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.
I Will Reach You
Westlife Lyrics
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We wouldn't be in this place tonight
Lost and lonely, scared and confused
We both have a past, nothing to lose, tonight
Well it cuts like a knife these bad luck blues
We both got scars from the hell we been through
Somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta lose
So let's roll the dice, one more time
Take a chance on love again tonight
Risk it all, lay it on the line
Let the skeletons fight for life
Tonight, hold on tight, as we collide
Reconnected, feelin' no pain
Seeking shelter like a spark in the rain, tonight (ooh yeah)
Worn and weathered, scared to go home
We're here together, but still all alone, tonight (uh uh yeah)
And there's no need to lie, we've both been abused
The love and the pain, the cocaine and booze, now
Most people don't, but some people do
So let's roll the dice, one more time
Take a chance on love again tonight
Risk it all, lay it on the line
Let the skeletons fight for life
Tonight, hold on tight, as we collide
In Westlife's song "I Will Reach You," the lyrics explore the idea of taking a chance on love despite both parties having a troubled past. The singer acknowledges that neither of them is perfect, but that doesn't mean they can't find happiness together. The first verse sets the scene of two flawed individuals coming together in a vulnerable state, seeking comfort and connection. The chorus urges them to take a chance, to risk it all for love, even if the outcome is uncertain. The second verse further emphasizes their shared experiences of pain and addiction, highlighting how they can empathize with one another on a deeper level.
Overall, "I Will Reach You" is a song about two people finding solace in one another despite their pasts, acknowledging their flaws and embracing the possibility of love. The song's metaphor of rolling the dice and letting the skeletons fight for life symbolizes their willingness to take a chance on each other and see where it leads.
Line by Line Meaning
You're no angel, I'm no saint, if we were
We are not perfect individuals
We wouldn't be in this place tonight
We wouldn't be in a difficult situation together
Lost and lonely, scared and confused
We are feeling lost, lonely, scared, and confused
We both have a past, nothing to lose, tonight
We both have experiences that we can let go of tonight
Well it cuts like a knife these bad luck blues
The pain we are feeling is sharp and intense
We both got scars from the hell we been through
We have emotional or physical scars from our past experiences
Somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta lose
There's always a winner and a loser
So let's roll the dice, one more time
Let's take another chance
Take a chance on love again tonight
Let's try to love again tonight
Risk it all, lay it on the line
Let's put everything we have on the line
Let the skeletons fight for life
Let's confront our inner demons
Tonight, hold on tight, as we collide
Let's brace ourselves for what's next together
Reconnected, feelin' no pain
We have reconnected and are in a happy state
Seeking shelter like a spark in the rain, tonight (ooh yeah)
We are seeking refuge from the storm tonight
Worn and weathered, scared to go home
We are exhausted and afraid to face reality
We're here together, but still all alone, tonight (uh uh yeah)
We are physically present together but feel lonely
And there's no need to lie, we've both been abused
We can be honest with each other about the abuse we've suffered
The love and the pain, the cocaine and booze, now
Our past experiences include love, pain, cocaine, and booze
Most people don't, but some people do
Not everyone has gone through what we have
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JAMIE ALEXANDER HARTMAN, STEPHEN JOHN ANDERSON, MARK FEEHILY
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@JasonLSmallsJunior
Everybody's got an answer
To a question that they need to know
"Still broken on the one thing
I didn't ask you, do you have to go?"
Now I'm looking for a reason
It isn't easy but I gotta have hope
Sometimes it can be harder
To remember that you just let go
Always seems to be something
To remind me what I miss the most
Cause you are the one thing
I believed in when it all falls down
So if you got a candle you better light it now
And if you gotta voice you better shout out loud
Raise your hands above this crowd and I will reach you
Can you hear me, can you hear me now?
Even though I can't see you
I can feel you after all this time
So baby, if you're hearing
All I'm asking for is just one sign
'Cause I never met anyone
Who was lost but didn't wanna be found
So if you got a candle you better light it now
And if you gotta voice you better shout out loud
Raise your hands above this crowd and I will reach you
Can you hear me, can you hear me? I will reach you
Can you hear me now?
Light it up, I will reach you
Shout out loud, I will reach you
Raise your hands above the sky
So if you got a candle you better light it now, yeah
And if you gotta voice you better shout out loud
Raise your hands above this crowd and I will reach you
Can you hear me, can you hear me, can you hear me now?
Did you hear me? Did you hear me? I will reach you
Can you hear me? I will reach you
Raise your hands above this crowd and I will reach you
Can you hear me now?
@arabellabatiancila1240
"Raise your hands above this crowd and I will reach you"
These lines gave me the feeling of being on their concert and actually raising my hands while singing together with them... and crying.
@comicboy4835
Ur so lucky. Wish I could go to their concert too ๐๐ฅบ
@samantharylinnicolecaber2283
I get the same feeling every time I listen to this song, love them so muchโคโค๐๐๐
@oyaoyaoya4428
Thank you Seungmin i just discovered an amazing song ๐
@idanambinina5633
Mark's voice is just amazing ๐๐๐
@michaelterrano2318
I am 50 and they can still reach me. Hope they be together singing 50 years more.
@jessetuominen9551
Happy birthday
@libe8989
This song is so beautiful โค Mark is the best songwriter! His voice is so beautiful ๐ญ๐โค 'Can you hear me now?' ๐ถ Love from Argentina ๐ฆ๐ทโค
@chelseacarbajal
Absolutely! ๐ฏโค๏ธโ๐ป๐ถ
@lilievangelista6554
I have a passion for this song! It is unexplainable!!! Love you Westlife, since the first day I heard you! All my teenage was marked by you and even now!