After winning The X Factor, Steve Brookstein was immediately signed to the Sony BMG record label through which he released his first single, a cover of "Against All Odds" on 20 December 2004. The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 2 and then rose to the number 1 spot on 2 January 2005, and stayed there for one week. In Ireland, the song peaked at number 11. The music video for the song was a montage of clips from his time on The X Factor, from his initial audition to his final performance after being declared the winner.
Brookstein released his debut album Heart & Soul on 9 May 2005 through Sony BMG, five months after his first single reached number one. The album was an immediate success, also debuting on the UK charts at number one and going on to sell approximately 250,000 copies. Although Brookstein continued to perform tracks from his album on television shows, a second single failed to materialise. In August 2005 it was announced that Sony BMG had dropped him from their line-up only eight months after his X Factor victory and despite the success of his debut single and album. Brookstein maintains that the decision to 'drop' him reportedly came after he was offered a second album and to come back on the show, which he declined as it was to be another album of covers and he preferred a mix of old and new.
After being released from his contract by Sony BMG, Brookstein spent the next year writing his own material and forming his own record label. On 2 October 2006, he released his second single (and first from his upcoming album), Fighting Butterflies, independently. Although accompanied and promoted by a music video, the song failed to crack the UK Top 75. Undeterred, Brookstein released his second album, 40,000 Things, on 9 October 2006. However, the album also failed to chart.
From September to November 2006, Brookstein embarked on a nationwide tour of small venues in order to promote his new album. Many of the shows were sold out, but several had to be cancelled due to low ticket sales.
In June 2007, Brookstein appeared on the P&O Portsmouth to Bilbao ship for cruisers, alongside X Factor series 2 alumni Chico and Journey South In September 2007, Brookstein embarked on his Great American Soul Book tour, and in October he recorded and contributed the track "Head Over Heels" for Ian Levine's Disco 2008 album. In 2008, he played 'the father' in a touring production of the award-winning musical Our House.
In 2009 he was working on producing his wife Eileen Hunter's jazz album and performing at smaller venues. He also recorded a cover of Promised Land with the Boogie Pimps which was a best seller for the label, Liberty Records.
Since his 2004 X-Factor win and subsequent fall from grace, Steve has spent much of his time bitterly, publicly and vociferously criticising Simon Cowell, The "X-Factor" phenomenon and the media generally, via his website and twitter feed.
Hang on in There Baby
Steve Brookstein Lyrics
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Now that we've caressed a kiss so warm and tender
I can't wait till we reach that sweet moment of surrender
We'll hear the thunder roar, feel the lightning strike
At a point we both decided to meet at the same time tonight
Hang on in there baby, hang on in there darling
I'm gonna give you more than you ever dreamed possible
Don't be afraid baby
Sweet virgin of the world
We can't help but make it
'cause there's true love between us girl
So let us touch that cloud
Every girl dreams of
We're almost there darling, we're truly making love
Hang on in there baby, please don't let me down
Please don't destroy this new joy we've found
What's that now baby, what's that you're saying
Something's eating at you baby
It's about to get away
Don't fight it baby open up the door
'cause that's the key to the freedom
That we've both been working for
Let it go baby, let it go darling
Right there, right there
Baby don't you move it don't you dare
Go baby let it go darling oh right there right there
Baby Don't you move it don't you dare
Hang on in there baby
Please don't let me down
The song Hang on in There Baby by Steve Brookstein is a love song that talks about two people who have connected with each other on a deep level. The lyrics talk about a tender kiss that led to the moment of surrender, where they could feel the intensity of their love. They are waiting for something extraordinary to happen, and as they come closer, they can hear the sound of the thunderstorm and feel the electricity in the air. This moment is perfect as they are meant to meet, and they feel a sense of destiny being fulfilled. Steve encourages his love to hang on tight and assures them that he will give them more than they ever dreamed of in this moment.
Throughout the song, Steve reassures his love and tells her sweetly not to be afraid. He talks about the love that exists between them and how they will achieve their dreams together. The lyric "Every girl dreams of, we're almost there darling, we're truly making love" portrays the depth of their intimacy they share, and how they are so close to achieving their ultimate satisfaction. However, towards the end of the song, Steve realizes that his love is going through something troubling that she is afraid to express. Steve tells her to let it go, and that she has the freedom to do so. This might be a significant hurdle for their love, and he urges her to overcome it and hang on tight with him.
Overall, the song conveys the message of love, intimacy, and how relationships should be cherished and held on to tightly. Steve Brookstein's soulful voice and passion in delivering the lyrics make it an emotional experience and allows people to relate to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
We can't help but make it
We are destined to succeed in our love.
Now that we've caressed a kiss so warm and tender
Our intimacy is marked by tender, caring moments.
I can't wait till we reach that sweet moment of surrender
We look forward to giving ourselves over to our love completely.
We'll hear the thunder roar, feel the lightning strike
Our passion will be intense and explosive.
At a point we both decided to meet at the same time tonight
Our mutual attraction has led us to this moment of being together.
Hang on in there baby, hang on in there darling
Don't give up on our love, dear.
I'm gonna give you more than you ever dreamed possible
I will take care of you and provide for you beyond your imagination.
Don't be afraid baby
Have no fear, my love will protect you.
Sweet virgin of the world
My love for you is pure and chaste.
'cause there's true love between us girl
Our love is genuine and deep.
So let us touch that cloud
Let's aim for the highest heights in our love.
Every girl dreams of
This experience is what every girl desires.
We're almost there darling, we're truly making love
Our physical intimacy is a manifestation of our true love.
Please don't let me down
Don't disappoint me, dear, after we've come so far in our love.
What's that now baby, what's that you're saying
What concerns you, my love? Please tell me.
Something's eating at you baby
I sense that something is troubling you, my love.
It's about to get away
We are at risk of losing our love if we don't address your concerns.
Don't fight it baby open up the door
Don't resist, my love, let's have an open and honest communication.
'cause that's the key to the freedom
Being honest and open will set us both free in our love.
That we've both been working for
We have invested time and effort in our love and need to maintain it.
Let it go baby, let it go darling
Relax, my love, let the worries go.
Right there, right there
Stay in the present moment with me, my love.
Baby don't you move it don't you dare
Don't be restless or change your mind, stay with me, my love.
Go baby let it go darling oh right there right there
Let go of your worries, my love, and stay with me here and now.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Bristol
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