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.
Paris
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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In my anonymity
Je t'adore, ma vie tres difficile
I'll take hours to perfect
In this room of disconnect
All I need are mannequins and me
Fabric straight from arm to arm
Rescuing my heart from harm
Radically my fashion dreams,
Costumed men and models scream
Fame is nothing more than force duress
Let them comment of my cold behaviour
Beauty has a price that's paid by greed
Where I am
I will stand alone
I don't need the money
I do want for much
These two hands
Never will they mourn
I'd rather you not love me
Before you want too much
Travelling I do forget
Every single last regret
Solitarily there is one quest
To my cause I will devote
All my passion, note for note
To create and fill this emptiness
Freedom that lies underneath
Let it fall and let them breathe
Bodies are not meant to be so bound
I'm the dancer of the dance
Let the socialites in her hands
Let them love me when I'm not around
When they speak their words of my demeanor
I will let them fuel, wipe their fire
Where I am
I will stand alone
I don't need the money
I do want for much
These two hands
Never will they mourn
I'd rather you not love me
Before you want too much
Fading as I live in isolation
Information spreads that I have left
For them let it be an education
Those who cherish me will not let them forget
Where I am
I will stand alone
I don't need the money
I do want for much
These two hands
Never will they mourn
I'd rather you not love me
Before you want too much
The lyrics of Caro Emerald's song "Paris" offer a deeper insight into the world of fashion and beauty. The verses reveal the perspective of an artist who is passionate about fashion, but also deeply aware of its tricks and artistic limitations. The lyrics speak of living deep in symmetry and anonymity, of taking hours to perfect in a room of disconnect. The artist's quest for beauty, fame, and freedom is depicted through her passion, note for note, to create and fill this emptiness. However, as this artist's success grows, so do the rumors and gossip.
The chorus, "Where I am, I will stand alone, I don't need the money, I do want for much, these two hands never will they mourn, I’d rather you not love me before you want too much," suggests an independence in the artist, a tough exterior that rejects the temptation of being defined and loved by others. The lyrics also reveal the contradictions that underlie the world of fashion and beauty, where fame is nothing more than force duress, and beauty has a price that's paid by greed.
Ultimately, the artist hints at her dissatisfaction with the world of fashion and the superficiality that comes with it, a world where she is viewed as a mannequin, a fabric straight from arm to arm. Despite her fame, this artist wants to be left alone, to stand free of the wealth and success that define her, preferring to be appreciated for her work and not for the fame that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I live deep in symmetry
I have structured my life to be perfectly balanced and organized
In my anonymity
I prefer to stay hidden and unknown
Je t'adore, ma vie tres difficile
I love you, my life is very difficult
I'll take hours to perfect
I will spend a lot of time to create something perfect
In this room of disconnect
Despite being surrounded by many things, I feel disconnected from the world
All I need are mannequins and me
I only require my own creative mind and a few inanimate objects to bring my ideas to life
Fabric straight from arm to arm
The fabric used in my designs fits perfectly from one arm to another
Rescuing my heart from harm
Creating something beautiful helps me heal emotionally
All that I can see speaks of finesse
Every object I see inspires me to create art that is detailed and refined
Radically my fashion dreams,
My ideas for fashion are unconventional and innovative
Costumed men and models scream
The people that wear my designs are loud and confident in expressing themselves
Fame is nothing more than force duress
Being famous means dealing with excessive pressure and obligations
Let them comment of my cold behaviour
Let people judge my distant attitude
Beauty has a price that's paid by greed
The pursuit of beauty can lead people to do destructive things for personal gain
Where I am
My current situation and location
I will stand alone
I will be on my own without needing help
I don't need the money
Money is not a priority for me
I do want for much
I desire many creative outlets and experiences in life
These two hands
My hands that create art
Never will they mourn
My hands will not regret anything they have made
I'd rather you not love me
I would prefer if people didn't get attached to me
Before you want too much
I don't want people to have unrealistic expectations from me
Travelling I do forget
When I travel, I forget my worries and problems
Every single last regret
All my past regrets and mistakes
Solitarily there is one quest
I have a singular goal that I am pursuing alone
To my cause I will devote
I will dedicate myself to my creative work
All my passion, note for note
My passion is evident in every detail of my work
To create and fill this emptiness
I aim to fill the void of loneliness with my art
Freedom that lies underneath
The true sense of freedom cannot be achieved on the surface level
Let it fall and let them breathe
Let down the facade and let people breathe freely
Bodies are not meant to be so bound
The human body should not be limited by societal norms
I'm the dancer of the dance
I control the creative process and direct the outcomes
Let the socialites in her hands
Let the socialites be at the mercy of my creative works
Let them love me when I'm not around
People can appreciate my work without necessarily needing my physical presence
When they speak their words of my demeanor
When people talk about my personality and behavior
I will let them fuel, wipe their fire
I will use their opinions and criticisms as motivation to fuel future creations
Fading as I live in isolation
I am slowly disappearing into the background as I isolate myself from the world
Information spreads that I have left
Rumors and news are spreading that I have disappeared from the public eye
For them let it be an education
Let my absence be a lesson or learning experience for others
Those who cherish me will not let them forget
People who appreciate my work will continue to remember and honor my legacy
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, WIEGER E HOOGENDORP, DAVID CHRISTIAAN SCHREURS, CAROLINE E VAN DER LEEUW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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한가로운 주말 아침
간단한 식사와
살랑이는 바람
여유로운 바깥풍경
무한반복 듣게되네요
아날로그적인 감성이 묻어나는
이런 노래를 이제야 알게됐네요.
세상은 창 살만한 가치가 있어요
이런 멋진 노래가 더해주니...
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카페에서 이노래를 듣고 너무 좋아서 직원에게 실례를 무릅쓰고 제목을 물어 보았더니 친절하게 가수까지 메모지에 적어주어 3년째 거의 매일 듣고 있는 중~~
@shaif5
Just encounter this by chance and this song really touch my soul
@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369
It does do that
@MasqueradeRose
When I first listened to this, I really got the vibe that it had to be a commentary about someone in particular, and I wanted so badly to know who it was; the characterization of this whiny, pessimistic, yet oddly sympathetic recluse was too heavy for it not to be written with a specific person in mind.
Just a couple weeks ago I watched a documentary on Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, her abysmal childhood and unhealthy methods of self-preservation, zillions of superficial affairs with married socialites, leading up to her little-known affiliation with the Nazi party (yep you read that right), and now I think I finally know. Listening to this with her story in mind gives it such a new energy, and answers all the questions I had about the song's meaning; and the narrator's intent.
Caro's delivery of the lyrics, nearly spitting them with malice, bitterness that masks her character's vulnerability, it's so parallel to Coco. She even looks remarkably similar to her.
Masterfully done, I love this song even more now.
@abelxa
Masquerade wow
@Tanja-zh8xy
Caro explained during her BBC concert that the song is about Madame Gres fashion designer from Paris famous for draped dresses.
@globalana8951
This is simply a song about anyone who could relate to it. We are all on a stage. We all stand alone at times, most times Especially if we do not follow.
@rttucson2019
I always thought this song was autobiographical.
@user-fg7br2xf4r
Шикарно.
@andreydoichinov1683
Listening on my HD598..its a melting good experience.