“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.
Reckless
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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Watch it unravel, coming apart at the seams
You've seen darkness and rain, heartache and pain
Nothing but memories left
You're the only mistake that I know I will never forget
I held on to your heart, and I played my part
Knowing you couldn't let go
If only you'd just get them oh
Why did you trust me, oh
It's something so precious
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I'm sorry I'm reckless
Why did you?
Why did you?
All these things that I've done, the battles I've won
They've taken the fight out of me
A twist of the knife, now I'm just watching you bleed
You knew from the start this could tear you apart
If only you'd just let me be
You said we could be better but I know it's better for me
Why did you trust me, oh
It's something so precious
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I'm sorry I'm reckless
Why did you?
Why did you trust me, oh
It's something so precious
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I'm sorry I'm reckless
Why did you?
The lyrics of "Reckless" by Gareth Emery featuring Wayward Daughter offer insight into the aftermath of a destructive relationship. The singer appears to be addressing a former partner, lamenting the pain and heartache that their actions have caused. The opening line, "Pulling away, pulling away, pulling the truth out of me," suggests that this relationship has caused the singer to confront difficult truths about themselves. As the relationship begins to unravel, the singer questions why their former partner trusted and loved them when they were so reckless with their heart.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, expressing regret and apology for past actions. The lines "Why did you trust me, oh, it's something so precious / Oh, why did you love me, oh, I'm sorry I'm reckless" are particularly powerful. The singer acknowledges that their former partner's trust and love were precious, but they were unable to reciprocate it in a healthy way. The use of repetition in the chorus underscores the singer's shame and remorse.
The bridge of the song shifts to a more reflective mood, with the singer contemplating the toll that this relationship has taken on them. The lines "All these things that I've done, the battles I've won / They've taken the fight out of me" suggest that the singer has been scarred by past experiences. The reference to "watching you bleed" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the pain that the singer's former partner has gone through as a result of this relationship.
Overall, "Reckless" is a heartfelt and emotionally resonant song that explores the fallout of a toxic relationship. The lyrics are filled with regret, apology, and self-reflection, making it a powerful and relatable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Pulling away, pulling away, pulling the truth out of me
I am struggling to be honest and reveal my true feelings.
Watch it unravel, coming apart at the seams
My emotions are unraveling and I'm struggling to keep it together.
You've seen darkness and rain, heartache and pain
You have gone through tough times and experienced a lot of pain and suffering.
Nothing but memories left
We have nothing left but memories of our past.
You're the only mistake that I know I will never forget
I regret hurting you and I will never forget it.
I held on to your heart, and I played my part
I pretended to care for you and held onto your love, but my intentions were not genuine.
Knowing you couldn't let go
I knew you were too invested in me to let go, which made it easier for me to hurt you.
I crushed it to sands in the palm of my hand
I destroyed your heart and your love for me with ease, without regard for your feelings.
If only you'd just get them oh
If only you could take back the love and trust you gave me.
Why did you trust me, oh
I am asking why you had faith in me even when I did not deserve it.
It's something so precious
Your trust is valuable and something I did not appreciate enough.
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I am asking why you gave me your love even when I treated you poorly.
I'm sorry I'm reckless
I acknowledge my harmful behavior and apologize for my recklessness.
All these things that I've done, the battles I've won
I have accomplished things, but they do not excuse the way I treated you.
They've taken the fight out of me
My accomplishments have lost their meaning in the face of my harmful actions.
A twist of the knife, now I'm just watching you bleed
I hurt you deeply and now I am left to watch the consequences unfold.
You knew from the start this could tear you apart
I warned you that I could hurt you, but you still trusted me and loved me.
If only you'd just let me be
If only you had not given me your love and trust, I would not have hurt you.
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lautarotheking2650
LYRICS !!!!
Pulling away, pulling away, pulling the truth out of me
Watch it unravel, coming apart at the seams
You've seen darkness and rain, heartache and pain
Nothing but memories left
You're the only mistake that I know I will never forget
I held on to your heart, and I played my part
Knowing you couldn't let go
I crushed it to sands in the palm of my hand
If only you'd just get them oh
Why did you trust me, oh
It's something so precious
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I'm sorry I'm reckless
Why did you?
Why did you?
All these things that I've done, the battles I've won
They've taken the fight out of me
A twist of the knife, now I'm just watching you bleed
You knew from the start this could tear you apart
If only you'd just let me be
You said we could be better but I know it's better for me
Why did you trust me, oh
It's something so precious
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I'm sorry I'm reckless
Why did you?
Why did you trust me, oh
It's something so precious
Oh, why did you love me, oh
I'm sorry I'm reckless
Why did you?
@constantinclipa1360
I've been listening to trance for 10 years..and in my opinion..Gareth is really becoming a top producer. Congrats on this masterpiece.
@MrCaptainInternet
Hell yes hands down he's the best trance producer in the game at the moment.
@PoorFamz
Constantin Clipa This isn't "trance," lol. Typical EDM mainstreamers
@PoorFamz
Constantin Clipa Please stop so you don't further embarrass yourself. You're just another typical EDM rugrat who can't distinguish Trance or House apart...
@constantinclipa1360
I feel sorry for you, really. U sure u didnt fall on ur head as a child? Anyway I don't want ur opinion on what is trance. Are u an expert or anything. Fuck off my post
@joness1056
He is one of few people that i feel make music based on their own journey rather than the current scenes taste.
So many amazing tracks i feel blessed
@thekaders3535
This is an absolute masterpiece in every respect
@linezgames3893
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmy_1YOJpzA
Gareth emery live,
@antalsebok2013
This is an average EDM? Definitely not. Full of melody, tipical Gareth chords, and synths, the sound is a trademark as always. No problem with that. Great one.
@TrevorM97
Simply sensational