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.
That man
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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And I'm in real deep
From the beginning to the end
He was no more than a friend to me
The thought is makin' me hazy
I think I better sit down
'Cause like the sweetest serenade
Twisting round on a carousel
This speeds' too much to stop
One second I'm thinkin' I'm feeling the lust
And then I feel a lot
Ooh that man is like a flame
And ooh that man plays me like a game
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Ooh that man is on my list
And ooh that man I wanna kiss
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Now it's like I'm on a mission
Headed everywhere
And if it takes a little long
And it feels a little wrong who cares?
My baby fits the description
And does it easily
A little Gable, some Astaire
When he dances I can hardly breathe
Someone call a doctor
Need some help to rescue me
One second I'm thinkin' I must be lost
And he keeps on findin' me
Ooh that man is like a flame
And ooh that man plays me like a game
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Ooh that man is on my list
And ooh that man I wanna kiss
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Ooh, I'm gonna find that man
You bet ya, I'm gonna find that man
Ooh, I'm gonna find that man
I'm gonna find that, I'm gonna find that man
I'm gonna find that man
Ooh I'm wanna love that man
Ooh that man is on my list
And ooh that man I wanna kiss
My only sin is I can't win
Ooh I wanna love that man
Caro Emerald's song "That Man" tells the story of being infatuated with a man who may not be good for her. It starts off with the singer admitting that she is in a bit of trouble and deep. She explains that the man was no more than a friend to her. However, she starts to realize that she has feelings for him that she just can't push aside. The thought becomes hazy, causing her to feel like she needs to sit down. The man knows he has power over her and has made it known through his actions, like a sweet serenade.
The chorus reveals how much the singer is smitten with the man. She describes him as a flame that she cannot avoid, and he plays her like a game. The only problem is that she cannot win. She is fully aware of her attraction to him and wants to fully love him. She compares him to Gable and Astaire, two of the most iconic male performers in Hollywood history. Whenever he dances, she can hardly breathe.
In the second verse, the singer declares that she is on a mission to seek the man out. She doesn't care if it takes her long and if it feels wrong. She believes in her heart that he fits the description of her perfect man, and he easily and effortlessly makes her feel special. She is in deep and needs help getting out of it. However, he keeps finding her, making it harder for her to resist.
This song reflects the struggles of giving into a dangerous but alluring attraction. The singer wants to find this man and explore the love she craves, but she is also aware of the risks that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in a little bit of trouble
I am in a difficult situation
And I'm in real deep
And it's hard to get out of it
From the beginning to the end
From the start to the end
He was no more than a friend to me
I thought he was just a friend
The thought is makin' me hazy
The idea is making me feel confused
I think I better sit down
I think I need to take a break and calm down
'Cause like the sweetest serenade
Because he is so charming
Bet he knows he's got it made with me
He knows I am interested in him
Twisting round on a carousel
Feeling like I am going in circles
This speed's too much to stop
Things are moving too quickly
One second I'm thinkin' I'm feeling the lust
One moment I am feeling attracted to him
And then I feel a lot
And then I feel overwhelmed with emotions
Ooh that man is like a flame
He is attractive and desirable
And ooh that man plays me like a game
He is manipulating my feelings
My only sin is I can't win
I am powerless in this situation
Ooh I wanna love that man
I want to be with him
Ooh that man is on my list
He is someone I desire
And ooh that man I wanna kiss
I want to kiss him
Now it's like I'm on a mission
It feels like a quest to be with him
Headed everywhere
Going in all directions
And if it takes a little long
And if it takes a while
And it feels a little wrong who cares?
Even if it does not feel right, I don't care
My baby fits the description
He is exactly what I am looking for
And does it easily
He makes it look effortless
A little Gable, some Astaire
He is like a mix of Clark Gable and Fred Astaire
When he dances I can hardly breathe
He takes my breath away when he dances
Someone call a doctor
I need help with my feelings
Need some help to rescue me
I need to be saved from my situation
One second I'm thinkin' I must be lost
One minute I am feeling confused and lost
And he keeps on findin' me
But he keeps winning me over
Ooh, I'm gonna find that man
I am going to pursue him
You bet ya, I'm gonna find that man
I am determined to be with him
I'm gonna find that man
I am going to find a way to be with him
Ooh I'm wanna love that man
I want to love him
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, DAVID SCHREURS
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