They released their first album Forgiven, Not Forgotten in 1995, which had its greatest success in Australia, Sweden, Spain and Ireland, gaining later success in the UK and in Canada. The title track, 'The Right Time' and 'Runaway' were all singles that would reach within the top ten Irish Singles Chart. Success followed in much of Europe, Asia and Australia. Two years later in 1997 a second album Talk On Corners was released which was principally popular in Ireland, eventually raising them to astonishing fame in the UK, and later success followed in much of Europe, Asia and Australia. Both albums have been certified gold in the United States. In 1999, they recorded a Unplugged album as part of MTV's Unplugged series. The session was recorded live on 5 October 1999 in front of an audience at Ardmore Studios, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. In 2000, following the death of their mother, Jean, in 1999, they released their third studio album In Blue, which included the song 'No More Cry' which Andrea, the lead vocalist along with Caroline the drummer, wrote after the loss of their mother. The hit song 'Breathless' from this album also allowed the band to break into the U.S. The band took a break after this, allowing time for Sharon Corr to get married, and Caroline Corr to marry and have her first child, a son, Jake.
A compilation album The Best of the Corrs was released in 2001 featuring previous released songs as well as new tracks. The new single that was only released and featured in this complication is 'Would You Be Happier'. After six months from the album's release, it turned multi-platinum worldwide. Selling just over 17 million copies worldwide, it is The Corrs' most successful album to date; and one of the most succesful albums to come out of Ireland. Andrea Corr also began to flirt with the possibility of acting. After appearing in several movies such as Evita, Boys and Girls from County Claire, and The Bridge. In 2004, they released their album Borrowed Heaven, which featured the track 'Time Enough For Tears' which was penned by Bono and Gavin Friday for the film soundtrack In America, as well as Lady Smith Black Mambazo featuring on the title track. The album was a great success in their homeland Ireland where it peaked at number 1 with all three singles entering the Irish Music Charts. The album also entered the top ten albums in the United States with the single Summer Sunshine entering the top 20 singles. Around this time also, Caroline gave birth to her second child, a daughter, Georgina and now it is said that another baby girl is on the way.
Following this album a year later, the band covered several traditional Irish songs and traditionals on the album simply named "Home". "Home" was compiled through a songbook of their late mother Jean Corr as a tribute to her. Following the album release of Home, Sharon has given birth to her first child, a son, Cathal, and Jim Corr announced his engagement to his girlfriend Gayle. They have a son, Brandon. Andrea is currently working on several film projects and is planning to embark on a solo career, whilst her brother and sisters focus on their families. Her forthcoming solo album is titled "Present" and is produced by Nellee Hooper. Bono is the executive producer of the allbum, which should be out in Spring '07. The band are due to release another Greatest Hits album on the 20th of November 2006, entitled Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection.
Andrea Corr also has acting ambitions. Long before The Corrs made a record, she played a small role in The Commitments (1991), as Sharon Rabbitte, one of the lead's younger sister. She is seen dancing the jig in one of the band casting scenes. She also played in Evita (1996) alongside Madonna as one of president Péron's mistresses, in Broken Thread (2007), The Bridge (2005), The Boys from County Clare (2003), and sang the part of Kayley in Quest for Camelot (1998).
The band has been inactive since 2005 because Jim and Caroline are raising families, while Andrea and Sharon are pursuing solo careers. According to Sharon Corr, it is uncertain if and when The Corrs will reunite.
Band website: www.thecorrswebsite.com
Give It All Up
The Corrs Lyrics
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And it's probably true
But I'm at my happiest
Just when I'm with you
There is a distance between us (between us...)
So far that I can't reach
The stage lights they shine so brightly
But still I find no peace
I'd give it all up just for you
Just to have you near me
I'd give it all up just for you
You bring me up, you bring me down
You turn me inside out
And I'd give it all up just for you
I've been hearing some stories
Of couples so in love
But they've spent so much time apart
That they never seem to work
And I'm a long long way from you
Still I'd give it all up just for you
Just to have you near me
I'd give it all up just for you
You bring me up, you bring me down
You turn me inside out
And I'd give it all up just for you
I'd give it all up just for you
Just to have you near me
I'd give it all up just for you
You bring me up, you bring me down
You turn me inside out
And I'd give it all up just for you
In "Give it All Up," The Corrs sing about a love that is worth sacrificing everything for. They admit that they may seem crazy because they are willing to give up everything, even their careers or ambitions, just to be with their lover. The distance between them makes it difficult to find peace, and even though they are under the bright lights of a stage, they feel empty without their loved one.
The lyrics communicate the frustration and anxiety that come with a long-distance relationship. The singer yearns to be close to their lover and desires to give up everything to be with them. The lyrics convey the message that love is worth the sacrifice and that it can be challenging to maintain a relationship when distance separates individuals. The singer notes that they have heard stories of other couples who failed despite their love because they were unable to work through the challenges of distance and being apart.
The chorus is a declaration of love and an admission of the willing sacrifice required to maintain it. The singer confesses their devotion to their partner, acknowledging that they turn them inside out, bring them up and down, but ultimately, they would give everything up just to be with them. The song is a poignant declaration of true love that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that I'm crazy
People think I'm crazy
And it's probably true
It's possible that I might be crazy
But I'm at my happiest
Despite my craziness, I'm happiest when I'm with you
Just when I'm with you
I'm happiest when I'm with you
There is a distance between us (between us...)
We're physically far apart
So far that I can't reach
We're really far apart
The stage lights they shine so brightly
Although I'm successful as a performer, it doesn't bring me happiness
But still I find no peace
Despite my success, I'm still not at peace
And I'm a long long way from you
We're physically far apart
I'd give it all up just for you
I'd give up everything to be with you
Just to have you near me
Being close to you is all I want
You bring me up, you bring me down
You have an emotional effect on me
You turn me inside out
You affect me deeply
And I'd give it all up just for you
I really want to be with you
I've been hearing some stories
I've heard some stories
Of couples so in love
About couples who love each other deeply
But they've spent so much time apart
But they've been physically separated for a long time
That they never seem to work
Their relationship doesn't seem to work out
Still I'd give it all up just for you
Despite hearing these stories, I still want to be with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA JANE CORR, CAROLINE CORR, JAMES CORR, SHARON CORR
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