Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
Gareth Gates
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I've been letting you down, down Girl I know I've been such a fool Giving in to temptation I should've played it cool The situation got out of hand I hope you understand It could happen to anyone of us Anyone you think of Anyone can fall Anyone can hurt someone they love Hearts will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake It can happen to anyone of us Say you will forgive me Anyone can fail Say you will believe me I can't take My heart will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake A stupid mistake She was kind of exciting A little crazy, I should've known She must have altered my senses As I offered to walk her home The situation got out of hand I hope you understand It could happen to anyone of us Anyone you think of Anyone can fall Anyone can hurt someone they love Hearts will break 'cause I made a stupid mistake It can happen to anyone of us Say you will forgive me Anyone can fail Say you will believe me I can't take My heart will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake A stupid mistake A stupid mistake She means nothin' to me Nothin' to me I swear every word is true Don't want to lose you The situation got out of hand I hope you understand It could happen to anyone of us Anyone you think of Anyone can fall Anyone can hurt someone they love Hearts will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake It can happen to anyone of us Say you will forgive me Anyone can fail Say you will believe me I can't take My heart will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake It could happen to anyone of us Anyone you think of Anyone can fall Anyone can hurt someone they love Hearts will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake It can happen to anyone of us Say you will forgive me Anyone can fail Say you will believe me I can't take My heart will break 'Cause I made a stupid mistake A stupid mistake
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Written by: DAVID BENGT KREUGER, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON, PER OLOF MAGNUSSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist InformationGareth Gates is a British pop singer who first rose to fame as the runner-up on the first season of the reality show "Pop Idol" in 2002.
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Song Release Date"Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)" was released on July 8, 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. It stayed atop the chart for three weeks, becoming Gates' second UK number-one single.
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Album Placement"Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)" appears on Gates' debut album, "What My Heart Wants to Say."
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Music GenreThe song is characterized as a pop ballad filled with youthful enthusiasm and charm.
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Song CompositionThis chart-topper was written by the team of Jörgen Elofsson, Per Magnusson and David Kreuger, who have written for several other successful pop acts including Britney Spears and Westlife.
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RecognitionIn 2003, the song received a nomination for the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for "Best Selling UK Single."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Anyone of Us" was filmed in Mexico and features Gareth innocently involved with three different women, each of whom don't know about the other.
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International Success"Anyone of Us" also found success outside the UK, reaching number one in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by multiple artists worldwide, including Finnish pop singer Katri Ylander and Dutch singer Gordon, both of whom enjoyed success with their versions.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song tells the story of a young man expressing remorse and regret after making a "stupid mistake" in love, something listeners could relate to.
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CriticismWhile the song was commercially successful, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised Gates' vocal performance, while others felt the song was too formulaic.
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Life After the SongDespite the success of this song and others, Gareth Gates struggled with his speech impediment, which resulted in him taking a break from singing. He returned to the public eye in musical theatre and has played leading roles in various productions.
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