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
Who Am I-easymp3s
Will Young Lyrics
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I don't know how I feel
You almost make me doubt I feel at all
It's not as though I always listen
But there's just so much I don't hear
Maybe I'll never be what you want
I know that all you're asking for
But I don't find it easy to give
Maybe I get a little selfish sometimes
Why shouldn't I?
I used to say I love you
But would it make a difference this time?
[Chorus]
And who am I to tell you that I would never let you down
That no-one else could love you half as much as I do now?
And who am I to tell you I'll always catch you when you fall?
Well I, I wouldn't be myself at all
I wouldn't be myself at all, at all
I always find a reason why I didn't put you first
It's not that complicated I know
I really hate it when you shake your head like this ain't gonna work
Maybe you'll never reap what you sow
[Chorus]
I didn't want to do what everybody does
And hide the truth to find we never knew a thing about love
'Cause this is real life, real love
And knowing what it comes down to
It just might be enough
[Chorus x 2]
In Will Young's song "Who Am I," the singer expresses uncertainty about their emotions and their ability to meet their partner's needs. The lyrics suggest that the partner is demanding and sometimes makes the singer feel inadequate. The chorus questions the singer's own ability to be a reliable partner and expresses doubt that they could ever truly live up to their partner's expectations. The song's bridge acknowledges that the singer has made mistakes and sometimes prioritizes their own needs, but asserts that this is simply a part of who they are. The final chorus emphasizes the singer's willingness to be honest and authentic in their relationship, even if that means admitting their shortcomings.
Overall, the song explores themes of self-doubt, vulnerability, and the challenges of balancing one's own needs with those of a partner. The lyrics suggest that true love requires acceptance, forgiveness, and a willingness to be honest about one's limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you know you push me so hard
Sometimes your behavior becomes too hard for me to bear.
I don't know how I feel
I feel confused and uncertain of my emotions.
You almost make me doubt I feel at all
Sometimes you make me feel like I am incapable of feeling anything.
It's not as though I always listen
I don't always pay attention to what you say.
But there's just so much I don't hear
There are some things that I am not willing to listen to or acknowledge.
Maybe I'll never be what you want
Perhaps I am not what you desire or need.
I know that all you're asking for
I am aware that you only want a small space in my heart.
Is a little place in my heart
You only need a small corner of my heart to make you feel loved.
But I don't find it easy to give
I find it challenging to give you even that little space in my heart.
Maybe I get a little selfish sometimes
At times, I prioritize myself instead of considering your needs.
Why shouldn't I?
I have my own wants and desires to fulfill.
I used to say I love you
I have previously told you that I love you.
But would it make a difference this time?
I question whether expressing my love again would make a significant impact.
And who am I to tell you that I would never let you down
I have no authority or assurance to promise that I will never let you down.
That no-one else could love you half as much as I do now?
I have no proof that my love for you is greater than anyone else's love for you.
And who am I to tell you I'll always catch you when you fall?
I cannot guarantee that I will always be there to support you during tough times.
Well I, I wouldn't be myself at all
My sense of self and identity would be lost if I made such promises.
I always find a reason why I didn't put you first
I tend to prioritize my needs and wants over yours.
It's not that complicated I know
I realize that the situation is not as complex as I make it seem.
I really hate it when you shake your head like this ain't gonna work
It upsets me when you doubt our relationship and its potential to succeed.
Maybe you'll never reap what you sow
Perhaps you will not receive the love and care that you give to others.
I didn't want to do what everybody does
I did not want to follow the same pattern as everyone else.
And hide the truth to find we never knew a thing about love
I did not want to hide the truth about our relationship and then realize that we were never truly in love.
'Cause this is real life, real love
Our relationship is a genuine one that exists in reality.
And knowing what it comes down to
Understanding what truly matters.
It just might be enough
Our love for each other might be sufficient to sustain our relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUCIE SILVAS, FRANCIS EG WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gaurd3
7 years ago ...Damn
Time flies, time flies, ooouuu I'm over 40.
Cheryl Harris
Could it b u feel pale before him.
cello lewis
Lmao u aint alone bro!😂💪💪
Trip$
gaurd3 hahaha word this dont feel that long ago
Uchiha Sendo
This song is probably one of the hardest NY Club Songs ! NYC Stand Up !
Joanne Langford
Still jamming this in 2018. About to 2019!!! ❤️
Ivan Harris
This should have 100 Mill Views by now‼️🗣️💯💪🏿🔥🔥🔥
Jonathan Parker
This shit still hits hard in 2018. Better than this shit we stuck with now 😣🔫
Golden Milk
as if this dropped 6 years ago, feels like yesterday 😦 this would of been a big hit if they pushed it properly with a video
Tinesha OnTop
Nothing but bars from every body