1. An alternative r… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists called Emanuel:
1. An alternative rock/post-hardcore band from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
2. A rock band from Velika Gorica, Croatia.
3. A pop singer from Romania.
1. The roots of the band Emanuel go back to Jeffersonville, Indiana, a town located just outside of Louisville, Kentucky. After 14-year-old high school students Matt Breen and Bryan Whiteman met Anthony Brock and Mat Barber (who attended a rivalling school in their hometown) at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, the quartet decided to form the garage band Emanuel Nice in 1998. They recorded their rather inept eight-song debut EP Hi-Skool Trivia in December 1998. The CD was issued the following year through the German underground record label Roddog Records, which was run by friends of the band. In the following years, while still in high school, Emanuel Nice appeared on two split records — one with New Jersey's already renowned Lanemeyer, another with the German punk band Colourbone — before recording their second EP, Wait, in 2002. However, none of the releases triggered the desired local stardom.
In 2004, Emanuel shortened their band name, in conjunction with the musical renovation they underwent. Even though their line-up never changed throughout the six years since the band's formation, their sound evolved drastically from "poppy and terrible, it's kind of embarrassing", as singer/guitarist Breen put it,[1] to a darker, more mature blend of indie and emo genres. With cynical lyrics and aggressive guitar melodies, the band's new sound landed them a record deal with Vagrant Records, who released their debut album Soundtrack to a Headrush in March 2005.
In March 2006, Emanuel played an arena tour of the US supporting 30 Seconds to Mars with Aiden and Keating.
In January 2007, the band entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to Soundtrack to a Headrush, titled Black Earth Tiger. The album was released on the 28th of August, 2007.
Breen was originally going to be the singer for Brian Deneeve, former guitarist of From Autumn To Ashes' new project called Summer Law, but the project has since been scrapped. After many problems such as debt, band tension, lack of promotion/record sales and other problems, Matt Breen has stated that he is 'writing a lot' for a future Emanuel release. He also mentioned in a myspace blog that the band has their tour banner and equipment set up in a basement and they rehearse occasionally. The band is generally assumed by fans to be on indefinite hiatus though. It is rumored that Matt Breen and musician Devin Triplett are working on a new musical project. The bands website, Thisisemanuel.com, is shut down and is no longer a working website.
Members:
Matt Breen – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mat Barber – Lead guitar, backing vocals
Devin Triplett – Rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2008)
Bryan Whiteman – Bass guitar
Anthony Brock – Drums
[1998-2008 Emanuel, US]
2. Emanuel Group is one of the most popular groups in Croatia, spiritual music scene. They come from Velika Gorica, where the group gathered in 2001. They have three albums, on which the record of cooperation with domestic and foreign musicians.
Their song "Best Friend" 2009. won first prize in Uskrsfest, the oldest Croatian Festival of spiritual songs. With their music, which was inspired by the Holy Spirit, they celebrate the glory of Jesus Christ, spreading the Word of God and witness to the faith among young people from all Croatian regions.
3. Emanuel Mirea is a Romanian singer who released 2 albums during the 2000s. Later on, he started a duo project called Stigma with another artist. He's currently still a musician, having released a few songs in the latest years, but his new songs differ from the pop sound present in his previous records.
Breathe Underwater
Emanuel Lyrics
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What are you searching for?
To disappear or,
Accelerate
Our lives to their ends.
I came to and found myself behind the wheel.
Pilot and artificial flight.
We sigh and sink into the river bed,
My friends can't breathe underwater I guess,
They have weak lungs.
Black cuts herself so that you could fall in,
This is heaven.
Alone in her dark room,
I slip through the open door.
Pull off my wet clothes,
To climb inside
Her life,
Is still warm.
I've got my finger on the trigger oh,
Heartbeats are effervescent life,
We sigh and sink into the river bed,
Stay asleep.
They only stab me in the back now anyway.
Ill put you out of your cell and your misery.
I'm gonna tear,
I'm gonna rip it out.
The lyrics of Emanuel's song Breathe Underwater evoke feelings of desperation, loneliness, and even self-destruction. The opening lines prompt the listener to reflect on their own motivations - are they seeking to disappear or to live life to its fullest? The singer seems to have found themselves in a dark, artificial landscape where they are the pilot of their own life, but it's not clear if they're really in control.
The second verse takes a sharp turn to describe the singer's acquaintance with someone named Black, who self-injures so that others can enter into her "heaven." This image is unsettling, but perhaps it speaks to the tendency of some individuals to crave intense, often destructive experiences in order to feel alive. The third and final verse has a violent energy, with the singer declaring that they will "tear" and "rip out" something or someone. It's not clear what exactly they are referring to, but the imagery is disturbing nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Look in the mirror,
Reflect on yourself and your desires.
What are you searching for?
Seeking for a purpose, a new start, or anything that fulfills you.
To disappear or,
Consider disappearing or going away from someone or something.
Accelerate
Speed up and reach the end of the journey.
Our lives to their ends.
Live life to the fullest and don't waste time.
I came to and found myself behind the wheel.
Realized that I have control over my life.
Pilot and artificial flight.
Piloting an artificial or preconceived life pathway.
We sigh and sink into the river bed,
Feeling defeated and going with the flow.
Stay asleep.
Continue to ignore or avoid waking up to reality.
My friends can't breathe underwater I guess,
My friends are unable to handle difficult situations effectively.
They have weak lungs.
They lack the strength to handle pressure or stress.
Black cuts herself so that you could fall in,
Someone else's pain provided the entrance for you to join them.
This is heaven.
Misery can be an ecstasy in disguise.
Alone in her dark room,
Being by herself in a dark space where she can think.
I slip through the open door.
Entering the life of someone taking risks.
Pull off my wet clothes,
Releasing the weight of past experiences.
To climb inside
Entering this person's life for comfort.
Her life,
Her circumstances and lifestyle.
Is still warm.
She still has room in her life for someone to be with her.
I've got my finger on the trigger oh,
Being ready to make a big decision that can change one’s life forever.
Heartbeats are effervescent life,
Heartbeats represent vitality and life.
They only stab me in the back now anyway.
Feeling betrayed by those close to you.
Ill put you out of your cell and your misery.
Taking someone out of their life struggles and pain.
I'm gonna tear,
Destroying something.
I'm gonna rip it out.
Quickly and aggressively extracting something from one’s life.
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