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.
www.caroemerald.com
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.
Black Valentine
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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Someone with no clue of the destination due bow
Ain't that a trip?
Who needs a diamond on a hand of stone?
Someone with the hurt who couldn't make it work,
A trophy because you slipped
If it's lost without a trace
You might be tough, you might even be strong
But not when you're in this place
Secret lovers, get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers, it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
Who needs a journey on a runaway train?
Your ticket isn't worth half of what it hurts
When heart beats overwork
Who needs redemption from a guiltless crime?
Someone caries dreams from scene to scene
'Til they tear apart your mind
Love can't conquer anything
If it's hurting in the deep
You'll be awake, you'll twist your fate
That's not someone you should keep
Secret lovers, get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers, it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
This is their demand for another night they spend in self-conversation
It's a will they came to pose in a letter left they've composed
To repeat the situation
They lie in a loop
Secret lovers, get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers, it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
The song "Black Valentine" by Caro Emerald is about the danger of secret love affairs and how they can lead to emotional pain and betrayal. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, we become involved in relationships that are harmful to us and ultimately, cause more hurt than happiness. The lyrics describe the idea that love cannot conquer all, especially when it is lost without a trace or hurting in the deep. The chorus indicates that secret lovers envelop themselves in lies, deceiving one another with secrets, and that the life of the black Valentine is filled with a smoke, some wine, and the secrets they tell.
The song conveys the sentiment that secret love cannot endure and that it is only a matter of time before the truth is revealed. The lyrics suggest that even if someone is tough or strong, they will be vulnerable in the context of a secret love relationship. The song describes how secret lovers get lost in the secrets they tell, and how they make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies. Ultimately, they become entangled in a never-ending cycle of self-deception, and their love is lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Who needs a captain on a love ship?
Why look for an unreliable guide who doesn't know where to go?
Someone with no clue of the destination due bow
Someone who lacks direction and cannot lead oneself, let alone others.
Ain't that a trip?
Isn't that a crazy thought?
Who needs a diamond on a hand of stone?
Why need something precious on something that cannot feel or give love?
Someone with the hurt who couldn't make it work,
Someone who has been injured by love and unable to recover.
A trophy because you slipped
A reminder of the past failure and lost love.
Love can't conquer anything
Love alone is not enough to overcome any obstacle.
If it's lost without a trace
When love disappears without any sign of its existence.
You might be tough, you might even be strong
You may be resilient and powerful in other aspects, but not in matters of the heart.
But not when you're in this place
But not when you're in a state of emotional vulnerability and need.
Secret lovers, get lost in the secrets they tell
Lovers who keep secrets eventually lose themselves in their lies.
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Their lies blind them to the truth of their feelings and deceive others.
Secret lovers, it's just your place of mind
Secret lovers are only hiding in their minds, not facing reality.
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
Drinking and smoking are the comforts of the lonely on Valentine's Day.
Who needs a journey on a runaway train?
Why embark on a reckless adventure that promises nothing but chaos and destruction?
Your ticket isn't worth half of what it hurts
Whatever the cost of the ride, the price of the pain is far greater.
When heart beats overwork
When the heart is overwhelmed and overburdened with unrequited love.
Who needs redemption from a guiltless crime?
Why seek forgiveness for something that's not even your fault?
Someone caries dreams from scene to scene
Someone who is unable to anchor their dreams in reality and carries them from one fantasy to another.
'Til they tear apart your mind
Until the illusions shatter and wreck one's mental peace.
You'll be awake, you'll twist your fate
You'll be awake to the harsh reality and obsessively try to change your destiny.
That's not someone you should keep
That kind of attitude is not worth preserving or cultivating.
This is their demand for another night they spend in self-conversation
The desire to indulge in endless self-talk is the only company that secret lovers have left.
It's a will they came to pose in a letter left they've composed
It's a wishful desire they put in writing to express their unfulfilled longing.
To repeat the situation
To recreate the scene of their secret love affair.
They lie in a loop
They are trapped in a cycle of deceit and self-deception.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, WIEGER E HOOGENDORP, DAVID CHRISTIAAN SCHREURS, JAN P K VAN WIERINGEN, ROBIN M VELDMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yazdi6759
Who needs a captain on a love ship?
Someone with no clue of the destination due bow
Ain't that a trip?
Who needs a diamond on a hand of stone?
Someone with the hurt who couldn't make it work,
A trophy because you slipped
Love can't conquer anything
If it's lost without a trace
You might be tough, you might even be strong
But not when you're in this place
Secret lovers – get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers – it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
Who needs a journey on a runaway train?
Your ticket isn't worth half of what it hurts
When heart beats overwork
Who needs redemption from a guiltless crime?
Someone caries dreams from scene to scene
Til they tear apart your mind
Love can't conquer anything
If it's hurting in the deep
You'll be awake, you'll twist your fate
That's not someone you should keep
Secret lovers – get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers – it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
This is their demand for another night they spend in self-conversation
It's a will they came to pose in a letter left they've composed
To repeat the situation
They lie in a loop
Secret lovers – get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers – it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
@parasmentari3387
Incase you want to sing with her
Who needs a captain on a love ship?
Someone with no clue of the destination due bow
Ain't that a trip?
Who needs a diamond on a hand of stone?
Someone with the hurt who couldn't make it work,
A trophy because you slipped
Love can't conquer anything
If it's lost without a trace
You might be tough, you might even be strong
But not when you're in this place
Secret lovers – get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers – it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
Who needs a journey on a runaway train?
Your ticket isn't worth half of what it hurts
When heart beats overwork
Who needs redemption from a guiltless crime?
Someone caries dreams from scene to scene
Til they tear apart your mind
Love can't conquer anything
If it's hurting in the deep
You'll be awake, you'll twist your fate
That's not someone you should keep
Secret lovers – get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers – it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
This is their demand for another night they spend in self-conversation
It's a will they came to pose in a letter left they've composed
To repeat the situation
They lie in a loop
Secret lovers – get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind when they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers – it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is the life of the Black Valentine
@lyudmilaburshteyn4510
Who needs a captain on a love ship ?
Someone with no clue of the destination due bow.
Ain't that a trip ?
Who needs a diamond on a hands of stone ?
Someone with the hurt , who couldn't make it work,
A trophy because you slipped.
Love can't conquer anything
If it's lost without a trace .
You might be tough,
You might even be strong ,
But not when you're in this place.
Secret lovers -- they lost in the secrets they tell .
They make lovers blind ,
When they cover every inch of their lies .
Secret lovers - it's just your place of mind ,
A smoke and some wine
Is their life of the
Black Valentine.
Who needs the journey on a runaway train?
Your ticket isn't worth half of what it hurts.
When heart beats overwork.
Who needs redemption from a guiltless crime ? Someone caries dreams from scene to scene
Till they tear apart your mind.
Love can't conquer anything,
If it's hurting in the deep.
You'll be awake, you'll twist your fate
That's not someone you should keep.
Secret lovers - get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind
When they cover every inch of their lies.
Secret lovers - it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is their life of the Black Valentine.
This is their demand for another night
They spend in self - conversation
It's a will they came to pose in a letter left they've composed.
To repeat the situation.
They lie in a loop.
Secret lovers - get lost in the secrets they tell
They make lovers blind
When they cover every inch of their lies
Secret lovers - it's just your place of mind
A smoke and some wine is their life of the
Black Valentine.
Caro Emerald! She is so beautiful and the best jazz singer I've ever heard!
Супер!💔
@davidk.1933
Hollywood! Are you listening? This song is ABSOLUTELY made for a Bond film! "The Black Valentine" would be stupendous. A perfect mix of theme, musical arrangements, and oh my, that guitar gives me chills! Caro's voice? Sultry, passionate, clear, gifted tonal qualities all through her range. What a "money maker" this would be, and a "gift" to a wanting audience. What are you waiting for??????
@khatijahwanramli2763
One of the best Rythmn and Blues. WOW...so amazingly beautiful
@karlson5510
Что не песня, то шедевр. Чарующий голос Каро. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@Raysboss302
She drops Bond themes out of her sleve if it’s nothing.
Love that.
@bobbyortiz2041
LOVE THIS GIRLS MUSIC
@user-tg3dr7wn3d
Все , подсел я на эту волшебную музыку и исполнение прекрасной женщины...третий день слушаю , такое ощущение , что слушаю уже много жизней
@MindWorm999
I can get used to her other songs, but not this one. Black Valentine burns my heart always.
@user-tz6dv6qb5s
Я только сегодня! И понимаю,
что пропала...
Восхитительно!!!!👍👍👍
@user-zi9tq5jx5k
@@user-tz6dv6qb5s СЛУШАЕШЬ И ПОНИМАЕШЬ ЧТО СЛЫШЕН КАЖДЫЙ ЗВУК ИНСТРУМЕНТА И ВСЕ ИНТОНАЦИИ ЕЕ ПРЕКРАСНОГО ГОЛОСА. ВОТ ЭТО И ЗАВОРАЖИВАЕТ.
@user-jt7bu2rv7w
Блеск! Почему то хочется сравнить эту песню с лучшими от лед Зеппелин., ни на что не похожая и великолепная