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.
Why Do I Love You
Westlife Lyrics
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Suddenly the promise of love has gone
Suddenly breathing seems so hard to do
Carefully you planned it
I got to know just a minute to late, oh girl
now I understand it
All the times we, made love together
Why do I love you
Don´t even want you
Why do I love you like do
Like I always do
You should´ve told me,
Why did you have to be untrue (love you like I do)
Why do I love you like I do
Ain´t gonna show no weakness
I´m gonna smile and tell the whole world I´m fine
I´m gonna keep my senses,
but deep down, when no one can hear me
baby I´ll be crying for you
Why do I love you
Don´t even want you
Why do I love you like do
Like I always do
You should´ve told me,
Why did you have to be untrue (love you like I do)
Why do I love you like I do
Can´t go back, can´t erase
Baby, your smiling face, oh no
I can´t think of nothing else but you
Suddenly
The song "I Do" by Westlife tells the story of a man who suddenly finds out that his lover has been cheating on him. He is completely shocked and heartbroken by this revelation. The lyrics describe how he thought everything was fine and that they were in love, only to discover that she had been seeing someone else behind his back. He struggles to come to terms with his feelings and the idea that she was never really his to begin with. He wonders why he loves her despite the hurt and betrayal she has caused him.
The first verse describes the shock and pain that the singer feels when he realizes that his lover is leaving him. Suddenly, everything has changed and he is left struggling to breathe. He then reflects on the relationship and how carefully she must have planned to keep seeing the other man without him finding out. The chorus repeats the question of why he loves her even though he doesn't want to and she has been unfaithful. He wishes she had just told him the truth instead of hiding it and causing him so much pain.
In the second verse, the singer decides to put on a brave face and pretend like everything is okay. He doesn't want to show any weakness, but deep down he is crying for her. The bridge expresses how he is unable to forget about her and move on, even though he knows he should. The song ends with the word "suddenly", suggesting that the singer is still struggling to come to terms with what has happened.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly she's leaving
Out of nowhere, the woman he loves is departing from his life.
Suddenly the promise of love has gone
All the assurances of a loving and lasting relationship are gone.
Suddenly breathing seems so hard to do
The hurt and shock of the situation is making the simple act of breathing feel difficult.
Carefully you planned it
You had a plan to leave me without me realizing it.
I got to know just a minute too late, oh girl
He only found out about her true intentions a moment after it was too late to stop her from leaving.
Now I understand it
He has come to understand the betrayal that occurred and the reasons behind it.
All the times we made love together baby you were thinking of him
She was physically present but her mind was elsewhere, thinking of another man.
Why do I love you, don't even want you
Despite everything, he is filled with conflicting emotions that make him unable to let go of his love for her.
Why do I love you like I do, like I always do
He can't explain or rationalize why his love for her persists and endures.
You should've told me, why did you have to be untrue (love you like I do)
She should have been honest with him instead of betraying him, leaving him to continue loving her despite everything.
Ain't gonna show no weakness, I'm gonna smile and tell the whole world I'm fine
He will put up a facade of strength and confidence to the outside world, even though he is hurting inside.
I'm gonna keep my senses, but deep down when no one can hear me baby I'll be crying for you
He will try to maintain his composure when around others, but when he's alone, he can't help but cry for her.
Can't go back, can't erase, Baby your smiling face, oh no
He can't turn back time and undo what has been done, even though the memory of her once-happy face haunts him.
I can't think of nothing else but you Suddenly
She's still the only thing on his mind, and the suddenness of her departure has made it all-consuming.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BENGT KREUGER, PER OLOF MAGNUSSON, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON
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