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
Premiére Lovin'
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
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Lonely, eating tomato soup, I knew I had to check.
A broken ball of fruits, was lying by your side,
You offered me a chair, I guess just to be polite.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
"Do you want some berries with sugar, chocolate and milk?"
I'm here, look at me, but you just lit a cigarette;
"You're not quite what I'm looking for my little marionette"
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
Well, that's sweet, how nice.
Now what will I do?
Stand up and leave or just sit still and look at you?
Well, that's sweet, how nice.
Now what will I do?
Stand up and leave or just sit still and look at you?
Gleaming, you stood up obviously had a thrill.
I sat there alone of course I had to pay the bill.
That's just great, how nice, what a surprise!
My luck had run out, on to the beach, to the sun, resting, having fun.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
The song "Premiére Lovin'" by Emilíana Torrini is about a chance encounter with a stranger that turns out to be an unfulfilling love experience. The lyrics begin by describing the appearance of the stranger, wearing a dark purple suit with a tissue around his neck, and the singer's curiosity about him. The broken ball of fruits lying by his side suggests a carefree attitude, which is further confirmed when the man offers the singer a chair just to be polite.
The chorus of the song, "I guess this is my premiere lovin'," is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's disappointment with the experience. Despite being interested in the stranger, he merely offers her berries with sugar, chocolate, and milk, before lighting a cigarette and telling her she's "not quite what I'm looking for my little marionette." The phrase "little marionette" suggests that the man sees the singer as a puppet, something to be controlled and manipulated.
As the song continues, the singer grapples with the decision of whether to leave or stay and look at the man. Ultimately, he stands up, apparently thrilled, and the singer is left alone to pay the bill. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer decides to move on to a better experience, "on to the beach, to the sun, resting, having fun."
Overall, "Premiére Lovin'" is a commentary on the often-disappointing nature of love, and the complex emotions that can come with trying to connect with a stranger. The lyrics portray a sense of disillusionment and resignation, with the repetition of the chorus expressing the singer's acceptance that this was not the romantic experience she had been hoping for.
Line by Line Meaning
You wore a dark, purple suit, with a tissue 'round your neck.
You were dressed in a dark purple suit, with a tissue around your neck.
Lonely, eating tomato soup, I knew I had to check.
I was lonely, eating tomato soup when I noticed you and decided to approach you.
A broken ball of fruits, was lying by your side,
There was a pile of damaged fruits next to you.
You offered me a chair, I guess just to be polite.
You offered me a chair, possibly to be courteous.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
This might be my first romantic experience.
You asked me with a voice of torn old silk.
You asked me in a tone that was reminiscent of ancient silk fabric.
"Do you want some berries with sugar, chocolate and milk?"
"Would you like some berries with sugar, chocolate, and milk?"
I'm here, look at me, but you just lit a cigarette;
I'm sitting here in front of you, but you proceed to light a cigarette instead of paying attention to me.
"You're not quite what I'm looking for my little marionette"
"You don't quite fit the bill for what I am looking for, my little puppet."
Well, that's sweet, how nice.
Well, that's pleasant, how kind.
Now what will I do?
Now, what should I do?
Stand up and leave or just sit still and look at you?
Should I get up and leave or stay here and continue to observe you?
Gleaming, you stood up obviously had a thrill.
You stood up with excitement in your eyes.
I sat there alone of course I had to pay the bill.
I ended up sitting there all by myself and had to pay the bill on my own.
That's just great, how nice, what a surprise!
That's fantastic, how wonderful, what a shock!
My luck had run out, on to the beach, to the sun, resting, having fun.
My fortune had turned, and I moved on to the beach, the sunshine, and relaxation to enjoy myself.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
I suppose this is my first affair of the heart.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
I speculate that this is my initial romantic encounter.
I guess this is my premiere lovin'.
I believe that this is my very first love affair.
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The most lovely track on Merman