They were signed by Simon Cowell and are managed by Louis Walsh. In 2008, they were declared as Republic of Ireland's ninth-richest celebrities under 30 years old and 13th in general. They garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard and trailing behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The group has also broken a few top records, including "Music artist with most consecutive number 1's in the UK" and the "Biggest selling arena act in the Wembley Arena".
Over years of their career, Westlife's music has evolved from teen pop to a pop sound, with an emphasis on ballads. Most of the group's hits have been composed by experienced songwriters, most notably Steve Mac and Wayne Hector.
On 1 June 2008, Westlife marked their 10th anniversary with a concert in Croke Park, Dublin which saw more than 83,000 fans attending the special occasion. Music Week revealed on their website that Westlife is the official third top touring act within the years 2005–2008, while they were 7th top touring act of 2008.
They have announced that they are to split in 2012 after 14 years following a final tour.
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Westlife Lyrics
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With no shoes upon my feet
To share with you the last bite of bread I had to eat
I would swim back to save you
In your sea of broken dreams
When all your hopes are sinking
Let me show you what love means
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don't you think it's time?
Don't you think it's time?
I would whisper love so loudly
Every heart could understand
That love and only love
Can join the tribes of man
I would give my heart's desire
So that you might see
The first step is to realize
That it all begins with you and me
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don't you think it's time?
Don't you think it's time?
When we stand together
It's our finest hour
We can do anything, anything
Anything, anything
If we keep believin' in the power
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don't you think it's time?
Don't you think it's time?
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don't you think it's time?
Don't you think it's time?
The song Love Can Build a Bridge by Westlife is a beautiful ode to the power of love in overcoming all obstacles. The opening lyrics convey a sense of selflessness and sacrifice, with the singer saying that they would willingly face extreme hardship and deprivation if it meant being able to share even the last scrap of food they had with their loved one. The sentiment of wanting to save someone from their "sea of broken dreams" is an emotional one, and further emphasizes how deeply the singer cares for the other person.
The main chorus of the song is a repeated refrain that highlights the transformative power of love. The title itself is a metaphor, with "building a bridge" representing the act of connecting two hearts together. The use of the word "can" suggests that this bridge-building is not just a possibility, but a certainty - as long as both parties are willing to open their hearts and let love in. The song stresses the idea that love is something that can bring people together, bridging gaps that might otherwise seem insurmountable.
The final section of the song is perhaps the most uplifting, with the repeated phrase "when we stand together, it's our finest hour". This line evokes a sense of collective strength and courage, suggesting that when people come together in the name of love, they can achieve amazing things. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the final repetition of the chorus emphasising the idea that love is something that can transcend boundaries and bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd gladly walk across the desert
I am willing to go to great lengths for you
With no shoes upon my feet
I am willing to sacrifice my own comfort for you
To share with you the last bite of bread I had to eat
I am willing to share even the smallest bit that I have with you
I would swim back to save you
I will never abandon you, even in the face of danger
In your sea of broken dreams
I am here to help you in times of hardship and struggle
When all your hopes are sinking
I will provide support and encouragement when you feel hopeless
Let me show you what love means
I will demonstrate through my actions how much I care for you
Love can build a bridge
Love has the power to bring us together
Between your heart and mine
Love can connect us on a deep emotional level
Don't you think it's time?
Isn't it time we let love guide us?
I would whisper love so loudly
I will express my love for you in any way possible
Every heart could understand
I want everyone to feel the love that we share
That love and only love
Love is the most important thing in the world
Can join the tribes of man
Love has the power to unify all of humanity
I would give my heart's desire
I am willing to make sacrifices for the sake of our love
So that you might see
I want you to realize how much you mean to me
The first step is to realize
We need to acknowledge the power of love
That it all begins with you and me
Our love can be the catalyst for positive change in the world
When we stand together
Our love can give us strength and resilience
It's our finest hour
Our love can shine brightest in times of struggle
We can do anything, anything
With love as our guide, we can overcome any obstacle
If we keep believin' in the power
We need to have faith in the transformative power of love
Love can build a bridge
Love can bring us together and heal our differences
Between your heart and mine
Our love can connect us on a deep, emotional level
Don't you think it's time?
Isn't it time we let love guide us?
Love can build a bridge
Love has the power to bring us together
Between your heart and mine
Love can connect us on a deep emotional level
Don't you think it's time?
Isn't it time we let love guide us?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BARLOW JARVIS, NAOMI ELLEN JUDD, PAUL OVERSTREET
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@JasonLSmallsJunior
[Verse 1]
Baby you're so beautiful
And when I'm near you
I can't breathe (I can't breathe)
A girl like you gets what she wants when she wants it
You're so out of my league (out my league)
I show you no emotion
Don't let you see what you're doing to me
(That's what you seeing baby)
I imagine the two of us together
But I've been living in reality
[Pre-Chorus]
Fear of rejection, kept my love inside
But time is running out
So damn, my foolish pride
[Chorus]
I don't care if you think I'm crazy
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad
I've got no fear of losing you
You can't lose what you never had
Now I'm gonna confess that I love you
I've been keeping it inside
Feeling I could die
But if you turn away baby that's okay
At least we'll have a moment before you say goodbye
You can lose what you never had
[Verse 2]
Rules are made for breaking (breaking)
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
I'll be no worse off than I am right now
And I might never get that chance again, baby
[Pre-Chorus]
Fear of rejection, kept my love inside
Told myself I wouldn't love you but I lied
[Chorus]
I don't care if you think I'm crazy
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad
I've got no fear of losing you
You can't lose what you never had
Now I'm gonna confess that I love you
I've been keeping it inside
Feeling I could die
But if you turn away baby that's okay
At least we'll have a moment before you say goodbye
You can lose what you never had
[Bridge]
Here on the outside looking in (looking in)
Don't wanna stay dreaming about what could have been
Need to hear you speak my name
Even if you shoot me down in flames
[Chorus]
I don't care if you think I'm crazy
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad
I've got no fear of losing you
You can't lose what you never had
Now I'm gonna confess that I love you
I've been keeping it inside
Feeling I could die
But if you turn away baby that's okay
At least we'll have a moment before you say goodbye
You can lose what you never had
[Outro]
You can't lose what you never had
You can't lose what you never had
@PewPewJet
Lyrics
"Can't Loose What You Never Had"
Nahhhhhhaaaaaaaaaahhhhh
Baby you're so beautiful
And when I'm near you
I can't breathe, (I can't breathe)
A girl like you gets what she wants
When she wants it
You're so out of my league
(Out my league)
I show you no emotion
Don't let you see
What you're doin' to me
(That's what you seeing baby)
I imagine the two of us together
But I've been living in reality
Fear of rejection
Kept my love inside
But time is running out
So damn my foolish pride
I don't care if you think I'm crazy
(Crazy)
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad
(I don't care)
I've got no fear of losing you
You can't lose what you never had
Now I'm gonna confess
That I love you, (love you)
I've been keeping it inside
(Inside)
Feelin I could die
But if you turn away
Baby that's O.K.
At least we had a moment
Before you say goodbye
You can lose what you never had
Rules are made for breaking
(Breaking)
Nothing ventured nothing gained
I'll be no worse off
Then I am right now
And I might never get that chance again
Baby
Fear of rejection
Kept my love inside
Told my heart I didn't want you
But I lied
I don't care if you think I'm crazy
(I'm crazy)
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad
(Doesn't matter if it turns out bad)
I've got no fear of losing you
You can't lose what you never had
(Yeah)
Now I'm gonna confess that I love you
(I love you)
I've been keeping it inside, (inside)
Feelin I could die, (I could die)
But if you turn away
Baby that's O.K.
At least we'll have a moment before
You say good-bye, (before you say goodbye)
Here on the outside looking in
Don't wanna stay dreaming bout
What could have been
Need to hear you speak my name
Even if you shoot me down in flames
I don't care if you think I'm crazy
(I 'm crazy baby)
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad
(If it turns out bad)
I've got no fear of losing you
You can't lose what you never had
Now I'm gonna confess that I love you
(That I love you girl)
I've been keepin it inside
Feelin I could die, (die)
But if you turn away
Baby that's O.K
At least we have a moment before
You say good-bye
You can't lose what you never had
You can't lose what you never had
You can't lose what you never had
@tilanigunawardena8266
I don't care if you think i'm crazy,
It doesn't matter if it turns out bad,
I've got no fear of losing you,
You can't lose what you never had,
Now i'm gonna confess,
that i love you,
I've been keeping it inside,
feelin i could die,
But if you turn away,
baby that's O.K.,
At least we had a moment,
before you say goodbye,
You can lose what you never had............
@saberqueen
This is one of my favorites, and probably their most underrated song in my opinion.. Brings back memories
@ucjc001
I know, its so good
@smashingalou
Me too!One of my all time favorite from Westlife
@lbjrocks
agree, this is also one of my fave best song of westlife. this is the last song side b in their westlife cassette tape album
@gamoltv1989
agree
@Lucy-jj7qh
Agree
@fahimhossain269
This is one of the most outstanding masterpieces by Westlife.
Why this one is underrated is a matter of wonder!
@ainomariaaurora9748
Mark's voice is brilliant. I love this song.
@Lucy-jj7qh
Mark's voice is amazing!!!
@NatalieAuroraS
So many sweet and lovely memories. Thanks Westlife for all those beautiful moments.