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.
You've Got the Love
Matt Cardle Lyrics
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I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need To see me through
Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
When food is gone you are my daily need
When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real
You know its real
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"
Time after time I think it's just no good
Sooner or later in life, the things you love you loose
But you got the love I need to see me through
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
You got the love
The lyrics of "You've Got the Love" by Matt Cardle are about relying on the love of someone else to get through life's struggles. The song begins with the singer feeling like giving up, but they know that they can count on the person they are singing to. The line "Lord, I just don't care" suggests that the singer's situation may feel overwhelming or hopeless, but the person they are singing to is the support they need. The repetition of the phrase "you've got the love I need" reinforces this idea.
The second verse continues in this theme, with the singer describing how life can be difficult and how things can go wrong no matter what they try. However, the love they receive from this person is what gives them the strength to continue. The bridge of the song shifts focus to the idea that the person they are singing to is their daily need, even more important than food or friends. The line "When friends are gone, I know my savior's love is real" could be interpreted as religious or spiritual in nature, adding another layer to the meaning of the song.
The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the love they receive. Overall, the lyrics of "You've Got the Love" suggest that when life gets tough, having someone who loves and supports you can make all the difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
At times I feel extremely hopeless and discouraged
I know I can count on you
But I know I can rely on you for support and encouragement
Sometimes I feel like saying 'Lord I just don't care'
Occasionally, I feel like giving up and losing hope
But you've got the love I need To see me through
However, I know I can depend on your love and presence to help me overcome these feelings
Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
There are times when life is extremely tough to deal with
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Despite my efforts, things don't seem to work out
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
From time to time, life seems like an unbearable burden
But you've got the love I need to see me through
But I draw strength from the love and support that you offer me
When food is gone you are my daily need
In times of scarceness, your love and presence become the most essential daily necessity for me
When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real
Even in the absence of friends or family, I realize that the love of my savior is real and ever-present
You know its real
I am certain that your love is sincere and authentic
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
Time after time I think 'Oh Lord what's the use?'
Frequently, I question the purpose and meaning of my efforts
Time after time I think it's just no good
Repeatedly, I feel despair and negativity in regards to my life
Sooner or later in life, the things you love you loose
At times, you will lose the things that are dear to you
But you got the love I need to see me through
However, your love is something that I can count on and depend upon even in tough times
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
You got the love
You possess the power of love and compassion
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