Since they announced their breakup in 2011 and their last appearance together in 2012, several rumors about them reuniting and making new musics have appeared. On 23 September 2018, several Irish news outlets started reporting that the group has been signed to Universal Music Group and Virgin EMI Records for a new music record deal. On 3 October 2018, the group formally announced on their official social media accounts that there would be new music coming soon. According to reports they've been preparing for the comeback for the past twelve months. Group member Mark Feehily also said in 2017 he hoped to get them all together for a proper catch-up. Band members Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan stated about their reunion, "We still have a lot that we want to achieve as a band and we want to bring our new music to fans all over the world" and "While we were away, we realised what Westlife really meant to the fans — and to us."
With regards to their new music, Feehily and Filan added, "We’re not trying to change Westlife's sound, we're trying to evolve", "We need to be a Westlife 2.0, a better version of ourselves. We wanted to come back and recreate Westlife's sound, but better, and be a better band, and the most important thing about any band is music." Few seconds of the new single was heard on their 2019 concert tour The Twenty Tour advertisements on British and Irish radio stations in October 2018. On 19 November 2018, band manager Louis Walsh confirmed the title on The Irish News, calling it their first comeback single and an introduction to their new sound. He added, "They're just pulling together the final promo details."
On 7 January 2019, they officially announced the release date of the single would be 10 January 2019 on all of their social media accounts, with a short official audio clip of the song. On 8 January 2019, they revealed the official photo cover (in GIF format on their social accounts) of the single with a caption "8:30am #HelloMyLove" which means was the single's time of premiere on 10 January 2019 (GMT time).[8] At the same day, several British radio stations and some regional social network accounts of Universal Music reported the date of the first play of the new single. China, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, and Thailand confirmed the first play of the single on the same day. BBC Radio 2 in the UK and 2FM in Ireland will play the track earlier with at least a 15-minute and 5-minute differences respectively. Sweden's RIX FM said they would premiere it on 0930 GMT on the same day. On 9 January 2019, Filan revealed a part of the lyrics of the single after the Official Charts Company revealed some parts of the lyrics to the song on 8 January 2019.
Hello My Love
Westlife Lyrics
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There were times I'd drive you nearly mental
But when you're mad, you're still beautiful
And I know that I'm punching way above
So lucky that we fell in love
Sometimes I wonder am I enough?
'Cause you could have someone without a belly or a temper
You know my lips are all I can hold against you
This is all that I'll ever need, you and I
Hello, my love
I've been searching for someone like you
For most my life
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
You could have fallen hard for anyone
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
For all of time, now I know
It's just my angel and me
No one knows 'bout all the good things you do
When people take advantage of you
Your heart is pure and so beautiful
And I know that it's just the way you are
Father's eyes, but mother's daughter
And you tell me that you don't give enough
And now I found someone with all the boxes that I want ticked
'Cause your love is all I ever wanted
Set my heart on fire, I needed something
This is all I wanted to be, you and I
Hello, my love
I've been searching for someone like you
For most my life
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
You could have fallen hard for anyone
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
For all of time, now I know
It's just my angel and me
'Cause you could have someone without a belly or a temper
Perfect teeth, hair growing where it's meant to
You know my lips are all I can hold against you
This is all that I'll ever need, you and I, you and I
Hello, my love
I've been searching for someone like you
For most my life
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
You could have fallen hard for anyone (Anyone)
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
For all of time, now I know
It's just my angel and me
The lyrics of Westlife's song "Hello My Love" are about finding true love and appreciating it. The singer speaks about the ups and downs of their relationship with their partner, but despite any difficulties, they are still deeply in love with them. The singer acknowledges that their partner is beautiful, even when they are mad, and they feel lucky to have fallen in love with them. However, they also express feelings of insecurity, wondering if they are good enough for their partner, who could have had anyone they wanted, but chose them instead. They acknowledge that their partner is a good person who is often taken advantage of, but they still love them for who they are.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's happiness at finding someone like their partner after all their years of searching. They recognize that they have not always been happy, but being with their partner makes them feel complete. They acknowledge that their partner could have chosen anyone, but they chose them, and they feel grateful for that. The singer realizes that their partner is the only one they need, and they feel content with the love they have found.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hello My Love" are about the joy of finding true love and appreciating the person who completes you. The singer acknowledges that their relationship is not always perfect, but they are committed to each other and happy to have found the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
No one knows 'bout the things that I've been through with you
I have been through a lot with you, and it's our secret that nobody knows.
There were times I'd drive you nearly mental
I may have driven you crazy at times.
But when you're mad, you're still beautiful
Even when you are upset or angry, you are still beautiful to me.
And I know that I'm punching way above
I feel incredibly fortunate to be with someone like you.
So lucky that we fell in love
I consider myself very lucky that we found each other and fell in love.
Sometimes I wonder am I enough?
Sometimes I worry that maybe I am not enough for you.
'Cause you could have someone without a belly or a temper
You could have chosen someone who is physically perfect and has no flaws.
Perfect teeth, hair growing where it's meant to
Someone who has perfect teeth and their hair grows only where it should.
You know my lips are all I can hold against you
I know that my love is the only thing that I can offer you.
This is all that I'll ever need, you and I
I realize that you and I are all that I need to be truly happy.
Hello, my love
I greet you with affection and admiration.
I've been searching for someone like you
I've been looking for someone as special as you all my life.
For most my life
For the majority of my existence on this earth.
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
I am not accustomed to being happy, but now I am.
You could have fallen hard for anyone
You could have chosen to be with anyone.
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
There are many other potential partners out there, but I am glad you chose me.
For all of time, now I know
From this moment on, I am certain.
It's just my angel and me
It's just you and me forever, my dear.
No one knows 'bout all the good things you do
Nobody knows all the amazing things that you do.
When people take advantage of you
When people try to exploit or use you unfairly.
Your heart is pure and so beautiful
Your heart is pristine and truly beautiful.
And I know that it's just the way you are
I understand that your kind heart is simply a part of who you are.
Father's eyes, but mother's daughter
You have your father's eyes, but you are your mother's daughter in spirit.
And you tell me that you don't give enough
You worry that you are not doing enough, but I assure you that you are perfect just the way you are.
And now I found someone with all the boxes that I want ticked
I found the perfect person who perfectly meets all my criteria and desires in a partner.
'Cause your love is all I ever wanted
All I have ever wanted is your love.
Set my heart on fire, I needed something
Your love has ignited a powerful flame in my heart and has satisfied my need for something truly special.
Hello, my love
I greet you with affection and admiration.
It's just my angel and me
It's just you and me forever, my dear.
Plenty of fish in the sea, hey now
There are many other potential partners out there, but I am glad you chose me.
For all of time, now I know
From this moment on, I am certain.
You could have fallen hard for anyone (Anyone)
You could have chosen to be with anyone.
Happiness ain't a thing I'm used to
I am not accustomed to being happy, but now I am.
I've been searching for someone like you
I've been looking for someone as special as you all my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Steve Mac
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stefanusmurrayterblanche4977
Fan favour❤ Westlife! We're going to go watch you guys perform live in South Africa on the 5th of November 2023 at SunBet Arena, Time Square. It's my girlfriend's birthday on that same day! If it's not too much to ask, could you please sing happy birthday for her? Just a few lines...or even just mention it as a surprise. I would love to give her a gift she won't expect. She means so much to me and I don't deserve her. God blessed me with her and we want to get married as soon as I have a job in Cape town. I know it's a long shot, but I ask you with all of my heart to bless her with your beautiful voices as a timeless gift 🎉❤
I'll send her name and surname when someone like your events organizer messages me.
Thank you for all the musi you gave us! My brother and I still sing together when we hear one of your songs.
Looking forward to experiencing you live!
Much love 😄
@malagenabolakaful
I have never felt this happy to see four grown men doing air grabs again ♥️
@derekliu8810
so do i，i think i cant sleep tonight
@adrianaricci
hahahahahha!
@lileydumzela3191
Lmao this is the best comment ever 😂
@sherwin.
1999 - My Love
2019 - Hello My Love
Welcome back Westlife!❤️
#20YearsOfWestlife
@enelrarentoria5467
1999 is SWEAR IT AGAIN
@sherwin.
Yes, checked, it's 2000.
@enelrarentoria5467
Yup
@143dodz
Year 2000 when i was 1st year high school. everytime i hear that song My Love i feel happy 😍
@kittykattyvibes9936
Let's all bring them back to this new generation where there are no violence and harsh words with their songs but all pure , meaningful and full of love.