Now a Berlin resident, Emika currently works as a sound designer for Native Instruments. In 2010 she began making field recordings at Berghain, a sample library which she gave to all the resident producer/DJs to make music from. The resulting compilation of music became the club's label, Ostgut Ton's anniversary release, called 'Fünf'.
Emika's eponymous debut album was released by Ninja Tune on October 2011.
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Come Catch Me
Emika Lyrics
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Come catch me
For me in this moment
Feels like everything stopped turning
For me in the moment
When I stop pressing forward
For you, you're caught up in a tune
I got you in this moment
Feels like everyone keeps moving
Feels like everyone keeps moving
Can't let go
Pushing it all deep back inside
I'm not falling for you
So come catch me
For me in this moment
Feels like everything stopped turning
For me in the moment
When I stop pressing forward
And I let it all go
For you, you're caught up in a tune
I got you in this moment
Feels like everyone keeps moving
Feels like everyone keeps moving
Can't let go
Can't let go
Come catch (catch) me
Pushing it all deep back inside
I'm not falling for you
So come catch me
These lyrics seem to capture a moment of emotional vulnerability and the desire for someone to come and catch the singer, both literally and figuratively. The singer is experiencing a pause in the constant motion of life, where everything seems to have stopped turning. They express a desire to let go of pressing forward and to be caught by someone. The repetition of the phrase "for me in this moment" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotion and their need for someone to be present with them right now.
The second verse adds another layer to the song, with the singer acknowledging that the person they want to catch them is caught up in their own tune and unable to let go. The repetition of "can't let go" could be interpreted in a few different ways, either as the singer not wanting to let go of their feelings, the other person not being able to let go of their own issues, or both.
Overall, these lyrics feel very raw and honest, with a sense of urgency and longing that is palpable. The use of repetition and simple language adds to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
For me in this moment
The singer is talking about a specific moment in time.
Feels like everything stopped turning
Time seems to slow down or even stop in this moment.
When I stop pressing forward
The singer is taking a break from striving and pushing forward at all costs.
And I let it all go
The singer is releasing their troubles and worries for a little while.
For you, you're caught up in a tune
The singer is addressing someone else and noting that they are currently engrossed in a song or melody.
I got you in this moment
The singer is holding this person's attention in the present moment.
Feels like everyone keeps moving
Others seem to be continuing on with their lives and not pausing like the singer is.
Can't let go
The person the singer is addressing cannot seem to shake off the song or melody they are stuck on.
Pushing it all deep back inside
The singer is hiding their true feelings or emotions.
I'm not falling for you
The singer is not getting too emotionally involved with the person they are addressing.
So come catch me
The singer is inviting the other person to engage with them or seek their company.
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.