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
Me and Armini
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
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I know my place
I belong in your arms again
And I've been waiting for you
To belong to me
Some might say
I'm a silly woman to wait
Some people think that
I'm heading for a meltdown
That I'm sitting by the phone
That I worry but no
When I feel your body close
I burn up in smoke
And I swore I keep waiting
Now I see this city
Won't hold my love
For armini
I know he's close
N' I dream
I just keep waiting
I keep waiting
Some people think that
I'm heading for a meltdown
That I'm sitting by the phone
That I worry but no
This I know
She doesn't love you like I do
Yes it's clear
She'll never love you like me
You people say
That I'm heading for a meltdown
That I'm just sitting by the phone
That I worry but no
I don't worry cause I know
Me and Armini
Me and my Armini
The first verse of "Me and Armini" by Emiliana Torrini expresses the singer's longing to be with her lover again. She knows her place is in his arms and has been waiting for him to belong to her once again. Though some people might judge her for waiting, she knows that her love for him is still strong. In the second verse, she addresses the gossip that she's heading for a meltdown since she's waiting by the phone for him. But she clarifies that it's not the case since she doesn't worry because she knows that he'll come back to her.
Throughout the song, Torrini's lyrics reveal that she has a deep and unconditional love for her partner, Armini. She believes that their connection is unique and knows that no one will ever love him like she does. Despite what others might think or say about her, she remains steadfast in her commitment to their love. In the end, the repeated phrase "me and Armini" shows that their bond is unbreakable, and she will keep waiting as long as it takes.
Line by Line Meaning
I had my life
I have lived my life independently before but now I want to belong with someone.
I know my place
I know where I belong and it's in your arms.
I belong in your arms again
I felt comfortable and safe in your arms before, and I want to feel that way again.
And I've been waiting for you
I've been patiently waiting for you to come back to me.
To belong to me
I want you to be mine once again.
Some might say
There are people who might think
I'm a silly woman to wait
I am foolish for waiting for you.
But I know you still hold my love
I am confident that you still have feelings for me.
Some people think that
There are people who believe that
I'm heading for a meltdown
I am close to a breakdown.
That I'm sitting by the phone
That I'm just waiting for your call.
That I worry but no
But in reality, I am not worried.
When I feel your body close
When I am near you and feel the warmth of your body
I burn up in smoke
I am consumed by desire.
And I swore I keep waiting
I promised myself to keep waiting for you.
Now I see this city
Now I realize that this place
Won't hold my love
Cannot contain my love.
For armini
Because Armini is the one I love.
I know he's close
I know that he is nearby.
N' I dream
And I dream
I just keep waiting
I will continue to wait patiently for Armini.
This I know
I am certain
She doesn't love you like I do
No one loves you as much as I do.
Yes it's clear
It is obvious
She'll never love you like me
No one will love you as deeply and passionately as I do.
You people say
You say
That I'm heading for a meltdown
That I am close to a mental collapse.
That I'm just sitting by the phone
That I am waiting for you to call.
That I worry but no
But I am not worried.
I don't worry cause I know
I am not worried because I am confident
Me and Armini
Armini and I
Me and my Armini
My love, Armini and I.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL DE MUSSENDEN CAREY, EMILIANA TORRINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@williammack3350
For some reason, the simple reggae tempo works for this song so well. I'm a huge fan of her music ❤
@popesuavecitoxii2379
I think about this song at random times. Great song.
@Trommelkiste
so well played! great song!
@roxellelamour737
Thia song makes me feel so good, and loving. Her voice is so sweet, a unique timbre. The band arnadgement is also spectacular.
@Torekgo
I prefer this version over the video version. This just has a very island vibe.
@rise357
Heard this Awesome song yesterday at the mall, Thank you Shazam for existing!!
@AnaLuisaCubas
I'm so in love with this song!!
@carminegalluccio9286
Bellissima questa versione ❤
@ru8775
cool Song , still playing this in 2020
@Anemonyy
I'm only 17 but I kinda got 2009 nostalgia :( I love this song so much!!!