Look At Me Now
EMYLI Lyrics

The lyrics of EMYLI's song "Look At Me Now" speak of an unrequited love and an intense passion that the singer has for someone who seems out of reach. In the first verse, she questions whether the person she desires is aware of her feelings that burn inside of her. She mentions that even her accessories are envious of the attention she wishes to have from him. She then goes on to explain the disparity between them as he sips on cocktails while she's left with a cold Cherry Coke. She reveals a desire for closeness, yet it feels that the distance between them is just too far for her to reach. She mentions her attire, how the only time she reveals her bare skin is when they are together - showing how far she'll go to impress him.

In the chorus, she reiterates how strong her feelings are, how even her accessories get jealous of the love she has for him, and the longing she feels for a love that may never be reciprocated. The second verse is more of an introspection where she tries to justify her inappropriate attire, a phenomenon that's taken the world by craze. She talks of how wearing revealing clothes when they're together is an exception, but when she's alone, she feels it's too much, and it's not the age for such modishness. She expresses her discomfort with the situation, and she urges him to realize the strength of her feelings because she fears that expressing them too early may be too much for him to handle.

Overall, the song is filled with melancholy, longing, and passion. EMYLI does an excellent job of expressing a universal emotion in a way that's relatable and catchy.