Sykes was born on 18 April 1993 to parents Harry and Karen Sykes. He has a younger sister, Jessica Sykes who is also a singer. Sykes attended Sylvia Young Theatre School and Ribston Hall High School Sixth Form.
Sykes started singing at a very young age, when he was just 6 years old. In 2003, he won various competitions including Britney Spears' Karaoke Kriminals and Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art. In 2004, he appeared on ITV's Ministry of Mayhem, and won the Door Youth Project's "Undiscovered Youth Talent Contest" where he performed "Mack the Knife" in Derker, and he attempted to represent UK in Norway's Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 that was held in Lillehammer. In the finals he finished in the third place, not being able to beat, Cory Spedding and runner up Andrew Merry. In 2008, he performed for the music competition "Live and Unsigned".
In 2009, 16 year old Sykes auditioned for the boy band The Wanted which was held by Jayne Collins and was chosen as one of the five members. He joined bandmates Max A. George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker and Jay McGuiness. In early 2014, the band The Wanted decided to take a break and pursue personal endeavors.
In 2013, Sykes and Ariana Grande released "Almost Is Never Enough". In 2014, Sykes signed a record deal with Capital (radio network)'s owner Global Radio. In June 2014, he joined singer Jessie J on stage for Capital's Summertime Ball to perform "Calling All Hearts".
In March 2015, Sykes debuted his music video "More Than You’ll Ever Know" on VEVO. Sykes embarked on his first ever solo tour on April 8th, 2015, which includes 6 sold out shows across the United Kingdom. Sykes also announced via the app Periscope that his debut single is called "Kiss Me Quick". The single was released on June 28th in the UK via iTunes. On May 21, 2015 Nathan released his music video for his debut single "Kiss Me Quick" On VEVO. On 22nd of May, Sykes officially joined the 2015 lineup of Capital's Summertime Ball making it his sixth consecutive appearance at the ball (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 with The Wanted , 2014 as Jessie J's special guest and 2015 his first time as a solo performer).
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Nathan Sykes Lyrics
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No sirens in front of me
There's nothing to stop me from getting my way, yeah
I'm not going anywhere
If you tell me, I'll stay right here
I'll be in the same place everyday
Heart stays patient
That's why I take my time
Take as long as I got
Won't pretend to be somebody I'm not, no
Good things come to those who wait
I'm not perfect, nobody is
Could fill an ocean of blood sweat and tears, yeah
Good things come to those who wait
To show all my cards to you
But that's what a fool will do
I prefer to stick when the others would twist
'Cause most people run and fall
They don't even work at all
There's nothing to prove, just to feel you exist
Heart stays patient
'Cause I know it's worth it
That's why I take my time
Take as long as I got
Won't pretend to be somebody I'm not, no
Good things come to those who wait
I'm not perfect
Nobody is could fill an ocean of blood sweat and tears yeah
Good things come to those who wait
Good things
Yeah yeah yeah
Good things
Gotta hold on
That's why I'll take my time
Take as long as I got
I won't pretend to be somebody I'm not
Good things come to those who wait
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Baby
Good things come to those who wait
Oh good things
(I'm not perfect) oh I know
(Nobody is), oh
(Could fill an ocean of blood sweat and tears) good things come, yeah
(Good things come to those who wait) oh I know it yeah yeah
Said I know
Gotta hold on, darling
Good things come to those who wait
Oh yeah
The lyrics to Nathan Sykes's song "Good Things Come To Those Who Wait" highlights patience in the quest for love. The opening lines "There's no emergency, No sirens in front of me, There's nothing to stop me from getting my way, yeah," convey a sense of urgency to get what one wants. However, the lyrics suggest the importance of taking one's time rather than rushing it, as shown in the lines, "That's why I take my time, Take as long as I got, Won't pretend to be somebody I'm not, no."
The chorus of the song reinforces this message of patience, as Sykes sings, "Good things come to those who wait, I'm not perfect, nobody is, Could fill an ocean of blood sweat and tears, yeah." By expressing that good things come to those who wait, the lyrics suggest that taking the time to find the right person and build a lasting relationship is worth the wait. The lines "To show all my cards to you, but that's what a fool will do" further emphasize the importance of taking things slow and not rushing into opening up to the right person.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to have patience in their quest for love and to take the time to find the right person, rather than rushing into things.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no emergency
I'm not in a rush, there's no need to be in a hurry
No sirens in front of me
I'm not being chased, there's nothing restricting me
There's nothing to stop me from getting my way, yeah
There are no obstacles or roadblocks, I can achieve what I want
I'm not going anywhere
I'm committed to staying here and seeing this through
If you tell me, I'll stay right here
If you need me to stay, I will not leave
I'll be in the same place everyday
I will be here consistently and reliably
Heart stays patient
My heart and emotions remain calm and steadfast
'Cause I know it's worth it
I have confidence that what I'm waiting for is valuable and deserving of my time
That's why I take my time
I'm not rushing or being hasty, I'm being deliberate and thoughtful
Take as long as I got
I will use whatever time is necessary to achieve my goal
Won't pretend to be somebody I'm not, no
I won't pretend to be something I'm not just to please others
Good things come to those who wait
Being patient often leads to better outcomes and rewards
I'm not perfect, nobody is
I'm not flawless, just like every other person
Could fill an ocean of blood sweat and tears, yeah
The effort and dedication I've put in is substantial and significant
To show all my cards to you
To reveal everything about myself to you
But that's what a fool will do
Only a naive or foolish person would bare their soul to someone without caution
I prefer to stick when the others would twist
I will remain committed to my values while others may change or give up
Most people run and fall
Others give up or fail when things become difficult
They don't even work at all
Some people don't even put in the effort required to achieve their desired outcome
There's nothing to prove, just to feel you exist
I don't need to prove myself to anybody, my existence is enough
Good things
Positive outcomes that are desirable
Gotta hold on
I need to remain steadfast and committed
Baby
Term of endearment for a significant other
Oh good things
Positive outcomes that are deserving of celebration
Said I know
Affirmation of understanding
Gotta hold on, darling
I need to remain steadfast and committed, term of endearment for a significant other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nathan Sykes, Martin Sjolie, Iain James Farquharson
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