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.
New Kid In Town
Gareth Gates Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And your heart's in a hell of a mess babe
When it's saturday a.m
And your body is sinking,it's over
Well I got a cure for what you've feeling
Just call me and I'll come healing
Take my head you won't drown
There's a new kid in town
He's got his eye on pretty sundays and mondays
I guess it looks like he's found
Gareth Gates New Kid In Town Lyrics
The only new girl in town
But is saturday the one day
She'll say,come around?
When the daylight has shone
And your heart is still out on the run babe
When your memory still full of holes
That's just scared to remember
Well I got a cure for what you're feeling
Just call me and I'll come healing
Take my head you won't drown
There's a new kid in town
And he's been playin' around
He's got his eye on pretty sundays and mondays
I guess it looks like he's found
The only new girl in town
But is saturday the one day
She'll say,come around?
Do you feel like you could warn me
Or do you fell so tongue tied
Baby don't cry
There's a new kid in town
And he's been playin' around
He's got his eye on pretty sundays and mondays
I guess it looks like he's found
The only new girl in town
But is saturday the one day
She'll say,come around?
And he's been playin' around
He's got his eye on pretty sundays and mondays
I guess it looks like he's found
The only new girl in town
But is saturday the one day
She'll say,come around
The song "New Kid in Town" by Gareth Gates tells the story of a man who offers comfort to a woman who has been hurt and is feeling lost. He assures her that he understands what she is going through and that he is willing to be there for her. He tells her that there is a new kid in town who has been "playing around" and that he has his eye on her. The singer wonders if she will give him a chance and finally open up to someone new.
The lyrics suggest that the woman has been hurt in the past and is hesitant to trust anyone again. She is struggling to move on and let go of her pain. The singer offers her hope and encouragement by assuring her that he can help her heal and move forward. He suggests that the new kid in town could be the one to finally win her heart and help her find happiness again.
Overall, the song is about the power of love and how it can heal even the deepest wounds. It encourages listeners to have faith in the power of love to transform their lives and bring them happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wake up in bed
When you start your day feeling emotional or overwhelmed
And your heart's in a hell of a mess babe
And your emotions are in a state of chaos
When it's saturday a.m
When it's the weekend and you have time to reflect
And your body is sinking,it's over
And you feel physically and emotionally drained
Well I got a cure for what you've feeling
I have a solution for your emotional distress
Just call me and I'll come healing
Just reach out to me and I'll provide comfort and support
Take my head you won't drown
Trust my guidance and you won't feel overwhelmed
There's a new kid in town
There's someone new who has caught your attention
And he's been playin' around
And he's been exploring his options
He's got his eye on pretty sundays and mondays
He's interested in having enjoyable experiences and forming relationships
I guess it looks like he's found
It seems like he has found what he's been searching for
The only new girl in town
The only new person who stands out
But is saturday the one day
But is it the right time or opportunity
She'll say,come around?
Will she reach out and connect with him
When the daylight has shone
When a new day has started
And your heart is still out on the run babe
And your emotions are still unsettled and uncertain
When your memory still full of holes
When there are gaps in your recollection of events
That's just scared to remember
That you may be afraid of facing painful memories
Do you feel like you could warn me
Do you feel like you could give me a heads up
Or do you fell so tongue tied
Or are you too shy or anxious to express yourself
Baby don't cry
Don't worry or stress too much
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEIR LUEDY, HANS PETTER AASERUD, THOMAS MARK HARMER NICHOLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
C vladimir
full version ?