It all started when the 26 year old from the suburbs of Oslo, Norway shared a handful of her independently produced songs on the distribution website Soundcloud in the spring of 2013. With little background information and just a single photograph to track of the artist, whispers of a new mysterious talent quickly became the talk of the town.
The attention accumulated from the modest self-promotion showed her music needed no introduction, and there is nothing random about Emilie Nicolas’ success to date. She has become known for her soaring, powerful vocals and wistful lyrics accompanied by a sparse and somber backdrop of electronic beats. Her musical expression has been praised for being remarkably perfected for her age, and her abilities as a songwriter and performer is turning heads in the international music industry.
It was a cover of the song “Pstereo” by the Norwegian band Dumdum Boys that brought Emilie Nicolas out to the commercial radio world. The song was made on a mission from a local music festival in Trondheim, Norway, and it earned a nomination at P3 Gull (Norwegian Public Broadcaster award show) where she also performed the single on live television.
In spite of her success with Pstereo, the single might hold false promises of what is to expect of the artist’s first album.
- “When you make a new version of someone else’s song it is difficult to feel personally connected to it. My own songs come from somewhere within me, while no matter how much you change a cover song, it will always be a cover. “
A perhaps more truthful representation of Emilie Nicolas’ expression is the newly released single “Grown Up”, a vulnerable and melancholic song written as a tribute to the artist’s father. In Grown Up her tremendous voice reveal its true potential and builds to reach a dizzying intensity. She draws you in to her emotional universe, and it feels so heartfelt and honest it is impossible not to relate.
- When I write a new song, it happens very fast. I cannot spend years perfecting the lyrics and the language, because then it would not be truly honest.
Expectations were high when Emilie gave her first live performance at Trondheim Pstereo Festival, in the fall of 2013. The originally schooled jazz singer put all doubts aside to her musical capabilities. She was a newcomer - but no beginner in the music world, and in February 2014 she drew one of the biggest crowds to by:Larm, an Oslo based festival known for being a showcase for new talent on the Nordic Music Scene. The reviewers unanimously praised the performance for being one of the most noteworthy of the festival, declaring her “In a league of her own” (Reviewer NRK - Norwegian Public Broadcaster) and her voice was called “a surround sound system in itself” (Reviewer in VG, Norwegian nationwide newspaper).
Emilie Nicolas has proved herself worthy of the hype. This is just the beginning, but she has already revealed herself as a true artist who you beyond doubt will hear more from in time to come.
She is currently crafting her much anticipated debut album, scheduled to be out this year, and her live calendar includes shows at Øya Festivalen in Norway, the Great Escape in England, Stay Out West in Sweden and Spot Festival in Denmark.
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Charge
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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I'm in charge now
Lay off
I run the house now
So I dare you
To lay off me
I never invited you in
How talented you are
And how your life spins
You look down on somebody
That's where you are
Looking straight through you I never invited you in
or your figurine
Your condescending words
And how your life spin
You talk down to somebody
That's where you are
Looking down on you Coz I swear I'm about
To blow you off
For many reasons
You may look out
For a full moon
'Coz you bring out
The wolf in me
You may look out
For a full moon
You bring out the wolf in me You bring out the wolf
in me
The lyrics of Emilie Nicolas's song "Charge" are packed with a powerful message about taking control of one's life and standing up to those who seek to bring others down. The first two lines of the chorus, "You need to lay off me, I'm in charge now," establish the singer's newfound sense of authority and independence. The next line, "I run the house now," expands on this idea, suggesting that the singer has taken control of their own space and is no longer willing to tolerate interference or disrespect from others.
The second half of the chorus is directed at a specific person, who is described as having been "invited" into the singer's life and home through the use of a metaphorical "figurine." This person is implied to be condescending and judgmental, looking down on others while praising their own talent and life accomplishments. The singer challenges this person to "lay off" and stop talking down to them or anyone else, warning that they are about to "blow [you] off" if they continue to behave in this way.
The final lines of the chorus introduce another image, that of a wolf being unleashed by the other person's behavior. This metaphor suggests that the singer is not merely angry or annoyed, but truly ready to fight back against those who seek to control or belittle them. Overall, "Charge" is a powerful anthem of self-assertion and resistance, encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves and take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You need to lay off me
Stop bothering me
I'm in charge now
I am now the one in control
Lay off
Stop bothering me
I run the house now
I am now the one in charge of this place
So I dare you
I challenge you
To lay off me
Stop bothering me
I never invited you in
I did not ask for your involvement
or your figurine
or any representation of yourself
How talented you are
You are very skilled
And how your life spins
You seem to have your life under control
You look down on somebody
You view others as inferior
That's where you are
That is your current state
Looking straight through you I never invited you in
I see right through you and did not welcome you
or your figurine
or any representation of yourself
Your condescending words
Your insulting and belittling language
And how your life spin
Describing again how you appear successful
You talk down to somebody
You belittle others with your words
That's where you are
That is your current state
Looking down on you Coz I swear I'm about
I also view you as inferior because I am very close to losing my temper
To blow you off
To get rid of you
For many reasons
Due to numerous factors
You may look out
You should be cautious
'Coz you bring out
Because you elicit
The wolf in me
My aggressive and savage nature
You may look out
You should be cautious
For a full moon
The time when my aggressive tendencies may be at their strongest
'Coz you bring out the wolf in me
Because you trigger my savage and aggressive nature
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leo D
Emilie's masterpiece , has everything !
Sasha
Awesome
The Destination
Sasha Thanks
Jordan Askew
I’ve been looking for this song since 2017
Nella King
Finally!
Nikita
<3
dancedevill1
I really fuck with her....some of her stuff isn't available in the states... I've been looking for this 😌
Lil peep
like
R
Scream
Horror Anonymous
Sb Sb Yes 😂 🔪