Ranked at number 7 in the world in the 2010 DJ Mag Top 100 Poll (up from nu… Read Full Bio ↴Ranked at number 7 in the world in the 2010 DJ Mag Top 100 Poll (up from number 23 in 2008 and number 9 in 2009) and tipped by both Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten as a future star, Gareth Emery is well on his way to becoming a fully paid up member of the global DJ elite. His podcast (The Gareth Emery Podcast) has fans all around the world and is regarded as one of the most consistent and exciting podcasts around. In 2009, Gareth Emery launched his own label - Garuda and has released tracks such as Exposure, Metropolis etc. Gareth Emery also delivers with his unique remixes. The highlight so far being the remix of Oceanlab's Lonely Girl featured in the Oceanlab Remixed album (June 09).

“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.

Metropolis
Gareth Emery Lyrics

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Little bit lost and
A little bit lonely
Little bit cold here
A little bit feared

But I hold on
And I
Feel strong

And I
Know that I can

Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

And it feels like me
On a good day

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

On a good day
On a good day

And it feels like me
On a good day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gareth Emery & Oceanlab's song, "On A Good Day," are about someone who is feeling lost, lonely, cold and scared, but is still holding on and feeling strong. The person in the song is getting used to their situation, and has lit the fuse to it, meaning they have taken control and are making changes. They want to know and understand themselves better, and have been talking to themselves forever about it. Despite their struggles, the person has never seen the sun shine brighter than it does on a good day, and that feeling is what makes them feel like themselves.

The song is about self-discovery and the journey to understanding oneself. This person is going through a difficult time, but they are holding on and feeling strong. They want to know themselves better and are taking steps to get there. The feeling of being on a good day, when everything seems to click and feel right, is what makes them feel like themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Little bit lost and
Feeling a little disoriented and unsure of my direction

A little bit lonely
Slightly isolated and needing some human connection

Little bit cold here
Feeling chilly and uncomfortable in my surroundings

A little bit feared
Slightly scared and uncertain about what the future might hold

But I hold on
I persevere through these tough feelings

And I
I strive to be resilient

Feel strong
I feel a surge of inner strength

And I
I am determined

Know that I can
I know I can get through this

Getting used to it
I am starting to acclimate to my new reality

Lit the fuse to it
I took action to set things in motion

Like to know who I am
I am seeking a deeper understanding of my own identity

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
I have been mulling over my thoughts for a long time

And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
I have a deep desire to know myself more intimately

Still sitting on a shelf and never
Despite my yearning for deeper self-awareness, I feel stuck

Never seen the sun shine brighter
But today is different - I feel happier and more hopeful than ever before

And it feels like me
I finally feel like I am being true to myself

On a good day
Today is a good day

And it feels like me
I am finally being honest with myself and others

On a good day
Today is a good day

And it feels like me
I am feeling at peace with myself and the world around me

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: GARETH EMERY, JONATHAN GRANT, JUSTINE SUISSA, ANTHONY MCGUINNESS, PAAVO SILJAMAEKI

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