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.
walk like an egyptian
Caro Emerald Lyrics
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They do the sand dance don′t you know
If they move too quick (oh whey oh)
They're falling down like a domino
All the bazaar men by the Nile
They got the money on a bet
Gold crocodiles (oh whey oh)
They snap their teeth on your cigarette
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Walk like an Egyptian
Blond waitresses take their trays
They spin around and they cross the floor
They′ve got the moves (oh whey oh)
You drop your drink and they give you more
All the school kids so sick of books
They like the punk and the metal band
When the buzzer rings (oh whey oh)
They're walking like an Egyptian
All the kids in the marketplace say
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Walk like an Egyptian
Slide your feet up the street bend your back
Shift your arm then you pull it back
Life is hard you know (oh whey oh)
So strike a pose on a Cadillac
If you want to find all the cops
They're hanging out in the donut shop
They sing and dance (oh whey oh)
Spin the clubs cruise down the block
All the Japanese with their yen
The party boys call the Kremlin
And the Chinese know (oh whey oh)
They walk the line like Egyptian
All the cops in the donut shop say
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Walk like an Egyptian
Walk like an Egyptian
"Walk Like an Egyptian" by Caro Emerald is a catchy dance song that describes several interesting aspects of cultural life in Egypt. The lyrics begin by pointing out the old paintings on the tombs, and how they seem to be doing a sand dance. Then they mention the bazaar men by the Nile, who have some money on a bet, and how they have these golden crocodiles that snap their teeth on cigarettes. The song describes some foreign types with the hookah pipes that say something like Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh, walk like an Egyptian.
Furthermore, the song features blond waitresses who are spinning around and crossing the floor while carrying trays, school kids who are tired of books and like punk and metal bands, and even Japanese party boys who call the Kremlin. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh, walk like an Egyptian" and encourages people to slide their feet up the street, bend their backs, shift their arms, and pull it back while striking a pose on a Cadillac.
In essence, the lyrics of "Walk Like an Egyptian" are about different people from various walks of life in Egypt, and how they all seem to have a way of dancing. This song is an upbeat reminder that no matter what kind of things are going on in one's life, one can rely on the power of dance to take the edge off.
Line by Line Meaning
All the old paintings on the tombs
The ancient art found in the tombs of Egypt.
They do the sand dance don't you know
The dance of the ancient Egyptians on the sand.
If they move too quick (oh whey oh)
If the paintings move too quickly, they may fall and become damaged.
They're falling down like a domino
The paintings are falling one by one like a domino effect.
All the bazaar men by the Nile
Merchants selling their wares along the Nile River.
They got the money on a bet
They gamble with the money they earned.
Gold crocodiles (oh whey oh)
The golden crocodiles they sell as decorative items.
They snap their teeth on your cigarette
The tourists or buyers are amused by the golden crocodiles' jaws snapping when a cigarette is placed in their mouth.
Foreign types with the hookah pipes say
People from foreign countries smoking hookah pipes.
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
The sound of the hookah pipes and their users.
Walk like an Egyptian
The moves inspired by the ancient Egyptians can be imitated.
Blond waitresses take their trays
Waitresses of European descent serving food and drinks.
They spin around and they cross the floor
The waitresses dance as they move around the dining area.
They've got the moves (oh whey oh)
The waitresses have their own unique style of movement and dance.
You drop your drink and they give you more
If you drop your drink, the waitresses will give you a new one.
All the school kids so sick of books
The school children are tired of studying and reading books.
They like the punk and the metal band
These kids prefer listening to punk and metal music.
When the buzzer rings (oh whey oh)
The sound of the school bell ringing.
They're walking like an Egyptian
The children imitate the moves of the ancient Egyptians as they walk out of school.
All the kids in the marketplace say
The children playing in the market.
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
The sound of children playing and laughing.
Walk like an Egyptian
The children walk through the market imitating the moves of the ancient Egyptians.
Slide your feet up the street bend your back
The moves inspired by the ancient Egyptians can be imitated by sliding your feet and bending your back.
Shift your arm then you pull it back
Another move inspired by the ancient Egyptians that involves shifting and pulling back your arm.
Life is hard you know (oh whey oh)
Life can be difficult, but it is important to find joy in the simple things.
So strike a pose on a Cadillac
Imagining being on a classy Cadillac and striking a pose to enjoy life's moments.
If you want to find all the cops
If you need to find the police officers in town.
They're hanging out in the donut shop
They can be found in the local donut shop.
They sing and dance (oh whey oh)
The police officers are having fun and singing and dancing.
Spin the clubs cruise down the block
After enjoying donuts, the police officers cruise the streets and enjoy the nightlife.
All the Japanese with their yen
The Japanese tourists with their currency, yen.
The party boys call the Kremlin
The party boys trying to have fun by calling the Moscow Kremlin.
And the Chinese know (oh whey oh)
The Chinese tourists know how to have fun and enjoy themselves.
They walk the line like Egyptian
The Chinese tourists walk in a style inspired by the ancient Egyptians.
All the cops in the donut shop say
The police officers having a good time at the donut shop.
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Everybody is having a good time and feeling the music.
Walk like an Egyptian
Everyone can feel the fun and excitement of walking in the style of the ancient Egyptians.
Writer(s): Liam Hillard Sternberg
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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