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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FM Attention
Emika Lyrics
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tell
with every blink i'm left wondering
then there's the onset of hours
to days
with the tendency to fluctuate
can you touch it tell me can you
tell
move
when i touch it does it make
you feel
a certainty that i'm your real
voicing
focus your attention on me
voicing
focus your attention on me
voicing
focus your attention on me
In Emika's song "FM Attention," the lyrics focus on the theme of uncertainty in a relationship. The singer repeatedly asks the question "can you touch it, tell me can you," which suggests that she is seeking some sort of validation or confirmation of her partner's feelings. She wonders if her partner truly loves her and if it is something she can feel or touch. The line "with every blink I'm left wondering" suggests that the singer has doubts about their relationship, and the "onset of hours to days" represents the passing of time and the possible fluctuations in feelings.
The second verse of the song adds another layer to the uncertainty as the singer questions whether her partner's physical attraction to her is real or just "motor activity to make you move." The final line of the verse "a certainty that I'm your real" suggests that the singer is looking for a solid confirmation of her partner's feelings, but is still unsure if what they share is real.
The chorus of the song delivers the singer's plea to her partner to focus their attention on her. The repetition of the word "voicing" emphasizes the importance of communication in a relationship, and suggests that the singer feels unheard or unseen.
Overall, "FM Attention" is a song that explores the theme of uncertainty and seeks validation and attention from a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
can you touch it tell me can you tell
Do you have the ability to comprehend and sense what I am trying to convey?
with every blink i'm left wondering
Every time I close my eyes, I am filled with uncertainty and doubt.
then there's the onset of hours to days
As time passes, my doubts and uncertainties grow exponentially.
with the tendency to fluctuate
I have a natural inclination to vacillate between believing and doubting.
motor activity to make you move
I make music with the intention of inciting a physical response from my audience.
when i touch it does it make you feel
If my music resonates with you, do you experience a genuine emotional response?
a certainty that i'm your real voicing
I am proclaiming with confidence that my voice and my artistry come from an authentic place.
focus your attention on me voicing
I am requesting your undivided attention, so that I can make a connection with you through my art.
focus your attention on me voicing
I am urging you once again to focus solely on my music and my message.
focus your attention on me voicing
My final plea is that you give all of your attention to me and my music, so that I can make an impact on your life.
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.