he was a shop assistant at a menswear shop in Coolangatta, Queensland where his family currently lives.
In 2009, Walker auditioned for the seventh season of Australian Idol, singing "Ordinary People" by John Legend at his Brisbane audition. He received praise from the judges with Marcia Hines applauding him and stating: "You've got a beautifully house cat voice... it resonates [and] this whole room was captivated by your voice. You coulda heard a penny drop and that to me is what a great artist is.".He progressed through to the theatre rounds receiving more recognition from the judges with Kyle Sandilands saying, after his second round performance of Kings of Leon's song Use Somebody, "You're the only person after the auditions that I ever told anyone about; family, friends other people that I run into. I only told them about you."After all three theatre rounds were over, it was announced that Walker made it into the top-twenty four. In the top twenty-four semi-finals Walker was part of the first group of performers and sang "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. The judges were impressed with his performance with all three judges praising his vocal skills but Marcia and Dicko told him not to get side-tracked while singing but letting it flow naturally. The following evening they announced the first two contestants to be put through to the top twelve according to viewer votes. The first contestant through was Walker who praised God for making it through alongside fellow contestant Kate Cook. The judges were pleased with the result with Springbett telling them to get ready for the hard work.
Throughout the season Walker was praised continually for his voice and for the daring choices he took with his song choices. During the season the contestants were mentored by established artists including Suzi Quatro, Liza Minnelli, Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Michael BublΓ© and Pete Wentz. After his performance of Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" the judges including Joel and Benji Madden were left speechless. Joel stated that listening to Walker sing made him want to sing R&B music and Benji stating that he would watch him perform whether he won the competition or not. After his R&B influenced performance of "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor guest judge Pete Wentz stated that he had heard about him from Joel Madden and that if he had no where to go after Idol to give him a call. While being mentored by Michael BublΓ©, after being put through to the final 2, the singer compared his voice to Walker stating: "When he sang to me I wanted to kick him a little bit! Really, I just thought why am I here... 'cause I'm gonna sound like crap singing next to Stan... that voice is like God kissed [his] throat... it's hard when you're a singer and you meet... a better singer than you and you have to come up and mentor them..." Additionally he told Walker that he would like to introduce him to his producers because his voice would blow them away.That night he also performed his winner's single "Black Box" live for the first time. One of his most highly praised performances was of the Prince song Purple Rain which received a standing ovation from the judging panel and the audience. Marcia Hines praised him for his choice to sing accapella at the end of the song while Jay Dee Springbett said that "... it was a moment and you know, I didn't hear it, I felt it brother..."
On November 22, 2009 Walker and fellow finalist Hayley Warner took to the stage at the Sydney Opera House for the Australian Idol grand final. During the night he performed with the top twelve singing Take Back the City by Snow Patrol, as well as a solo of It's a Man's Man's Man's World and did a special performance with Michael BublΓ© and Warner of Feeling Good. After the viewer votes had been tallied it had been announced that the winner of Australian Idol 2009 was Stan Walker. A shocked and emotional Walker gave a speech saying: "I just want to thank God, man. Hey, I want to thank my family for coming and supporting me. My family they came from New Zealand..." Only a day after winning the competition, Walker stated that he was ready to take the music industry by storm. Stan said that, "I'm ready to make music, and I'm ready to start my career and just give it everything I've got".
After coming out of Australian Idol as the winner he was signed to Sony Music as well as an artist's development fund worth AUD$200,000. During this time he established his own company called Stan Walker Music Pty Ltd, which is run by his mother April. The company was set up in order to negotiate his contract with Sony Music and not end up like past Idol contestant Damien Leith who claimed he didn't make any money from from his "Winners Journey" release. Walker's debut album was recorded in just two days and released on December 9, 2009 three days ahead of its original release date. The album featured all the songs which he performed during Australian Idol as well as his winner's single "Black Box" and a new song called "Think of Me" which was produced by Guy Sebastian. The first single from the album, "Black Box", was officially released on 25 November 2009. It debuted and peaked at #2 on the ARIA Charts, and peaked at #1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart with double platinum certification in Australia and New Zealand. "Introducing... Stan Walker" was received well so far peaking at number-three on the Australian albums chart and number-two on the New Zealand albums chart for seven weeks, also achieving platinum status in Australia and double platinum in New Zealand.
During the last few stages of 2009, Walker began working on his second studio album. "Unbroken", the lead single from Walker's second studio album, From the Inside Out, was written and produced by Ryan Tedder and was released in New Zealand on April 13, and released in Australia on April 20. Walker performed the new single in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The single debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart on 19 April 2010, a week after its release, at number 29. It later peaked at number 9. On 2 May 2010, "Unbroken" entered the Australian ARIA Charts at number 27 and has since then peaked at number 23 on the Australian Singles Charts which only include Australian artist singles it peaked at number 3, and also reached number 7 on the Australian Urban Charts. The single received a gold certification in Australia for sales of over 35,000 copies. Walker has also once again worked with Lucas Secon and the team who wrote Black Box on a new track called "FaithFool". On June 15 2010, New Zealand rapper, Young Sid released a single titled, "Stuck In A Box" which features Walker. On June 29 2010, Walker released an exclusive video message on his official YouTube channel to his fans, announcing that the album would be released on August 20 and the second single to be released from the album is titled, "Choose You", which was written by Australian singer, Cassie Davis. On 26 July 2010, "Choose You" debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number seven.
Galaxy
Stan Walker Lyrics
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Not sure how I survived
Before I left this night
Before I came alive I was lost
I felt you pulling me, harder than gravity
Harder than anything i know
So in love with you,
I'll travel at the speed of light
So I can be right by your side
You make me feel like the whole world isnβt real,
And I'm the only star in the sky, sky, sky
Chorus:
'Ey, thereβs no time or space
Everything just melts away when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
With you is my eternity
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
Oh, oh, oh, oh. oh
In your galaxy
*With you is my eternity
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
Oh, oh, oh, yeah
Like a comet to my heart
You illuminate that dark
Show me all the parts of me Iβve never seen
We come from different places, different constellations
When Iβm with you Iβm home, I'm home
You make it feel like the whole world isnβt real,
And I'm the only star in the sky
Chorus:
'Ey, thereβs no time or space
Everything just melts away when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
With you is my eternity
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
In your galaxy
With you is my eternity
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
You healed every heartbreak
took me on a journey
To a place so high
way above the clouds
Donβt matter where we go,
As long as Iβm in your world
I never wanna be any place
yeah
Chorus:
'Ey, thereβs no time or space
Everything just melts away when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
With you is my eternity
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
In your galaxy
With you is my eternity
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
In your galaxy
The lyrics of "Galaxy" by Stan Walker describe the feeling of finally finding someone who makes everything else fade away. From the beginning of the song, the singer acknowledges that they were lost before they found this person. They felt a strong pull towards them, even stronger than gravity, and they can't help but be in love with them. The chorus repeats the sentiment that being in the other person's presence puts everything on hold - time and space melt away. The singer is content to be lying with the other person in their own universe.
The second verse expands on this idea, comparing the other person to a comet that illuminates their dark. Being with them helps the singer discover new parts of themselves they never knew existed, no matter where they come from. By being together, they both feel like they're home. The bridge builds on the idea that the other person heals every heartbreak and takes them to a place so high that they don't want to be anywhere else. Overall, "Galaxy" is a love song that expresses the feeling of finding someone who makes everything else disappear and becomes your own personal universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Not sure how I survived
Uncertain how I managed to exist before this point.
Before I left this night
Prior to departing from my current reality and entering a new one.
Before I came alive I was lost
Before experiencing this intense love and connection, I felt aimless and unsure of my purpose.
I felt you pulling me, harder than gravity
I experienced an irresistible attraction to you that was stronger than the force that holds objects together.
Harder than anything i know
This attraction was stronger than anything I had ever felt before.
So in love with you,
I am deeply and passionately in love with you.
Thereβs nothing I wonβt do
I am willing to do absolutely anything to be with you.
I'll travel at the speed of light
I am willing to go to great lengths and overcome obstacles to be close to you.
So I can be right by your side
I want to be with you and stay close to you at all times.
You make me feel like the whole world isnβt real,
Being with you is so incredible that it feels like everything else in life is insignificant and meaningless.
And I'm the only star in the sky, sky, sky
When I am with you, you make me feel special and unique, like the only star in the sky.
'Ey, thereβs no time or space
When we are together, normal concepts of time and space lose their meaning and significance.
Everything just melts away when Iβm lying here
All my worries, concerns, and other thoughts fade away when I am close to you.
With you is my eternity
Being with you is an endless source of happiness and contentment, it is where I want to be forever.
No place I rather be when Iβm lying here
There is no other place I would rather be than with you when I am resting and relaxed.
Like a comet to my heart
You entered my life suddenly and brightly and had an immediate and profound impact.
You illuminate that dark
You bring light and joy to areas of my life that were previously bleak or dim.
Show me all the parts of me Iβve never seen
Being with you has given me a new perspective on myself, and you have shown me aspects of my character or personality that I was previously unaware of.
We come from different places, different constellations
We have different backgrounds and life experiences that make us unique individuals.
When Iβm with you Iβm home, I'm home
Being with you is my happy place, where I feel safe and loved.
You healed every heartbreak
Your love has helped me overcome past traumas and heartbreaks.
took me on a journey
Our relationship has been an adventure full of new experiences and personal growth.
To a place so high
Our love has taken me to new heights emotionally and spiritually.
way above the clouds
Our love has taken me to a place where nothing can bring me down, where I am above earthly troubles.
Donβt matter where we go,
I am happy as long as I am with you, it doesn't matter where we are or what we are doing.
As long as Iβm in your world
As long as I am with you and surrounded by your love, I am content and happy.
I never wanna be any place
I never want to be anywhere else.
Writer(s): Brett Mclaughlin, Ferras Alqaisi Copyright: Emi April Music Inc., Bob Ochoa'S Homemade Salsa, Crown And Scepter Music
Contributed by Bella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@steevo211
Same.. we still play Unbroken, not because of Christians, but because of this..
MJ; On His Brothers..
MJ; but I don't need them anymore.
MJs Mom; I know but they need you.
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And so do the homeless, Global.
Move.
@jaceleaf7181
Kiwi and Australian natives killing them vocals!!
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Jace Leaf yep. We too good! ;)
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Jace Leaf is the guys new Zealand?
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@kalehxo
New Zealand and Australia at it's finest.
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im an aussie
@-integrity-3287
And how fine it is.
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