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.
It's Only Love
Matt Cardle Lyrics
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Some say it's dead, but we're alive
And it has no use anymore
It's a losing game that I won't play
I know full well, it isn't here to stay
It has no use anymore
You don't need it now, you'll be alright cause
Did you think it would hold you?
Did you think it would carry you?
Did you think it would save you?
Did you think it would see you through?
It's only love, it's only love
Don't let it push you to your knees
You don't have to fall, lean on me
It has no use anymore
Just get a hold of your heart and set it on fire
You don't need it now, you'll be alright 'cause
Did you think it would hold you?
Did you think it would carry you?
Did you think it would save you?
Did you think it would see you through?
It's only love, it's only love
Did you think it would hold you?
Did you think it would carry you?
Did you think it would save you?
Did you think it would see you through?
It's only love, it's only love
It won't hold you
It won't carry you
It won't save you
It won't see you through
It's only love, it's only love
Did you think it would hold you?
Did you think it would carry you?
Did you think it would save you?
Did you think it would see you through?
It's only love, it's only love
It won't hold you
It won't carry you
It won't save you
It won't see you through
It's only love, it's only love
Matt Cardle's song "It's Only Love" talks about the complexities of love and how sometimes we give it too much importance when, in reality, it has no use. The lyrics suggest that love can be both wonderful and dangerous at the same time, and that it can make us question our own worth. The first few lines, "It's a kick in the head so close your eyes, Some say it's dead, but we're alive, And it has no use anymore" can be interpreted as love being something that can hurt us but also something that we can survive, and that it doesn't necessarily have any practical purpose in our lives.
The chorus is particularly insightful, asking the listener whether they expected love to "hold, carry, save, or see them through." The song seems to suggest that love cannot be relied on to fulfill those needs, and that we must look inward and depend on ourselves. The lines "Just get a hold of your heart and set it on fire, You don't need it now, you'll be alright cause" convey a sense of empowerment, as if the singer is telling the listener to take control of their own emotions and not let love dictate their lives.
Overall, "It's Only Love" is a powerful commentary on the nature of love and its place in our lives. It suggests that while love can be a beautiful thing, it's not something that we should rely on to give our lives meaning, and that ultimately, we have to find that meaning within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a kick in the head so close your eyes
The feeling of love can be overwhelming and disorienting, so it's best to shut out the external world for a moment.
Some say it's dead, but we're alive
Although some people believe that love doesn't exist or is no longer relevant, we are still able to experience it fully.
And it has no use anymore
Love may have served a purpose in the past, but it's no longer something that we need to rely on or prioritize in our lives.
It's a losing game that I won't play
Trying to win at love is a futile effort, and I'm not willing to engage in it anymore.
I know full well, it isn't here to stay
I have come to understand that love is fleeting and not a permanent fixture in our lives.
It has no use anymore
Love may have served a purpose in the past, but it's no longer something that we need to rely on or prioritize in our lives.
Just get a hold of your heart and set it on fire
Instead of relying on external factors like love to ignite passion and excitement in our lives, we should look inward and tap into the flame within ourselves.
You don't need it now, you'll be alright cause
We don't need love to be happy, and we will be okay even if we don't have it in our lives.
Did you think it would hold you?
Did you believe that love would provide you with a sense of safety and security?
Did you think it would carry you?
Did you think that love would be the one constant that would support you through all of life's ups and downs?
Did you think it would save you?
Did you believe that love would be the answer to all of your problems and save you from hardship?
Did you think it would see you through?
Did you believe that love would be the guiding light that would help you navigate through life?
It won't hold you
Love cannot provide us with the sense of safety and security that we crave.
It won't carry you
Love is not a constant that we can always rely on to support us through life's challenges.
It won't save you
Love cannot be the solution to all of our problems or save us from hardship.
It won't see you through
Love cannot act as the guiding force that helps us navigate through life with ease.
It's only love, it's only love
At the end of the day, love is just an emotion that we experience, and it should not be given more power or significance than it deserves.
Don't let it push you to your knees
We should not let love or the absence of it control us or bring us down to a place of subservience.
You don't have to fall, lean on me
We can lean on our friends and loved ones for support, rather than relying on love to be the only thing that keeps us standing.
Contributed by Savannah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
simon chune
He's brilliant always being a fan I think he is grossly unappreciated, he has amazing star quality and a fantastic voice
Maud Kennedy
He is grossly unappreciated and underrated.
Debra Murphy
What a spell binding voice this artist has! He writes his own songs, plays all the instruments on the album and produces it as well!!! Talent like this is so rare! I hear that he is one hell of a nice guy too!! I've been to watch the best and this man is up there with them! Outstanding!!
nuimaleko7
Matt got a lot of flack for doing a song in such a strong 80s style when this came out 2 years ago, but more and more artists are reaching back to the 80s for inspiration and everybody loves it. Just goes to show that Matt is ahead of the curve.
debra murphy
Just love this track!! Good on you Matt for remaining true to yourself! With that AMAZING voice Matt could easily have stuck with the big labels and churned out pop songs with all the accompanying promotion! He didn't want to lose his soul though and we can only applaud and admire him for that!! This guy is in for the long haul, his songs have depth and meaning. No wonder his fans are some of the most loyal and devoted people immaginable!!
Susie Snowcap
Matt has an amazing voice, able to hit high C with little effort.. He is a superb tenor with a vocal range around B2-F5.. There are few singers outside of opera that can sing falsetto with such purity.. The fact that he also writes most of his own music, can sing a wide range of genres, from pop to blues to ballads and also plays many of the instruments on his arrangements goes to show he is a talent to be reckoned with in the future.. One can only hope that, thanks to his fans and YouTube, he will continue to further his career and becomes as well know in the USA as he is in Britain..
Ricardo Hernández
Nice music
Iris Enamorado
Susie Snowcap
Yes, I am waiting here in Indiana for him.
drhouse1100
Matt's first cd went platinum, he had a Christmas #1 with When We Collide and it stayed at # 1 for over 3 weeks. His Letters tour was a huge success and sold out. Now his second album has debuted #8 in the charts, #1 on the Indie Charts. Two top ten albums in one year. Now he is going to be releasing in North America. And his fanbase is growing. I'd say he still has support.
dwena39
This is an awesome song. I really wished he was promoted and his music played here in the US.