According to the Safe Songfacts, the decision to release this tune as the lead single came from executive producer, Simon Cowell. Mark Feehily told OK magazine: "Safe was actually a song that John brought with him from the States when we first met him in London. He played it to us and we were like 'nice one let's get it in.' We played it to Simon Cowell and he loved it."
Safe
Westlife Lyrics
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It's a tragedy
Pulling at me like the stars do
You're like gravity
Even if the wind blows
It makes it hard to believe
How ya gonna love
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
And If you lost your way
I will keep you safe
We'll open up all the world inside
I see it come alive tonight
I will keep you safe
Doesn't even matter to you
To see what I can see
I'm crawling on the floor to reach you
I'm a wreck you see
When you're far from home now
Makes it hard to believe
So how ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
If you've lost your way
I will keep you safe
Well open up all your world inside
Til you come alive tonight
I will keep you safe
We all fall down
We all feel down
'Cause rainy days and summer highs
The more we pray the more we feel alive
How ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
How ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
If you've lost your way
I will keep you safe
Well open up all your world inside
So you come alive tonight
I will keep you safe
Well I will keep you safe
I will keep you safe
The lyrics of the song "Safe" by Westlife convey a strong message of being there for someone who is struggling to find their way. The opening line is "Hard to find a way to get through, it's a tragedy," which implies that the person is dealing with a difficult situation. The singer compares the attraction they feel towards the person to the pull of gravity, emphasizing the strength of their connection. They promise to be a source of support, saying "If you've lost your way, I will keep you safe," and to help the person see the world in a new light by "opening up all your world inside."
Throughout the song, the singer questions how the person will keep going and live out the dreams they have envisioned for themselves. They assure the person that they will be there every step of the way, and that even on days when they feel down or the weather is dreary, they will help them to feel alive.
Overall, the song Safe is about the importance of having someone to rely on during tough times. It emphasizes the power of love and support, and the impact that they can have on an individual's ability to persevere and pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Hard to find a way to get through
It's difficult to figure out how to overcome this situation.
It's a tragedy
It's a terrible and unfortunate circumstance.
Pulling at me like the stars do
It's tugging at my heartstrings in a powerful way.
You're like gravity
You have a strong and constant pull on me, like gravity.
Even if the wind blows
Even if things get tough or unpredictable.
It makes it hard to believe
It's so overwhelming that it's difficult to accept or understand.
How ya gonna love
How are you going to give love to others?
How ya gonna feel
How are you going to experience emotions and connect with others?
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
How can you make your dreams a reality and live your life to the fullest?
And If you lost your way
If you ever feel lost or unsure of your path.
I will keep you safe
I will protect you and support you.
We'll open up all the world inside
We'll explore all possibilities and experiences that life has to offer.
I see it come alive tonight
I see the world coming to life and becoming exciting and beautiful.
Doesn't even matter to you
You don't seem to care or notice what I'm going through.
To see what I can see
To understand or appreciate my perspective on things.
I'm crawling on the floor to reach you
I am going to great lengths to try to connect with you.
I'm a wreck you see
I'm falling apart emotionally and it's obvious to others.
When you're far from home now
When you feel distant or disconnected from yourself or your surroundings.
Makes it hard to believe
It's difficult to trust or have faith in anything.
We all fall down
We all face hardship and adversity.
We all feel down
We all experience sadness or depression sometimes.
'Cause rainy days and summer highs
Because life has its ups and downs.
The more we pray the more we feel alive
The more we connect with something greater than ourselves, the more fulfilled and present we feel.
Well open up all your world inside
We'll explore your innermost thoughts and feelings.
Til you come alive tonight
Until you feel fully alive and present in the moment.
Well I will keep you safe
I will always protect and support you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: NEIL CARLILL, WILLIAM FOSTER, DANNY GOFFEY, PEARL SAMANTHA LOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nels6536
Hard to find a way to get through
It's a tragedy
Pulling at me like the stars do
You're like gravity
Even if the wind blows
It makes it hard to believe
How you gonna love?
How you gonna feel?
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real?
And if you lost your way
I will keep you safe
We'll open up all the world inside
I see it come alive tonight
I will keep you safe
Doesn't even matter to you
To see what I can see
I'm crawling on the floor to reach you
I'm a wreck you see
When you're far from home now
Makes it hard to believe
So how you gonna love?
How you gonna feel?
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real?
And if you've lost your way
I will keep you safe
We'll open up all your world inside
Till you come alive tonight
I will keep you safe
We all fall down
We all feel down
Cause rainy days and summer highs
The more we pray the more we feel alive
How you gonna love?
How you gonna feel?
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real?
How you gonna love?
How you gonna feel?
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real?
And if you've lost your way
I will keep you safe
We'll open up all your world inside
So you come alive tonight
I will keep you safe
I will keep you safe
I will keep you safe
@kristopherfletcher2235
Who clicked on this video after watching Dolphin Tale?
@dennisgemini2894
😂😂😂
@jotingerodts7887
oh my god... why i just found out about this music video? I hear almost all of Westlife's songs but rarely watch their music videos, this is their best music video after "Flying Without Wings" in my opinion! how can this music video only get 5.5 million views? it should get more than that. I just know westlife is a boyband with the best voice, the best song, the best instrument, but this music video really left me speechless. I hope Westlife will make music videos like this in the future. thank you for coming to accompany my childhood until now westlife...
@estherlouise924
I know, I love this music video so much!!
@eduardoalcantara741
true!,thank u Westlife
@mirandapanda95
RIP Winter you an inspiration to so many kids and adults who had challenges and disabilities. I hope you’re swimming freely in the ocean in the sky. Love you Winter.
@junpeizakisadolphin
R.I.P Winter💙 this song remembers me about her. She was the best way to show to the world that you are special in your own way, and you should never give up on your dream. A stupid man gives up, a smart man fights. R.I.P WINTER🐬💙
@sybaritesphynx8057
Man is also the reason she lost her tail (because of a lobster trap) 😢 we need to be more respectful of other animals we share this earth with.
@mollypantss
I miss you really much too. I miss winter too.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@mollypantss
I miss winter too hard to get over it