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.
Heal
Westlife Lyrics
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I need you far away
To be a notion
To build another way
I'll be broken and I know it
But I just can't seem to find another way
Though you try to
You can't stop the rain
For the first time
It's not you
Who can heal me
I need some distance to find another road
Its not so easy, sorrow was such a heavy load
I'll be broken and I know it
But I just can't seem to find another way
Though you want to
Though you try to
You can't stop the rain
For the first time
It's not you
Who can heal me
Poets say
As time decays
And broken souls will mend
But you would come around again
So my sorrow's gonna end
But it's not you
Heal me
But it's not you
Heal me
Though you want to (though you want to)
Though you try to (thought you try to)
You can't stop the rain
For the first time
It's not you
Who can heal me
Though you want to (though you want to)
Though you try to (thought you try to)
You can't stop the rain
For the first time
It's not you
Who can heal me
Heal me
The lyrics of Westlife's "Heal" convey the complex emotions of a narrator who is feeling broken and in need of healing. The opening lines, “Even though you're near me, I need you far away”, suggest that the singer is struggling with a complicated relationship. While the person may physically be present, the singer feels the need to distance themselves emotionally in order to “build another way”. This suggests that some deep pain or trauma has affected the singer, and they need to create a space for healing in order to move forward.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges their own brokenness and the difficulty of finding a way out of it. Despite the support of the other person, the singer expresses a sense of personal responsibility for their own healing. The repeated line “though you want to, though you try to, you can't stop the rain” suggests that although the other person wants to help, ultimately the singer is the only one who can heal themselves. The line “for the first time it’s not you who can heal me” reinforces this idea - there may have been times in the past when the other person could have helped, but this time the singer must take control.
The final stanza brings a sense of hope and resolution to the song. The singer references the idea that “broken souls will mend”, and reflects on the fact that the other person will “come around again”. However, even with this hope, the singer makes it clear that they are the ones who must do the work of healing themselves.
Overall, "Heal" is a deeply introspective song that addresses themes of healing, personal responsibility, and the complexities of relationships. It portrays the singer as someone who is trying to navigate difficult emotional terrain with grace and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though you're near me
Despite being physically close, emotionally I feel distant
I need you far away
I require space and time apart to recover and move on
To be a notion
To be a thought, a possibility of something better
To build another way
To create a new path, a way forward
I'll be broken and I know it
I am aware of my emotional state and how vulnerable I am
But I just can't seem to find another way
I feel stuck, unable to see an alternate path
Though you want to
Despite your desire to help
Though you try to
Even though you make an effort
You can't stop the rain
You cannot prevent the sorrows and hardships in life
For the first time
This time, I must heal on my own
It's not you
It is not your responsibility to fix me
Who can heal me
Only I can heal myself
I need some distance to find another road
I require space and time apart to discover new opportunities
It's not so easy, sorrow was such a heavy load
Moving on is difficult, as the pain I feel is immense
Poets say
According to artistic expression
As time decays
As time passes and memories fade
And broken souls will mend
Painful experiences can eventually heal and be overcome
But you would come around again
The hope of someone returning to bring happiness
So my sorrow's gonna end
I believe that my sadness will eventually fade
But it's not you
The source of my healing does not come from external factors
Heal me
I am the only one who can heal myself
Though you want to (though you want to)
Although your intentions are good
Though you try to (thought you try to)
Even if you make an effort
You can't stop the rain
You cannot control the hardships in life
For the first time
For the first time, I must heal on my own
It's not you
Responsibility for healing does not fall on you
Who can heal me
I am the only one who can heal myself
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, NIKLAS JARL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marionladd5829
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CANT STOP THE RAIN...
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@ajrodriguez9333
Kian hitting those first lines💛
@fitrohnurani
I thought it was brian
@glorysengo
KIAN HITTING THOSE FIRST LINES ⚟
@jokirito
1:15 Nicky's voice so cute 💕
@nastycfanbase3282
😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏, hit 👍 if you think you're westlife's biggest fan 👌💯
@rubyflashy6457
We are healed from pain, healed from poverty, healed from negativity now. Just believe it and feel it
@UtiAdjeran
When they're back in singing in 2019, they heal us.
#WestliferinHere
@renzjasperabayon4031
You heal us all your fans all over the world. ..Westlife is back ...amazing
@morningdew6657
No matter what happened I still here for westlife 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@leerontaimusic
Back then, I was hoping that this song would be a radio single. It's one of my top favourite song from the album, 'Turnaround'. This really takes me down memory lane.