Having gained experience as one of the six singers in close-harmony group Les Elles, and as a vocalist in the Philharmonic Funk Foundation, Emerald first gained public recognition for her debut solo single Back It Up, which was officially released by Grandmono Records on July 6, 2009.
Her first album, Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor was released on January 29, 2010. The album features a mix of ballroom jazz, tangos and mambo’s in a contemporary production. Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor has been the best selling album in The Netherlands for over 29 consecutive weeks, beating the previous record of 26 weeks set by Michael Jacksons album Thriller.
In December 2009 her second single A Night Like This was released and reached the #1 position in the dutch charts. Her latest (May 2010) release is That Man.
After the succes in The Netherlands Back it Up has been released in Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium and many more countries are to follow.
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In May 2007 Caro Emerald got a phonecall from Dutch producers Jan van Wieringen and David Schreurs. With another producer, they'd written a song for a Japanese pop act with the acclaimed songwriter Vince Degiorgio (Atomic Kitten, A-Teens, N'Synch, Love Inc. a.o.). But their demo singer couldn't make it. They needed something quickly, and that's how Caro got to record the demo of "Back It Up".
Caro liked the song so much that she added it to her live repertoire. A year later she got the chance to perform "Back It Up" on local TV station AT5 in Amsterdam. It caught on right away: viewers just wouldn't stop calling and e-mailing about that lovely girl with her catchy song. Caro and a friend produced a no budget video which ended up on Youtube, and again, the response was overwhelming. People literally begged her to sell the song on iTunes.
But with only one song on the repertoire, Caro and her team decided to focus on a full album first. Inspired by films and music from the 40's and 50's they started working on new songs and ideas. Fall 2008, David flew over to Toronto to write with Degiorgio, and returned with 7 great tracks and a clear direction for the album. A few months later, Vince came to Amsterdam to finish the album. The result: an exciting and hugely accessible record, featuring ballroom jazz, cinematic tangoes, groovin' jazz tracks and infectious mambo's that sound like they were recorded in 1951 in Hollywood's most famous recording studios. But the smoking beats, catchy songs and inventive production tell it's actually 2009 that Caro Emerald is putting her name on the map.
Absolutely Me
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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The lady has arrived
All you handsome fellas
Please wait for me to the right
Don't keep me waiting
Ooh, thank you for the drink
It's quarter past eleven
Mr. band leader
Let's kick out the jam
Gimme something that'll light it up
And make my feet go bam bam bam!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
Sweeter than the candy
About to caress my lips
Imagine all the sugar
When I start to shake my lips
It's not an illusion
I'm as live as i can be
Instead of all your promises
Why don't you show all your charms to me
Mr. Band Leader
The arrangement has to change
Gimme something light it up
Won't'cha let the boogie start to play
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
I said Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
i don't want a serenade
To hear you say a thing
All i need is your attention
And a 10 karat diamond ring
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
The lyrics to Caro Emerald's song "Absolutely Me" express a sense of confidence and self-assuredness. The opening lines of "clear the way boys, the lady has arrived" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics that follow. The singer then addresses the men around her, asking them to wait for her and offering thanks for a drink. She then requests a song from the band, asking for something that'll make her feet go "bam bam bam." The song then transitions into a chorus, which emphasizes the uniqueness and vitality of the singer. She sings "Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday are impossible you see/ But when it gets to Friday what you get is absolutely me."
Line by Line Meaning
Clear the way boys
Move aside, gentlemen
The lady has arrived
I, as an accomplished and confident woman, am now present
All you handsome fellas
Addressing the attractive men in the room
Please wait for me to the right
I expect the men to show gentlemanly behavior and wait for me to approach them
Don't keep me waiting
My time is valuable and I expect promptness
Ooh, thank you for the drink
Showing appreciation for the drink offered to me
It's quarter past eleven
The time is late and I am ready to enjoy myself
I'm not in the mood to think
I am here to have fun and do not want to be bothered with complex thoughts
Mr. band leader
Addressing the leader of the band
Let's kick out the jam
Let's play some lively music
Gimme something that'll light it up
I want music that will energize and excite me
And make my feet go bam bam bam!
I want to dance and feel the rhythm in my body
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
The mundane days of the week
Are impossible you see
Those days are not exciting or enjoyable for me
But when it gets to Friday
The start of the weekend brings a change in my attitude
What'cha get is absolutely me
I am fully present and engaged in enjoying myself
Sweeter than the candy
I am more enjoyable than anything sweet
About to caress my lips
Referring to the upcoming singing performance
Imagine all the sugar
Anticipating the enjoyment others will feel when listening to her music
When I start to shake my lips
When I begin to sing
It's not an illusion
I am truly alive and present
I'm as live as i can be
My energy and vitality are at their peak
Instead of all your promises
Rather than making empty promises to me
Why don't you show all your charms to me
Demonstrate your genuine interest and affection for me
The arrangement has to change
Requesting the band to adjust their sound
Won't'cha let the boogie start to play
Encouraging the band to start playing upbeat music
I don't want a serenade
I don't need a slow, romantic tune
To hear you say a thing
I want actions not just words
All I need is your attention
I seek your undivided focus and interest
And a 10 karat diamond ring
Expressing a desire for luxury and opulence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, DAVID SCHREURS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Clear the way boys
The lady has arrived
All you handsome fellas
Please wait for me to the right
Don't keep me waiting
Ooh, thank you for the drink
It's quarter past eleven
I'm not in the mood to think
Mr. band leader
Let's kick out the jam
Gimme something that'll light it up
And make my feet go bam bam bam!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Are impossible you see
But when it gets to Friday
What'cha get is absolutely me
Sweeter than the candy
About to caress my lips
Imagine all the sugar
When I start to shake my lips
It's not an illusion
I'm as live as i can be
Instead of all your promises
Why don't you show all your charms to me
Mr. Band Leader
The arrangement has to change
Gimme something light it up
Won't'cha let the boogie start to play
Monday Tuesday…
@gokcetd
Thank you Caro! I could not learn days of week until I heard this song.
@xanman2003
It's funny. My dad used a different song to teach my mom the days of the week in Turkish
@opalinna5476
I luv this whole album, best music I've ever heard <3
@june6140
Totally love her music style!! So glad I discovered such fine music~ 👍👍👍
@amcanmike
AMAZING,NICE NEW JAZZ VOICE
@spedracer55
caro emerald songs are soo lit
@greatjaygatsby
Why have I not heard this before? This is 2020 and I am now properly hooked ::)))
@RuslanAkmeev
Безупречно в стиле.
@bach3lor3tt313
anyone else go mental when she says and a ten carat diamond ring? I had to step away from me poached eggs
@bonhll8070
bach3lor3tt313 what even is this comment I love it