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.
The Lipstick On His Collar
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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Reality is kicking in and so is my beer
I don't make excuses when it's all my fault
If a heart is made of money he's cleaned out my vault
I feel a little wounded and it isn't fair
To sit inside a parlour and see him standing over there
As smug as a robber that a cop can't catch
(Mine, doesn't seem to match mine, mine)
Now Joe behind the bar is offering advice
Cause I'm a broken record and he has to tell me twice
Why don't I understand that he just can't change
I wanna be his woman not his weekend dame
Now Joe has eyes a'rollin' says it's just too bad
And he'll be back tomorrow for my heartbeat crash
I'd like to say goodbye, but hello is the match
Though the lipstick on his collar never seems to match mine
(Never seem to match, mine ooh, never seem to match)
This line is disconnected
(Mine, oohohohooh, match mine, yeah hey yeah)
The Lipstick On His Collar by Caro Emerald is a song about a woman who discovers her partner's infidelity. The opening lyrics indicate that it is late at night, and the woman is feeling the effects of the alcohol she is drinking. She is in a place that is empty, and as she reflects on the affair, she admits her responsibility, acknowledging that she has given her heart and all her money to the man who has betrayed her.
The second stanza describes the woman's reaction to seeing her unfaithful partner. She feels hurt and believes that he is being smug or arrogant in his behavior. She notices lipstick on his collar that doesn't match hers, which confirms her suspicion. The repetition towards the end (mine, doesn't seem to match mine, mine) accentuates the importance of this discovery and highlights the betrayal she feels.
The third stanza sees Joe, the bartender, offering the woman his understanding and advice, suggesting she accept that her partner is unable to change. However, the woman refuses to accept this, wanting to be more than a weekend fling. Despite her protestations, Joe remains unsympathetic and leaves, anticipating the woman's inevitable heartbreak when her partner is unfaithful again. The song ends with a disconnected line, indicating the loss of any meaningful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The clock has ticked eleven and the place is clear
It's getting late and everyone is leaving the place, leaving her alone with her thoughts.
Reality is kicking in and so is my beer
She is starting to face the sobering reality of the situation, and is drinking to cope with her feelings.
I don't make excuses when it's all my fault
She takes responsibility for her actions and doesn't try to shift the blame elsewhere.
If a heart is made of money he's cleaned out my vault
He's drained her emotionally and financially.
I feel a little wounded and it isn't fair
She's hurt by his actions and feels like she's been dealt an unfair hand.
To sit inside a parlour and see him standing over there
She's sitting in a public place and can see him from where she's sitting.
As smug as a robber that a cop can't catch
He's acting smug and unashamed, as if he knows he won't get caught.
The lipstick on his collar doesn't seem to match mine
She notices lipstick on his collar that doesn't match her own, leading her to believe he's been unfaithful.
Now Joe behind the bar is offering advice
The bartender is offering his opinion and advice on the situation.
Cause I'm a broken record and he has to tell me twice
She keeps repeating the same things over and over again, so the bartender has to repeat his advice.
Why don't I understand that he just can't change
She's struggling to accept that he won't change his behavior.
I wanna be his woman not his weekend dame
She wants to be in a committed relationship with him, not just a casual fling on the weekends.
Now Joe has eyes a'rollin' says it's just too bad
The bartender is getting impatient with her and is saying it's too bad she can't see the truth.
And he'll be back tomorrow for my heartbeat crash
She knows he'll be back tomorrow and it will break her heart all over again.
I'd like to say goodbye, but hello is the match
She wishes she could say goodbye to him, but she knows she's drawn to him like a moth to a flame.
Though the lipstick on his collar never seems to match mine
She's still suspicious of his fidelity, as the lipstick on his collar continues to not match hers.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SANDER ROZEBOOM, VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, DAVID CHRISTIAAN SCHREURS
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The clock has ticked eleven and the place is clear
Reality is kicking in and so is my beer
I don't make excuses when it's all my fault
If a heart is made of money he's cleaned out my vault
I feel a little wounded and it isn't fair
To sit inside a parlour and see him standing over there
As smug as a robber that a cop can't catch
The lipstick on his collar doesn't seem to match mine
Now Joe behind the bar is offering advice
Cause I'm a broken record and he has to tell me twice
Why don't I understand that he just can't change
I wanna be his woman not his weekend dame
Now Joe has eyes a'rollin' says it's just too bad
And he'll be back tomorrow for my heartbeat crash
I'd like to say goodbye, but hello is the match
Though the lipstick on his collar never seems to match mine
This line is disconnected
Natalie Graham
its been a while since i've found an artist where all of her songs hypnotize me, her voice sends chills down my entire body, luv it!
Raull
TBHHHHH
photist100
Totally agree...
Porettob70
We mogen als zo'n klein landje als Nederland trots zijn dat we Caro Emerald in ons midden hebben. Zij is internationaal doorgebroken en treed overal in de wereld op. Prachtige stem vooral geschikt in een James Bond versie.
Lexi Meikel
A very special woman with great style, pretty face, good voice and wonderful songs in different genres like Jazz, Swing and Pop
NEVER disappointing‼️
Jelena Andrejic Berkelhammer
Great song, arrangement, voice, simply said - outstanding performer.
Ferdinand Sleebos
Jelena Andrejic Berkelhammer
Dean Plakas
THIS WOMAN DESERVES AIRPLAY. DAMMIT!! SHE 'S AWESOME!
H4x0r1
She is on the playlist in my 20's Bar that I just opened. Great stuff
Arcadian Diamond
This song should be on the opening or closing credits of a James Bond movie.