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 mamboโs 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.
The Wonderful In You
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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A dane when you look in the mirror
Is it take? He didn't make a difference
You're away, to him you are untamed
Your reflection is a ruse
The cover I can't do
Your heart refuses to tell you the truth
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
Games, you never seem too tired
Oh his games
The make-up starts to drift, this is insane
Another masquerade, where is the shame?
Please forget his name
Hands are tickin' on the clock
Too tired for a walk
Your heart is desperately trying to find you
Why, it's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
I'm chasing rainbows
It's just thunder that's leaving dark behind
Why, it's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
The song "The Wonderful In You" by Caro Emerald is a poignant commentary on how people can lose themselves in relationships, and how the person they become may be unrecognizable to themselves and those who truly love them. The lyrics talk about a woman who is so entranced by her partner that she is willing to hide her true self and surrender everything she has, only to be abused and mistreated in return. The singer implores her to break free and stop playing games with herself, and hopes that someone will see the wonderful person she truly is before it's too late.
The line "And you abuse it, so someone you love, you really love, may never see the wonderful in you" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that people can be so caught up in their own pain and trauma that they don't see the beauty in those around them. The song is a reminder to cherish what's truly important in life, and to never lose sight of who we really are.
Line by Line Meaning
Then I don't know why they call you
Your behavior doesn't seem to match your nationality and ethnicity, and it confuses me why you're referred to as such
A dane when you look in the mirror
You may see a Danish person in the mirror, but your actions and personality don't align with this identity
Is it take? He didn't make a difference
The man you're with doesn't seem to impact you in any meaningful or lasting way
You're away, to him you are untamed
You're not fully committed to the relationship and your partner may view you as unpredictable or difficult to control
Your reflection is a ruse
The image you present to the world is a facade or illusion that doesn't accurately represent who you truly are
The cover I can't do
I can't continue to hide my feelings and pretend that everything is okay
Your heart refuses to tell you the truth
You're in denial or avoiding the reality of your situation, which is preventing you from making meaningful changes
Games, you never seem too tired
You continue to play games and engage in unhealthy dynamics, despite how exhausting or damaging they may be
Oh his games
Your partner is also contributing to the toxic environment with their own manipulative behavior
The make-up starts to drift, this is insane
Your outward appearance is starting to show signs of wear and tear, which is symbolic of the negative effects this relationship is having on you
Another masquerade, where is the shame?
You feel like you're constantly putting on a false persona and hiding your true feelings, but you're not sure why you're doing it
Please forget his name
You know you need to move on from this toxic relationship and leave this person behind for good
Hands are tickin' on the clock
Time is passing by and you're realizing that you can't keep living in this unhappy and unfulfilling situation forever
Too tired for a walk
You're emotionally exhausted and don't feel like you have the energy to keep pushing forward
Your heart is desperately trying to find you
Your inner self is searching for a way to break free from this negative situation and discover your true identity and purpose
I'm chasing rainbows
You're pursuing something that doesn't really exist or isn't attainable, and it's keeping you from seeing the reality of your situation
It's just thunder that's leaving dark behind
The negative experiences you're going through are temporary and will eventually give way to better days
So someone you love, you really love
You care deeply about someone in your life and want them to see the best parts of you
May never seen the wonderful in you
However, this toxic relationship is preventing you from truly shining and showcasing all of your positive attributes
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VINCENT PAUL DEGIORGIO, WIEGER E. HOOGENDORP, CAROLINE E. VAN DER LEEUW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Then I don't know why they call you
A dane when you look in the mirror
Is it take? He didn't make a difference
You're away, to him you are untamed
Your reflection is a ruse
The cover I can't do
Your heart refuses to tell you the truth
Why? It's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
Games, you never seem too tired
Oh his games
The make-up starts to drift, this is insane
Another masquerade, where is the shame?
Please forget his name
Hands are tickin on the clock
Too tired for a walk
Your heart is desperately trying to find you
Why? It's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
I'm chasing rainbows
It's just thunder that's leaving dark behind
Why? It's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
๊น๊ตฐ
[Verse:]
Then I don't know why they call you
A dane when you look in the mirror
Is it take? He didn't make a difference
You're away, to him you are untamed
Your reflection is a ruse
The cover I can't do
Your heart refuses to tell you the truth
[Chorus:]
Why? It's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
[Verse:]
Games, you never seem too tired
Oh his games
The make-up starts to drift, this is insane
Another masquerade, where is the shame?
Please forget his name
Hands are tickin on the clock
Too tired for a walk
Your heart is desperately trying to find you
[Chorus:]
Why? It's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
[Bridge:]
I'm chasing rainbows
It's just thunder that's leaving dark behind
[Chorus:]
Why? It's why you do it
I can't believe that someone like you
Surrenders every element of you
And you abuse it
So someone you love, you really love
May never seen the wonderful in you
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ะัะตะบัะฐัะฝะฐั ะผัะทัะบะฐ! ะัะตะบัะฐัะฝะพะต ะธัะฟะพะปะฝะตะฝะธะต!
Jenni Lee
My favorite artist!
And my favorite song!
I love love love her style and voice! โก
Eugen Betz
ัะตะฑั ะปัะฑะปั
Robinson Tabak
Jestem ZAKOCHANY W JEJ ลPIEWIE -SUPER
TickingTime
Parov Stellar and Swing Growers
Try them out :)
Ferdinand Hadi Wirawan
Imagine this song on James Bond opening.
AldoSchmedack
Exactly what I was thinking. Suave!
Cazรฉ Vieira
Sou fรฃ da Caro e quero todos discos essa voz faz as mรบsicas tocarem na mente suave aos ouvidos .caro venha ao Brasil.
โขPiggy Princessโข
One of my most favorite songs!!!!!!!!
Conte Bart
She is able to make chills also in a dry soul