Emily
Allen Hermann Lyrics
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Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
Too
The song "Emily" is a beautiful tribute to the name of the woman who has a very special place in the singer's heart. The lyrics are very evocative and paint a vivid picture of Emily's essence. The first verse describes Emily as having a "murmuring sound of May". This suggests that Emily is gentle and refreshing just like the month of May. The next line, "All silver bells, coral shells, carousels" uses imagery to evoke the sounds that Emily's name conjures up. The bells and the shells lend Emily an ethereal quality while the reference to carousels signifies joy and playfulness. The last line of this verse encapsulates the musicality of Emily's name as it bounces off the tongue and rings in the air.
The second verse is equally powerful as it creates an imaginary scene of two lovers alone and out of sight, seeing images in the firelight. This forms the perfect setting for the singer's eyes to visualize a family as they see Emily, Emily. This could be a memory or a dream of a future where the two lovers have started a family together. Overall, the song "Emily" is a beautiful reflection of how a name can evoke so many emotions and connotations in our minds.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeatedly calling out the name 'Emily' for emphasis
Has the murmuring sound of may
Emily evokes the gentle, whispering essence of the month of May
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily is associated with enchanting things like shiny bells, colorful seashells, and the spinning entertainment of a carousel
And the laughter of children at play
Childish joy and playful giggles are also connected to the name Emily
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Encouraging listeners to audibly pronounce the lovely name
And we fade to a marvelous view
The mere mention of Emily helps transport us to a wonderful scene
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Imagining a romantic setting with only two people around, hidden from the world
Seeing images in the firelight
Watching dreamlike visions in the flickering flames of a cozy fire
As my eyes visualize a family
Picturing a family unit in the mind's eye
They see Emily, Emily
The mental picture includes the presence of a person named Emily
Too
Short but significant confirmation of the prior statement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb
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The Karma Farmer
1 It Might As Well Be Spring 7:10
2 I’m Old Fashioned 6:30
3 Meditation 6:34
4 Limehouse Blues 6:40
5 Emily 4:29
6 Stella By Starlight 4:29
7 The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 4:55
8 The Days Of Wine And Roses 7:28
9 It’s You Or No One 3:43
10 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 7:25
11 The Song Is You 5:59
Lol. Think these times are wrong
Elián Stürtz
00:00 It Might As Well Be Spring
07:15 I’m Old Fashioned
13:49 Meditation
20:23 Limehouse Blues
27:02 Emily
31:32 Stella By Starlight
36:03 The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
41:01 The Days Of Wine And Roses
48:28 It’s You Or No One
52:11 Polka Dots And Moonbeams
59:34 The Song Is You
Rafael Chagas
The kind of Jazz that touch your soul!
Steinar
Fontana recorded this two years before he died - of Alzheimer's disease. Increddible.
Jon Blondell
Very nice, swinging side! Mr. Hermann plays the way he plays, very cool. Not trying to compete. Obviously influenced by Carl, but who isn't!! Very cool! My respect! I'm surprised I hadn't heard this before, thank you so much for posting. Pure music, and big fun! Everyone in the band had to be laughing and smiling, which is the way it's supposed to be!!
Fred Stanley
Glad to have come across this album , I wish that I had seen it before
Tom Stage
That first solo by Carl in "It Might As Well Be Spring" (01:26-2:45) is absolutely ridiculous! The initial doodle-tonguing lead-in sets the pace for the entire solo, which is very musical - NOT just notes. Carl, you are/were THE musical trombone animal!
Chris Amemiya
That is Al Hermann's solo. Carl follows Al on this one.
rrosco11
Great album---Thanks!
Jon Blondell
The rhythm section cats All are killer players!
The Karma Farmer
1 It Might As Well Be Spring 7:10
2 I’m Old Fashioned 6:30
3 Meditation 6:34
4 Limehouse Blues 6:40
5 Emily 4:29
6 Stella By Starlight 4:29
7 The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 4:55
8 The Days Of Wine And Roses 7:28
9 It’s You Or No One 3:43
10 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 7:25
11 The Song Is You 5:59
Lol. Think these times are wrong
Kenality
These times are scary
What's playing for the first 7 minutes??
I'm old fashioned is only 4 minutes long??
Limehouse blues is NEGATIVE 1 minute and 11 seconds!??