“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.
i saw your face
Gareth Emery Lyrics
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Hm, mm
Nothing in this place looks the same
From days gone by
But it's like I've never been away
That same old sky
In love with me
All the dreams we built together here
Just history
I was sure I saw your face
But we're somewhere else, both gone without a trace
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Darkness taking over the streets
It's only three
Way too many ghosts from the past
They follow me
And it will never be the same again
The match is true
Just keep on moving forward and forget
The life we knew
I was sure I saw your face
But we're somewhere else, both gone without a trace
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The song "I Saw Your Face" by Gareth Emery uses vivid imagery to describe the feeling of returning to a place where memories were made with a past love. The opening lines, "Nothing in this place looks the same, From days gone by, But it's like I've never been away, That same old sky," convey the bittersweet feeling of reminiscing on a past relationship in a familiar location. The chorus, "I was sure I saw your face, But we're somewhere else, both gone without a trace," highlights the theme of letting go and moving on from a love that has ended.
The second verse uses striking descriptions to create a sense of unease, "Darkness taking over the streets, It's only three, Way too many ghosts from the past, They follow me." These lines suggest that the memories of the past love are haunting the singer as he returns to this place. However, the following line, "And it will never be the same again, The match is true," expresses the fact that moving on is necessary even if it is difficult.
Overall, "I Saw Your Face" is a poignant reflection on the experience of returning to a place where memories were made with a past love. The song emphasizes the importance of moving forward and letting go of the past, even if the memories continue to haunt us.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing in this place looks the same
From days gone by
But it's like I've never been away
That same old sky
Although the surroundings may appear different, the feeling of familiarity remains. The sky is still the same as before, reminding the singer of the past.
Expecting you to walk in like you do
In love with me
All the dreams we built together here
Just history
The singer still yearns for the presence of the person who used to bring them joy. However, the memories they made together are now only a part of the past.
I was sure I saw your face
But we're somewhere else, both gone without a trace
The singer momentarily believes they have seen the person they miss, but they realize that they are both somewhere else, possibly trying to move on from the past.
Darkness taking over the streets
It's only three
Way too many ghosts from the past
They follow me
The artist feels overwhelmed by the darkness around them and their mind is haunted by memories of the past. The feeling of being surrounded by memories becomes inescapable.
And it will never be the same again
The match is true
Just keep on moving forward and forget
The life we knew
Despite the pain of what has been lost, it is important to keep moving forward. The past cannot be changed and must be left behind in order to create a new future.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TRANCE FAN4EVER
GOD I LOVE THIS SONG SOOOOO MUCH!!! I have had it on repeat for so long. This is my song of the year followed by 2 other Gareth songs! YOU'RE ON FIRE GARETH EMERY!!!!! THEE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
Евгений Кочуков
Beautiful track 👍✌👐Very nice vocals 🔥💥🙏
gempath
Gareth, you went above and beyond on this track. Fantastic!
Yahir Israel Cruces
Cada que escucho un nuevo lanzamiento tuyo, se me eriza la piel... La relajación es profunda ♥️
Patsy Ware
Damn Gareth! Every time you make a song that I think is the best yet you keep making another that's even better. Keep 'em coming and keep raising the bar! And Annabel, you're amazing!
Adam Rubinstein
The keyboards emulating the sound we experimented with in the late 80’s, the drum pads, the disco bass line, and Anabels’ ethereal voice fused into a melodic, powerful track. More greatness from Emery
Jeenuh
Wow. How has this not gotten more love? Amazing 🖤💜
Jeff Johnson
This song is perfection! Nothing else to say.
Jeremy Smith
This is definitely a track that you can definitely pull a few shapes on the dancefloor absolute class🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏼
tiffany silversmith
Hi Gareth! Just want to let you know how inspired I am by this album! Your music has changed my life in the best way possible (: