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
Sunnyroad
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I hope you got it safe
It's been so long
I don't know what to say
I've traveled 'round
Through deserts on my horse
But jokes aside
I want to come back home
I said I had to go
You said you'd meet me
On the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
I never married
Never had those kids
I loved too many
Now heaven's closed its gates.
I know I'm bad
To jump on you like this
Some things don't change
My middle name's still 'Risk'
I know that night
So long long time ago
Will you still meet me
On the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
Well, this is it
I'm running out of space
Here is my address
And number just in case.
This time as one
We'll find which way to go
Now come and meet me
On the sunny road
The lyrics of Emiliana Torrini’s song ‘Sunnyroad’ tell a narrative about a person who has been away for some time but now wants to go back home. She has traveled through deserts on her horse, which indicates how far she has been. She reminisces about a night when she had to leave, but she promised to meet the other person on the sunny road. The song seems like an attempt to reconnect with the past and brings the person back to where it all began. The lyrics express a sense of longing, risk-taking, and regret.
The chorus of the song 'It's time, meet me on the sunny road' has a repetitive and straightforward nature, and it seems like an invitation to meet in-person. Perhaps the person is uncertain about how the meeting will go, but the singer is ready to make a risky move in order to capitalize on what could be a potentially great encounter. The lyrics give the impression that the person must be quite important to her, and despite all the years that have gone by, she still hopes for a reunion.
Emiliana Torrini’s ‘Sunnyroad’ has a mellow and soothing melody, with an acoustic guitar undulating in the background. When you listen to the lyrics, you get the impression she’s singing to one person and wishing they could be in one place again. The song's upbeat rhythm gives a hopeful vibe despite the nostalgic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrote you this
I have written a letter for you
I hope you got it safe
I hope you have received the letter without any harm or damage
It's been so long
It's been a significant amount of time since we last spoke
I don't know what to say
I have no words to express myself accurately
I've traveled 'round
I have traveled to different places
Through deserts on my horse
I have traversed through the desert on horseback
But jokes aside
But to be serious
I want to come back home
I desire to go back to where I belong
You know that night
You remember that moment in time
I said I had to go
I communicated that I had to depart
You said you'd meet me
You promised to meet me
On the sunny road
At a bright and pleasant location
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
It's time to meet as promised, in a cheerful place
I never married
I have never entered into matrimony
Never had those kids
I have not had any children
I loved too many
I considered myself enamored with many different people
Now heaven's closed its gates.
I cannot enter paradise
I know I'm bad
I am aware that I am not perfect
To jump on you like this
To approach you suddenly in this manner
Some things don't change
There are certain things that remain constant
My middle name's still 'Risk'
I am still prone to taking chances
Will you still meet me
Are you still willing to meet with me
Well, this is it
This is all I have to say
I'm running out of space
I am almost out of pages to write on
Here is my address
This is where you can find me
And number just in case.
And my phone number just in case you need it
This time as one
This time together
We'll find which way to go
We will determine the path to take
Now come and meet me
Please come and meet me
On the sunny road
At that bright and pleasant location
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL DE MUSSENDEN CAREY, EMILIANA TORRINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ezequiel Magrini
Wrote you this
I hope you got it safe
It's been so long
I don't know what to say
I've travelled 'round
Through deserts on my horse
But jokes aside
I wanna come back home
You know that night
I said i had to go
You said you'd meet me
On the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
it's time, meet me on the sunny road
I never married
Never had those kids
I loved too many
Now heaven's closed its gates.
I know I'm bad
To jump on you like this
Some things don't change
My middle name's still 'Risk'
I know that night
So long long time ago
Will you still meet me
On the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
Well, this is it
I'm running out of space
Here is my address
And number just in case.
This time as one
We'll find which way to go
Now come and meet me
On the sunny road
summa!!
this song never fails to make me emotional, religiously watched this as a child & this was one of my comforts 😿
Ezequiel Magrini
Wrote you this
I hope you got it safe
It's been so long
I don't know what to say
I've travelled 'round
Through deserts on my horse
But jokes aside
I wanna come back home
You know that night
I said i had to go
You said you'd meet me
On the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
it's time, meet me on the sunny road
I never married
Never had those kids
I loved too many
Now heaven's closed its gates.
I know I'm bad
To jump on you like this
Some things don't change
My middle name's still 'Risk'
I know that night
So long long time ago
Will you still meet me
On the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
It's time, meet me on the sunny road
Well, this is it
I'm running out of space
Here is my address
And number just in case.
This time as one
We'll find which way to go
Now come and meet me
On the sunny road
Simon Ryan
My brother used to love this song.
He's no longer with us and this makes me think of him every time I hear it. It also makes me cry.
It's a beautiful song. Thanks for sharing it with us.
George williams
Simon Ryan so sorry to hear that, mate
matt carroll
I hope he rests in peace I lost my daughter 5 years ago and I still have songs that set me off and bring back strong memories, I wish you all the happiness in the world ❤❤
Simon Ryan
@matt carroll thanks matt. you too mate.
cjod33
I'd forgotten about this album.
Aprx 15yr ago I lost everything in a house fire. I'm still rediscovering my old music collection.
It's like running into old friends, some bring joy, some bring pain. They all bring memories.
It's a wonderful journey, life.
Val R
Omg, if I can help you to look for those lost songs count me in, I know a lot of alternative music like this one!
Michael Husada
There was one time in mid/late 2000s when every organic food shop I go to is playing this song.
Such a beautiful song. I love her album too. It’s great to rediscover it.
Artem Khasanov
Всякий раз, когда слушаю эту песню, подступает комок к горлу и слёзы наворачиваются. Задевает какие-то очень глубокие струнки..