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 2005β2008, 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.
Chances
Westlife Lyrics
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The moon is shining
The night is cold and lonely
For you this must be frightening
Since you moved down my spine,
There's something wrong in the shade of mine
Let's do it one more time
Give me one good reason why
As you're spare
Spare your throat tonight
Give me one good reason why
I should give you,
Give you love tonight
Bodies shaking
(Bodies shaking)
Darkness fading
(Darkness fading)
Yeah!
Can you please keep screaming,
Screaming blood for me
The sun is up
I see things clearly,
Your bruises show so bloody
For me this must be tempting
Since you moved down my spine,
There's something wrong in the shade of mine
Let's do it one more time
You let me hear in this bed of mine
Give me one good reason why
As you're spare,
Spare your throat tonight
Give me one good reason why
I should give you,
Give you love tonight
Bodies shaking
(Bodies shaking)
Darkness fading
(Darkness fading)
Yeah!
Can you please keep screaming,
Screaming blood for me
One good reason
Give me one good reason why
One good reason
Give me one good reason why
Give me one good reason why
As you're spare,
Spare your throat tonight
Give me one good reason why
I should give you,
Give you love tonight.
Bodies shaking
(Bodies shaking)
Darkness fading
(Darkness fading)
Yeah!
Can you please keep screaming,
Screaming blood for me.
The lyrics to "Chances" by Westlife are filled with dark and mysterious undertones that add to the overall feeling of the song. The song is about the complications of a physical relationship and the desire for something more meaningful. The lyrics suggest that the singer is conflicted about the intensity of the physical relationship and the lack of emotion involved.
The first verse talks about the loneliness and fear that the singer is feeling. The moon shining and the night being cold evoke feelings of isolation and desperation. The singer's desire is to connect with the other person on a deeper level, but their inability to do so is causing turmoil. The lyrics in the chorus, "Give me one good reason why I should give you love tonight," suggest that the singer is looking for something more meaningful than a physical connection.
The second verse continues with the theme of conflict and desire for something more significant. The singer can see the bruises on the other person, indicating a past of abuse or trauma. However, this person is still tempting to the singer, which adds to their inner turmoil. The lyrics towards the end of the song suggest an attempt at dominance and control, which include lines such as, "Can you please keep screaming, screaming blood for me?"
Overall, the lyrics to "Chances" by Westlife depict a physical relationship that is complicated by emotional conflict. The singer is struggling to reconcile their physical desires with their need for something more substantial in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mouth is dry
You are nervous and scared.
The moon is shining
It's nighttime.
The night is cold and lonely
You feel isolated and scared.
For you this must be frightening
You are scared and need comfort.
Since you moved down my spine,
Since you entered my life,
There's something wrong in the shade of mine
I'm feeling off or uneasy.
Let's do it one more time
Let's try again.
You let me hear in this bed of mine
You allowed me to hear your thoughts or feelings while we were intimate.
Give me one good reason why
Explain to me why.
As you're spare
As you have no reason.
Spare your throat tonight
Don't bother trying to explain.
I should give you, Give you love tonight
I am considering showing you affection or intimacy.
Bodies shaking (Bodies shaking) Darkness fading (Darkness fading) Yeah!
We are physically intimate and the feelings are intense and pleasurable.
Can you please keep screaming, Screaming blood for me
Continue to express your pleasure, it excites me.
The sun is up
It's daytime.
I see things clearly, Your bruises show so bloody
I now see the evidence of your pain and suffering.
For me this must be tempting
I am intrigued by your story or situation.
One good reason Give me one good reason why
Please give me an explanation.
Give me one good reason why
Explain to me why.
As you're spare, Spare your throat tonight
Don't bother trying to explain.
Bodies shaking (Bodies shaking) Darkness fading (Darkness fading) Yeah!
We are physically intimate and the feelings are intense and pleasurable.
Can you please keep screaming, Screaming blood for me
Continue to express your pleasure, it excites me.
Lyrics Β© Songtrust Ave, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CAREY SUTHON WILLETTS, JOEL LASLETT POTT, STEVEN ALEXANDER ROBERTS, TIMOTHY JOHN WANSTALL
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Lyrics
Take all your chances while you can
You never know when they'll pass you by
Like a sum the mathematician cannot solve
Like me trying my hardest to explain
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
Take me over
If I had the chance to start again
Then you would be the one I'd come and find
Like a poster of Berlin on my wall
Maybe there's a chance our walls might fall
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
I know I because I can't calculate
How to respect you
How to start again
How to start again
How to start again
It's all about you
@zarrenadjal7392
Westlife thank you for coming backπππ
@sarahcalhoun6431
I am so glad they came back
@FallenAngelsBirdSanctuary
Yes yes and yes
@idontknowwhattoputhere.
Uh, this song was released in 2010
@jasperabayon1079
This is the time...the chance. .for everyone to see westlife...in stage together....miss you shane nicky kian and mark...tnx for comeback
@darc7020
Westlife never fail to amaze their fans.β€β€β€
@whoamiavaporinthewind431
β€β€β€β€ this!
πΆTake all your chances while you can
You never know when they'll pass you by
Like a sum the mathematician cannot solve
Like me trying my hardest to explainπ΅
@desiwulansuci7174
Thank you for saving my future with your comeback
@nethiipansoy3842
If youre a fan of WESTLIFE since 1999, you're a LEGEND.
@dominicingti3615
That nostalgic voices reminds me of childhood days β€β€