Emilie Kahn was raised on the outskirts of Montreal. Her parents met in a p… Read Full Bio ↴Emilie Kahn was raised on the outskirts of Montreal. Her parents met in a parking lot.

In late 2015 Kahn released 10 000 under the moniker Emilie & Ogden, a record of folk- inspired indie ballads soaked in the pains of youth. The harpist traced a lovesick narrative across haunting blends of electronica and indie rock, a track list of lush landscapes driven by tales of bad breakups and hurt feelings. Released under Montreal staple Secret City Records, 10 000 was a pop album of its own league, and it quickly garnered wide acclaim for a new artist only beginning to discover her talents.

Her initial success gave way to more: A viral video became a headlining tour; Festival circuits and sold out marquees; Stints opening for Half Moon Run; European dates with Plants and Animals. Soon, Emilie had found her seat at the table in the burgeoning Montreal indie rock scene.

3 years later, Kahn is no longer the same songwriter. She’s dropped the moniker and with it any sense of impersonation; what’s left is Emilie as herself, a keen writer determined to bend pop to her will. Outro, her latest effort, produced in collaboration with Warren C. Spicer of Plants and Animals, shows a craftsman come into her own. The songs have become something else, something older. Outro is a remorseful exit from youth, a pained look back as Kahn pores over every misplaced feeling and bad call. Teeming with adulthood’s melancholy, Kahn offers indie pop crafted with a miniaturist hand toward intimacy while still reaching for the grandiosity of the genre’s icons. This is a record that stings as much as it soothes, and never misses a chance to swing for the fences as she glances around one last time before heading off to some future island.

Gemini
Emilie Kahn Lyrics

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You're a Gemini
(You're a Gemini)
(You're a Gemini)
(You're a Gemini)

I was sitting tight in the passenger's seat
You always driving me around so recklessly
Felt like I was in a music video

Caught between the two
How was I to know?
And you're asking if I feel alone

And I say
I feel a lot of things, bad, bad feelings
Saw the photos, it sent me reeling
But you're a Gemini, it's your season
You're a Gemini, you're a Gemini
It's your birthday, I'm not invited
Now you're acting all high and mighty
But you're a Gemini
Can't help but switch sides
And I'm just the same

Caught me at a bad time, always running away
And you're my dream girl coming to save the day
Call a spade a spade
Acting like I don't know
Too afraid to move and too proud to show
And you're asking if I feel alone (I feel alone)

And I say
I feel a lot of things, bad, bad feelings
Saw the photos, it sent me reeling
But you're a Gemini, it's your season
You're a Gemini, you're a Gemini
It's your birthday, I'm not invited (not invited)
Now you're acting all high and mighty
But you're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides
And I'm just the same, I guess I lied

Mm, mm, mm
(You're Gemini)
(You're Gemini)
Mm, mm, mm
(You're Gemini)
(You're...)

Calling me on, and then you're turning away
Ride off into the dark, off into the rain
'Cause you're on and you're off and you're on and you're off
And I'm always on

And I say
I feel a lot of things, bad, bad feelings
Saw the photos, it sent me reeling
But you're a Gemini, it's your season
Try to patch it up, it's not healing
It's your birthday, I'm not invited (not invited)
Now you're acting all high and mighty
But you're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides
And I'm just the same

You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides
(You're a Gemini)
(You're a Gemini)
You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides
(You're a Gemini)
You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides
(You're a Gemini)

You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides
(You're a Gemini)

Overall Meaning

The song "Gemini" by Emilie Kahn is about a tumultuous relationship with a Gemini. In astrology, Geminis are known for their duality, often represented by the symbol of the twins. The song starts with the repetition of "You're a Gemini", emphasizing this aspect of the relationship. The singer finds herself in the passenger seat while her partner drives recklessly, feeling like she's in a music video. However, she's caught between the two sides of her partner's personality, unable to predict how they will behave.

Throughout the song, the singer admits to feeling alone and experiencing bad feelings, likely due to her partner's fickle behavior. She's seen photos that sent her reeling, possibly of her partner with someone else. Despite this, she acknowledges that it's currently the Gemini season and her partner's birthday, yet she's not invited to celebrate with them. Her partner acts high and mighty, but the singer can't help but switch sides herself.

The chorus repeats the line "But you're a Gemini" multiple times, implying that the partner's behavior is a result of their zodiac sign. The song ends with the repetition of "You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides", emphasizing the unavoidable duality of this relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You're a Gemini
Addressed to the person the song is about in a repetitive manner.

I was sitting tight in the passenger's seat You always driving me around so recklessly Felt like I was in a music video Caught between the two How was I to know? And you're asking if I feel alone
The singer feels unsure and trapped while the person they're talking to is questioning their emotional state.

And I say I feel a lot of things, bad, bad feelings Saw the photos, it sent me reeling But you're a Gemini, it's your season You're a Gemini, you're a Gemini It's your birthday, I'm not invited Now you're acting all high and mighty But you're a Gemini Can't help but switch sides And I'm just the same
The singer is trying to voice their feelings of distrust, but also shows a sense of acceptance because of the person's astrological sign.

Caught me at a bad time, always running away And you're my dream girl coming to save the day Call a spade a spade Acting like I don't know Too afraid to move and too proud to show And you're asking if I feel alone (I feel alone)
The artist is acknowledging their fear of vulnerability and how the person they're talking to is not helping the situation. The question of whether or not they feel alone gets a confirmation this time.

Mm, mm, mm (You're Gemini) (You're Gemini) Mm, mm, mm (You're Gemini) (You're...)
Bridge with repeating lyrics.

Calling me on, and then you're turning away Ride off into the dark, off into the rain 'Cause you're on and you're off and you're on and you're off And I'm always on
The person they're talking to is playing games with them, leading them on and then pushing them away. The singer is always there, waiting.

And I say I feel a lot of things, bad, bad feelings Saw the photos, it sent me reeling But you're a Gemini, it's your season Try to patch it up, it's not healing It's your birthday, I'm not invited (not invited) Now you're acting all high and mighty But you're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides And I'm just the same
The singer is still feeling hurt and trying to fix things, but the person they're talking to is being difficult. The astrological sign is still being mentioned as an explanation for the person's behavior.

You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides (You're a Gemini) (You're a Gemini) You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides (You're a Gemini) You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides (You're a Gemini) You're a Gemini, can't help but switch sides (You're a Gemini)
The chorus repeats, emphasising the idea that the person's astrological sign is responsible for their inconsistent behavior.

Writer(s): Marc-andre Gilbert, Emilie Catherine Maria Kahn, Ben Dylan Sloan

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