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.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Steve Brookstein Lyrics
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Have I told you there's no one above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
For the morning sun in all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort tooAnd you fill my life with laughter
You can make it better
Ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine like the sun
At the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadnessEase my troubles that's what you do
Take away all my sadness
Fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
Fill my life with gladness
Take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
The lyrics to Steve Brookstein's "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" are a beautiful testament to the power of love in our lives. The song begins with the singer asking his loved one if he has recently told them how much he loves them and declares that there is no one above them. The lyrics go on to describe how his loved one fills his heart with gladness and takes away his sadness, permeating his life with happiness and positivity.
The second verse uses imagery of the morning sun to depict the hope and comfort that his loved one brings into his life. Furthermore, he adds that his loved one fills his life with laughter, making everything better and easier. The chorus repeats the opening lines, emphasizing the importance of expressing our love and gratitude in life.
The bridge speaks to the divine nature of love that is shared between the singer and his loved one, comparing it to the sun that shines upon everyone. The song ends with a call to give thanks and pray to the one who has brought such joy and love into his life.
Overall, the message of the song is that love is the most powerful force in our lives, bringing happiness and light into even the darkest situations. The lyrics are simple yet profound, communicating the importance of telling our loved ones how much they mean to us and being grateful for the love that we share.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you
I want to make sure that you know I love you and that it is a constant feeling
Have I told you there's no one above you
You are the most important person to me and there's no one I value more
You fill my heart with gladness
You bring so much joy into my life and make me happy
Take away my sadness
You are there for me even during my most difficult moments and always make me feel better
Ease my troubles that's what you do
You have a calming influence on me and make my problems seem less daunting
For the morning sun in all its glory
The pure beauty of the sunrise is a reminder of our love and the start of a new day
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
The sunrise also brings hope and reassurance that everything will be alright
And you fill my life with laughter
Your humor and lightheartedness always brighten up my day and make me smile
You can make it better
You have the power to improve any situation and make it more positive
There's a love that's divine
Our love is special and almost otherworldly in its intensity and purity
And it's yours and it's mine like the sun
Our love is something that we share and is a constant presence in our lives like the sun
We should give thanks and pray to the one, to the one
We should express our gratitude to a higher power for bringing us together and keeping our love strong
Take away all my sadness
You have the power to completely erase any sadness or pain that I feel
Fill my life with gladness
You make my life so much richer and happier just by being in it
Ease my troubles that's what you do
You continue to be a source of comfort and support in my life and I am grateful for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Van Morrison
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