“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.
Welcome To Your Life
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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Faded lights, the sound of drums
Too far along to turn back now
And save ourselves
Forge our swords from lessons past
Promises that this will last
In your eyes I see what this will take
Though we may fall, we'll take it all
This is your new life, it's made by you
Welcome to your life, you'll feel brand new
This is your new life, what you gonna do?
Welcome to your life
Have you thought this through?
They burned the boats, we're on our own
A thousand places we could go
Past the bones of those who've gone before
Who lived life slow, as swift as Earth
This is your new life, it's made by you
Welcome to your life, you'll feel brand new
This is your new life, what you gonna do?
Welcome to your life
Have you thought this through?
Have you thought this through?
(Have you thought this through?)
Have you thought this through?
(Have you thought this through?)
Have you thought this through?
This is your new life, it's made by you
Welcome to your life, you'll feel brand new
This This This This is your new life
What you gonna do? Welcome to your life
Have you thought this through?
Have you thought this through?
The lyrics to "Welcome To Your Life" by Gareth Emery convey a message of embracing new beginnings and taking ownership of one's life. The song speaks to a moment of transition and the importance of moving forward with determination and self-belief.
The opening lines, "One more hour till morning comes, Faded lights, the sound of drums," suggest the anticipation and excitement that accompany a new beginning. The reference to "too far along to turn back now" reflects a sense of commitment and determination to see things through. "Forge our swords from lessons past, Promises that this will last" emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences and using them as tools for growth and resilience.
The chorus serves as a welcome to the new chapter in life, encouraging the listener to embrace the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. The line "What you gonna do? Welcome to your life" implies a sense of empowerment and agency, urging the individual to take charge and make the most of this fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
One more hour till morning comes
Only a short amount of time remains until the start of a new day
Faded lights, the sound of drums
Dimmed surroundings and the rhythmic beats of percussion instruments
Too far along to turn back now
We have progressed too much to retreat from our current path
And save ourselves
And rescue ourselves from potential failure
Forge our swords from lessons past
Use our past experiences and mistakes to shape our weapons of determination
Promises that this will last
Commitments made that guarantee the endurance of this endeavor
In your eyes I see what this will take
I perceive the sacrifices and efforts required through your gaze
Though we may fall, we'll take it all
Even if we encounter setbacks, we will endure every challenge
They burned the boats, we're on our own
They destroyed our means of retreat, leaving us solely responsible
A thousand places we could go
Countless opportunities await us
Past the bones of those who've gone before
Beyond the remains of those who came before us
Who lived life slow, as swift as Earth
Who experienced life at a leisurely pace, contrasting the rapid nature of time
This is your new life, it's made by you
You have the power to create and shape your own life
Welcome to your life, you'll feel brand new
Embrace this new chapter of your existence, and you will experience a refreshing transformation
What you gonna do? Welcome to your life
How will you choose to navigate this newfound journey? Welcome to your life
Have you thought this through?
Have you thoroughly considered the implications and consequences of your decisions?
(Have you thought this through?)
(Have you thought this through?)
(Have you thought this through?)
(Have you thought this through?)
(Have you thought this through?)
(Have you thought this through?)
Lyrics © Cloud9
Written by: ANTHONY GALATIS, GARETH EMERY
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