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.
That's When You Know
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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There's a special someone to make them whole
Someone to give their heart completely
And you may search high and low
And when you find your angel and when you know
Then you finally get that feeling
It'll be as clear as the air you're breathing
That's when the world feels small beneath your feet
It's when the stars above are only just out of reach
When you feel you're alive for the very first time
And there's nothing that you can rise above
That's when you know that you're in love
And who can tell the time and place
When you see your soul reflected in their face
It'll be a spell you're under
And it'll hit you just like thunder
'Cause that's when the world feels small beneath your feet
It's when the stars above are only just out of reach
When you feel you're alive for the very first time
And when you hold them in your arms and can't let go
And that's when you know
For all of my life I have been searching
For something I couldn't find
But now that I know that you are the one
I understand, I read the signs
'Cause now the world feels small beneath my feet
And all the stars above are only just out of reach
When you feel you're alive for the very first time
And there's nothing that you can rise above
That's when you know that your in love
That's when you know
“That’s When You Know” by Gareth Gates is a romantic ballad that tells the story of how one realizes they are in love. The lyrics paint a picture of the overwhelming feeling of love that engulfs a person when they find their special someone. The song speaks to the idea that everyone has someone who is meant to make them whole and when that person is found, the feeling is unmistakable. The lyrics offer a poetic description of what this feeling of falling for someone is like.
The song stresses the idea that the search to find one’s soulmate may be long, and it may take time to find the one person who makes them whole. However, once they find that special someone, they will have a feeling unlike any other. It will be a sensation of being alive for the very first time in their life and a feeling of being complete. The lyrics are hopeful and speak to the idea that everyone will eventually find their special someone.
The words of the song are very poignant, describing love in metaphors such as “the world feels small beneath your feet” and “the stars above are only just out of reach.” The song is a reminder that love is a beautiful thing and that, though it may be challenging to find or maintain, it is well worth the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
For everyone the story goes
It's a common tale for everyone
There's a special someone to make them whole
We all have someone special who can complete us
Someone to give their heart completely
Someone who we can give our whole heart to
And you may search high and low
You may look everywhere
And when you find your angel and when you know
When you find that special someone and realise they are the one
Then you finally get that feeling
You experience a very strong feeling
It'll be as clear as the air you're breathing
It'll be very obvious to you
That's when the world feels small beneath your feet
The world seems small when you are in love
It's when the stars above are only just out of reach
You feel like you can almost touch the stars
When you feel you're alive for the very first time
It feels like you are truly living for the first time
And there's nothing that you can rise above
No challenge or obstacle can stop you
That's when you know that you're in love
That's when you realize you are truly in love
And who can tell the time and place
It's impossible to know when or where it'll happen
When you see your soul reflected in their face
When you see your own soul in the person you love
It'll be a spell you're under
You'll be under a magical spell
And it'll hit you just like thunder
It'll hit you like a bolt of lightning
When you hold them in your arms and can't let go
When you cannot imagine letting go of the person you love
For all of my life I have been searching
I have been searching all my life
For something I couldn't find
For something that was missing
But now that I know that you are the one
But now that I have found you
I understand, I read the signs
I now understand the signs that led me to you
And all the stars above are only just out of reach
The stars seem almost within reach
That's when you know that your in love
That's when you realize you are truly in love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD NEW, MICHAEL NEIL PEDEN, PETER GORDINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elisa arnaud
E pra se apaixonar de verdade que música excelente qualidade que voiz
Zairrd Vordenta
I was dreaming about this song just today.Has a slight lullaby feel.But this and tell me one more time are something way above special.
This is what I call unforgettably haunting .Keep up this magical talent Gareth.
I care about this song regardless of anything !
Anne-Lise Smenes
⭐♥️Dear Gareth! You're my special and wonderful with this great classic ballad! Thank you from me.. 💐🙂
Anne-Lise Smenes
You bring us all amazing ballad we don't forget! Oh my allmight!! ☘️ 🙂 ☘️
Pura Baya
Listen to this song accidently. Directly love it.
Sharon Prater
I 💘 that song
Eisenrosenberger Arnold
very nice song :)
Michael .learns to rock
And that is when
You knew you are in
And whenu find ur angel
And that you know
Then you get....... finally..........that feeling
Ммм Аааа
🖑❤❤❤❤❤💘
Lao y espares lao
I felt love sick😭😭😭