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
Heaven Knows
The Corrs Lyrics
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Strangers apart
Oh please come back to me
No more to leave
Never to grieve
I give my world to you
Send, send her away to her grieving
No more, no more a life without meaning
You and I will fly away to
Love, in my mind
Love, in my soul
I just can't let go
Sadness fills my life
Of my fruitless plight
Only heaven knows
Tears, tears in the night
Sorrow take flight
Oh please come back to me
Each we believe
Never to grieve
I give my world to you
Send, send her away to her grieving
I will never set you free
No more, no more a life without meaning
You and I will fly away to
Love, in my mind
Love, in my soul
I just can't let go
Sadness fills my life
Of my fruitless plight
Only heaven knows
Sadness fills my life
Sadness fills my life, oh yeah
Sadness fills my life
Sadness fills my life, oh yeah
Send, oh send her away to her grieving
You and I will fly away to
Love, in my mind
Love, in my soul
I just can't let go
Sadness fills my life
Of my fruitless plight
Only heaven knows
Love, in my mind
Love, in my soul
I just can't let go
Sadness fills my life
Of my fruitless plight
Only heaven knows (heaven knows)
Love, in my mind
Love, in my soul
I just can't let go (heaven knows
Sadness fills my life
Of my fruitless plight
Only heaven knows (heaven knows)
"Heaven Knows" by The Corrs expresses the pain of a broken relationship and the emptiness that comes with the absence of the person you love. The first verse serves as an introduction to the situation, a moment in which the singers are separated after being connected by a deep love. The lyrics plead with the other person to come back and to never leave again to avoid further pain. The phrase "deep, deep in our hearts" shows the desperation and intensity of the love between them.
As the verses continue, the singer maintains the same sentiment and promising to give everything to keep their lover close. This imagery of sacrifice is present throughout the song, and the chorus repeats the same concept over and over: "Love, in my mind. Love, in my soul. I just can't let go." The singer is willing to suffer any kind of pain to maintain their love, and the only thing that can relieve them is the hope of a reunion in the afterlife.
The final lines of the song highlight the despair of the singer, who feels there is no light at the end of the tunnel in terms of this lost love. They can only hope that "heaven knows" the depth of their pain and longings for a love that will never be. It's a poignant and emotional track, one that many people can relate to when they experience heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep, deep in our hearts
Our emotions and feelings run deep within us
Strangers apart
We are distant from each other and separated
Oh please come back to me
I desire for you to return to me and be near me
No more to leave
I hope that you do not leave again
Never to grieve
I do not want to experience sadness and pain again
I give my world to you
I am willing to give everything to you
Send, send her away to her grieving
I want you to leave and grieve for what we once had
I will never set you free
I will not let you go or allow you to leave me
No more, no more a life without meaning
I do not want to live a life without purpose or significance
You and I will fly away to love, in my mind, love, in my soul
Together we will find love and experience it within our hearts and souls
I just can't let go
I am unable to forget and move on from our past together
Sadness fills my life
My life is consumed with feelings of sadness
Of my fruitless plight
I feel trapped and helpless in my current situation
Only heaven knows
Only God knows the true depth of my pain and struggles
Tears, tears in the night
I cry and weep during the dark and lonely hours of the night
Sorrow take flight
I hope to overcome my sadness and pain
Each we believe
We both hope and believe in something greater than ourselves
Sadness fills my life, oh yeah
I am overwhelmed with sorrow and despair
Send, oh send her away to her grieving
Send the person who is causing pain and heartache away
Love, in my mind, love, in my soul
I believe in and desire love with all of my being
Only heaven knows (heaven knows)
Only God knows the true depth of my emotions and struggles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA JANE CORR, CAROLINE CORR, CAROLINE GEORGINA CORR, JAMES CORR, SHARON CORR
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lusitanoemdublin07
Their very best song - in my humble opinion. The strong and peppy drumbeat tempo acts as a perfect balancer to the obvious sadness of the melody and its accompanying lyrics. Such a gem 💎
Aidan Murray
AFAIK the drumming on the album was performed by the guy who was the drum teacher in Waltons music school.
David Casas
I listened this song a lot of years ago. Still provokes me shivers in my back. Such a great song of such a great band....
Anna McDonald
The best band ever lost a baby daughter 11 years ago and this song was played at her funeral
Don__ Hector
you will meet again one day
Stephen Ohms
Insanely great song.
why is this band so great?
mike969696
In my opinion their best song. This has some real musical tension and is less bland then their later output.
Neptunide
I don't give a shit if some people find this corny, I still love them.
This first album was definitely the best.
I'm gonna buy it on vinyl.
Sam Dave
what a fucking amazing song! it's soo beautiful its out of this world!!! i always thought this was a one of their biggest hits and now i realise they didnt even release it as a single!!?? really?? anyway definitely a classic.
Alberto Dominguez
This song had so much potential to be a hit, sad they let it stay hidden on the album.