“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.
Somebody
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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Hey, maybe you'll ride away or maybe you'll stay
But hey, the soul gets sore when we've been thinking for days
How to say
That our love don't care too much for the unpaid bills on the bedroom floor, and
Our love lives on cheap wine and singing songs to a wasted sunrise
With you, you, with you I feel like I am
Somebody, somebody, somebody
With you I feel like I am
Somebody, somebody, somebody
With you I feel like I am
Somebody in control
Like I feel ya in my bones
Like I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
With you I feel like I am
Hey, won't you come with me from New York to LA?
Hey, we'll play this song in every city we stay
And hey, maybe we'll stream a million times in one day
Be on our way
Our love don't care too much for the unpaid bills on the bedroom floor
Our love lives on cheap wine and singing songs to a wasted sunrise
With you, you, with you I feel like I am
With you, you, with you I feel like I am
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody, someone
Somebody in control
Like I feel ya in my bones
Like I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
With you I feel like I am
And so we made it in New York and LA
And how they sang in every city we played
I hear we streamed a million times yesterday
Oh, how things change
And how the years keep ticking away
And how I wish that you were with me today
'Cause I'd give anything to do it again
Oh, how we've changed
With you I feel like I am
Somebody, somebody, somebody
With you I feel like I am
Somebody, somebody, someone
With you I feel like I am
Somebody in control
Like I feel ya in my bones
Like I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
With you I feel like I am
The lyrics to Gareth Emery feat. Kovic's song "Somebody" are about the power and importance of love. The singer is telling their partner that they have something important to say, but acknowledging that they might leave or stay. Regardless, the singer is feeling emotional and their soul is sore from thinking about how to communicate their feelings. They then declare that their love doesn't care about material things like unpaid bills on the bedroom floor, but rather on the moments they spend together, drinking cheap wine and singing songs to the sunrise. With their partner, they feel like they are somebody in control, like they are whole.
The second verse adds to the sense of freedom and power that the singer feels with their partner. They invite their partner to come with them on a journey from New York to LA, playing their song in every city they stop in. They remark that they might even stream a million times in one day, on their way to something more, something special. The song then reflects on the fact that they have made it, enjoying success in New York and LA, and streaming a million times online. Despite all of this, the singer still wishes their partner was with them, longing for the shared experiences they once had.
Overall, the "Somebody" lyrics are about the transformative power of romantic love, and the way that it can make us feel like we are somebody with a purpose in life. This sense of purpose is not tied to material possessions or success, but to the connection and moments we share with our partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, just need to tell you something that just can't wait
I have something important to say to you right now.
Hey, maybe you'll ride away or maybe you'll stay
I don't know whether you will leave or stay after I tell you this.
But hey, the soul gets sore when we've been thinking for days
I'm feeling emotionally drained and exhausted from thinking about this for so long.
How to say
I'm struggling to find the right words to express my feelings.
Our love don't care too much for the unpaid bills on the bedroom floor
Our love is not concerned about material things like unpaid bills on the floor.
And our love lives on cheap wine and singing songs to a wasted sunrise
Our love thrives on moments of simple bliss and joy, like enjoying cheap wine and singing songs while watching the sunrise.
With you, you, with you I feel like I am
When I'm with you, I feel a sense of completeness and belonging.
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Being with you makes me feel like I am somebody important and valuable.
Hey, won't you come with me from New York to LA?
I want to experience new things and travel with you from New York to LA.
Hey, we'll play this song in every city we stay
We can share our love for this song with people in every city we visit together.
And hey, maybe we'll stream a million times in one day
Maybe this song will become so popular that it will be streamed a million times in a day, and we can share in that success.
Somebody, somebody, someone
Being with you makes me feel like I am someone special and unique.
And so we made it in New York and LA
We were able to achieve our dream of traveling to New York and LA together.
And how they sang in every city we played
We were able to share our love for this song with people in every city we visited and they sang along with us.
I hear we streamed a million times yesterday
Our dream of having this song streamed a million times in one day came true, and it feels amazing.
Oh, how things change
Things can change so quickly, and it's important to cherish the moments we have together.
And how the years keep ticking away
Time passes by so fast, and we need to make the most of every moment we have together.
And how I wish that you were with me today
I miss you so much and wish you were here with me right now.
'Cause I'd give anything to do it again
I treasure the moments we shared together, and I would do anything to relive them again.
Somebody in control
Being with you makes me feel like I am in control of my life, and I can conquer anything that comes my way.
Like I feel ya in my bones
I feel a deep and profound connection with you that goes to the very core of my being.
Like I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
Being with you makes me feel like I am somebody important and loved.
With you I feel like I am
I feel complete, happy, and loved when I am with you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Gareth Emery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@garethemery
This was the first time I ever wrote a music video script at the exact same time as writing the song, so I feel the song and video really are made for each other. I also made a special edit of the song just for the video. Hope you enjoy it and as always, let me know your thoughts! Gaz x
@RhdgNl
The videoclip reminds me a bit of Long Way Home. Really well done!
@deni_mego
I really hope one day i'll get to know you. Greetings from México 🇲🇽
@surajgodakiya4403
Great track!gareth your legend great producer or great dj🙌🙏🙏
@user-cv5vu2yy2m
I need an unplugged version of this!!!❤️❤️
@dhanraja6059
As always Gareth, cool song... ....added in my playlist already& repeat mode.:) Cheers ..;)
@danielandersson4651
How is it every single song is just straight fire ??? Not a single bad one ever
@Psychologist-Enzo
Absolutely a Masterpiece. Gareth you're a genius, your music is with me since i was a child
@1-danewraith804
The MORE of Gareth I find ... the better it just keeps movin' ~ ~ terrific song Gaz !
@user-uj8by2ob2p
Shame on you 100 people who dislike that piece of soul! ...there is no one like Gareth Emery that can bring tears to my eyes no matter what style of music he plays..because you can feel his hear and soul in every bit