Before applying to The X Factor, he was the frontman, lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player of the band Seven Summers and also Darwyn. Seven Summers released a self-titled debut rock album Seven Summers on 22 January 2010. The band performed live on Sue Merchant's BBC radio program on 8 December 2009. Darwyn released two albums entitled When You Wake, and Little Sunlight between 2005 and 2009 as well as playing Sue Marchants BBC radio programme. He also still plays the occasional acoustic gig with former Darwyn band mate Ali McMillan.
He auditioned for The X Factor with "You Know I'm No Good". After Cardle made it through the bootcamp stages, he was sent to Australia and was put into Dannii Minogue's group (in the Boys category). There he began to form a bromance with fellow contestant Aiden Grimshaw. Minogue mentored Cardle throughout the whole show until he won the final on December 12, 2010. After coming second in week one (Final 16 round) of public voting, Matt Cardle consistently came first from week 2 onwards until week 10, the competition final held on 11-12 December 2010.
On week 1 he sang When Love Takes Over by David Guetta & Kelly Rowland, on week 2 he sang Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars, on week 3 he sang ...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears, on week 4 he sang Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, on week 5 he sang The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack, on week 6 he sang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John, on week 7 he sang Come Together by The Beatles, on week 8 he sang I Love Rock N' Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts & Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues, on week 9 he sang You've Got The Love by Florence + The Machine & She's Always a Woman by Billy Joel and on week 10 (the final) he sang Here With Me by Dido, Unfaithful (duet with Rihanna) by Rihanna, Firework by Katy Perry & When We Collide by Biffy Clyro.
Cardle is a former painter and decorator living in Little Maplestead in Essex. Born to parents David and Jennifer Cardle, he was diagnosed with Wilms' tumour, a form of cancer when he was a toddler. He recovered after one of his kidneys was removed at age 2. He is now in a serious bromance with Aiden Grimshaw and together they have a massive fanbase supporting them every step of the way.
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Matt Cardle Lyrics
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I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies
And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last till the end of time my love
The first time ever I saw your face
Your face
Your face
Your face
The lyrics of Matt Cardle's song "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" express the profound intensity of the experience of falling in love for the first time. From the very first glance, the singer is completely captivated by the person they see, comparing them to the sun, moon, and stars - in essence, the entire universe. This person becomes the center of their world, filling the previously empty skies of their life.
As the song progresses, the singer highlights the physical sensations and emotions that arise from being with this person. The first kiss is described as causing the earth to move, conveying the sheer magnitude of the physical attraction and passion that exists between them. The metaphor of the "trembling heart of a captive bird" suggests that the singer feels in control and powerful in their connection to this person.
The final verse relays the sense of emotional connection and depth that comes from sharing oneself fully with another person. By laying with this person, the singer feels their heart beat closely with theirs, creating a bond that will last forever. The repeated use of the phrase "my love" throughout the song emphasizes the deep affection and devotion that the singer has for this person.
Overall, the lyrics of "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" offer a powerful and romantic portrayal of the experience of falling deeply in love.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time ever I saw your face
Upon seeing you for the first time, I was captivated by your beauty and radiance.
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
Your eyes shone so brightly, that they made me feel like the sun was rising in front of me.
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
Your mere presence seemed to give light to the dark and bleak skies above, filling them with stars as if it were a gift from you.
To the dark and the endless skies
The skies above, previously dull and endless, sprung to life upon seeing you.
And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
When I first kissed you, I felt the whole world around me shake and tremble.
I felt the earth move in my hand
The sensation of being with you caused the earth beneath me to shake and move, as if it were alive in your presence.
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
It felt as though my heart was now a captive bird, trembling and beating uncontrollably in your grasp.
That was there at my command, my love
Although my heart felt like a captive bird, it was there at your command and within your control, as if it belonged completely to you.
And the first time ever I lay with you
When we first made love, I felt our hearts beat in sync, so close to each other.
I felt your heart so close to mine
Our hearts were so close to each other that I could feel the rhythm and warmth of yours next to mine.
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
In that moment, I knew that our love and happiness would permeate through the entire earth.
And last till the end of time my love
Our love had the potential to last through the ages, never fading or losing its strength in any way.
The first time ever I saw your face
Throughout all of these intense experiences, I remained enamored and in awe of your beauty and all that you represent.
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.