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.
What My Heart Wants To Say
Gareth Gates Lyrics
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Have I told you enough?
You're my angel, my guardian angel
God knows I, I've been blessed
with love
But if I'll be gone tomorrow
Would you know how deep my love goes?
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know what my heart wants to stay
A love so tender, i surrender to this
feeling so true
My affirmation, my inspiration
Darling i, I've been blessed with you
But if I'll be gone tomorrow
Would you know how deep my love goes?
If i was gone forever would you know how much i care?
That you make me feel like flying, that I'm sailing over your ocean
That every time you look at me you see it in my eyes
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know what my heart wants to say
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
I hope you still know what my heart wants to say
"What My Heart Wants To Say" is a beautiful love song written and performed by Gareth Gates. The song talks about a deep love that the singer has for someone special in their life. The lyrics express gratitude and appreciation for this person, and the fear of losing them. The line "You're my angel, my guardian angel" symbolizes how important this person is to the singer and how they feel protected by their love.
The chorus of the song highlights the importance of expressing love and affection to someone, even if the words don't come easily. The singer hopes that even if they are not able to express themselves verbally, the person they love will still understand how much they mean to them. The line "If the words don't come my way, I hope you still know what my heart wants to say" is a testament to the power of love and how it cannot always be expressed through words.
Overall, "What My Heart Wants To Say" is a touching love song that highlights the importance of expressing love and appreciation to someone special in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You're amazing, so amazing
You are truly exceptional, beyond words to express.
Have I told you enough?
I hope I have conveyed my appreciation for you sufficiently.
You're my angel, my guardian angel
You are the one who protects and guides me, like an angel sent from above.
God knows I, I've been blessed with love
I feel fortunate to have received such an amazing amount of love.
But if I'll be gone tomorrow
In the unfortunate event that I were to leave this world tomorrow.
Would you know how deep my love goes?
Do you understand the depth of my affection for you?
Have I ever told you, you're the one?
Have I shared with you that you are the only one for me?
If the words don't come my way
If somehow the words fail me and I cannot express myself.
I hope you still know, I hope it still shows
I hope that you still have a sense of my feelings and that they are evident to you.
A love so tender, I surrender to this feeling so true
My love is gentle and sincere and I am willing to let myself be overcome by it.
My affirmation, my inspiration
You are the one who affirms and inspires me, giving me a reason to strive.
Darling I, I've been blessed with you
You are a gift to me, my beloved.
If I'll be gone tomorrow
If, for any reason, I am no longer here tomorrow.
Would you know how deep my love goes?
Can you comprehend just how profound my love for you really is?
If I was gone forever would you know how much I care?
In the event that I am not with you any longer, would you be aware of the extent of my love?
That you make me feel like flying, that I'm sailing over your ocean
Being with you makes me feel unbridled happiness and makes me feel like I'm flying, floating above the seas of your love.
That every time you look at me you see it in my eyes
Whenever you gaze upon me, you see the honesty and sheer intensity of my feelings reflected in my eyes.
I hope you still know what my heart wants to say
I pray you understand what my heart is trying to tell you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON, STEVEN MCCUTCHEON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyric:
You're amazing, so amazing
Have I told you enough?
You're my angel, my guardian angel
God knows I, I've been blessed
with love
But if I'll be gone tomorrow
Would you know how deep my love goes?
Have i ever told you, your the one?
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know what my heart wants to stay
A love so tender, i surrender to this
feeling so true
My affirmation, my inspiration
Darling i, I've been blessed with you
But if I'll be gone tomorrow
Would you know how deep my love goes?
If i was gone forever would you know how much i care?
That you make me feel like flying, that I'm sailing over your ocean
That every time you look at me you see it in my eyes
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know what my heart wants to say
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
If the words don't come my way
I hope you still know, i hope it still shows
I hope you still know what my heart wants to say
@kuschelkatze89
A song most people don't know but in my opinion one of the best ballads of the 2000's. Absolutely beautiful and a true insider's tip!
@blainebannar6145
Totally agree
@nathandinata6124
Still love this song 2021,
Please comeback :(
@purabaya5353
So sad that gates doesn't sing anymore. Todays singers should be ashamed . People still worship 90's and milennium music.
@soledad7762
Jesus I have spent over 7 years looking for this song. Heard the first line while in a cab and that was it. omg today is the best day of my life
@FaithBiete
Congrats buddy.
@hopkinsjimmy6582
power of good music
@user-dd8ln6xe8e
He thinking "oh.. i'm glad i can help"
@simplyjesse9088
Good for you. One of my favorite song of gareth gates..
@user-yw4ee9xh6h
👏👏👏finally..