“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.
Hands
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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And the dark feels so safe
My body yearns for that need to start
Cause it's too hard to wait
We're going out tonight with
Something to prove
Take too the streets and let our demons lose
Heart pounds from across the room
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire out the sky
Put your hands on me put your trust in me
Red moon glows and my soul is torn
Let the stars seal our fate
But bodies fear that this war will end
Can't live without the ache
You're reaching out across this
Madness for truth
Break from these chains and
Make my kingdom new
Put your hands on me put your trust in me
The opening line “Hard wind blows as the night is born” sets the tone for the song “Hands” by Gareth Emery. The song talks about the feeling of restlessness that engulfs a person at night. The darkness feels safe since it harbors secrets that the world doesn’t need to know. The mention of “my body yearns for that need to start” in the second line highlights the desire to break free from societal norms and explore beyond what limits us. The singer has something to prove and takes to the streets, letting the demons within them lose.
The mood of the song changes when the chorus begins, and the beat drops. The lyrics “Your body moves to the boom, boom, boom, heart pounds from across the room” give the listener an image of a crowded club or dance floor. The singer is drawn to someone across the room, and the chemistry between them is electric. The mention of “Blood moon rises, fire out the sky” amplifies the intensity of the moment as if the universe is aligning with their passion.
As the song progresses, the second verse brings new twists and turns to the story. The “Red moon glows, and my soul is torn” tells us that the singer is fighting an internal battle while physically being with someone. The lyrics continue with “let the stars seal our fate,” implying that the singer knows that whatever is happening is out of their control. The song ends with the lyrics “put your hands on me, put your trust in me” signifying the need for the other person’s touch and trust to overcome the internal chaos the singer is struggling with.
Line by Line Meaning
Hard wind blows as the night is born
As the night begins, a strong wind blows, bringing a sense of urgency and excitement.
And the dark feels so safe
Despite the wind, the darkness provides a sense of security and comfort.
My body yearns for that need to start
The singer's body is filled with a desire to begin something new and exciting.
Cause it's too hard to wait
Waiting for this new experience is too difficult to bear.
We're going out tonight with something to prove
The artist and their group are heading out with a sense of purpose and determination.
Take to the streets and let our demons loose
They plan to let go of their inhibitions and allow their wild side to come out.
Your body moves to the boom, boom, boom
The beat of the music causes the listener's body to move involuntarily.
Heart pounds from across the room
The sight of someone across the room causes the listener's heart to race with excitement.
No more secrets, no more lies
The artist and the person they are addressing have reached a point of complete honesty and openness with each other.
Blood moon rises, fire out the sky
The intensity of the night is growing, with the appearance of a blood moon and the sky seemingly on fire.
Put your hands on me put your trust in me
The singer is asking the person they are addressing to touch them and trust them completely.
Red moon glows and my soul is torn
The appearance of a red moon causes the artist's emotions to swirl and their soul to feel unsettled.
Let the stars seal our fate
The singer is looking to the stars to determine their future path.
But bodies fear that this war will end
Despite the excitement of the moment, there is a sense of unease about what will happen when the night is over.
Can't live without the ache
The singer is addicted to the feeling of longing and desire that they are experiencing.
You're reaching out across this madness for truth
The person the artist is addressing is searching for truth and meaning in the midst of the chaos of the night.
Break from these chains and make my kingdom new
The artist is looking to break free from their past and create a new world for themselves.
Lyrics © Cloud9
Written by: Delgado, Emery, Goldman, Lev, Shkreli, Thor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hard wind blows as the night is born And the dark feels so, safe
My body urge for that beat to start Cause it’s too hard to wait
We’re going out tonight With something to prove
Take to the streets and let our demons loose
[BRIDGE]
Your body moves to the boom boom boom
Heart pounds from across the room
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire up the sky
[REFF]
Put your hands, on, me
Put your trust, in, me
Put your hands up
Red wind blows and my soul is torn Let the stars seal our fate
My body fears that this war won’t end Can’t live without the ache
I’m reaching out across This madness for truth
Break from these chains And make my kingdom you
[BRIDGE]
Your body moves to the boom boom boom
Heart pounds from across the room
No more secrets, no more lies
Blood moon rises, fire up the sky
[REFF]
Put your hands, on, me
Put your trust, in, me
Put your hands up
@alastorofficial7160
Happy to hear all this feedback, thanks guys ;)
@alejandrof8249
Alastor Official excelent work
@mohamadaldebsawi3869
Amazing song
@sybilhi5908
I love this song 💕
@Dexylicious
How is this song not popular?!
Its so good!
@juliocesarcasillasmena6180
SI fuese popular, probablemente no nos agradaría tanto como ahora
@alexsmith5923
yes
@jeremyfischer3867
If the world wasn't preccupied by stupid bolshit and tabloids of Kanye West and all these shitty artists, these gems would get alot more notoriety. I could see this being a top song even on American radio if fetty wapps black ass wasn't on every 5 minutes.
@Angelinetanaka
Dexylicious IKRR!!!
@muhammad1chsan
i was thinking the same