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"Safe" is a song by Irish pop group Westlife from their tenth studio album Gravity (2010) and this pop rock ballad was released on 14 November 2010 as the album's lead and only single in the United Kingdom. It was written by John Shanks and James Grundler, and the single version was produced by Shanks, Richard "Biff" Stannard, and Ash Howes. This song is the group's last physical single under the tutelage of Simon Cowell, having left Syco and Cowell in March 2011. "Safe" debuted at number four in Ireland, becoming their twenty-fifth top ten single. It charted at number ten in the UK. The song was featured in the 2011 movie Dolphin Tale starring Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. 


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2010
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Hard to find a way to get through
It's a tragedy
Pulling at me like the stars do
You're like gravity
Even if the wind blows
It makes it hard to believe

How ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
And If you lost your way
I will keep you safe
We'll open up all the world inside
I see it come alive tonight
I will keep you safe

Doesn't even matter to you
To see what I can see
I'm crawling on the floor to reach you
I'm a wreck you see
When you're far from home now
Makes it hard to believe

So how ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real

If you've lost your way
I will keep you safe
Well open up all your world inside
Til you come alive tonight
I will keep you safe

We all fall down
We all feel down
'Cause rainy days and summer highs
The more we pray the more we feel alive

How ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real
How ya gonna love
How ya gonna feel
How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real

If you've lost your way
I will keep you safe
Well open up all your world inside
So you come alive tonight
I will keep you safe

Well I will keep you safe
I will keep you safe

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Westlife

Westlife were an Irish boy band formed in 1998. They disbanded in 2012 after almost 14 years together. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden was a member from 1998 until his departure in 2004. more »

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Written by: NEIL CARLILL, WILLIAM FOSTER, DANNY GOFFEY, PEARL SAMANTHA LOWE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Origins
"Safe" was the lead single from Westlife's eleventh studio album, "Gravity", which was released in November 2010.
Writing and Composition
This powerful ballad was written by John Shanks and James Morrison. Shanks is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter and producer, while Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Music Video
The beautiful and emotional music video for "Safe" was directed by Sean de Sparengo, who is known for his work with famous artists like Foo Fighters, Maroon 5 and Stereophonics. The video narrates a heart-wrenching story about a fireman who loses his life while saving a child from a fire.
Chart Performance
"Safe" surprisingly did not perform as well as other Westlife singles. It only reached the number 10 spot on the UK Singles Chart and ranked as high as number 32 on the Irish Singles Chart.
Movie Soundtrack
"Safe" gained more recognition when it appeared in "Dolphin Tale". This American family drama film released in 2011 chose this Westlife song to be part of its soundtrack.
Theme
The lyrics of "Safe" convey a message of protecting a loved one and ensuring their safety. Indeed, the song can be interpreted as a promise or a vow of protection which perfectly aligned with the storyline of the movie Dolphin Tale, where a boy named Sawyer Nelson takes the responsibility to save a beached dolphin.
Live Performances
"Safe" has been performed in some key events like the Childline concert at the O2 in Dublin, and on the Paul O'Grady Show.
Critical Reception
Although the song did not fare well chart-wise, it received positive reviews from critics. Many praised the emotionally charged vocals by the band members and the deep, poignant lyrics.
Fan Response
Fans also reacted positively to "Safe", with many of them hailing it as one of Westlife's most emotional and heartfelt ballads.
Cover Versions
Even though it's not Westlife's most popular song, "Safe" has inspired a few cover versions by aspiring singers and musicians on various platforms like YouTube.

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