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 2005β2008, 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.
Lighthouse
Westlife Lyrics
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Is more than a lifeline
For a man as weak as me
Who has no
Self believe
This kind of love
Is more than amazing
Lost his way
Who thought it was too late
How did the sea
How did
The sea
How did the sea get so rough
I would've drowned
I would've
Drowned
If you hadn't given me your love
You're the light in the
Dark
You're the seat in the park
You're the lighthouse
You're the
Lighthouse
That I need
You're the key to the door
You're the Port in the
Storm
And I need to find a shore
When I can't swim anymore
You always guide
Me back to solid ground
You're my lighthouse
This kind of love
Is
More than a feeling
For a man who rarely cried
I get all choked up each
Time
You say you love me
You could've walked away
Could've give my problems
Back
Could've left
You took the chance
How did the
Waves
How did the waves
How did the waves get so high
I would've
Died
I would've died
If you hadn't loved me just in
Time
You're the light in the dark
You're the seat in the
Park
You're the lighthouse
You're the lighthouse
That I
Need
You're the key to the door
You're the Port in the Storm
When I need to
Find a shore
Cos I can't swim anymore
You always guide me back to solid
Ground
You're my lighthouse
Yeah, I owe it all to you everything I have
Right now
I owe it all to you everything I didn't have you found
Everytime take me
Back to you
You're the light in the dark
You're the seat in the
Park
You're the lighthouse
You're the lighthouse
I need
You're the
Key to the door
You're the Port in the Storm
And I need to find the shore
Cos
I can't swim anymore
You always guide me back to solid ground
You're my
Lighthouse
The lyrics of Westlife's song Lighthouse speak of an intense and selfless love that serves as a guiding light through the darkest of times. The singer is a man who feels lost and weak, but whose life is transformed by the love of another person. This love gives him hope and clears the path to self-belief. The first verse describes the transformative power of this love, which is more than just a lifeline for the singer, whose confidence is shaken. The second verse continues this theme, showing how this love is amazing for someone who thought it was too late to change. In the chorus, the singer compares his lover to a lighthouse, the beacon that guides ships safely through the stormy seas. He acknowledges that without her love, he would have drowned, lost all hope and direction. Throughout the song, the singer repeats that his lover is the light in the dark, the key to the door, and the port in the storm, signaling the vital role she plays in his life.
The song's lyrics are a beautiful tribute to the transformative power of love. The lighthouse metaphor is particularly powerful, suggesting that the singer's lover is not only his guiding light but also the source of safety and security in his life. The lyrics are a reminder that sometimes love can be just the thing we need to help us navigate life's turbulent waters, especially when we feel lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
This kind of love
The love being referred to is very special and significant
Is more than a lifeline
It is more than just a source of survival
For a man as weak as me
For someone who is not very strong
Who has no self believe
Who lacks self-confidence
This kind of love
The love being referred to is very special and significant
Is more than amazing
It is not just incredible, but beyond amazing
For a man who
For someone who
Lost his way
Had lost direction
Who thought it was too late
Who believed that it was too late to recover
How did the sea
The sea is symbolic and represents the challenges that one faces in life
How did
How come
The sea
Life's challenges
How did the sea get so rough
How did the situation become so tough
I would've drowned
I would not have survived
If you hadn't given me your love
If it weren't for your love and support
You're the light in the
You are the one who brings brightness and clarity to
Dark
The dark moments in my life
You're the seat in the park
You provide comfort and relaxation
You're the lighthouse
You serve as a guiding force
That I need
That is essential in my life
You're the key to the door
You provide access to what is necessary
You're the Port in the
You provide safety and shelter during
Storm
Difficult times
And I need to find a shore
I need to find stability
When I can't swim anymore
When I can no longer keep going on my own
You always guide
You always lead and direct me
Me back to solid ground
Towards a stable and secure place
This kind of love
The love being referred to is very special and significant
Is more than a feeling
It's depth goes beyond just an emotion
For a man who rarely cried
For someone who does not express emotions easily
I get all choked up each
I become very emotional every time
Time
It happens
You say you love me
When you express your love for me
You could've walked away
You could have abandoned the relationship
Could've give my problems back
Could have returned the issues I faced to me
Could've left
Could have abandoned me
You took the chance
You decided to take a risk and continue the relationship
How did the
How come the
Waves
The challenges in life
How did the waves get so high
How did the situation become so extreme
I would've died
I would not have survived
If you hadn't loved me just in
If it weren't for the love and support at just the right
Time
Moment
Yeah, I owe it all to you everything I have
I am grateful and indebted to you for everything I possess
Right now
Currently
I owe it all to you everything I didn't have you found
You have enabled me to obtain everything I was previously lacking
Everytime take me
Every single time you lead me
Back to you
Back to you and our relationship
You're the light in the dark
You are the one who brings brightness and clarity to the dark moments in my life
You're the seat in the park
You provide comfort and relaxation
You're the lighthouse
You serve as a guiding force
That I need
That is essential in my life
You're the key to the door
You provide access to what is necessary
You're the Port in the Storm
You provide safety and shelter during difficult times
And I need to find the shore
I need to find stability
Cos I can't swim anymore
Because I cannot keep going on my own
You always guide me back to solid ground
You always lead and direct me towards a stable and secure place
You're my lighthouse
You are the supporting force in my life
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW, JOHN SHANKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paulgabriel8447
I was in a Coma, when I came around with my wife holding my hand, I heard this song playing in the background and it just reminded me how much she was a reason I survived.
@jessicasalazar5862
wow!Β
@edyonce89
beautiful. congrats for making it and to that superwoman too
@paulgabriel8447
Thankyou! I will pass that message along to her
@vestersampaga7942
Paul Gabriel God bless you sir.
@larnie5772
Glad you came out... must have been hard for all well done all for the circumstance - glad all turned out well hope still ok with all... god bless
@Arjun-ym1vx
Best vocal group in the world is westlife
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