Her father is Italian and her mother Icelandic. Emilíana grew up in Kópavogur where, at the age of 7, she joined a choir as a soprano. She continued with the choir until she went to opera school at the age of 15. Later she worked as waitress at her father's restaurant. In 1994, Emilíana became well-known at the age of 17 after winning the song competition for junior college students (Icelandic: Söngkeppni framhaldsskólanna), singing "I Will Survive".
Prior to her appearance on the worldwide stage, she released 3 other albums in Iceland: Spoon in 1994, Crouçie D'où Là in 1995, and Merman in 1996. Emilíana also worked with trip-hop group Gus Gus on their debut Polydistortion (1997) on two songs: Is Jesus Your Pal? and Why?.
Later Torrini continues to collaborate with other artists, notably composing Kylie Minogue's international #1 track Slow with Dan Carey in 2003, and providing the voice for Gollum's Song, the closing theme for the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers". Also in 2002, she sang vocals on Paul Oakenfold's song Hold Your Hand taken from his Bunkka album.
In 2003 she collaborated with Thievery Corporation on two songs Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes and Until the Morning from The Richest Man in Babylon (2005), and Slovo's debut album, Nommo.
Emilíana Torrini released her international debut album, Love In The Time Of Science in November 1999. This trip-hop album was produced by Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears. Four singles were issued: Dead Things, Baby Blue, To Be Free, and Unemployed in Summertime.
Working with Dan Carey, her second major album release released in 2005, Fisherman's Woman, signified a departure from her earlier electronic roots to an acoustic-folk sound; applying the ethereal beauty of her voice in a much more intimate setting, reminiscent of the work of Nick Drake and fellow Icelanders múm. The singles Lifesaver, Sunnyroad, and Heartstopper supported the album.
Her third album, Me and Armini was released on 8 September 2008, to generally good reviews. The album was promoted by three singles: Me and Armini, Big Jumps, and Jungle Drum. The single Jungle Drum became Emilíana's most successful song, reaching #1 in Iceland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, #5 on Finland, and #11 in Switzerland.
Her fourth international studio album, Tookah was released in 2013.
http://www.emilianatorrini.com/
Torrini has lately worked with Canada's Kid Koala, providing vocals on the ambient album Music To Draw To: Satellite, released in January 2017.
The album is described as "...his first non sample-based album, with all the instruments and effects being manipulated by him and him alone) and lyricist (a collaboration with Icelandic vocalist Emilíana Torrini, who somehow makes this sometimes stark, often celestial-sounding record even more chilling with her captivating performances on tracks like "Collapser" and "Adrift") — is able to transport listeners to the depths of space, or wherever their imagination wills them, with ease."
http://exclaim.ca/music/article/kid_koala-music_to_draw_to_satellite
7-Up Days
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
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Early morning when the sky is black
And your fingers taste of really strong spice
Early morning when the sky is black
All my kisses hit you right between the eyes
I'm going out of here for the last time
Did you know that i won't be back
When you wake up you probably realized
Did you know that i won't be back
I'll escape your whispers, your true lies
I'm going out of here for the last time
I'm going out of here for the last time
Do you feel the loneliness
It moves away now
It moves away now
Do you feel the loneliness
It's here to stay now
It's here to stay...
I'm going out of here for the last time
I'm going out of here for the last time
The lyrics of Emilianá Torrini's song "7-Up Days" are filled with themes of escapism and freedom. The opening lines of the song, "Early morning when the sky is black, And your fingers taste of really strong spice" suggests a tense and potentially strained relationship, with both parties finding solace in different things ("really strong spice" vs. "early morning"). The repeated refrain of "I'm going out of here for the last time" further emphasizes the desire to escape this situation, potentially a toxic or unhappy relationship.
The second verse, "Did you know that I won't be back, When you wake up you probably realized, Did you know that I won't be back, I'll escape your whispers, your true lies" highlights the sense of finality and determination to leave permanently. The mention of "whispers" and "true lies" suggest that there may have been deceit or betrayal in the relationship, making the decision to leave even more urgent.
The final verse, "Do you feel the loneliness, It moves away now, It moves away now, Do you feel the loneliness, It's here to stay now, It's here to stay..." suggests that while the decision to leave may have been difficult, it ultimately leads to a sense of freedom and relief from the loneliness that was present in the relationship. The repetition of "It's here to stay" reinforces a sense of finality and acceptance of the current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning when the sky is black
At the beginning of the day, before sunrise, when the sky is without light
And your fingers taste of really strong spice
When your fingers exude the strong scent of pungent herbs and spices
All my kisses hit you right between the eyes
All of my affection hits you with firmness and immediacy
I'm going out of here for the last time
I am finally departing from this place permanently
Did you know that i won't be back
Have you learned that I will not return?
When you wake up you probably realized
After you awaken, you will likely come to the realization
I'll escape your whispers, your true lies
I intend to elude your murmurs and deceptive words
Do you feel the loneliness
Are you experiencing a sense of isolation?
It moves away now
Those emotions are fading
It's here to stay now
They are now a perpetual part of my life
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@okertyplaegis7691
Very nice song and the guitar solo is really good
@DroneBzzz
That guitar solo is so great...