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.
Don't Get Me Wrong
Westlife Lyrics
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I played my part and it's over
I'm tired of being strong
The hiding that I'm not (yeah)
Don't get me wrong
You've played you're part
And I think you know
It's time to show just how I feel
Time after time I refuse to see why
I can't go on without you by my site
(cours)
Baby I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be
Part of my life
Baby don't you know that we could
Be doing this forever and we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment
Has been on my mind
Now I left it behind
(ooh) don't get me wrong
(yeah)
Don't get me wrong
You bruce my heart and it's acing
Won't take it long to see
That I'm in pain
Don't get me wrong
If you run-off now you sure
Be mistaking
This love's for real
And baby this is how I feel
Time after time I've been
Trying to deny
I can't go on without you
By my site
(don't get me wrong)
(cours)
Baby I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be
Part of my life
Baby don't you know that we could
Be doing this forever and we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment has been
On my mind
Now I left it behind
Just don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong
No no baby
(ooh yeah)
Time after time I've been trying
To deny I need the nearness of
You goodbyeeeeeee
(cours)2x
Baby I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be
Part of my life
Baby don't you know that we could
Be doing this forever and we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment has been
On my mind
Now I left it behind (second time 2x)
Don't get me wrong
In Westlife's song "Don't Get Me Wrong," the first verse finds the singer confessing to their tiredness in being strong. They acknowledge that they played their part in the relationship's demise, and it is over. The singer expresses that they want to be seen as they truly are and not hide anymore. In the second verse, they speak to their partner, indicating that they have played their part in the situation as well. The singer believes that the relationship is genuine and it is time to show how they feel. The chorus reiterates that the singer wants their love interest to stay and be a part of their life. The next sincere verse acknowledges that the love interest has broken their heart, and that they are in immense pain. The singer states that this love is genuine and they hope the love interest doesn't walk away. The bridge finds the singer admitting to themselves and others that they have needed their love interest and that they cannot deny this fact anymore.
"Don't Get Me Wrong" was included in Westlife's second studio album Coast to Coast.
The song was written by Steve Kipner, who also wrote Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" and Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle."
The song was produced by Rami Yacoub, who has worked on famous songs such as Britney Spears' "…Baby One More Time" and NSYNC's "It's Gonna Be Me."
Clodagh Reid, a friend of the band, suggested the song to them, as she knew Steve Kipner.
Don't Get Me Wrong was released as a B-Side on several releases, including the UK edition of Swear It Again and the European edition of Flying Without Wings.
Shane Filan sings the majority of the song, with Mark Feehily on backing vocals.
The song was performed on several tours and during their farewell tour.
"Don't Get Me Wrong" charted in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands.
"Don't Get Me Wrong" was part of a hit parade of Westlife's songs included in the film Rat Race.
The chords for Don't Get Me Wrong are not readily available online, but the song is in the key of G minor.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get me wrong
Please don't misunderstand me
I played my part and it's over
I did what I could but it's finished now
I'm tired of being strong
I'm exhausted from pretending to be okay
The hiding that I'm not (yeah)
I've been hiding my true feelings, but not anymore
You've played you're part
You also did your part
And I think you know
I believe you're aware
This love's for real
Our love is genuine
It's time to show just how I feel
It's time to express my emotions
Time after time I refuse to see why
I keep denying the reason behind my feelings
I can't go on without you by my site
I can't continue living without you by my side
Baby I just wanted you to know
I want you to understand
That if you can you could be part of my life
If you're willing, you could be a part of my life
Baby don't you know that we could
Don't you realize that we have the potential to
Be doing this forever and we'll do it alright
Be together forever and it will all work out
Time after time this moment has been on my mind
I keep thinking about this moment over and over
Now I left it behind
But now, I'm leaving it in the past
You bruce my heart and it's acing
You broke my heart and it hurts
Won't take it long to see that I'm in pain
It won't take you long to realize I'm hurting
If you run-off now you sure be mistaking
If you leave now, you'll be making a mistake
Time after time I've been trying to deny
Repeatedly, I tried to reject my feelings
I can't go on without you by my site
I can't continue living without you by my side
No no baby
No, my love
Time after time I've been trying
Repeatedly, I've been attempting
To deny I need the nearness of you goodbyeeeeeee
To reject that I need you close to me, goodbye
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDERS VON HOFSTEN, JACOB SCHULZE, JACOB IVAR BERTILSON SCHULZE
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Jason Smalls
[Verse 1]
Don't get me wrong
I've played my part and it's over
I'm tired of being strong
The hiding that I'm not, yeah
Don't get me wrong
You've played your part and I think you know
This love's for real
It's time to show just how I feel
[Pre-Chorus]
Time after time I refuse to see why
I can't go on without you by my side
[Chorus]
Baby, I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be part of my life
Baby don't you know we could be doing this forever
And we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment's been on my mind
Now I've left it behind
Oh, don't get me wrong
[Verse 2]
Yeah, don't get me wrong
You bruise my heart and it's aching
It won't take it long to see that I'm in pain
Don't get me wrong
If you run-off now you sure be mistaken
This love's for real
And baby this is how I feel
[Pre-Chorus]
Time after time I've been trying to deny
I can't go on without you by my side
(Don't get me wrong)
[Chorus]
Baby, I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be part of my life
Baby don't you know we could be doing this forever
And we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment's been on my mind
Now I've left it behind
Oh, don't get me wrong
[Bridge]
Don't get me wrong
No, no baby, oh yeah
Time after time I've been trying to deny
I need the nearness of your goodbye
(Don't get me wrong)
[Chorus]
Baby, I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be part of my life
Baby don't you know we could be doing this forever
And we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment's been on my mind
Now I've left it behind
Oh, don't get me wrong
Baby, I just wanted you to know
That if you can you could be part of my life
Baby don't you know we could be doing this forever
And we'll do it alright
Time after time this moment's been on my mind
Now I've left it behind
Oh, don't get me wrong
KatrinaA09
Westlife will always be my favorite boyband from the 90s! All of their songs are gem. 😍
sweetanila26
This song popped into my head this morning! I remembered all the words ☺️
Milcent Orodio
A hidden gem in Coast to Coast album ❤️
ninetailedfox
Ya right..
PRATIDINA AJI Widodo
No, this was included on "world of our own" deluxe edition
toanyone
This song sounds like the old days✨😍
Jessica O'Sullivan
LOVE THIS SONG ❤️❤️❤️
Stefan Dieter
Hello Jessica how are you doing over there?
Lynnie Heal
#Westlife thank you always for your music .
Stefan Dieter
Hello Lynnie how are you doing over there?