After several great acoustic live performances at the west coast of Norway, the charming duo has got themselves into the "first division" of the Norwegian music scene, eager to take the step into the "premier league".
Elsa & Emilie write songs about growing up in a small windy city, about helpless and hopeless love and about the dark sides of being young. During the last year their sound has developed into a greater dimension, a Nordic, icy and dark, yet poppy sound.
Firemaker
Elsa & Emilie Lyrics
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All these little things can make a somehow what we're like
Scary looks and big blue eyes
Make the perfect silhouette of something in disguise
Can not seek and can not hide
Any secret is a secret you will never find
So stupid this and stupid that
You will never get enough of what you just can't have
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die in the fire
Yeah, way to try
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die to bad girls
Can make boys cry
Ever so white and twice as bright
Do you fear what's on the other side of day and night
Gently come, but never so shy
Works in any other ways
You just don't know them by side
Where to go and where to hide
All the secrets you just wanna go and put aside
Justice first and freedom last
I reckon you don't even understand what's back
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die in the fire
Yeah, way to try
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die to bad girls
Can make boys cry
(Where to go and where to hide)
(Justice first and freedom last)
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die in the fire
Yeah, way to try
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die to bad girls
Can make boys cry
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die in the fire
Yeah, way to try
Don't ever let it go
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Yeah, how perfound
Don't ever loose control
Just make it burn and let all good things die to bad girls
Can make boys cry
The lyrics of Elsa & Emilie's song "Firemaker" describe a scenario where a person is urging someone not to hold back, but instead embrace who they are and let go of all inhibitions. The lyrics use powerful and emotive language to encourage the listener to "start a fire" and "let all bad things burn to the ground". The song seems to be about embracing one's true self, even if that means letting go of things that may be difficult or painful. The use of the phrase "can make boys cry" suggests that the song is directed at a female audience, urging them to be strong and not let anyone bring them down.
The lyrics are deeply metaphorical, referring to the idea of secrets and hidden identities. The use of phrases such as "something in disguise" and "gently come but never so shy" suggests a sense of disguise or concealment, which is further reinforced by the repeated refrain of "where to go and where to hide" and "all the secrets you just wanna go and put aside". Overall, the song seems to be about shaking off societal expectations and allowing oneself to fully express their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Wonder how and wonder why
Pondering about the unknowns and uncertainties of life
All these little things can make a somehow what we're like
The small things in life shape our personalities and define who we are
Scary looks and big blue eyes
Appearance can be deceiving
Make the perfect silhouette of something in disguise
Things may not be what they seem at first glance
Can not seek and can not hide
There are secrets that cannot be discovered or kept hidden forever
Any secret is a secret you will never find
Some secrets are meant to be kept hidden forever
So stupid this and stupid that
Obsession with things that are unattainable or meaningless
You will never get enough of what you just can't have
The desire for things that are unattainable can be endless
Don't ever let it go
Hold onto what you have and never give up
Just start a fire, let all bad things burn to the ground
Use the power of fire to destroy negative things in your life
Yeah, how perfound
Expressing the profoundness of the message
Don't ever loose control
Maintain control of your life and actions
Just make it burn and let all good things die in the fire
Acknowledging that even good things can come to an end
Yeah, way to try
Encouraging an attitude of trying despite the odds
Let all good things die to bad girls
Bad actions can lead to the destruction of good things or relationships
Can make boys cry
Negative actions can emotionally hurt others
Ever so white and twice as bright
Referring to something that seems pure and radiant
Do you fear what's on the other side of day and night
Questioning the unknown and what lies beyond what we know
Gently come, but never so shy
Things may come into our lives subtly, but they should not be underestimated
Works in any other ways
Things can function in ways we may not understand or be aware of
You just don't know them by side
There may be aspects of things that we are not aware of
Where to go and where to hide
Feeling lost or unsure about what to do in life
All the secrets you just wanna go and put aside
Faced with the decision of whether or not to keep secrets hidden forever
Justice first and freedom last
Putting fairness and justice before individual freedoms
I reckon you don't even understand what's back
Others may not fully understand or appreciate your intentions or perspective
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.