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.
When Love Takes Over
Matt Cardle Lyrics
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Just the way it goes
Feels like the way it is so long for this
I wonder if it shows
And under water now i can breath
It never felt so good
I can feel it coming over me
I wouldnt stop it if i could
When love takes over yeah
You know you cant deny
When love takes over yeah
Cause somethings here tonight
ooking out for you to hold my hand
It feels like I could fall
Now love me right, like I know you can
We could lose it all
yeaaah
You know you cant deny
When love takes over yeaaah
Somethings here tonight
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight ...)
Ohh yeaaah
You know you cant deny
Ohh yeeah
Somethings here tonight
Ohh yeaaah
The lyrics to Matt Cardle's song When Love Takes Over talk about the complexities of love and how it can take over one's life entirely. The first verse talks about the complications that come along with love, which is a common theme in many songs. The second line reflects that often, no matter what we do, things just happen the way they are supposed to. It feels as if the current situation has been going on for a very long time. The singer wonders if his or her feelings for someone else are evident, probably hinting towards unrequited love.
The next set of lines describe how the singer feels submerged under water and at peace. The whole 'under water now I can breathe' line is a metaphorical representation of how their feelings have taken over them, and they feel at peace with it. They welcome the feeling of love and wouldn't resist it if they could. The chorus talks about a realization that hits when in love. The feeling's power is such that; one cannot deny its existence, and it consumes the person entirely.
The second verse talks about the vulnerability in love. The persona wants someone to hold their hand, someone who would be willing to catch them if they fall. They reveal that their love for the other is strong and to embrace it is the right thing to do. The pre-chorus leads back to the chorus, and the song comes to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Its complicated, it always is
Love is always complicated, that's just the way it is.
Just the way it goes
That's just the way love works.
Feels like the way it is so long for this
It feels like I've been waiting on this love for a long time.
I wonder if it shows
I wonder if my true feelings are visible to others.
And under water now i can breath
Being in love is like being able to breathe underwater, something that has never felt so good.
It never felt so good
Love has made everything in life feel so much better.
I can feel it coming over me
I can feel the feeling of love overtaking me.
I wouldnt stop it if i could
I wouldn't want to stop feeling love even if I could.
When love takes over yeah
When you fall in love, it's impossible to deny.
Cause somethings here tonight
There's something in the air tonight indicating something special is happening.
Looking out for you to hold my hand
I am searching for someone to hold my hand and support me.
It feels like I could fall
Being in love feels like I'm on the edge of a cliff, but with the right person, I can trust them to catch me.
Now love me right, like I know you can
I want someone to love me in the right way that I know they're capable of.
We could lose it all
If we don't love each other correctly, we could lose everything we have.
Somethings here tonight
There's something special happening tonight that signifies the presence of love.
Ohh yeaaah
An expression of excitement and happiness about the presence of love.
You know you cant deny
The feeling of love is undeniable and impossible to ignore.
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.