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.
Lies
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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I waited till my tears stop falling
You never came along
You had to do me wrong again
You promised me you gave your words
There's time I'm around with your defect
My heart has had enough
I'm really not that tough inside
[Chorus]
Lies
You have me had your lies
Come look into my eyes
Can't break my heart with honesty instead
Cause I don't want to cry
I'd rather say goodbye
Bye, bye
I can't take another lie
They told me not to trust in you
And finally I do believe this
Say who's the other man
You do the best you can to hide
Tell me
Does he think you're always beautiful as I did
The very first time I leave my eyes on you
I gave my heart to you
Again and again and again, baby
[Chorus]
Another night, another day
How can I go on this time without you
What can I do, what can I say
Say is there any other ?
[Chorus: x2]
In Gareth Gates's song "Lies," the singer is addressing a person who has broken their trust through lies in a relationship. The song begins with Gates waiting in the rain for his lover who never showed up. He goes on to express his frustration, stating that he can no longer handle their dishonesty. Despite promises of fidelity, the singer points out that the person has been unfaithful and hidden it from him. He questions whether there is another man in their life, who might see them as beautiful as he once did.
The chorus is a plea for honesty and sincerity in the relationship. Gates asserts that he would rather hear the truth than be lied to, so he can move on with his life instead of remaining in a state of constant pain. He implores his lover to look him in the eyes and stop breaking his heart. The bridge suggests that Gates is struggling to move on, and wonders if there is someone else in the picture, further adding to his heartache.
Overall, "Lies" is a poignant reflection on the pain caused by dishonesty in a relationship. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has been lied to and betrayed, stressing the importance of honesty and transparency in any romantic union.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited in the summer rain
I patiently lingered outside in the warm summer rain, hoping you would come.
I waited until my tears stopped falling
I stayed put until my tears were done pouring from my eyes.
You never came along
You never showed up to meet me, despite my waiting for you.
You had to do me wrong again
Once again, you were unfaithful and hurt me deeply.
You promised me you gave your words
You made vows to me and swore to follow through on them.
There's time I'm around with your defect
Sometimes, I'm with you despite your flaws and imperfections.
My heart has had enough
My heart can't handle any more pain or deceit from you.
I'm really not that tough inside
Despite what others may think, I am fragile and easily hurt on the inside.
Lies
Deceitful words and actions.
You have me had your lies
You have tricked and fooled me with your untruthful behavior and words.
Come look into my eyes
Look at me and see the pain and hurt you have caused.
Can't break my heart with honesty instead
Please don't hurt me any more than you already have with the truth. Be honest and spare me any extra pain.
Cause I don't want to cry
I'm tired of shedding tears and being emotionally hurt by you.
I'd rather say goodbye
It's time for me to walk away from this toxic relationship instead of staying and continuing to be hurt by your deceitful ways.
I can't take another lie
I am at my limit and cannot tolerate being lied to any longer.
They told me not to trust in you
Other people warned me about you and advised me not to place my trust in you.
And finally I do believe this
After denying and ignoring the advice for a long time, I am now starting to truly believe that they were right about you.
Say who's the other man
Tell me, who is the other person that you are cheating on me with?
You do the best you can to hide
You go to great lengths and put in a lot of effort in order to conceal your infidelity and deceive me.
Does he think you're always beautiful as I did
Does the other person find you as beautiful and attractive as I once did?
The very first time I leave my eyes on you
From the moment I first saw you, I was enamored by your beauty and captivated by your charm.
I gave my heart to you
I trusted you with my heart and opened myself up to you emotionally.
Another night, another day
Time keeps passing and life goes on, even though I am still hurting and struggling to move on from you.
How can I go on this time without you
It is difficult to imagine my life without you and move forward without your presence.
What can I do, what can I say
I am at a loss for what actions to take and what words to say to express the depth of my pain and heartbreak.
Say is there any other?
Is there someone else in your life besides me and the other person you are cheating on me with?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BENGT KREUGER, PER OLOF MAGNUSSON, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON
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