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.
When You're 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 lyrics to "When You're Looking Like That" by Westlife tell the story of a man who left his girlfriend for a different lifestyle, but now deeply regrets his decision. The song is about the regret he feels when he sees her looking beautiful and happy, while realizing that he could have had that with her if he had stayed.
The first verse describes his lover's physical appearance in a specific way, emphasizing her beauty and how she stands out in a crowd. The second verse reveals her personality - she enjoys dressing up and going out to party - a lifestyle that he couldn't provide for her. He realizes that he made a mistake by leaving her and is now watching her take it out on someone else as she moves on. He's overwhelmed with regret and wants to be with her again, but he's unsure if she'll take him back.
The chorus expresses his internal conflict - he can't bear the thought of leaving her now that she's looking so beautiful, but he also can't take back the past. He doesn't want to live without her and he's afraid he's lost her forever.
In the end, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation. He knows he made a mistake, but he's afraid it's too late to fix it. The emotion is palpable, and the lyrics hit home for anyone who has ever experienced regret or loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're looking like that, yeah, yeah
The singer is expressing his attraction towards the girl, admiring her looks.
She's a 5 foot 10 in catsuit and Bambi eyes
She is a tall, slender woman wearing a tight suit and has big innocent eyes like Bambi.
Everybody's who's staring wouldn't believe that this girl was mine
The singer feels lucky to be with her and thinks that people are surprised to see them together.
I should've known I was wrong when I left her for a life in pity
The singer left her for a hopeless life, and now he realizes his mistake.
But they say you never miss the water until it's gone
He starts to miss her now that she's gone, and this phrase is a reflection of his feelings.
Guess I failed to love you
The singer admits that he didn't appreciate her and failed to love her properly.
And you're taking it out tonight
She is going out and having fun, and he feels guilty about it.
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
The singer is questioning if he should leave her, given her stunning looks.
I don't want to get lost
I don't want to live my life without you
He doesn't want to lose her and doesn't want to live his life without her.
She's all dressed up for glamour and rock and roll
She is dressed up in a classy yet rock-and-roll style.
Want to squeeze her real tight get out of this place
He wants to be close to her and get away from where they are.
But she's out of my reach forever
She is not interested anymore and is no longer available to him.
And just a week ago she lied next to me
It's so ironic how I had to lose just to see
He remembers lying next to her and now realizes how much he lost by letting her go.
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?
He doesn't want to forget about her, and he doesn't know how to ignore her when she looks so good.
Now I can't take it back
I'm lost
He can't undo his mistakes and now feels lost without her.
Am I supposed to leave you now
When you're looking like that?
He repeats his question if he should leave her or not, given her attractiveness.
Am I supposed to leave you now (when you're looking like that?)
He repeats his question as he still can't decide.
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
When you're looking like that?
The singer reiterates that he doesn't want her to leave and can't live without her but is still unsure about what to do next.
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, 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 ❤