“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.
Little Celebrity
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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We always knew this day would come so, here's your song
From San Francisco, LA, Singapore
We should have been so grateful but you wanted more
What did I do to make you leave like this?
Three years down, we were still crushing it
Believing your own hype will kill you
Many took that road before you
And now you walk it without me
I pushed you, pulled you, took you further
Gave you opportunity
I only wanted the best for you
Good luck, little celebrity
Sea of people smiles on every face
Remember why you started out in the first place
Did I give you far too much too soon?
Fame′s a drug, and just like me you're, not amused
What did I do to make you feel like this?
Three years down, we were still crushing it
Believing your own hype will kill you
Drown you in the lonely sea
Many took that road before you
And now you walk it without me
I pushed you, pulled you, took you further
Gave you opportunity
I only wanted the best for you
Good luck, little celebrity
Took tttook you fur- further
Good luck, little celebrity
The lyrics of Gareth Emery's song Little Celebrity speak to the consequences of fame and the price that individuals pay in order to achieve it. The singer of the song is addressing someone who has just announced that they are moving on, likely to pursue greater success in their career. The singer reflects on how they had been there for the person, pushing them to achieve their best and giving them opportunities to succeed. However, the singer notes that the person ultimately succumbed to the lure of fame, becoming addicted to the attention and accolades that came with it. The person ended up believing their own hype, leading to their eventual departure from the singer's life.
The chorus of the song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of fame. Believing in one's own hype can be deadly, drowning an individual in a lonely sea of their own making. The verse reminds the person that they once had a passion for what they were doing, but along the way, they lost sight of that passion. The verse also seems to suggest that the person was given too much too soon, causing them to become jaded and unappreciative.
Overall, "Little Celebrity" is a warning about the seductive nature of fame and how it can change an individual's perspective on what is truly important. The song encourages individuals to remember their passions and not get caught up in the trappings of success.
Line by Line Meaning
I got your message and you're moving on
The singer received a message from the person who is leaving.
We always knew this day would come so, here's your song
The singer knew that the person would eventually leave, and is now saying goodbye.
From San Francisco, LA, Singapore
The person being addressed has traveled to multiple locations, likely for work or fame.
We should have been so grateful but you wanted more
Despite the opportunities the person being addressed had, they were not satisfied and wanted more.
What did I do to make you leave like this?
The singer is wondering what they did wrong to make the other person leave.
Three years down, we were still crushing it
Despite the success they had, the person still left.
Believing your own hype will kill you
If you start to believe your own press and become too full of yourself, it can be your downfall.
Drown you in the lonely sea
Being too self-centered can lead to isolation and loneliness.
Many took that road before you
The person being addressed isn't the first to succumb to the negative effects of fame.
And now you walk it without me
The singer is no longer there to support them through their journey.
I pushed you, pulled you, took you further
The singer did everything they could to help the person succeed.
Gave you opportunity
The singer provided the other person with chances to advance their career.
I only wanted the best for you
The singer had goodwill towards the other person and had no ill intentions.
Good luck, little celebrity
The singer is wishing the other person well on their journey, despite the hurt feelings caused by their departure.
Sea of people smiles on every face
The person is in the midst of their fans and supporters, who are all very happy to be there.
Remember why you started out in the first place
The singer urges the other person to recall their motivation for pursuing fame in the first place, to avoid losing themselves in the industry.
Did I give you far too much too soon?
The singer wonders if they provided the other person with too much success too quickly, causing them to become jaded or entitled.
Fame's a drug, and just like me you're not amused
The singer compares fame to a drug, addictive and not necessarily fulfilling in the long run. They believe the other person feels the same way.
Took tttook you fur- further
A repetition of a previous line, emphasizing the point that the singer supported the other person greatly.
Good luck, little celebrity
Repeating the farewell sentiment from earlier in the song.
Writer(s): Anthony John Galatis, Gareth Thomas Rhys Emery, Geraint Jones
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thiennguyenhuu505
Lyrics:
I got your message, and you're moving on
We always knew this day would come, so here's your song
From San Francisco, LA, Singapore
We should have been so grateful, but you wanted more
What did I do to make you leave like this?
Three years down, we were still crushing it
Believing your own hype will kill you, drown you in the lonely sea
Many took that road before you, and now you walk it without me
I pushed you, pulled you, took you further, gave you opportunity
I only wanted the best for you
Good luck little celebrity
Sea of people, smiles on every face
Remember why you started out in the first place
Did I give you far too much too soon?
Fame's a drug, and just like me, you're not amused
What did I do to make you feel like this?
Three years down, we were still crushing it
Believing your own hype will kill you, drown you in the lonely sea
Many took that road before you, and now you walk it without me
I pushed you, pulled you, took you further, gave you opportunity
I only wanted the best for you
Good luck little celebrity
Took you further
Good luck little celebrity
@Silveryback
This attist is SO talented. Beautiful music as always.
@petertuba7603
I think it is more than art.Essence of Harmony.
@amberlee6826
Damn, this album is hit after hit. Good job Gareth
@maliuliel1110
Tears....so beautiful....each song in this album is so special to me....cant deside which one is my favorit...they are all good in a diffrent way
@pufarinu
vocal, techno, drum and base, guitar....... amazing
@ScytherOP
and lasers ;D
@RatzY11
remove techno from there
@luisenriquetorresmauricio5743
No techno, is Electro Pop and at the end a bit of rock...
@maliuliel1110
I dont know why..this track starting to be one if my favorite track in this album....something make me listening to him again and again and i cant get enough of it:) so godd i can listening to this melody for hours
@Grime_time
I was supposed to see you live and I’m so bummed, these tracks are fire. Miss ya Gareth.