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.
Groove With Me
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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It's your world can I come inside?
Let's hit the floor dance a bit until we're sweatin'
An so much more I'll take you on a ride oh, yeah
I see that look in your eyes, I can tell you're feelin' me
But actin' like you're shy don't be afraid to let go
Just give into the rhythm and I'll take control, yeah
Let me show you the way I move
You know that you want me to
So baby, groove with me
There ain't nothin' I wouldn't do
I'm gettin' into you
So baby, groove with me
Let me show ya, I wanna know ya
Don't be afraid, I don't bite unless you want it
And so I'll wait till I am invited
I can tell you're turned on by it come on let's play
I promise that you'll like it girl
I see that look in your eyes, I can tell you're feelin' me
But actin' like you're shy don't be afraid to let go
Just give into the rhythm and I'll take control, yeah
Let me show you the way I move
You know that you want me to
So baby, groove with me
There ain't nothin' I wouldn't do
I'm gettin' into you
So baby, groove with me
We're movin' slow but I need to know
Just how fast you wanna go
I think it's time to make up your mind
So baby, just let me show ya
Let me show ya, let me show ya
The way I move, I wanna no ya
Come groove with come groove with me
Let me show ya nothin'
I wanna know ya, I wanna know ya more
Let me show you the way I move
You know that you want me to
So baby, groove with me
There ain't nothin' I wouldn't do
I'm gettin' into you
So baby, groove with me
Let me show you the way I move
You know that you want me to
So baby, groove with me
There ain't nothin' I wouldn't do
I'm gettin' into you
So baby, groove with me
Let me show you the way I move
You know that you want me to
So baby, groove with me
There ain't nothin' I wouldn't do
I'm gettin' into you
The lyrics of Gareth Gates’s song “Groove With Me” are about a man seducing a woman on the dance floor. The lyrics express his desire to dance with her and lead her through the rhythm of the music. He encourages her to let go of her shyness and follow him as he shows her his moves. The lyrics also suggest a sexual undertone, with him promising to wait until he is invited and not to bite unless she wants it. He asserts that there is nothing he wouldn’t do to please her and get her to groove with him.
Overall, the lyrics of the song describe a playful and flirtatious interaction between two people in a club setting. The man is confident and charismatic, encouraging the woman to let loose and have fun with him. The lyrics are accompanied by an upbeat and danceable pop melody, which reinforces the song’s message of letting go and enjoying the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl, excuse me miss for sayin' this but
The singer is respectfully getting the attention of the girl he wants to dance with.
It's your world can I come inside?
He is asking for permission to enter into her world and dance with her.
Let's hit the floor dance a bit until we're sweatin'
He is suggesting that they dance and have fun until they are sweating.
An so much more I'll take you on a ride oh, yeah
He is promising to take her on a fun dancing journey.
I see that look in your eyes, I can tell you're feelin' me
The singer can read the body language of the girl and knows she is interested in him.
But actin' like you're shy don't be afraid to let go
Although the girl may be shy, the singer is encouraging her to let loose and have fun.
Just give into the rhythm and I'll take control, yeah
If the girl follows the rhythm, the singer will lead her in the dance and make it enjoyable.
There ain't nothin' I wouldn't do
The singer is willing to do anything to make the dancing experience more fun for the girl.
I'm gettin' into you
The singer is starting to develop feelings for the girl and is interested in her.
We're movin' slow but I need to know
Although they are dancing slowly, the singer is curious about the speed the girl prefers.
Just how fast you wanna go
He is asking the girl how fast she wants to dance and at what speed they should go.
I think it's time to make up your mind
He believes it is time for the girl to make a decision on whether she wants to dance with him or not.
So baby, just let me show ya
The singer is asking the girl to let him show his dancing skills and hopes she will enjoy them.
The way I move, I wanna no ya
The singer wants to impress the girl with his dancing and hopes she finds him attractive.
Come groove with come groove with me
The singer is inviting the girl to groove/dance with him and have fun.
Let me show ya nothin'
He is saying there is nothing to be afraid of and just wants to have a good time dancing with her.
I wanna know ya, I wanna know ya more
The singer is interested in getting to know the girl more and hopes the dance is an opportunity to do so.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TYLER KNIGHT, JEREMY PETER GODFREY, BILL PADLEY
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