“Boring DJs be very afraid: Gareth Emery is about to kick your arse”. So said Mixmag, when in 2002, they took the bold step of predicting that a virtually unknown 22 year-old would rise to become a major dance music star. However, six years later, it’s likely that even their expectations have been well surpassed. His current tour diary reads like the departure board at London’s Heathrow Airport. Desert island raves in Indonesia and snow-drenched mountains in Vancouver sit alongside major global events like San Francisco’s iconic Love Fest and Holland’s 30,000 strong Trance Energy. The likes of Asian superclub Zouk and Bondi Beach in Sydney complete the picture: in short, you’ll find Gareth at a mouth-watering, hand-picked selection of the planet’s coolest clubs and events, including UK super brands like Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher.
When not on tour, he’s kept rakishly busy in his Cambridgeshire studio as one of the scene’s most in-demand producers and remixes. If you’re not familiar with anthems like ‘More Than Anything’, ‘Formentera What’ or his seminal classic ‘Mistral’, you’re probably a little out of touch with the modern dance scene, but suffice to say that Tiesto, Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten and Judge Jules are all big fans, and Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren liked his work so much that they both commissioned him to work on their respective labels (Vandit / Armind). However, the majority of his music is still released on his Five AM imprint, (described by DJ Mag as ‘the most consistent trance label in the world’), where he’s a co-owner and A&R. Whatever the label, one thing that’s clear is that Gareth Emery stamps his hallmark of quality on a record, people listen.
Always ahead of the game, Gareth was the one of the first leading DJs to embrace podcasting when he started his fortnightly radio show The Gareth Emery Podcast in early 2006. The show become an overnight success, immediately becoming an essential download for savvy dance music fans, and its widely imitated format has since helped to explode the popularity of dance music podcasts. It was also nominated for a Miami WMC IDMA Award for ‘Best Podcast’ along with Roger Sanchez and Pete Tong in 2007.
Although he always ranked well in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, he became cynical about the amount of advertising and self-promotion that DJs put into it, and in 2013 asked fans not to vote for him.
Gareth haș worked with a number of collaborators and vocalists, including his sister Roxanne Emery.
End of days
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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The battle lines have disappeared
But we’re still standing here
I've got to walk this road alone
Finally we tried face to face
Not writing on the phone
How did we fall so far
When the words run out nothing more to say
I'll still love you to the end of days
You can break my heart in a thousand ways
But I’ll still love you to the end of days
We were the greatest thing on earth
We could solve a million problems
Except how to fix this hurt
It isn't just the two of us
All the other hearts left broken
All the other dreams we crushed
How did we fall so far
From reaching for the stars?
When the words run out nothing more to say
I'll still love you to the end of days
You can break my heart in a thousand ways
But I'll still love you to the end of days
When the ashes fall from a blood-red sky
We'll be forced to stand
At each other's side as the water flows
Wash our pain away won't make our peace
Just a day too late
So I'll turn around go our separate ways
And we’ll say goodbye till the end of days
The lyrics of Gareth Emery's "End of Days" paint a picture of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. It begins on the last day of the year, where the singer acknowledges that the fight or conflict they were engaged in has dissipated. Despite this, they feel alone and have come to the realization that they need to face their problems in person rather than relying on distant communication.
The first verse reflects on how the relationship has deteriorated from a time when they were reaching for the stars and seemed capable of solving any problems. They question how they fell so far apart, with their hopes and dreams shattered. The phrase "reaching for the stars" symbolizes their ambitions and aspirations, and the disappointment in their inability to maintain that greatness is palpable.
The chorus expresses the enduring love the singer still holds for their partner, even when all words have been exhausted, and nothing else can be said. They acknowledge that their heart can be broken in countless ways, but their love will persist until the end of days. It highlights the depth of their emotions and the struggle they face in letting go.
The second verse acknowledges that their relationship affected not only themselves but also others, leaving behind broken hearts and shattered dreams. They acknowledge that they were not able to fix the hurt that was caused, accentuating the impact their relationship had beyond just the two of them.
The bridge brings a sense of impending doom, with the mention of blood-red skies and the destructive force of ashes falling. It suggests that they will be forced to be by each other's side when all hope seems lost. However, the water that flows to wash away their pain won't bring true peace, only serving as a reminder that it's too late for reconciliation.
The song concludes with the singer deciding to go their separate ways and saying their final goodbyes until the end of days. It signifies a resignation to the reality that their relationship has come to an end, and there is no turning back. It encapsulates the emotional journey of acknowledging the love lost and the pain endured, ultimately accepting the need to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the last day of the year
The current year is coming to an end
The battle lines have disappeared
Conflicts and disagreements have vanished
But we’re still standing here
Despite everything, we are still together in this moment
I've got to walk this road alone
I must face this journey by myself
Finally we tried face to face
We made an effort to communicate in person
Not writing on the phone
Rather than relying on electronic communication
How did we fall so far
How did our relationship deteriorate so drastically
From reaching for the stars?
When we once aimed for greatness and success
When the words run out nothing more to say
When our conversations reach a point of silence
I'll still love you to the end of days
My love for you persists indefinitely
You can break my heart in a thousand ways
You have the ability to hurt me in numerous ways
But I'll still love you to the end of days
Nevertheless, I will continue to love you forever
We were the greatest thing on earth
We were once a magnificent force
We could solve a million problems
Together, we had the ability to overcome countless challenges
Except how to fix this hurt
Except finding a solution to heal our emotional pain
It isn't just the two of us
Our problems extend beyond our relationship
All the other hearts left broken
Many other people's hearts have been shattered
All the other dreams we crushed
We also destroyed numerous aspirations
When the ashes fall from a blood-red sky
During a time of devastation and chaos
We'll be forced to stand
We will have no choice but to confront
At each other's side as the water flows
Together, as emotions and tears are released
Wash our pain away won't make our peace
Attempting to cleanse our sorrow won't bring resolution
Just a day too late
Sadly, we missed the chance for reconciliation
So I'll turn around go our separate ways
Therefore, I will change direction and pursue different paths
And we’ll say goodbye till the end of days
We will bid farewell until the end of time
Lyrics © Cloud9
Written by: ANTHONY JOHN GALATIS, GARETH THOMAS RHYS EMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucas van Pool
😊😊😊
It's the last day of the year
The battle lines have disappeared
But we're still standing here
I've got to walk this road alone
If only we tried face to face
Not writin' on the phone
How did we fall so far
From reaching for the stars?
When the words run out
Nothing more to say
I'll still love you
To the end of days
You can break my heart
In a thousand ways
But I'll still love you
To the end of days
We were the greatest team on earth
We could solve a million problems
Except how to fix this hurt
It isn't just the two of us
All the other hearts left broken
All the other dreams we crushed
How did we fall so far
From reaching for the stars?
When the words run out
Nothing more to say
I'll still love you
To the end of days
You can break my heart
In a thousand ways
But I'll still love you
To the end of days
When the ashes fall
From a blood-red sky
We'll be forced to stand
At each other's side
As the water flows
To wash our pain away
We'll make our peace
Just a day too late
So we'll turn around
Go our separate ways
And we'll say goodbye
Till the end of days.. ❤️❤️❤️
Virtuau
Es increíble ♥️
leonora neza
Ooo
Nicholas L.
How has this song not blown up yet? This is amazing
JohnnieJonkie
Gareth you did it again!
You bring sushine with your
music in the dark covid days!
Please go on till the end of days!!
Lance white
This song relates to my life in a scary accurate way... hits deep
JPFlySolo
This is definitely amazing! Your songs are so addicting and makes me want to dance! ❤️
Priyanshu Gupta
When ever I hear a song made by Gareth, my tears come out of eyes.
Any Solution to control it?
TheDragonOfChaos
Be cold and emotionless like me
Jowsh
Tape
Out of the Blue
The beat.... incredible I was just waiting for it to drop, impressive.