“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.
elise
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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Has never felt so cold before
With you not waiting for me at the door
Six thousand miles away
Just keep holding on tight
And I'll fly through the night to come home
I remember
Told you I'd be for there you come what may
And I failed
But if I make this plane
When I land, I'll explain, so hold on
You are so much stronger than you know
L.A.X and it's my time to go
Sending one last video from my phone
Just let me get back home tonight
And we'll all be alright, for forever
Just let me get back home tonight
And we'll all be alright, for forever
Just let me get back home tonight
And we'll all be alright, for forever
Gareth Emery's "Elise" is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks of longing, regret, and hope. The song is about a loved one who is far away, specifically, six thousand miles away in California. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of how the California sun feels cold because the person waiting for him at the door is not there. Emery is desperate to see this person and promises to fly through the night to come home. The song builds up the anticipation of going home as it paints a picture of the distance between their love and the hope that they will be together again.
The second verse reminisces on the day that his love was born, and he had promised to be there for her always. However, Emery feels guilty because he has failed to keep that promise. He promises to make it up and explains that he will land soon to apologize by sending a video message. Emery reminds his love that she is so much stronger than she knows, and it is his time to go back home. The song ends on a hopeful note where Emery asks for permission to return home and promises that everything will be okay.
The power of the song lies in its ability to evoke emotion and bring back memories of being separated from loved ones. It is a reminder that the distance is not easy, but one must hold on to the hope of being reunited with loved ones. The melody is also beautiful and compliments the emotions in the lyrics. As a result, "Elise" is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the feeling of being home.
Line by Line Meaning
The California sun
The bright, sunny weather of California that is usually so enjoyable
Has never felt so cold before
Feels uninviting and chilly, as if representing the overwhelming emotional disconnect or feeling of loneliness
With you not waiting for me at the door
You're important in my life and I ache for your absence
Six thousand miles away
The distance in miles between me and you
Just keep holding on tight
Stay strong, don't give up or lose hope
And I'll fly through the night to come home
I'll come to you, even if it means traveling long miles
I remember
The recollection of past experiences
The day that you were born like yesterday
The memory of the day of your birth is so vivid that it feels like it just happened
Told you I'd be for there you come what may
I promised you that I would be there for you, no matter the circumstances
And I failed
I did not hold true to my promise and let you down
But if I make this plane
If I am able to catch my flight
When I land, I'll explain, so hold on
When I reach my destination, I will speak to you and clear up any misunderstandings
You are so much stronger than you know
You have tremendous strength and resilience which may surprise you
L.A.X and it's my time to go
Leaving the airport from Los Angeles, as it's time to take off
Sending one last video from my phone
Sharing a final video message or memory
Just let me get back home tonight
Asking for permission to return home quickly, and reunite with loved ones
And we'll all be alright, for forever
Everything will be okay, permanently
Just let me get back home tonight
Asking again for permission to leave and go home
And we'll all be alright, for forever
Reiterating the reassurance that things will be okay, for eternity
Just let me get back home tonight
Stressing the urgency to go home soon
And we'll all be alright, for forever
Repeating the promise that everything will eventually be okay, always
Lyrics © Cloud9
Written by: Anthony Galatis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mdflynn4
Gareth always kills it with his closing tracks. Whether it's "Long Way Home", "Sansa" ,and now "Elise." Incredible stuff.
Reb Mild
U forgot about Kingdom united
Buktownx
Gareth's music is the vaccine
Audun Engebrethsen
Totally!
torruk makto
long way home and sansa are above all so don't compare other songs with them...they are way ahead
EDMPureLove19
Definitely!!!!!!!!!
Jay Lopez
Love this song...my baby girl is named Elise...it brings me to tears..every time
Gary O'Dell
I sat alone with my thoughts and this song came on. 20 seconds in my head dropped in to my hands and sobbed. It’s been the toughest year lost my dad my nana and could not even pay my respects. Needed to hear this song it helped me let go of all the hurt… thank you Gareth!!❤️
Monica CannaMiss
That's extremely rough Gary! So sorry for your losses!! So sorry you couldn't pay your respects. I pray 2021 and beyond will treat you much better. 🙏💯❤
Ryan Baines
It's literally criminal that they wouldn't let you pay your respects