“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.
This Is That
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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I've failed you, done things I can't defend
Anxiety, the social isolation
I've lost my place
Got a thousand cuts, bleedin' inside my head
A long way home, the road so dark with mist
The stars are gone
Remember when the black dark comes to call
Ride through the storm
A golden sky as clouds begin to lift
But I promise you this is not the end
We'll watch the sun go down again
Just stay by my side, my love, my friеnd
I promise you this is not the end
And I promisе you this is not the end
And I promise you this is not the end
And I promise you this is not the end
We'll watch the sun go down again
Just stay by my side, my love, my friend
I promise you this is not the end
The song This Is Not The End by Gareth Emery featuring Roddy Woomble, reflects on the feelings of anxiety and social isolation. The lyrics express the singer's regretful emotions, as he admits to having failed someone and done things he can't defend. The feeling of being lost and having a thousand cuts, bleeding inside his head, highlights the confusion and turmoil felt by someone who has messed up and is trying to find their way back.
The metaphorical imagery used in the song paints a dark and bleak picture of the singer's journey home. The road is shrouded in mist, the stars have disappeared, and the singer is feeling lost and unsure. However, he encourages his companion to ride through the storm with him. The golden sky as the clouds begin to lift is symbolic of hope and new beginnings.
The repeating lines of "I promise you this is not the end" reassure the listener that even in dark times, there is always hope for a brighter future. The song encourages people to support each other through hard times and that no matter how lost one may feel, one can always begin again.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought that we'd be here again
I never expected us to be in this situation again
I've failed you, done things I can't defend
I have disappointed you by doing things that are unjustifiable
Anxiety, the social isolation
I am anxious because of the isolation from others
I've lost my place
I am unsure of my position in life
Got a thousand cuts, bleedin' inside my head
I am hurting inside with countless emotional wounds
A long way home, the road so dark with mist
The journey ahead is daunting and shrouded in darkness
The stars are gone
The lights that guide us are no longer visible
It's like they don't exist
It feels like we are navigating without direction
Remember when the black dark comes to call
Recall the times we have persevered through our darkest moments
Ride through the storm
We must continue onward and brave the storm
A golden sky as clouds begin to lift
The outcome will be worth the struggle as the clouds clear and a golden sky emerges
But I promise you this is not the end
Despite the difficulties, I assure you that this is not the conclusion
We'll watch the sun go down again
Together, we will witness the beauty of the sunset once more
Just stay by my side, my love, my friend
Stay close to me, my love and friend, and we will make it through
And I promise you this is not the end
I reaffirm my commitment that we will persist through the challenges
And I promise you this is not the end
I assure you once more that this is not the end
And I promise you this is not the end
I reiterate that our story has not concluded
We'll watch the sun go down again
Together, we will witness the beauty of the sunset once more
Just stay by my side, my love, my friend
Stay close to me, my love and friend, and we will make it through
I promise you this is not the end
Once again, I give my word that this is not the conclusion
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY GALATIS, GARETH THOMAS RHYS EMERY, RODERICK WOOMBLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin McCormick
Still one of the best tracks ever for this genre
Yaniv Lahiany
This song... Only good memories. Masterpiece Mr Emery!
Bartłomiej Gackowski
totalny ogień !!!
@awesome
Замечательная зарисовка!!! Окунуло в события прошлого, пляж , лето... !!! Крутили под нее.... Хороший расклад!!! Respect!!!
zeppage4
One of the best tracks I have ever heard
Formalhault
THIS IS SO GOOD!!!
Gendalf Gray
ГОДНОТА!
Dominik Křístek
Just discovered this great song... ♫
Star Trance
awesome tune !! i like it !!
Mirek Gładki
Piękna nutka pozdro :P