Young was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, UK, with a non-identical twin, Rupert. He was educated at Horris Hill preparatory school and Wellington College.
He then attended the University of Exeter where he read Politics. At university, some of Young's old haunts included Timepiece, The Old Firehouse, and Harry's, where he used to work. In September 2001, he became a student at the Arts Educational School in Chiswick, London, starting a three-year course in musical theatre with a scholarship.
In February 2002, Young came to national prominence by singing in and winning the ITV singing contest/reality tv show Pop Idol.
Contrary to popular belief, Will was not a surprise winner when beating Gareth Gates in the final show; in fact, he gained the most votes nearly every week throughout the entire finals. A lot of 'casual' viewers of Pop Idol may have been surprised at Will's victory because Gareth had got a lot of publicity (partly) due to his stutter, perhaps creating the illusion that he was more likely to win than Will.
Young's first single was a double A-side featuring Westlife's song "Evergreen" and "Anything Is Possible", a new song written for the winner of the show by Cathy Dennis. This became the fastest-selling debut in UK chart history selling 403,027 copies on its day of release. It went on to sell over 1.4 million copies and in the official list of the all-time best-selling singles in the UK issued later that year, it appeared 12th. Will subsequently made headlines by revealing he was gay. He went on to win the Brits Best Breakthrough Act Award and a plethora of other awards, including most recently Best Artist in the Digital Music Awards October 2004. Early singles of note include "Light My Fire" (done José Feliciano style), "Leave Right Now", and "Friday's Child". The latter is the title of his second album, which was largely self-penned, went five-times platinum, also receiving awards and critical acclaim.
Young received his second Brit Award in February 2005 for his co-written single "Your Game". Following sell out theatre and arena tours in 2004, he toured again at outside festival venues in Summer 2005. On July 6, 2005, he performed at Edinburgh 50,000 - The Final Push, the final concert of Live 8, where he did a duet with James Brown on "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag". His third album, Keep On was released in November 2005, together with the first single from same, "Switch It On".
On 29 September 2008, Young's fourth album, Let It Go, was released, and peaked at #2 in the UK albums chart. It was preceded by the single "Changes" on 15 September, which peaked at #10. His next single "Grace" was released on 1 December 2008, and peaked at #33 on the UK Singles Chart. Will's third single taken from the album will be "Let It Go", was released on 2 March 2009 in the UK, and peaked at #58 on the UK Singles Chart. The fourth and final single was "Tell Me the Worst", and was released on July 5, 2009 only in the UK. It served as a club promo, and featured some Fred Falke remixes.
A greatest hits collection, The Hits, was released on the 16th of November 2009. contains twelve songs from Young's first four studio albums, and two new tracks. The first is new single "Hopes & Fears", and the second is a ballad called "If It Hadn't Been for Love". The album will be released as a standard edition and a deluxe edition, which will include a DVD of all the music videos.
Songfacts reports that Jealousy, the first single from Young’s fifth studio album Echoes is a dance pop track produced by Richard X (Sugababes, Annie). The song will be released on August 21, 2011.
Young has been nominated for Ten BRIT Awards [4 x Best British Male - 4 X Best British single - Best pop Act- Best Breakthrough] . In May 2006, he was voted the UK's favourite artist ever in a poll conducted by commercial radio. In May 2007, he was voted the UK's favourite artist of all time for the second consecutive year.
Young has also broadened his repertoire by launching an acting career, taking a role in the BBC film, Mrs. Henderson Presents, starring Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins, with Will playing the character of 'Bertie'. The film went on release in the UK on 25 November 2005, and received excellent reviews, not least for Young's performance as actor and singer in the movie. It includes a scene in which he appears naked.
Will Young supports the charity Women's Aid, about which he wrote: "I am proud to put my name beside this cause and hope that I may be able to help more people affected by the terrors of domestic violence as well as help to create a wider awareness within our society."
Will also supports Mencap and Positive Action Southwest (PASW) for which he performed at his first solo concert in July 2003 at Killerton Hall, Exeter.
Official Website: http://www.willyoung.co.uk/global/home
Ready Or Not
Will Young Lyrics
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'Cause I'm cruising like you want to be
I need to get to know your energy
And I'm feeling like we're meant to be
I gotta tell you
[Chorus 1]
Baby I'm a-coming are you ready or not
Ooh gimme gimme loving
'Cause you got to get with me
Baby got me going and I'm falling in love
Baby don't you know that it's never enough
No, you got me falling on my knees
I just want your love
You gotta get right on with my love
Baby your time is not enough
Let's get it on now, let's get it on
You got a way of making me complete
When were moving to the late night heat
Mr. DJ's got this party on its feet
Now were burning to this funky beat
[Chorus 2]
Baby are you ready 'cause I'll never give up
Baby I'm a-coming are you ready or not
Gimme gimme gimme
Oh you got to get with me
Baby you got me going and I've fallen in love
Baby don't you know that it's never enough
You got me going on my feet
I just want your love
You gotta get right on with my love
Baby your time is not enough
Its getting on now its getting on
[Bridge]
All I have to say to you is hey there yeah
I can't deny it, all I need, all I need
Tell me what its all about
[Chorus 1]
Baby are ya ready 'cause ill never give up
Baby I'm a-coming are you ready or not
Tell me what its all about
Baby got me going and I've fallen in love
Baby don't you know that it's never enough
I just want your love
You gotta get right on with my love
Baby your time is not enough
Its getting on now its getting on
Get it on now
Get it on
[Repeat x 3]
The lyrics to Will Young’s song “Ready Or Not” talk about a strong desire to connect with someone and experience all they have to offer. The first verse talks about his desire to know someone's energy and how he feels like they are meant to be. The chorus reiterates his determination and confidence to pursue the relationship even if she is not ready. He wants her to give him all her love and get with him while he falls in love with her. The second verse describes the party where they are both aroused and encouraged by the funky beat, the DJ, and each other. The lyrics mention how the woman has a way of making him complete just by being with her. The bridge talks about his deep feelings for her and his need to know everything about her.
The song conveys a message about taking the necessary steps to pursue your desires and not giving up on someone you believe in. It encourages the listener to be open to new experiences and explore the possibilities of love. The lyrics combine elements of funk, pop, soul, and disco to create a catchy and upbeat rhythm that sets the mood for a fun-filled party. The song highlights Will Young's vocal range and versatility, and captures his image as a young and fresh artist with a unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Groove addiction taking over me
I'm addicted to the music and the groove is channeling through my body
'Cause I'm cruising like you want to be
The way I'm feeling and moving to the music is how you want to be
I need to get to know your energy
I want to connect with you on a deeper level and feel your vibe
And I'm feeling like we're meant to be
I sense a strong connection between us and feel like we're meant to be together
I gotta tell you
I need to express my feelings to you
Baby are you ready 'cause I'll never give up
Are you ready to take a chance or commit to me because I'm persistent and won't give up easily
Baby I'm a-coming are you ready or not
I'm making a bold move to pursue you and I'm asking if you're ready for it or not
Ooh gimme gimme loving
I want and need your love
'Cause you got to get with me
If you want to experience the love and connection I'm offering, you have to come with me
Baby got me going and I'm falling in love
Your presence and energy have a powerful effect on me and I'm falling deeper in love with you
Baby don't you know that it's never enough
Our connection and chemistry is so strong that it's never enough for me, I always want more
No, you got me falling on my knees
I'm completely smitten with you and I'm on the verge of begging for your love
You gotta get right on with my love
If you want to be with me, you have to accept and reciprocate my love
Baby your time is not enough
I want to spend more time with you because the time we have now is not enough
Let's get it on now, let's get it on
Let's take this connection to the next level and be together physically and emotionally
You got a way of making me complete
You bring out the best in me and make me feel whole
When were moving to the late night heat
When we're dancing and moving to the music in the late night, there's a special energy between us
Mr. DJ's got this party on its feet
The DJ is playing great music and everyone at the party is dancing and having a good time
Now were burning to this funky beat
The music is so good that we're all getting lost in the beat and rhythm
Baby are you ready 'cause I'll never give up
Recurring chorus, meaning same as before
Gimme gimme gimme
Recurring line, meaning same as before
Oh you got to get with me
Recurring line, meaning same as before
You got me going on my feet
I'm so into you that I'm feeling light and euphoric on my feet
Its getting on now its getting on
Time is passing and we need to take action on our feelings soon
All I have to say to you is hey there yeah
I just want to greet you and get your attention
I can't deny it, all I need, all I need
I can't ignore my strong feelings for you, all I need is your love and affection
Tell me what its all about
I want to connect with you on a deeper level and understand what you're looking for in a relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JULIAN GALLAGHER, D MORGAN, RICHARD STANNARD, WILL YOUNG
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