The group's first album, the self-titled Dirty Vegas, contained a mix of electronic/club instrumentals and similar tracks with vocals by Steve Smith. This album was influenced by The Crystal Method and The Chemical Brothers, but with a slightly more laid-back approach. Songs like Throwing Shapes or The Brazilian would sound at home on an album by either of these two contemporaries.
Their second studio album, One, moved away from club music, and featured a style reminiscent of an adult contemporary album; none of the tracks went on to become hits. Some fans were put off by the drastic departure from their first album, while other fans welcomed the change.
The band reports that their third studio outting should strike a balance between the two, leaning toward the club style again.
Emma
Dirty Vegas Lyrics
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I found the number for you
I don't know how I'm gonna stop it
We got so much to lose
I keep on asking lots questions
We've always heard they were read
It's like we're going 'round in circles
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
And don't leave your heart on the shelf
Don't wanna be of no one else
Yeah, I, I now remember every moment
That we spent alone
I stole kisses on the river
But now those days are gone
So tell me why there's always problems
So tell me why we always scream
Don't wanna mess with your emotions
I think its better I leave
Oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Your gonna be with someone else
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Your gonna be with someone else
The song "Emma" by Dirty Vegas is a heartfelt expression about a relationship that has gone awry. The lyrics outline the singer's internal monologue as they grapple with the realization that things aren't working out. The song's central theme appears to be the pain that comes with the end of a romantic relationship. The opening lines, "I put my hand into my pocket/I found the number for you/I don't know how I'm gonna stop it/We got so much to lose," suggest a frantic desperation on the part of the singer. They know that the relationship is at risk, but have yet to accept this as a reality.
As the song progresses, the singer asks a series of questions, indicating that they are having trouble coming to terms with their feelings. The lines, "I keep on asking lots questions/We've always heard they were read/It's like we're going 'round in circles/I found myself here again" suggest a certain lack of clarity or certainty. The singer is stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, unable to break free and move on.
The chorus serves to humanize the song's protagonist. They are not alone in their struggle, and we empathize with their pain. "Oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah/Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting/Don't leave your heart on the shelf" suggests a palpable connection between the two characters. The singer wants to make things work, but they know they can't. In the end, the singer ultimately decides that it is better to leave and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I put my hand into my pocket
I went through my pockets and discovered your phone number.
I found the number for you
I stumbled upon your phone number which I had previously obtained and lost, during the search of my pocket.
I don't know how I'm gonna stop it
I'm not sure I can prevent the connection from occurring.
We got so much to lose
There's a lot at stake here, we both have a lot that we stand to lose.
I keep on asking lots questions
I repeatedly inquire about the situation.
We've always heard they were read
We've heard and are aware that these situations often have predictable outcomes.
It's like we're going 'round in circles
We seem to be making no progress and stuck in a cycle of repetition.
I found myself here again
I still ended up in the same position despite my efforts to break out of recurrent cycles.
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Emma, we tend to maintain our privacy, and isolates ourselves from others around us.
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Emma, it's apparent to me that you are in emotional pain.
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Don't conceal your emotions and keep them hidden away, be true to yourself and allow them to be expressed.
Don't wanna be of no one else
I don't want to be in a relationship with anyone other than you.
I, I now remember every moment
Every memory I have spent with you remains fresh in my mind.
That we spent alone
All of the moments that we shared when we were together as a couple.
I stole kisses on the river
We expressed our feelings for each other physically and kissed when we were by the river, normally when no one else was around.
But now those days are gone
Our romantic relationship existed in the past, it no longer exists in the present.
So tell me why there's always problems
Why does it seem that there is always some sort of obstacle or issue that arises between us?
So tell me why we always scream
We constantly bicker and argue with each other which often leads to screaming matches, why does this keep happening?
Don't wanna mess with your emotions
I don't want to exacerbate your emotions or feelings of stress and cause further problems for you.
I think its better I leave
I think it's in our best interests if I depart and cut any ties that connect us to each other.
Your gonna be with someone else
I foresee and suspect that you will eventually be with somebody else romantically.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JULIAN PEAKE, PAUL HARRIS, BEN HARRIS, STEVE SMITH
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gabriela da passano
I put my hand into my pocket
I found the number for you
I don't know how I'm gonna stop it
We got so much to lose
I keep on asking lots questions
We've always heard they were read
It's like we're going 'round in circles
I found myself here again
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
And don't leave your heart on the shelf
Don't wanna be of no one else
Yeah, I, I now remember every moment
That we spent alone
I stole kisses on the river
But now those days are gone
So tell me why there's always problems
So tell me why we always scream
Don't wanna mess with your emotions
I think its better I leave
Oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Your gonna be with someone else
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Your gonna be with someone else
shortnik11
Amazing song , sucks people don't appreciate good mellow music
Madison Sierra
I heard this song in a store the other day and I couldn't for the life of me remember how it goes except for a few lyrics. i can't believe I found it!!!
julio vilardi
beautiful song
Mercedes Ballesteros Jaime
Me encanta
Ray Rodriguez
I love this song :)
oscar miranda
excelente tema...
Jayd0gO8024
I really like this song its very emotional
Gama Hernández
exelente canción
gabriela da passano
I put my hand into my pocket
I found the number for you
I don't know how I'm gonna stop it
We got so much to lose
I keep on asking lots questions
We've always heard they were read
It's like we're going 'round in circles
I found myself here again
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
And don't leave your heart on the shelf
Don't wanna be of no one else
Yeah, I, I now remember every moment
That we spent alone
I stole kisses on the river
But now those days are gone
So tell me why there's always problems
So tell me why we always scream
Don't wanna mess with your emotions
I think its better I leave
Oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Your gonna be with someone else
And oh Emma, we keep ourselves to ourselves, yeah
Oh Emma, 'cause I know you're hurting
Don't leave your heart on the shelf
Your gonna be with someone else
Emanuel Gonzalez
Emanuel's actually good