Despite not winning the competition, he was soon signed up with Simon Cowell's record label BMG, alongside the Pop Idol winner, Will Young. (Cowell had been one of the Pop Idol judges, and had been notorious for his harsh criticisms of many of the contestants.) His first single, a cover of Unchained Melody, entered the UK Top 40 at number one, knocking Will Young's first single - the double A-sided "Evergreen"/"Anything is Possible" - off the top of the chart (as Young's single was intended for the winner of Pop Idol Gates also recorded versions of both songs, which were used as B-sides for Unchained Melody). These were possibly the fastest covers, having been released only three weeks after Will Young's record breaking versions. The single was voted 2002's Record of the Year by ITV viewers.
With The Kumars, Gates sang the 2003 Comic Relief charity single, "Spirit In The Sky", another cover of an old song. This was also a new entry at number one, and stayed there for two weeks. He also appeared in the charity's Celebrity Driving School.
Gareth also suffers from a stammer, but with the help of the McGuire program he has almost overcome it. He now works with the McGuire program passing on the things he has learnt to others suffering from stammers.
In 2002, Smash Hits magazine dedicated the 7th of November as International Gareth Day for his fans. On this day, fans around the world light candles and pay homage to the singer.
Gareth infamously lost his virginity in a London hotel to glamour model Jordan who was pregnant at the time. Despite initially denying the incident, he later admitted the affair.
The first single from Gates' third album was "Changes" which was released on 9 April 2007. The single peaked at Number 14. A second single, "Angel on My Shoulder", was released on 18 June 2007, peaking at Number 22. Both singles remained in the UK Top 40 for only one week. Gates' third album, Pictures of the Other Side, was released on 25 June 2007. It proved to be Gates' lowest selling album to date and spent only two weeks on the UK album chart, entering at Number 23 before falling to Number 66 the following week, then dropping out of the chart altogether.
Anyone of Us
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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Girl, I know I've been such a fool
Givin' in to temptation
I should've played it cool
The situation got out of hand
I hope you understand
Anyone you think of
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake
It can happen to anyone of us
Say you will forgive me
Anyone can fail
Say you will believe me
I can't take, my heart will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake, a stupid mistake
She was kind of exciting
A little crazy, I should've known
She must have altered my senses
'Cause I offered to walk her home
The situation got out of hand
I hope you understand
It can happen to anyone of us
Anyone you think of
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake
It can happen to anyone of us
Say you will forgive me
Anyone can fail
Say you will believe me
I can't take, my heart will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake, a stupid mistake
A stupid mistake
She means nothing to me, nothing to me
I swear every word is true
Don't wanna lose you
The situation got out of hand
I hope you understand
It can happen to anyone of us
Anyone you think of
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Ooh, their hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake
It can happen to anyone of us
Say you will forgive me
Anyone can fail
Say you will believe me
I can't take, my heart will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake
Anyone can fall
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Ooh, their hearts will break
'Cause I made a stupid mistake, a stupid mistake
The song "Anyone of Us" by Gareth Gates is a remorseful apology to his girlfriend for cheating on her. He's acknowledging that he has made a mistake by giving into temptation and not playing it cool. He's explaining to her that the situation got out of hand and that he hopes she understands him. The chorus insists that anyone can make a mistake like this - anyone can fall and hurt someone they love, and that hearts will break as a result. Gareth explains that the girl he cheated with was exciting but he now realizes that he should have known she was a little crazy. He insists that he didn't care for her and that she meant nothing to him.
The song is a cautionary tale about being unfaithful and that anyone can make a mistake. It shows the emotional turmoil of cheating and the consequences that come with it. It's a touching song that engages with its listeners to empathize and understand that even the most perfect relationship can fall because of one stupid mistake. Gareth's voice and lyrics convey the emotional turmoil of his regrets and remorse. Overall, "Anyone of Us" is a powerful and relatable song that shows the fragility of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been letting you down, down
I have failed you repeatedly
Girl, I know I've been such a fool
I admit to acting foolishly
Givin' in to temptation
I succumbed to temptation
I should've played it cool
I should have acted calmly in the situation
The situation got out of hand
The situation went beyond my control
I hope you understand
I hope you can empathize with me
It can happen to anyone of us
Mistakes like this can happen to anyone
Anyone you think of
It is not limited to any particular person
Anyone can fall
Anyone can make a mistake
Anyone can hurt someone they love
Even those closest to us can cause pain
Hearts will break
Emotions can become damaged
'Cause I made a stupid mistake
Because I acted foolishly
Say you will forgive me
Please forgive me for my mistake
Say you will believe me
I hope you will trust in my sincerity
I can't take, my heart will break
I cannot bear the thought of losing you
She was kind of exciting
She was interesting and fun
A little crazy, I should've known
I should have recognized the signs of potential trouble
She must have altered my senses
She may have influenced my judgment
'Cause I made a stupid mistake
Because of my foolish actions
She means nothing to me, nothing to me
I realize now that she was not important
I swear every word is true
I am being completely honest
Don't wanna lose you
I am afraid of losing you
Ooh, their hearts will break
The pain can be intense for both people involved
A stupid mistake
A foolish error in judgment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BENGT KREUGER, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON, PER OLOF MAGNUSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@techytito2052
2024 officially take off, and this song is timeless-truly a masterpiece ❤
@Gerrit-qu6gf
So true! ❤😊
@JuliusJoa
@@Gerrit-qu6gfI bet 2024 is coming.
@luckycharm-bq6vn
So true ❤
@EastEnders-dl8pr
Brilliant song he's so fit
@nawinwoimaeku7726
+1❤❤😊
@tareeishikura9976
2023 and this song still amazing
@borneopeople6975
🙌
@luke-li
Such an unbelievable and wonderful Song is timeless. Goosebumps everytime I listen to it.
@nataliapo
Yasssssssss😍😍😍😍😍