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.
Smile
Westlife Lyrics
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Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
The lyrics to Westlife's song Smile are a powerful reminder to keep pushing through tough times and to maintain a positive outlook even when faced with adversity. The first verse encourages the listener to continue smiling, despite feeling heartache and sadness. It also acknowledges that there may be rough patches in life represented by "clouds in the sky," but with a positive attitude, one can navigate through them and come out stronger on the other side.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of putting on a brave face and not letting feelings of sadness show. It advises that even when one is on the verge of tears, it's essential to keep trying to smile and to focus on the good things in life. The repeated line "Smile, what's the use of crying?" serves as a reminder to the listener to let go of negative emotions and to move forward with a happy heart. The song concludes with a positive message that life is still worth living despite the challenges one may face, and a smile can go a long way in making that happen.
Overall, Westlife's Smile is a highly impactful and motivational song that emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile though your heart is aching
Even if you are feeling sad, try to smile
Smile even though it's breaking
Keep smiling even if it hurts
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
Even if there are difficulties, you will be able to handle them
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Try to remain positive despite your fear and sadness
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Smiling today might make tomorrow better
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
A positive attitude can lead to positive outcomes
Light up your face with gladness
Bring happiness to your face
Hide every trace of sadness
Do not let others know you are sad
Although a tear may be ever so near
Even if you are about to cry
That's the time you must keep on trying
Keep trying to be happy
Smile, what's the use of crying?
There's no point in being sad and crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
Life is still good even if it's tough
If you just smile
If you smile, things will get better
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
Written by: John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons, Charles Chaplin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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SMILE
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you..
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile, If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile... If you just smile
Blondaza
shane's voice is just sounds right for this kind of music, it fits the melody like a glove
Mary Oliver
This is awesome. How wonderfully these young fellows' voices blended with this great old song. I may have to get this album and check out the rest of the songs on it. I'm really loving Westlife.
Maryam Utaifa
They sing a variety of songs : love songs , emotional and songs like these where you feel they've come from the 18th century , this is the thing that has made westlife successful since 1998 , they don't stick with a certain type of songs but always choose collections of songs to show their talent .This proves how skilled they are cos they can sing everything . People who sing a particular type of songs are not really talented cos they can't sing other songs , but Westlife are simply PERFECT.
Kezza GoldButter
Gorgeous voices! Can’t understand why Allow Us To Be Frank wasn’t as popular as other westlife albums
loveydovey1ful
I love this song and I love Westlife. OMG I LOVE WESTLIFE.
DaniT
I love their suits! And Nicky and Kian look lovely wearing suspenders!
Βανα Ρηγου
They have fantastic music .The best band ever!
flightforge30
amazing version of Westlife!!! its like your being fly high in the sky while listening to this song..
MiaMaria From-here
This song always makes me cry cos my tears are always so near...I've lost so many important people in my life... but still this is AWS so beautiful!!
terzoida
I love listening to these guys when I do my homework ^^ <3 sometimes I forget what i'm actually supposed to do xP