“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.
Save Me
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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These Four Walls
Will they crumble, crumble down
Time to fight
Who we are
No where to run from, run from ourselves
So is this my, last breath
Ready to fight
Yeah we are
I'll follow the flame into the night
So who, will save me?, save me
Who will bring me back?
From the darkness comes the light
I've been searching all my life
Singing who will save me?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
So who, will save me?, save me
Who will bring me back?
From the darkness comes the light
I've been searching all my life
Singing who will save me?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
So who, will save me?, save me
Who will bring me back?
From the darkness comes the light
I've been searching all my life
Singing who will save me?
Can you save me tonight?
The lyrics of Gareth Emery's Save Me explores the theme of self-doubt and the search for salvation. The first verse talks about feeling trapped within oneself and the walls that we hide behind in order to avoid facing our deepest fears. The lines "These Four Walls, Will they crumble, crumble down" suggest that the persona is questioning whether these walls will ever break down or whether they will remain trapped inside. The next line "Time to fight, Who we are" implies that the persona knows that they need to confront their inner demons and fight for themselves.
In the chorus, the persona asks a question, "Who, will save me? Who will bring me back?" which suggests that the persona feels lost and is asking for someone to save them from drowning in their own darkness. The persona has been searching for salvation their entire life and is now asking if someone can save them, hence the repetition of the line "Can you save me tonight?"
The second verse talks about the persona's readiness to face their fears and their search for hope. The line "I'll follow the flame into the night" implies that the persona is ready to go through any lengths to find the light in the darkness. The chorus is repeated two more times, emphasizing the desperation and urgency of the persona's plea for salvation.
Overall, the song's themes of self-doubt and the search for hope resonate with many people who may be going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide Behind
Feeling trapped and helpless
These Four Walls
Surrounded by obstacles or problems, unable to escape
Will they crumble, crumble down
Wondering if the obstacles will eventually be overcome
Time to fight
Ready to face the challenges
Who we are
Our identity and sense of self
No where to run from, run from ourselves
Unable to escape from our inner struggles or issues
So is this my, last breath
Wondering if this is the end or if there's still hope
Am i going to make it?, make it trough
Questioning whether or not there's a way out or a solution
Ready to fight
Determined to keep going and not give up
Yeah we are
We're all in this together
I'll follow the flame into the night
Willing to take a risk and pursue a potentially dangerous or difficult path
So who, will save me?, save me
Asking for help and support from others
Who will bring me back?
Looking for someone or something to pull you out of a difficult situation
From the darkness comes the light
Believing that even in the darkest times, there is hope and possibility for something better
I've been searching all my life
This struggle has been ongoing and long-lasting
Singing who will save me?
Expressing the need for help and support in a vulnerable way
Can you save me tonight?
Asking directly for immediate help
Writer(s): Gareth Thomas Rhys Emery, Joseph Mark Lawrence, Christina Monique Novelli
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hide Behind
These Four Walls
Will they crumble, crumble down
Time to fight
Who we are
No where to run from, run from ourselves
So is this my, last breath
Am i going to make it?, make it trough
Ready to fight
Yeah we are
I'll follow the flame into the night
So who, will save me?, save me
Who will bring me back?
From the darkness comes the light
I've been searching all my life
Singing who will save me?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
So who, will save me?, save me
Who will bring me back?
From the darkness comes the light
I've been searching all my life
Singing who will save me?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
Can you save me tonight?
So who, will save me?, save me
Who will bring me back?
From the darkness comes the light
I've been searching all my life
Singing who will save me?
Can you save me tonight?
Claire Elizabeth
It's unreal how many amazing tracks Gareth has created. Literally every song is brilliant. His talent is incredible 💜
Thomas
This album is just so beautiful, and this song is just insanely underrated. One of his best imo
Alex Rivera
Christina Novelli will never defraud me, i really love her voice!
Jack Frost
Absolutely friggin' phenomenal work Gareth! Still so fresh and beautiful in 2023! It was this song that compelled me to buy the whole album, I just love it.
Fran Andreu
Amazing track! Gareth Emery is one of the bests trance composers and Christina's voice is just perfect.
Stephen Hymes Jr.
Yeah he's definitely my favorite.
GabeG plays
cant believe how many good tracks are on this album, not many more like this anymore..
crzy9310
Pretty much the entire album is amazing, one of the best I've heard in a long time.
Gigoli 815
I cant poin on a bad track gareth is just a king
Sc
because there is 100 reasons to LIVE !!!!!!!!!!