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.
Please Stay
Westlife Lyrics
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If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you,
Not to go but to stay in my arms,
Would you walk out the door like you did once before?
This time, be different
Please stay, don't go.
Shane:
Would you leave me alone with my tears?
Knowing I need you so,
Would you still turn and go?
This time, be different,
Please stay, don't go
Please stay
Mark:
I loved you before I even knew your name,
And I wanted to give you my heart,
But then you came back after leaving me one time,
I knew that the heartache would start
Kian:
If I called out your name like a song,
That was written for you, you alone
Would you still hurt my pride?
Oh hey, how I cried
This time, be different
Please stay
Mark:
Please stay, don't go
Shane:
Please stay, don't go
Nicky:
Please stay.
The lyrics to Westlife's song "Please Stay" depict the desperation of someone who doesn't want their loved one to leave them. It starts with Nicky asking if he pleaded for them to stay, would they leave anyway like they did before. Shane continues by asking if he called out their name like a prayer, would they still leave despite his tears and need for them. Mark admits his love for them before he even knew their name and how he knew the heartache would start when they left him before. Finally, Kian wonders if they would still hurt him even if he sang a song written just for them.
The repetition of "Please stay, don't go" throughout the song emphasizes the plea for the person to stay. The lyrics show vulnerability and raw emotions of these individuals who are yearning for their lover to stay by their side. The song is a beautiful representation of the human condition and the struggle that comes with loving someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you,
If I humbly begged you to stay with me,
Not to go but to stay in my arms,
Instead of leaving, to remain in my embrace,
Would you walk out the door like you did once before?
Would you abandon me again like you previously did?
This time, be different
I hope things will change this time around
Please stay, don't go.
Please stay with me and don't leave.
If I call out your name like a prayer,
If I cry out your name like a plea to a higher power,
Would you leave me alone with my tears?
Would you leave me to suffer and cry by myself?
Knowing I need you so,
It's evident how much I require your presence,
Would you still turn and go?
Would you still leave me despite my need for you?
This time, be different,
I hope for a change in how things will turn out,
Please stay, don't go
Please don't leave me.
Please stay
Please remain with me.
I loved you before I even knew your name,
I had affection for you even before I knew who you were,
And I wanted to give you my heart,
I desired to give you all of my heart and affection,
But then you came back after leaving me one time,
However, you previously left me and have now come back,
I knew that the heartache would start
I was aware that the emotional pain would come back with you.
If I called out your name like a song,
If I sang your name like it was a song dedicated solely to you,
That was written for you, you alone
A song made purposely for you,
Would you still hurt my pride?
Would you still play with my emotions and humiliate me?
Oh hey, how I cried
I cried so much because of that pain,
This time, be different
I believe things can turn out differently this time,
Please stay
Please don't go.
Please stay, don't go
Please don't leave me again.
Please stay
Please remain with me.
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@JasonLSmallsJunior
If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you
Not to go but to stay in my arms
Would you walk out the door
Like you did once before?
This time be different
Please stay, don't go
If I call out your name like a prayer
Would you leave me alone with my tears?
Knowing I need you so
Would you still turn and go?
This time be different
Please stay, don't go
Please stay
I loved you before I even knew your name
And I wanted to give you my heart
But then you came back after leaving me one time
I knew that the heartache would start
If I called out your name like a song
That was written for you
You alone
Would you still hurt my pride?
Oh hey, how I cried this time
Be different, please stay
Please stay, don't go
Please stay, don't go
Please stay
@Palash19
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If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you
Not to go but to stay in my arms
Would you walk out the door
Like you did once before?
This time
Be different
Please stay
Don't go.
If I call out your name like a prayer
Would you leave me alone with my tears?
Knowing I need you so
Would you still turn and go?
This time
Be different
Please stay
Don't go
Please stay
I loved you before I even knew your name
And I wanted to give you my heart
But then you came back after leaving me one time
I knew that the heartache would start
If I called out your name like a song
That was written for you
You alone
Would you still hurt my pride?
Oh hey, how I cried
This time
Be different
Please stay
Please stay, don't go
Please stay, don't go
Please stay.
(22/07/2020).
@ElianaRodrigues278
Uma bela música não importa o ano que foi lançada, pois sempre será apreciada. Parabéns Westlilfe por nos trazer de volta tão belas canções. Vos admiro muito!🙇🏻♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@anaisabelgarcia2994
Temazo❤
@isabellamaxinesoo743
I love how this song gives each member a chance to sing! This is one of their best (if not their best) remakes to me! :D :D
@evalagerqvist9846
I totally agree with you about that 💜🎶👍🇸🇪👩🦽
@hugormz8316
Quien viene después de escuchar la anécdota de Cristian bajando la luna y las estrellas xd
@emektwo
Jaja simon
@christophermartinezcastro9525
yo vengo de la pensión cuando chritian cuenta como se enamoró de su nv
@FH-zc3yr
Pero no sale en shrek xd.
@ContenidoNeto
One of her best songs, they should perform it live more often. Thx Westlife 👏🏻
@muhamadgastonputraputra7197
westlife will always be in the heart and will be remembered all the time even though their band disbanded but all their loyal fans will always wait for their news to perform again bring their hits