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.
Looking Like That
Westlife Lyrics
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She's a 5 foot 10 in catsuit and Bambi eyes
Everybody's who's staring wouldn't believe that this girl was mine
I should've known I was wrong when I left her for a life in pity
But they say you never miss the water until it's gone
Guess I failed to love you
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't want to get lost
I don't want to live my life without you
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
She's all dressed up for glamour and rock and roll
Want to squeeze her real tight get out of this place
If only I could take control
But she's out of my reach forever
And just a week ago she lied next to me
It's so ironic how I had to lose just to see
That I failed to love you
And you're taking it out tonight
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't want to get lost
I don't want to live my life without you
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
I don't wanna forget you
I don't even wanna try
How'm I supposed to walk on by when you're looking like that?
How am I supposed to leave you now (when you're looking like that)
I can't believe what I just gave away (oh no, babe)
'Cause I can't take it back, I'm lost
I don't wanna live my life without you (live my life without you)
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that? (Oh yeah, oh no)
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't want to get lost (lost)
I don't want to live my life without you
Am I supposed to leave you now
Am I supposed to leave you now (when you're looking like that?)
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that? (When you're looking like that?)
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back ('cause I can't take it back)
I don't want to get lost (I don't want to live my life without you)
I don't want to live my life without you
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
The song "Looking Like That" by Westlife is a heart-wrenching ballad that revolves around a man who regrets leaving his once-girlfriend, who now looks stunningly beautiful and is out of his reach. The first verse describes the girl's physical appearance as a tall, stunning beauty with bambi eyes and dressed in a catsuit. The man laments that everyone who is staring at her now wouldn't believe that she was once his lady. The second verse gives insights into the history of their relationship, where the man left her for a life in pity. However, he now realizes how much he cared for her and how much he regrets his previous choices. The chorus contains the central message of the song that the man is unable to forget her and how he could walk on by without regret.
Through the use of vivid imagery, the song narrates the conflict between the man's desire to win back the woman and his acknowledgement of the inevitability of the separation between them. The chorus creates a metaphorical sense that the girl's beauty is physically stopping him from moving on. The emotions emanating from the song seem to be stirred from regret and heartbreak, which are widespread human experiences that we can all relate to. Ultimately, the song's message is that we should learn to appreciate the moment we have with the people we love, for we might regret our actions in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a 5 foot 10 in catsuit and bambi eyes
Describing the physical appearance of the girl he's talking about.
Everybody who's staring wouldn't believe that this girl was mine
The singer is surprised that such a beautiful girl is his, so he thinks people will be shocked when they see her with him.
I should have known I was wrong
He realizes that he made a mistake in leaving the girl he's talking about.
When I left her for a life in pity but
He left her because he felt sorry for himself and thought he deserved something better.
They say you never miss the water til it's gone
He now realizes that he took her for granted when he had her and only understands her worth now that she's gone.
Guess I failed to love you
He admits that he didn't appreciate her enough and did not love her properly.
And you're taking it out tonight
He believes that she is going out to show off her beauty and make him regret his decisions.
How am I supposed to leave you now
He is torn between leaving her and staying with her.
When you're looking like that
He is attracted to her beauty but it creates a dilemma for him.
I can't believe what I just gave away
He regrets leaving her and giving up what they had.
Now I can't take it back
He acknowledges that he cannot undo what he has done.
I don't want to get lost
He wants to hold on to what they had and not lose her forever.
I don't want to live my life without you
He cannot imagine living his life without her.
How am I supposed to walk on by
He is unable to forget her and move on.
She's all dressed up for glamour and rock and roll
He describes how she looks when she goes out now.
Want to squeeze her real tight get out of this place
He wants to be close to her and leave the place with her.
But she's out of my reach forever
He knows that she is no longer his and he has lost her forever.
And just a week ago she lied next to me
He is reminded that they were together only a week ago and she was lying next to him.
It's so ironic how I had to lose just to see
He understands the irony of losing her to finally realize her true worth.
I don't want to forget you
He doesn't want to erase her from his memory.
I don't even want to try
He is not willing to try to forget her and move on.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rami Yacoub, Andreas Michael Carlsson, Martin Karl Sandberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
@@nancytiquillo2323
lets analyse the nonsense /lies many amongst you believe in:
lie: schools are of use (fact. schools keep slavery alive and stands for dumbing down the population of mankind)
lie: moon and mars landings, (fact: even masons know they cannot leave)
lie: news channels share truth (fact: these are for politic propaganda)
lie: money has a value of its own (fact: it is just a tool of this world, which value has been agreed upon world wide)
lie: NASA lies (globe and all....) (fact: NASA stands for to deceive) - you havn´t searched - have you?
lie: the lgbtq++++ propaganda (fact: it is a part of masonry depopulation agenda, 500 000 000 souls, thats their goal.)
lie: Evolution and the dinosaurs. (fact: mankind is not hybrid kind)
to keep stating that there was an evolution, then we ain´t humans, we aint then mankind, we are then hybrids.
Lie: holidays (xmas, halloween, new year eve and so on) (fact: PAGAN HOLIDAYS, to praise BAAL, the god of this world)
lie: U.F.Os (fact: they are demons/evil spirits in high places, against whom we fight daily = spiritual warfare)
lie: rules and laws rule the world (fact: signs and symbols of masonry do)
lie: believe in being educated (fact: found daily living with the lack of knowledge)
11 lies, should i go on?
@herdiantriaws5644
When you're looking like that
Yeah, yeah
She's a 5 foot 10 in catsuit
And bambi eyes,
Everybody who's staring wouldn't
Believe that this girl was mine
I should have known I was wrong
When I left her for a life in pity but
They say you never miss
The water until it's gone (yeah)
Guess I failed to love you
And you're taking it out tonight
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't wanna get lost
I don't wanna live my life without you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
She's all dressed up for glamour and
Rock and roll
Wanna squeeze her real tight
Get out of this place
If only I could take control
But she's out of my reach forever
And just a week ago she lied
Next to me
It's so ironic how I had to lose
Just to see
That I failed to love you
And you're taking it out tonight
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't wanna get lost
I don't wanna live my life without you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I don't wanna forget you
I don't even wanna try
How am I supposed to walk on by
When you're looking like that
How am I supposed to leave you (when you're looking like that)
I can't believe what I just gave away (oh no, no)
'Cause I can't take it back, I'm lost
I don't wanna live my life without you (live my life without you)
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't wanna get lost
I don't wanna live my life without you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't wanna get lost
I don't wanna live my life without you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
@hmeywusamey2336
She's a 5 foot 10 in catsuit and bambi eyes
Everybody's who's staring wouldn't believe that this girl was mine
I should have know I was wrong
When I left her for a life in pity
But they say you never miss the water until it's gone
Guess I failed to love you
And you're taking it out tonight
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't want to get lost
I don't want to live my life without you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
She's all dressed up for glamour and rock and roll
want to squeeze her real tight get out of this place
If only I could take control
But she is out of my reach forever
And just a week ago she lied next to me
It's so ironic how I had to lose just
To see that I failed to love you
And you're taking it out tonight
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I can't believe what I just gave away
Now I can't take it back
I don't want to get lost
I don't want to live my life without you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
I don't want to forget you
I don't even want to try
How am I supposed to walk on by when you're looking like that
How am I supposed to leave you now
I can't believe what I just gave away (oh no)
Now I can't take it back
I don't want to get lost
I don't want to live my life with out you
How am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that
@fayebernardino3370
No KPOP boy group can compare with boyband legends like westlife. Imagine the crowd they had even without internet and high technologies. LEGENDS!
@moalkr8222
Everyone has their own moments.
@jannfietearp4439
don't you even dare to compare, they will never even reach 1/100 of what Westlife have achieved and done
@larissasoares9606
@@jannfietearp4439 but they actually did so much more... thats not the point, everyone has their own moment in the music industry.
@michaeljones2289
I totally agree with you...
@michaeljones2289
@@jannfietearp4439 I totally agree with you...
@billynivy9938
Don’t worry you’re not the the only one listening to this masterpiece in 2024
@keviviluoviluo2518
Daaaaammm😢😢❤❤❤❤
@angelinaarcher176
😂❤🎉
@karenkundaishoko9462
I started listening to Westlife when i was 13. Im 33 this year. Their music never gets old ❤