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
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The Corrs Lyrics
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I've felt this all before
And every time you call
I've waited there as though you might not call at all
I know this face I'm wearing now
I've seen this in my eyes
And though it feels so great
That you'll be leaving anytime
We've done this once and then you closed the door
Don't let me fall again for nothing more
Don't say you love me
Unless forever
Don't tell me you need me
If you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling
I'll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away
I've caught myself smiling alone
Just thinking of your voice
And dreaming of your touch
It's all too much
You know I don't have any choice
Don't say you love me
Unless forever
Don't tell me you need me
If you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling
I'll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away, yeah
We've done this once and then you closed the door
Don't let me fall again for nothing more
Don't say you love me
Unless forever
Don't tell me you need me
If you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling
I'll only believe it
Make it real (make it real) or take it all away
Don't tell me you need me
If you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling
I'll only believe it
Make it real (make it real) or take it all away
Take it all away
Or take it all away
The Corrs' song Don't Say You Love Me is a ballad that conveys vulnerability, fear, and hope. The song talks about the fear of falling in love again after being left alone, latching onto the hope for a lasting relationship. The lyrics impose a condition on love, asking the person not to say they love someone unless they are committed to it forever. The song shows vulnerability and fear as the singer has felt the same way before, hence she waits with bated breath every time the love interest calls, but she fears being left alone once again.
The persona has seen herself wearing the same face and felt the same things in her eyes before, and the prospect of being deceived again terrifies her. The song also shows hope for a lasting connection as the singer smiles and daydreams, thinking about the love interest. The recurring refrain of "Don't say you love me unless forever" reinforces the persona's fear of being hurt again and her hope for a lasting love. The song eloquently encapsulates the tension between the fear of love and the hope of a lasting connection, making it an emotional and thought-provoking composition.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen this place a thousand times
I am familiar with this situation as it has happened repeatedly
I've felt this all before
I recognize this feeling because I've experienced it previously
And every time you call, I've waited there as though you might not call at all
Although I anticipate your call, I am also anxious that you may not make it
I know this face I'm wearing now, I've seen this in my eyes
I am aware that my expression and mood reveal my emotions regarding this situation
And though it feels so great, I'm still afraid that you'll be leaving anytime
Although I am happy at the moment, I am still scared that you may leave me in the end
We've done this once and then you closed the door, don't let me fall again for nothing more
We have been in a similar situation before and you ended it, so please don't do that to me again
Don't say you love me unless forever
I want you to be sure about your feelings and intentions before you express them to me
Don't tell me you need me if you're not gonna stay
I don't want you to lead me on and make me believe that you'll be with me forever if you're not planning to
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Don't create this emotion in me if you don't plan to follow through
Make it real or take it all away
Either make the relationship meaningful or end it completely
I've caught myself smiling alone, just thinking of your voice and dreaming of your touch
Your thoughts occupy my mind, and I find myself fantasizing about being with you
It's all too much, you know I don't have any choice
The intensity of my feelings for you is overwhelming, and I feel powerless to resist them
Take it all away, or take it all away
Either make this work or end it completely, I cannot bear to continue like this
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREA JANE CORR, CAROLE BAYER SAGER, CAROLINE CORR, JAMES CORR, SHARON CORR
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