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.
Higher Power
Matt Cardle Lyrics
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I can tell you're not strong
I can see all you need
Is something to rely on
Come on, lean back on me
I can tell you're grieving
And I can see all you need
I got love if you want it
I got faith if you need it
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
I got love if you want it
Faith if you need it
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
Come on now, let me leave
It's too close to the edge
And I won't just let you be
You're no good to me dead
I got love if you want it
I got faith if you need it
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
I got love if you want it
Faith if you need it
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
So just let go
If you want to leave this life
But hold on
If you want me by your side
Just close your eyes
If you want to call it time
Or hold on, hold on, hold on tight
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
Hold on tight
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
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I got love if you want it
I got faith if you need it
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
I got love if you want it
Faith if you need it
I'll be your higher power
Your higher power
The lyrics of Matt Cardle's song "Higher Power" seem to convey a message of support, comfort, and reliability in times of need. The singer urges the listener to lean back on him, as he can see their vulnerability and understands that they may be in a state of weakness or grief. The repeated phrases "I can tell you're not strong" and "I can tell you're grieving" emphasize the singer's perception of the listener's emotional state and his willingness to provide a source of strength and stability.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is offering love and faith as a form of support and reassurance to the listener. The lines "I got love if you want it, I got faith if you need it" convey a sense of unwavering commitment to being there for the listener in their time of need. The singer positions himself as a guiding force, a "higher power," someone who can offer solace and belief to the listener when they are feeling lost or overwhelmed.
The imagery of proximity to the edge and the warning that "You're no good to me dead" underscores the singer's protective instinct towards the listener. He is urging them to hold on, to not give up, and to trust in his presence as a source of strength. The repeated refrain of "I'll be your higher power" reinforces the singer's promise to provide unwavering support and to stand by the listener through their struggles.
The closing verses of the song suggest a sense of urgency and a plea for the listener to make a decision - whether to let go or to hold on tightly. The lyrics emphasize the importance of the singer's role as a source of stability and comfort, urging the listener to trust in him and to not give up. Overall, "Higher Power" appears to be a poignant exploration of the themes of support, faith, and reliance in times of hardship, with the singer offering himself as a beacon of hope and strength for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, lean back on me
Encouraging you to rely on me for support
I can tell you're not strong
I can see that you're struggling
I can see all you need
I understand what you truly need
Is something to rely on
Is someone to depend on
I can tell you're grieving
I can see that you're mourning
Is something to believe in
Is something to have faith in
Come on now, let me leave
Come with me to safety
It's too close to the edge
It's too dangerous
You're no good to me dead
You're of no use to me if you're gone
So just let go
If you're ready to move on
If you want me by your side
If you need my support
Just close your eyes
If you're ready to end things
If you want to call it time
If you're ready to let go
Or hold on, hold on, hold on tight
Or if you need to stay strong
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ian Barter, Matthew Sheridan Cardle
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