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 2005โ2008, 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.
Hey Whatever
Westlife Lyrics
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cause I am only a man
And I've been in the papers but they won't tell me who I am
And if you really need a new philosophie
well there's one that makes sense
The one I profess
Chorus:
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky
All the world's in waiting room
And we're standing in line
I found the answer to the question
What makes this time
Oh won't let them change your story
won't let them change your thought
so let the gurus and philophers hit you on?
Chorus:
Hey, Whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky
So I am taking a seat at the roulette thing
We've just been in a wheel
Should I bet or take what comes
Don't change how I feel
You're a champion of science
You're just some freak show fool?
What cannot be proved no no can still be true
Chorus:
And I say hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky
Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say hey whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind?
Let your colour fill the sky
Aaaahh
Hey whatever
The lyrics to Westlife's song "Hey Whatever" talk about letting go of control and allowing life to play out as it will. The singer acknowledges that as a man, he is unable to control the universe, and even though he has been in the papers, they still do not define who he is. He suggests a philosophy of letting things be, and embracing the beauty of the world. The chorus encourages the listener to let their beauty come alive and for their color to fill the sky, to liberate their mind and embrace life.
The song also touches on the idea of society's influence on one's thoughts and story. The singer encourages the listener to not let anyone else change their thoughts or story, and to let the philosophers and gurus come at them. The bridge of the song talks about taking a seat at the roulette table of life and deciding whether to bet or take what comes. The singer questions whether someone championing science is just a "freak show fool," and argues that there are things that cannot be proven but can still be true.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of allowing life to unfold without trying to control everything, and to embrace the beauty of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I can't control the universe
I am not powerful enough to control everything in the world
cause I am only a man
I am just a human with limitations
And I've been in the papers but they won't tell me who I am
Fame does not define my identity
And if you really need a new philosophie
If you want a new belief system
well there's one that makes sense
I have a philosophy that is logical and rational
The one I profess
The belief system that I follow
Chorus:
The chorus is the hook and main message of the song
I say hey whatever
I am encouraging to let go of any worries or concerns
Let your beauty come alive
Allow your inner beauty to shine through
Let your colour fill the sky
Be vibrant and expressive, like a colorful sky
And say hey whatever
Continue to let go of any worries or concerns
Why don't you liberate your mind
Free your mind from any limiting beliefs or negative thoughts
All the world's in waiting room
Everyone is waiting for something in life
And we're standing in line
We are all in this together and waiting for our turn
I found the answer to the question
I found an answer or solution
What makes this time
What makes this moment or period in our lives important
Oh won't let them change your story
Don't let others change your personal narrative
won't let them change your thought
Don't let others influence your thoughts or beliefs
so let the gurus and philophers hit you on?
Ignore the opinions and ideas of self-proclaimed experts
So I am taking a seat at the roulette thing
I am taking a chance in life, like a game of roulette
We've just been in a wheel
We've been living in a cycle or routine
Should I bet or take what comes
Should I take a risk or be content with whatever happens
Don't change how I feel
I won't let external factors alter my emotions
You're a champion of science
You may be a genius in academia or technology
You're just some freak show fool?
But you may also be considered an oddball or outcast by others
What cannot be proved no no can still be true
Something may be true even if there is no concrete evidence to support it
Chorus:
The chorus is the hook and main message of the song
And I say hey whatever
I am encouraging to let go of any worries or concerns
Let your beauty come alive
Allow your inner beauty to shine through
Let your colour fill the sky
Be vibrant and expressive, like a colorful sky
And say hey whatever
Continue to let go of any worries or concerns
Why don't you liberate your mind
Free your mind from any limiting beliefs or negative thoughts
Hey whatever
I am encouraging to let go of any worries or concerns
Let your beauty come alive
Allow your inner beauty to shine through
Let your colour fill the sky
Be vibrant and expressive, like a colorful sky
And say hey whatever
Continue to let go of any worries or concerns
Why don't you liberate your mind?
Free your mind from any limiting beliefs or negative thoughts
Let your colour fill the sky
Be vibrant and expressive, like a colorful sky
Aaaahh
The song ends with a vocalization
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL PAPENFUS, KENNETH PAPENFUS, STEVEN MCCUTCHEON, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Hey Whatever"
[Bryan:]
Well I can't control the universe
Cause I'm only a man
And I've been reading the papers
But they won't tell me who I am
[Shane:]
If you really need a new philosophy
Well there's one that makes sense
The one I profess but I say
[Chorus: (All)]
Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your colour fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your colour fill the sky
[Shane:]
All the world's a waiting room
And we're standing in line
For the answers to the question
"What makes this fine?"
[Mark:]
Don't let them change your story
Won't let them change your song
Don't let the gurus and philosophers lead you on
Ahh...
[Chorus]
[Mark:]
Wooo!
It's like taking a seat at the roulette table
Just spinning the wheel
Good or bad just take what comes
Don't change how you feel
Youre a champion of science
Or are y'just some freak show's fool
What can not be proved, no no
Can still be true
And I say
[Chorus]
Ahhh...
Heeey whatever
Jason Smalls
Well, I can't control the universe
'Cause I'm only a man
And I may read the papers
But it won't tell me who I am
And if you really need a new philosophy
Well, there's one that makes sense
The one I profess
I say, "Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky"
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind?
Let your color fill the sky
All the world's a waitin' room
And we're standin' in line
For the answer to the question
Of what makes me smile? Oh
Don't let them change your story
Don't let them change your song
Don't let the gurus and philosopher
Lead you on
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Hey, whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind?
(Liberate your mind)
Let your color fill the sky
(Woo!)
It's like taking a seat at the roulette table
Just spinning the wheel
Good or bad you take what comes
Don't change how you feel
You're a champion of science
You're just some freak show fool
What cannot be proved no, no
Can still be true
And I say, "Hey whatever
(Whatever baby)
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky"
And say whatever
(Hey)
Why don't you liberate your mind?
(Never rate your mind?)
Let your color fill the sky
Hey whatever
(Ooh)
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind?
Let your color fill the sky
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Hey whatever
Ian Archivido
This song was so underrated.
There are more songs of Westlife that weren't popular as their other songs, where in fact those songs are much way better than todays songs. Just sayin' โ
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Dora_
We really need this kind of music nowadays. Mark's voice is phenomenal. I still believe that they will reunite when the time is right for them. Love you guys to infinity and beyond
Leni Yuli
westlife
Reza Nasira
The lads are back!
Abt Wplk
Wena Capili well, they really did :)
Dwi R Winanto
Yes Mark is amazing ๐๐ now they reunite ๐๐ love westlife ๐๐
Craig Bradley
Imagine this video now. PC brigade would be all over it. Women in skirts ooooooohhhh no no no we can't have that now
VAN VERDANTS
No tatoo
No flexing
No gold chains
Just pure masterpiece
Tim Culhane
There was a few chains alright ๐๐
Lilan625
One of their best tracks, no doubt!