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.
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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
Easy
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
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You mean to touch me
And that's exactly why I'm here
A trick of confidence
Twenty years inside
You're exactly what I need
But I bide
So put your toys away
Don't take it easy
Why should we take easy yeah
Should we take it easy
I break into the park
With the insects
Striking up the costume ball
The light is lovely here
In the neon glow
I could never want for more
But I bide
Don't have time to play
So put your toys away
Don't take it easy
Why should we take easy yeah
Should we take it easy
Why should we take easy yeah
Should we take it easy
Why should we take easy yeah
Easy yeah
The lyrics to Emiliana Torrini's song "Easy" suggest that the singer has been pursued by someone who is very deliberate in touching them, and while they don't have the luxury of playing around, they find that this person is exactly what they need. There is an undercurrent of urgency, indicating that perhaps there is not much time left for either of them. The second verse describes the singer's experience in a park at night, and how the ambiance and surroundings give them everything they could ever want: the insects buzzing around, the neon lights, and even a costume ball. However, they still insist that there is no time for games, and urge the other person to put away their "toys." The refrain "Don't take it easy, why should we take easy?" is a call to action, a reminder that they should not be complacent and to always strive for more.
The lyrics express the singer's desire for something meaningful and intense, as well as a sense of urgency that there is no time to waste. The use of the word "bide" in the chorus implies that the singer is waiting for something, or holding out for the right opportunity or moment. Additionally, the reference to a costume ball and insects suggests that the song is about transformation and metamorphosis, and the changes that people go through to become who they are meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not an accident
You didn't accidentally touch me, you meant to do it on purpose.
You mean to touch me
You intend to touch me and I know it.
And that's exactly why I'm here
I'm here because I know you want to touch me.
A trick of confidence
You're confident in your ability to attract me.
Twenty years inside
You have experience in luring people in.
You're exactly what I need
I'm looking for someone like you and you fit the bill.
But I bide
I'm waiting patiently.
Don't have time to play
I'm not interested in playing games.
So put your toys away
Stop trying to play games and be serious.
Don't take it easy
Let's not make things too easy, let's challenge each other.
Why should we take easy yeah
What's the point of making things too easy?
I break into the park
I'm sneaking into the park.
With the insects
There are insects all over the place.
Striking up the costume ball
Starting a masquerade ball.
The light is lovely here
The lighting here is beautiful.
In the neon glow
It's lit up with neon lights.
I could never want for more
I'm content with what I have in this moment.
Easy yeah
It's too easy and not worth my time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILLIP WHITE, CLINT PARK, JOHNNY PARK
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