The band scored their first #1 in 2007 with the single "Moments". Emerson Drive has also been nominated for ACM and CMA Group of the Year in 2007 and a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2008.
Evidence
Emerson Drive Lyrics
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Number on a matchbook so I'll get a hold of her
Oh that's all the proof I need
I can smell her perfume on my passenger seat
A strand of long blonde hair
That don't belong to me
Oh it's not a dream
It's really happening
My eyes can see yeah
It's not an illusion
I didn't imagine this
I've got the evidence
Let me tell ya now
My machine is blinkin'
From a message she left
Her voice sounds so sweet
I can't erase it yet
Oh I probably never will
I bought a picture for 5 dollars
That she talked me into
I was head over heels
Cramped up in a booth
Oh I got it on film
I can't believe
It's really happening
My eyes can see yeah
It's not an illusion
I didn't imagine this
I've got the evidence
Let me tell ya now
Ya I got the evidence
I can't believe
It's really happening
My eyes can see yeah
It's not an illusion
I didn't imagine this
I've got the evidence
Let me tell ya now
I've got the evidence
Yeah I've the evidence
I've got the evidence
In Emerson Drive's song Evidence, the lyrics depict a man who has undeniable proof that his significant other is cheating on him. He lists several pieces of evidence that he collected, including lipstick impressions on his white collar shirt, a number on a matchbook his lover left behind, the smell of her perfume on his passenger seat, and a strand of long blonde hair that doesn't belong to him. Despite how hurtful and devastating this is for him to witness, he can't deny that all the evidence is as clear as day, and his eyes can see that it's not just his imagination but rather a reality he has to face. He even mentions having a photo of them together, which she had convinced him to take, and how he's now glad he has it as proof of her infidelity.
What's particularly interesting about these lyrics is the theme of evidence. The singer is making a case against his significant other, presenting evidence that he has collected as proof of their infidelity. The use of the word "evidence" is a legal term, which adds a layer of formality and seriousness to the situation. The lyrics also show how hurt and betrayed the singer is, as he can't come to terms with the fact that his significant other has strayed from the relationship. They also depict how hard he is trying to prove his point. He has gone to great lengths to collect all this evidence that he knows is going to break his heart but needs to have as validation for himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Lipstick impressions on my white collar shirt
I found lipstick marks on my shirt collar which gave me a hint of her presence in my life
Number on a matchbook so I'll get a hold of her
I have her phone number that she gave me on a matchbook to contact her
Oh that's all the proof I need
These little things are enough to prove her influence in my life
I can smell her perfume on my passenger seat
I can still smell her perfume on my car seat, reminding me of her presence beside me
A strand of long blonde hair
I found a strand of blonde hair that doesn't belong to me which further proves her presence in my life
That don't belong to me
That strand of hair doesn't belong to me, implying that someone else has been in my car
Oh it's not a dream
It's not my imagination, it's all real
My machine is blinkin'
My answering machine is blinking with a message she left behind
From a message she left
She left me a message on my answering machine
Her voice sounds so sweet
Her voice is sweet and addictive even on the phone
I can't erase it yet
I can't bring myself to delete the message yet as it reminds me of her
Oh I probably never will
I may never delete the message as it has become a memory I cherish
I bought a picture for 5 dollars
I have a photo of her that I bought for $5
That she talked me into
She convinced me to buy the photo which I happily obliged to
I was head over heels
I was so deeply in love with her that I couldn't say no to anything she asked
Cramped up in a booth
We were squeezed into a booth together when she convinced me to buy the photo
Oh I got it on film
I took a photo of us together in that booth which I still cherish
Ya I got the evidence
Yes, I have all the evidence that proves her presence in my life
I've got the evidence
I possess all the physical proof of her existence which makes me happy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRENT TOMLINSON, JON BON JOVI, VICKY LYNN MCGEHEE, BOBBY PINSON, RICHARD S. SAMBORA
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