Against All Odds
Phil Collins
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How can I just let you walk away Just let you leave without a trace? When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh You're the only one who really knew me at all How can you just walk away from me When all I can do is watch you leave? 'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain And even shared the tears You're the only one who really knew me at all So take a look at me now Well there's just an empty space And there's nothing left here to remind me Just the memory of your face Ooh, take a look at me now Well there's just an empty space And you coming back to me is against the odds And that's what I've got to face I wish I could just make you turn around Turn around and see me cry There's so much I need to say to you So many reasons why You're the only one who really knew me at all So take a look at me now Well there's just an empty space And there's nothing left here to remind me Just the memory of your face Now Take a look at me now 'Cause that's just an empty space But to wait for you is all I can do And that's what I've got to face Take a good look at me now 'Cause I'll still be standing here And you coming back to me is against all odds It's the chance I've got to take Take a look at me now
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Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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5 facts about this song
Phil Collins"Against All Odds" was originally written and performed by British musician Phil Collins.
- The song was first released as part of Collins' album “Face Value” in 1984.
- It was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male in 1985.
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Mariah Carey and WestlifeAmerican singer Mariah Carey and Irish boy band Westlife released a cover version of "Against All Odds" in 2000.
- This version also became a chart-topper, hitting number one on the UK Singles Chart.
- The Carey/Westlife version was nominated for a Meteor Music Award for Best International Single.
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WestlifeWestlife also released a solo version of "Against All Odds" without Mariah Carey.
- This version was included in their second studio album “Coast to Coast” which was released in 2000.
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Steve BrooksteinBritish singer Steve Brookstein also covered "Against All Odds" in 2005.
- Brookstein's cover version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and remained in this position for a week.
- His version was touted to be significantly different from both the original and Carey/Westlife renditions because of its jazz influence.
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General Trivia"Against All Odds" became Phil Collins' first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.
- In 2015, Collins' live performance of the song in 2004 was officially released on his album “Love Songs”.
- The song has been covered by many other artists and bands around the world, beyond the mentioned famous versions by Mariah Carey, Westlife, and Steve Brookstein.
- The song's lyrics were inspired by Collins' personal experiences and heartbreak, making it one of his most famous and emotive songs.
- "Against All Odds" has been featured in several films and television shows, including the 1984 film of the same name from which it gained its popularity.
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