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.
Good Thing
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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Gotta keep moving for your own protection
Now that kind of love just ain't enough
You turn the tables on my whole world baby
you take away all the heartache bad love gave me
Can't you see what you've done in my life?
And make that pure conection.
Changed ma whole perception of love
You're the fuel in my fire
my fever burns high
don't be scared of desire;
It's a good thing
(chorus)
when we come together,
you can't stop this good thing
No, you can't put it out
when we come together
try to stop this good thing
and it will burn you down
I'm kinda warming to this new sensation
cause everyday is like a revelation
just show me something i never knew about me yeah
my friends can't lead me into no temptation
cause baby you'll give me everything i ever need
fooling you make a fool out of me
(theres not a chance ill take coz ill never have to fake it with you)
there is fuel in my fire
our fever burns high
were not scared of desire its a good thing
(Chorus)
girl you got me burnig up, got me burning burning up
and i don't no how to stop, got me burning burning up x2
Loves the fuel in our fire, and it's taking us high.
I'm not scared of desire its a good thing
Chorus x3
In Gareth Gates' song "Good Thing," the singer expresses his newfound happiness and appreciation for his romantic partner. He was once seeking a new direction in life and needed to keep moving to protect himself, likely from the pain and heartache of past relationships. While he had experienced love before, it wasn't enough to truly fulfill him. However, his partner has turned his world upside down in the best possible way, erasing the hurt from his past and changing his entire perception of love. Their love has made a pure connection that he never thought was possible.
Gareth also highlights the intensity of his feelings for his partner, emphasizing how their love is like fuel to his fire and sets his fever burning high. Despite any potential setbacks or obstacles that may come their way, they will continue to come together and nothing will be able to stop their good thing. Their love is so strong and powerful that it will burn anyone and anything down that tries to come between them.
The lyrics demonstrate the transformative power of love and how it can completely change a person's outlook on life. Gareth's passion and dedication to his partner are evident throughout the song, and he hopes that their love will continue to burn and grow brighter.
Line by Line Meaning
I was looking for a new direction
I needed a change in my life.
Gotta keep moving for your own protection
I need to keep moving forward to be safe.
Now that kind of love just ain't enough
I need more than just any type of love.
You turn the tables on my whole world baby
You've completely changed my perspective.
you take away all the heartache bad love gave me
You've healed my pain from past relationships.
Can't you see what you've done in my life?
You've had such a big impact on me.
And make that pure conection.
You've helped me establish a genuine connection.
Changed ma whole perception of love
You've completely changed my idea of love.
You're the fuel in my fire
You give me energy and motivation.
my fever burns high
I have a strong desire for you.
don't be scared of desire;
We should embrace our passion.
It's a good thing
Our connection is positive.
when we come together,
Our relationship is powerful.
you can't stop this good thing
Nothing can get in the way of our love.
No, you can't put it out
Our love is strong and cannot be destroyed.
when we come together
Our union is unstoppable.
try to stop this good thing
No one can stop our positive bond.
and it will burn you down
Those who interfere will be hurt.
I'm kinda warming to this new sensation
I'm starting to really like this new feeling.
cause everyday is like a revelation
Everyday with you is a new discovery.
just show me something i never knew about me yeah
You inspire me to learn more about myself.
my friends can't lead me into no temptation
I will not be swayed by the negative influence of others.
cause baby you'll give me everything i ever need
You provide me with everything I need.
fooling you make a fool out of me
I would never risk losing you by cheating.
(theres not a chance ill take coz ill never have to fake it with you)
I would never have to pretend with you.
girl you got me burnig up, got me burning burning up
You set my passion on fire.
and i don't no how to stop, got me burning burning up x2
I can't control my passion for you.
Loves the fuel in our fire, and it's taking us high.
Our love is driving us to new heights.
I'm not scared of desire its a good thing
I'm not afraid of our passion, it's positive.
Chorus x3
The chorus repeats three times throughout the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, CHRIS LEE LAWS, STEVE (GB) MAC
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