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.
Miss Emerald: Intro
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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I gotta make a plan
To live in a hotel
Is heaven and it's hell
I don't know where I stand
My life is but a rumor
They're flying in the press
Why can't they understand
My life is not a mess
Even if the words are all untrue
I'll say to them, forever
What is overdue
Don't wait
'Cause when I fall in love
You will see the moon and every star
Declare it from above
One day
The world will feel a spark
Feel it in the day and in the dark
The day it's really love
For now I'm in a prison
That I put up myself
When papers start a fire
They're started by a liar
Who's cryin' out for help
I'll walk out in the lobby
Pout in a photograph
It's one day in the life
But it cuts like a knife
Nobody gets a laugh
Even if the words are all untrue
I'll say to them, forever
What is overdue
When I'm blue
Or feeling sad
I'm immune to anything they do
The lyrics to Caro Emerald's song "Miss Emerald: Intro" reflect the internal battle of a celebrity living in a hotel, feeling both lost and confined at the same time. The first verse expresses the desire to make a plan to live in a hotel because of the convenience and luxury it provides. However, it's also said that living in a hotel is both heaven and hell, highlighting the dual experience of being a celebrity. The second verse speaks about how rumors about one's life often get exaggerated, leading to newspapers publishing articles about the lives of celebrities. The lyrics lament about how the media portrays the lives of celebrities as a mess or a series of scandals, and the difficulty of being understood by others who believe these rumors.
The chorus of the song promises that someday, the world will witness true love that will shine through like a spark, and everybody will see it. The third verse talks about how the celebrity puts themselves in a metaphorical prison by being isolated in a hotel room and doesn't reveal much about themselves to anyone - not even to the people trying to take their pictures who laugh at their discomfort. The bridge of the song notes that the celebrity is immune to being affected by the media or news articles, thus hinting at the resilience of the person despite the constant intrusion into their personal life.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a little lazy
I am feeling lethargic and unmotivated.
I gotta make a plan
I need to come up with a plan or strategy to overcome my current situation.
To live in a hotel
Staying in a hotel can be both heaven and hell.
Is heaven and it's hell
Sometimes the enjoyment of a situation can be overshadowed by its drawbacks.
I don't know where I stand
I am unsure of my position or status in relation to others.
My life is but a rumor
There are many false stories being circulated about my life.
They're flying in the press
The media is spreading these rumors and exaggerating the truth.
I'm dating every man
The media is falsely accusing me of having relationships with multiple men.
Why can't they understand
I don't understand why the media is so obsessed with reporting lies about me.
My life is not a mess
Despite the rumors, my life is not as chaotic as the media portrays it to be.
Even if the words are all untrue
Even though the rumors are false,
I'll say to them, forever
I will always maintain my stance that the rumors are false.
What is overdue
The truth needs to be revealed and set the record straight.
Don't wait
Don't hesitate.
'Cause when I fall in love
When I finally find true love,
You will see the moon and every star
It will be a magical and special moment.
Declare it from above
I will announce it to the world with joy and pride.
One day
Someday in the future.
The world will feel a spark
The world will sense the special connection we share.
Feel it in the day and in the dark
This connection will be palpable at all times, in any circumstance.
The day it's really love
When we know it's real love.
For now I'm in a prison
Currently, I feel trapped and confined by the lies being spread about me.
That I put up myself
I am partially responsible for creating this situation.
When papers start a fire
When the media starts spreading rumors.
They're started by a liar
These rumors are initiated and fueled by someone who is deliberately misleading others.
Who's cryin' out for help
This person may be seeking attention or assistance to deal with their own issues.
I'll walk out in the lobby
I will put on a façade and present myself in a certain way in public.
Pout in a photograph
I will pose for a picture with a sad or sulky expression to portray a certain image.
It's one day in the life
It's just another typical day in my life.
But it cuts like a knife
The constant negative publicity is painful and upsetting for me.
Nobody gets a laugh
There's nothing funny about the situation I'm in.
When I'm blue
When I'm feeling down or sad.
Or feeling sad
Experiencing sadness or distress.
I'm immune to anything they do
I've become resistant to the negative effects of the rumors and false stories being spread about me.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hardlydevilish9296
caro... your not only helping me survive... but im finding as I learn to speak fluent Caro Emerald.. im actually singing and dancing the way thru the loss of my dad in the midst of a pandemic... you have touched my soul!
@birberking6999
Caro: the movie
I'd watch it, it definitely would have good music.
@smallbluechicken6818
This is a FANTASTIC album!! I found her (and her terrific band!!) by accident and downloaded this album, uhh...inappropriately...I want to purchase this album so they get the sooo well deserved payment. Does anyone know how I do that?
@marianelfiepadayhag5772
nice old fashion pala kayu
@titusoldies
Superbe
@sargai-rg2gm
я ее люблю...
@shwderborgerf1227
I LOVE YOU , AURIA 7.
@tropangmandaragattv3771
Tamsak done.,dikit at kalimbang, from papa yubert..., Sana mabalikan mo ang akin munting bhay mam.
@pentajazzz
very good album and miss Emerald is just gorgeous, but my God, somebody get this DJ out of there! the sounds he makes are just awful!