Emi’s musical career began with piano lessons at the age of six. She showed great potential and was selected to be one of five students taught by an accomplished classical pianist in Seattle. She expanded to jazz for a collaborative experience, and its synchronization between the fingers, voice, and ear helped her explore singing. Upon hearing Emi’s distinctive imagery and style, fellow musicians and friends encouraged her to further develop her voice. Emi initially composes for piano and voice, but is pleased with the results of adding bass and drums on her latest demo, Magnolias.
While studying Ethnomusicology at college in California, Emi has been performing at premiere venues in Hollywood, including: The Hotel Café, The Tangier, and Room 5. When in Seattle, she performs at The Pink Door, Tula’s, and Dimitrio’s Jazz Alley, and in New York, she is showcased at the Sidewalk Café. She has performed at the Kahoutek Music Festival, Kobe Jazz Festival, and Northwest Folklife Festival. Recently, "Sunrise" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival with West 32nd, a film by Michael Kang. The range of venues and audience attests to her ability to abridge folk, anti-folk, jazz, rock, and pop. Songs from Magnolias and Live @ The Hotel Café are broadcasted on KEXP 90.3 and The End 107.7 in Seattle, KSPC 88.7 in Los Angeles, and on KGRL.fm alongside Ani DiFranco and India Arie. She was the only solo and singer-songwriter semi-finalist in the Experience Music Project’s 2007 Sound Off! Competition and is the winner of the 2007 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Competition's adult division.
Emi sends CDs nationally and internationally to those who request them via MySpace. Throughout the process of performing, Emi is the tree in the urban street: she grows steadily and true to herself, despite efforts to box her in.
"Armed with a piano and all-embracing musical training, Emi Meyer showcases her distinct vocals, personal lyrics and soaring compositions with a sound spanning folk, jazz, rock, and pop." –Experience Music Project Sound Off! 2007
“With today’s lack of appreciation in Jazz, Emi comes to bring back some loving to the genre. Her EP Magnolias is a sure sign that we are to expect something big from this emerging artist.” –“KGRL’s Top Ten Artists to Watch Out for In 2007,” Metroblogging Los Angeles
“She’s only 19, but Meyer’s strong and creamy voice has already landed the jazz siren gigs at Tula’s and the Pink Door.” –The Stranger
Happy Song
Emi Meyer Lyrics
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yes I hope that it'll do
you were right, words are so confusing
now stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
when thoughts are revolving
just stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
to you I wave a rose
white, without thorns
in a garden full of apples without cores
to you, I won't look back
my love, is stronger than that
I hear my name, and it won't be long
until the arms of dawn
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
might not fit every size of shoe but
happiness according to who?
so cheers, my dear to being here,
to being here
being here, to being here,
to being here
In Emi Meyer's song "Happy Song," she expresses her love and appreciation for someone by writing a happy song for them. She acknowledges that words can be confusing and difficult to express feelings properly, but through the song, she hopes to convey her emotions effectively. The chord resolution in the song's instrumental provides a sense of calm and resolution, indicating that everything has fallen into place now that she has expressed her love through the song.
Meyer uses the metaphor of a white rose without thorns in a garden full of apples without cores to symbolize her feelings for the person she is singing to. The rose represents her love, which is pure and without any flaws, and the garden full of apples without cores embodies her belief that she has found someone without any hidden, undesirable traits. She also expresses that her love is strong and deep enough that she won't look back, even though she hears her name calling out to her.
The chorus of the song notes that Meyer's happy song may not fit everyone's shoe size, but happiness is subjective to each individual's perception. As the song ends, she raises a toast to the present moment and being present in it with that person, expressing her gratitude for their presence in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote a happy song for you
I dedicated a cheerful melody to you with the hope that you will find joy in listening to it.
yes I hope that it'll do
I have faith that this song will meet your expectations and bring a smile to your face.
you were right,
when thoughts are revolving
You were correct in saying that having racing thoughts can be troublesome.
just stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
Take a moment to pause and listen to the harmonious and peaceful sounds of the music.
to you I wave a rose
white, without thorns
in a garden full of apples without cores
I present to you a pure and innocent rose, consciously choosing one without thorns. It stands out amidst all the unfulfilled and imperfect apples in the garden.
to you, I won't look back
my love, is stronger than that
My love for you is unwavering and undivided; I refuse to distract myself by looking back at the past.
I hear my name, and it won't be long
until the arms of dawn
Upon being called, I know that the beginning of a new day is near, bringing new opportunities and experiences.
might not fit every size of shoe but
happiness according to who?
This song may not be for everyone, but who gets to decide what true happiness means to them?
so cheers, my dear to being here,
to being here
being here, to being here,
to being here
Let's raise a glass to being present and embracing the moments that we have right now.
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ryuu tora
LYRIC :
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
you were right, words are so confusing
now stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
you were right,
when thoughts are revolving
just stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
to you I wave a rose
white, without thorns
in a garden full of apples without cores
to you, I won't look back
my love, is stronger than that
I hear my name, and it won't be long
until the arms of dawn
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
might not fit every size of shoe but
happiness according to who?
so cheers, my dear to being here,
to being here
being here, to being here,
to being here
Tonza Thomas
Angelic voice that brings me to a happy place even the songs in Japanese... 💞💞💞
Patricio
Me encanta tu voz y tu música la encuentro que tiene un swing dulce a mis oídos, gracias
Cao Giảng Nguyễn
I'm Vietnamese, I love your music,I listened to this song 10 years ago, I still love it now.I will remember forever Emi Meyer, you are so Beautiful!
Lyle Noceda
So much emotions invoke within this song as I listen. Whenever I feel depressed or even feel lost, Emi has a way captivating my heart with her voice. My days just seem brighter every time to her I listen to her music.
Julie NYC
Well done. Beautiful song and voice. I love the story line and how the musicians were playing imaginary instruments in the subway.
ryuu tora
LYRIC :
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
you were right, words are so confusing
now stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
you were right,
when thoughts are revolving
just stop, here the chords resolving
here, here, here, here
to you I wave a rose
white, without thorns
in a garden full of apples without cores
to you, I won't look back
my love, is stronger than that
I hear my name, and it won't be long
until the arms of dawn
I wrote a happy song for you
yes I hope that it'll do
might not fit every size of shoe but
happiness according to who?
so cheers, my dear to being here,
to being here
being here, to being here,
to being here
stalters
She is awesome live! Just saw her tonight at a charity show for Japan relief! Great cause and great show. She has such a wonderful voice and very talented. She plays piano very, very well. Also, the event was held in the Columbia Tower in Seattle on the 76th floor.....great view. Overall, a very awesome night!
Ina Is
She's such an amazing singer songwriter!
Brian Chu
Great filmmaking vision + Great musical talent x cooky and fun filled cast and staff = Amazing video :D
Angela Kane
Very nicely done Mike!!! I love the clean crispness of the video and it's a cool song too! Very stylish :) ~Angela