Safe
Westlife
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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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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.
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Writing and CompositionThis 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough 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.
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Fan ResponseFans also reacted positively to "Safe", with many of them hailing it as one of Westlife's most emotional and heartfelt ballads.
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Cover VersionsEven 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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