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.
Go your own Way
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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Go your own way
What's it all about, what're they saying now that I'm not good for you
But they don't know I'd be there for you
How I care for you, truly doubt for you
But it's clear that
So I give you time
I hope you decide what we feel is right
Can't make up your mind
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you're feeling doubt baby, work it out
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you feel the same then baby, stay
Now it's up to you what you wanna do
No one can decide if you're wrong or right
Everybody who's got their point of view
Don't know what's on the line though it's hard sometimes
I know if I push, I push you away
So I give you time
I hope you decide what we feel is right
Can't make up your mind
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you're feeling doubt baby, work it out
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you feel the same then baby, stay
If you wanna be with me
You gotta show me what I'm trying to see
You gotta give me some kind of sign
Cause Baby I can't read your mind
I know you wanna get in a zone
But nobody wanna live alone
It doesn't matter what I say
I can't make you stay
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you're feeling doubt baby, work it out
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you feel the same then baby, stay
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you're feeling doubt baby, work it out
Gotta go your own way, go your own way
If you feel the same then baby, stay
The song "Go Your Own Way" is a plea from one person in a relationship to the other to follow their own path rather than staying in a relationship just to avoid being alone. Despite the singer's deep love and care for their partner, they understand that sometimes people need to go their separate ways for their own personal growth and happiness. The lyrics suggest that if the partner is feeling any doubt or confusion about their feelings, they should work it out before making any decisions.
The song also touches on the idea that outside opinions, even from friends and family, should not be the ultimate deciding factor in a relationship. It is up to the individuals involved to decide what is best for them. The singer acknowledges that they cannot force their partner to stay with them and that sometimes it is better to let them go and embrace their own journey.
Overall, the message of the song is one of deep love and respect for oneself and for one's partner. It is a reminder that sometimes the healthiest decision is to let go and allow each other to explore their own paths.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta go, gotta go
We have to part ways
Go your own way
You need to find your own path
What's it all about, what're they saying now that I'm not good for you
Why are people saying we're not good for each other?
But they don't know I'd be there for you
Those people don't know how much I care about you
How I care for you, truly doubt for you
I care for you deeply
But it's clear that
But the situation is complicated
I know if I push, I push you away
I know that if I try too hard, I'll push you away
So I give you time
So I'm giving you space to figure things out
I hope you decide what we feel is right
I'm hoping you'll make the right decision about our relationship
Can't make up your mind
You're indecisive
If you're feeling doubt baby, work it out
If you're unsure, you need to figure it out
If you feel the same then baby, stay
If you still love me, then stay with me
Now it's up to you what you wanna do
It's your decision what you want to do
No one can decide if you're wrong or right
Nobody can decide for you whether you're making the right choice or not
Everybody who's got their point of view
Everyone has their own opinion
Don't know what's on the line though it's hard sometimes
But they don't know the stakes or how difficult it is
If you wanna be with me
If you want to be with me
You gotta show me what I'm trying to see
You need to prove to me that we're meant to be together
You gotta give me some kind of sign
You need to give me a sign that you feel the same way
Cause baby I can't read your mind
Because I don't know what you're thinking
I know you wanna get in a zone
I know you want to focus on your own life
But nobody wanna live alone
But nobody wants to be alone
It doesn't matter what I say
My words don't really matter
I can't make you stay
I can't force you to stay with me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, ALAN KASIRYE
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