In 1996 she moved to Chicago after signing to the city's Drag City label, which released her demo as a self-titled EP. Debut album Calling Over Time was released in 1997, and has been followed by Telescopic (1998), Wonder Wonder (2001) and It's a Game (2005). All were produced by Rian Murphy except Telescopic, which was produced by Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema from the band Royal Trux; Wonder Wonder was engineered by Steve Albini. Frost relocated to the San Francisco Bay town of Albany in 2006.
Emergency
Edith Frost Lyrics
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Like I'm heading for the edge of the reef
And I've got to find certain relief
But I'm pretty sure what that would mean
You've been making plans with another woman
I don't know why
It's got to be an emergency
'Cause it feels like you're lying to me
Like you're looking for a way to break free
And I'm pretty sure what that would mean
You wanna spend your time with another woman
I don't know why
It's got to be an emergency
An emergency
'Cause it feels like you're lying to me
Like you're looking for a way to break free
And I'm pretty sure what that would mean
You wanna spend your time with another woman
I don't know why
I don't know why
You've got so much time for that other woman
I don't know why
You won't spend your time with me
An emergency
Like I'm heading for the edge of the reef
And I gotta find certain relief
But I'm pretty sure what that would mean
An emergency
'Cause it feels like you're lying to me
Like you're looking for a way to break free
And I'm pretty sure what that would mean
An emergency
Like I'm heading for the edge of the reef
And I've gotta find certain relief
But I'm pretty sure what that would mean
An emergency
'Cause it feels like you're lying to me
Like you're looking for a way to break free
And I'm pretty sure what that would mean
The song "Emergency" by Edith Frost is about the feeling of despair when you suspect that your partner is cheating on you. The lyrics mention the feeling of heading towards the edge of a reef, hinting at the danger and instability of the situation. The singer is looking for relief, but is uncertain about what that would mean. She suspects that her partner is making plans with another woman and is lying to her. She feels that he wants to break free from their relationship and spend more time with the other woman, which makes her feel like it's an emergency.
The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the feeling that the singer is heading towards a breaking point. She acknowledges that she doesn't know why her partner is acting this way, which adds to her confusion and distress. Ultimately, the song captures the feeling of desperation and powerlessness that comes with suspecting infidelity in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Like I'm heading for the edge of the reef
I feel like I'm approaching a dangerous situation, similar to driving towards a reef, nearing the point of no return.
And I've got to find certain relief
I need a solution to escape this unpleasant situation, but I'm not entirely sure what that would entail.
But I'm pretty sure what that would mean
Although I don't have a clear solution to my problem, I have a feeling that it would involve a significant change in my life.
You've been making plans with another woman
I have evidence that you've been arranging to see someone else romantically.
I don't know why
I can't comprehend why you would be doing this, as it goes against our established relationship and understanding.
It's got to be an emergency
This situation is so dire that it requires my immediate attention and action, as I can't allow this behavior to continue.
An emergency
I can't stress enough how severe this situation is, requiring not just attention but immediate and decisive action to save myself and our relationship.
'Cause it feels like you're lying to me
My intuition is telling me that you are being deceitful, and this sense is strong enough to prompt me to take serious action.
Like you're looking for a way to break free
It feels like you're not fully committed to our relationship, and that you're searching for a way out or a change in circumstances.
And I'm pretty sure what that would mean
Despite not fully knowing what to do, I have a sinking feeling that it would involve ending our current dynamic in some way.
You wanna spend your time with another woman
You have expressed a desire and acted on that desire to spend time with someone else, despite the emotional impact it would have on me.
You've got so much time for that other woman
I'm noticing that you're prioritizing spending time with someone else over our relationship, which feels neglectful and concerning.
You won't spend your time with me
It feels like you're avoiding me or not valuing our time together, which is adding to my sense of worry and urgency about our relationship.
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.