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.
The Rose
Westlife Lyrics
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That drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
It's the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed
That with the sun's love
In the spring
Becomes the rose
The song "The Rose" by Westlife is a timeless classic that speaks about love in a metaphorical manner. The first stanza of the song is quite ambiguous in nature and can be interpreted in several ways. The lines "Some say love it is a river/that drowns the tender reed/Some say love it is a razor/that leaves your soul to bleed" may suggest that love can either be a protective force that nurtures and grows, or it can be a destructive force that cuts one's soul. The next two lines, "Some say love it is a hunger/An endless aching need/I say love it is a flower/And you it's only seed" suggest that love can be both painful and beautiful, and that it needs care and nourishment in order to blossom.
The second stanza suggests that love can be a scary thing, with lines like "It's the heart afraid of breaking/That never learns to dance/It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance." These lines suggest that some people are so afraid of getting hurt by love that they never take the risk of letting themselves fall in love. The next two lines "It's the one who won't be taken/Who cannot seem to give/And the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live" suggest that some people are so guarded and closed off that they cannot accept love, nor can they give it.
The final stanza of the song is one of hope and positivity, suggesting that love can be found even in the darkest of times. The lines "When the night has been too lonely/And the road has been too long/And you think that love is only/For the lucky and the strong/Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows/Lies the seed/That with the sun's love/In the spring/Becomes the rose" suggest that even when times are tough, love can still grow and blossom, just like the rose that grows after the harsh winter.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say love it is a river
Love can be compared to a river that has the power to wash away and destroy everything in its path.
That drowns the tender reed
Love can be so overwhelming that even the gentlest and most vulnerable of things can be consumed.
Some say love it is a razor
Love can be compared to a sharp razor that can cut deep into your soul and leave you feeling completely exposed and vulnerable.
That leaves your soul to bleed
Love can be so intense that it can cut you to the core and make you feel like you are bleeding from within.
Some say love it is a hunger
Love can be compared to an insatiable hunger that can never be fully satisfied.
An endless aching need
Love can make you feel like you are constantly longing for something that you can never fully attain.
I say love it is a flower
Love can be compared to a beautiful flower that has the power to blossom and grow under the right conditions.
And you it's only seed
You are the starting point of love and have the potential to grow into something beautiful and enduring.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
Love can make you feel vulnerable and afraid of getting hurt, but it's important to take risks and open your heart.
That never learns to dance
If you always let fear hold you back, you will never experience the joy and freedom that comes with truly loving and being loved.
It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance
If you let your fears and doubts control your actions, you may miss out on the opportunity to experience something truly special and life-changing.
It's the one who won't be taken
People who are guarded and closed off to love may never experience the depths of an intimate relationship.
Who cannot seem to give
If you are unwilling or unable to give love, you may never be able to experience the fullness of love in return.
And the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live
If you are so preoccupied with your own fears and insecurities, you may never fully embrace life and all its possibilities.
When the night has been too lonely
When you feel isolated and alone, it can be easy to lose hope and forget that love exists.
And the road has been too long
When your journey through life has been difficult and exhausting, it can be hard to believe that love is still within reach.
And you think that love is only
When you believe that love is something unattainable or reserved for the lucky few, it can be easy to give up on the idea of finding it.
For the lucky and the strong
Some people may be born with natural advantages or strengths that make it easier for them to find and keep love.
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows
Even when it seems like there is no hope or possibility of finding love, there is always the potential for growth and renewal.
Lies the seed
The potential for love and growth is always present, even when it is hidden or buried beneath the surface.
That with the sun's love
With the right conditions and nurturing, love has the power to blossom and grow into something beautiful.
In the spring
Love has the potential to bring new life and vitality, just like the arrival of spring after a long, cold winter.
Becomes the rose
Love can transform and elevate us, just as a rose represents beauty, purity, and passion.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amanda McBroom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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