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.
If I Let You Go
Westlife Lyrics
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Time pass away
And I just can't get you off my mind
Nobody knows
I hide it inside
I keep on searching, but I can't find
The courage to show to letting you know
I've never felt so much love before
Taking the easy way out
But if I let you go, I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know if I let you go?
Night after night I hear my self say
Why can't this feeling just fade away?
There's no one like you, you speak to my heart
It's such a shame we're worlds apart
I'm too shy to ask, I'm to proud to lose
But sooner or later I've got to choose
And once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out
But if I let you go I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know if I let you go?
If I let you go, ooh baby
Ohh, whoa
Once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out
But if I let you go I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me (close to me, yeah)
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know if I let you go?
But if I let you go I will never know
Oh baby
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know
If I let you go?
The song If I Let You Go by Westlife tells the story of a person who is struggling to come to terms with their feelings for someone. The lyrics convey the message of the conflict one feels when they are stuck in a situation where they are unable to express their true feelings. The singer is torn between two options – taking the easy way out by not speaking up and letting go of the person they love, or expressing their feelings and holding on to them. The first verse talks about the singer’s dilemma of not being able to stop thinking about the person they love, but also being unable to gather the courage to tell them. The chorus conveys the fear of regretting letting go of someone they love deeply.
The second verse shows the singer acknowledging that the person they love is unique and no one else could ever replace them. However, they are unable to express their feelings openly, choosing to keep them hidden. The subject is "too shy to ask", too proud to lose, indicating that their fear of rejection and embarrassment outweighs their desire for this person.
Overall, the song is a passionate expression of an inner conflict that many people go through, a fear of being vulnerable and the regret that accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day
Every day that passes
Time pass away
Time continues to move forward
And I just can't get you off my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you
Nobody knows
I keep my emotions hidden
I hide it inside
I conceal my feelings
I keep on searching, but I can't find
I am trying to find the courage
The courage to show to letting you know
The bravery to express my feelings to you
I've never felt so much love before
I have never experienced such strong affection before
And once again I'm thinking about
I am considering
Taking the easy way out
Choosing the simpler path
But if I let you go, I will never know
If I release you, I will not have closure
What my life would be holding you close to me
How my life would be with you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
Will I ever experience your joy and happiness with me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know if I let you go?
How will I be certain if I lose you?
Night after night I hear myself say
I repeat to myself each night
Why can't this feeling just fade away?
Why can't my emotions diminish?
There's no one like you, you speak to my heart
You are unmatched, you connect with my heart
It's such a shame we're worlds apart
It is regrettable that we are distant from each other
I'm too shy to ask, I'm too proud to lose
I lack the courage to ask, I do not want to admit defeat
But sooner or later I've got to choose
Eventually, I must make a decision
If I let you go, ooh baby
If I release you, oh dear
Once again I'm thinking about
Once more, I am considering
Taking the easy way out
Opting for the simpler option
But if I let you go I will never know
If I release you, I will not have closure
What my life would be holding you close to me (close to me, yeah)
How my life would be with you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
Will I ever experience your joy and happiness with me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know if I let you go?
How will I be certain if I lose you?
But if I let you go I will never know
If I release you, I will not have closure
Oh baby
Oh dear
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
Will I ever experience your joy and happiness with me?
(Oh yeah) how will I know
How will I be certain?
If I let you go?
If I release you?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Bengt Kreuger, Jorgen Kjell Elofsson, Per Olof Magnusson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@youwixlaa
It's 2024, but this song never gets old. And this song still be my favorite, it brings back load of memories of my childhood❤❤
@pejalankaki9926
Happy new year 🎉🎉
@gilangya3210
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@mandylungelo4623
❤❤❤❤
@callforjustice01
@@pejalankaki9926 you too
@MarleneMaria-ki7id
Simplesmente, Linda ❤
@Memories80sSongs-bw4kg
It's already 2023 and still enjoying the cool sounds of the 20's. Westlife will always be my favorite boyband of all time. No one else comes close to the colorful memories that they brought to my childhood through their music. As soloists or as one band, Shane, Mark, Bryan, Nick, and Kean will be my "evergreen" band.
@dinaseptiani5113
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@dinaseptiani5113
,🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞
@dinaseptiani5113
I let you go now