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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If I Call
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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After all this time
Would you answer me?
Am I still on your mind?
Now do you feel me?
Or am I way off track here?
Or have I misunderstood you?
God, I hope not
If I call
In the middle of the night
Would you open the door?
Would that be alright?
Now, if you let me
Just close your eyes
And pretend I'm somebody
Would you still make love to me?
This body is the same body
You drooled all over
You moan, you scream
You broke, you beg me to come closer
Now I'm standing in the night
With your number
Wondering if I should call you
If a pin dropped you'd be out of it
Change your mind and be done with it
I'll be as quiet as I can
Be as quiet as I can
I don't wanna say too much
Just let the hands touch
And hope you're not over it
Hope you're not over it
Alone
I'm sofa racing, baby, watch me miss him
One out of two options, mission
So many times I wonder if it's missing
If I want my friend, now we ditchin'
You turned off all your love
So many times I listened
So honest, then why you so distant?
But I don't got the time, time
Don't like the reason, no, 'cause I'll cuss, cuss
I can not do all of this for us
I can not do all of this for your love
You can not be in a world of us
I can not do all of this for your love
I can not do all of this for your love
I can not do all of this for your love
If a pin dropped you'd be out of it
Change your mind and be done with it
I'll be as quiet as I can (I'll be as quiet)
Be as quiet as I can
I don't wanna say too much
Just let the hands touch
And hope you're not over it
Hope you're not over it (hope you're not over it)
If a pin dropped you'd be out of it
Change your mind and be done with it
I'll be as quiet as I can (I'll be as quiet)
Be as quiet as I can
I don't wanna say too much
Just let the hands touch
And hope you're not over it
Hope you're not over it
If I call
After all this time
Would I change your mind?
Should I let you be?
Do you feel me?
'Cause I'm standing in the night with your number
Wondering if I should call
The lyrics of Emilie Nicolas's song "If I Call" convey a sense of longing, uncertainty, and vulnerability. The singer is contemplating reaching out to someone from their past, questioning whether they are still on the person's mind and if they would be welcomed back into their life. There is a longing to be recognized and acknowledged, as the phrase "Would you answer me? Am I still on your mind?" suggests. The singer wonders if they have understood the situation correctly and expresses their hope that they haven't misinterpreted anything.
The second verse dives deeper into the physical and emotional intimacy that once existed between the singer and the person they are addressing. The singer reminisces about shared experiences, describing how their body was desired and desired in return, with lines such as "This body is the same body you drooled all over." However, now there seems to be distance and hesitation in the relationship, which is reflected in the line "You turned off all your love, so many times I listened."
The chorus amplifies the singer's desire to approach the person cautiously and quietly, hoping for a positive response. There is a fear of saying too much but an overwhelming need for physical connection, expressed through the line "Just let the hands touch." The repetition of the phrase "Hope you're not over it" reinforces the singer's concerns about the person moving on or no longer having feelings for them.
In the last verse, the singer reflects on their own ambivalence, questioning whether they should make the call or leave things as they are. They wonder if reaching out would have any impact and whether it would change the person's mind. There is an internal struggle between wanting to make a move and respecting the other person's space, as seen in the line "Should I let you be?"
Overall, "If I Call" captures the introspective and emotional journey of someone contemplating reconnecting with someone from their past. It explores themes of longing, uncertainty, and the desire for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
If I call
If I reach out to you
After all this time
Even though it's been a while
Would you answer me?
Will you respond to me?
Am I still on your mind?
Do you still think about me?
Now do you feel me?
Can you sense my presence?
Or am I way off track here?
Or have I completely misunderstood the situation?
Or have I misunderstood you?
Or have I misinterpreted your intentions?
God, I hope not
I really hope that's not the case
In the middle of the night
Late at night when everyone's sleeping
Would you open the door?
Would you allow me back into your life?
Would that be alright?
Would it be okay with you?
Now, if you let me
If you give me the chance
Just close your eyes
Just shut out the world
And pretend I'm somebody
And imagine that I'm someone else
Would you still make love to me?
Would you still have an intimate connection with me?
This body is the same body
This physical form is the same as before
You drooled all over
You desired and lusted after
You moan, you scream
You express pleasure and passion
You broke, you beg me to come closer
You broke down and pleaded for my presence
Now I'm standing in the night
Now I'm alone in the darkness
With your number
With your contact information
Wondering if I should call you
Contemplating whether I should reach out to you
If a pin dropped you'd be out of it
If the slightest sound occurred, you'd be gone
Change your mind and be done with it
Suddenly change your decision and be finished with it
I'll be as quiet as I can
I'll try to remain as silent as possible
Be as quiet as I can
Maintain absolute silence
I don't wanna say too much
I don't want to reveal too many thoughts or emotions
Just let the hands touch
Just allow physical contact
And hope you're not over it
And pray that you haven't moved on from our relationship
Alone
Feeling isolated
I'm sofa racing, baby, watch me miss him
I'm engaging in idle distractions, trying to forget about him
One out of two options, mission
There are only two possibilities, and I need to choose
So many times I wonder if it's missing
I constantly question if something is lacking
If I want my friend, now we ditchin'
If I desire a deeper connection, now we're abandoning it
You turned off all your love
You shut down all emotions of love
So many times I listened
I've listened countless times
So honest, then why you so distant?
You claim to be truthful, so why are you acting aloof?
But I don't got the time, time
But I don't have the time, the luxury
Don't like the reason, no, 'cause I'll cuss, cuss
I don't accept the justification, because I'll express my anger
I can not do all of this for us
I am unable to carry the burden of fixing our relationship alone
I can not do all of this for your love
I am unable to put in all this effort solely for your love
You can not be in a world of us
You cannot fully be a part of our relationship
I can not do all of this for your love
I am unable to do everything necessary just for your love
I can not do all of this for your love
I am unable to dedicate myself completely to your love
If a pin dropped you'd be out of it
If the slightest sound occurred, you'd be gone
Change your mind and be done with it
Suddenly change your decision and be finished with it
I'll be as quiet as I can (I'll be as quiet)
I'll try to remain as silent as possible
Be as quiet as I can
Maintain absolute silence
I don't wanna say too much
I don't want to reveal too many thoughts or emotions
Just let the hands touch
Just allow physical contact
And hope you're not over it
And pray that you haven't moved on from our relationship
If a pin dropped you'd be out of it
If the slightest sound occurred, you'd be gone
Change your mind and be done with it
Suddenly change your decision and be finished with it
I'll be as quiet as I can (I'll be as quiet)
I'll try to remain as silent as possible
Be as quiet as I can
Maintain absolute silence
I don't wanna say too much
I don't want to reveal too many thoughts or emotions
Just let the hands touch
Just allow physical contact
And hope you're not over it
And pray that you haven't moved on from our relationship
If I call
If I reach out to you
After all this time
Even though it's been a while
Would I change your mind?
Could I alter your opinions?
Should I let you be?
Should I leave you alone?
Do you feel me?
Do you sense my emotions?
'Cause I'm standing in the night with your number
Because I'm alone in the darkness with your contact information
Wondering if I should call
Contemplating whether I should reach out to you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aksel Carlson, Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn, Nicolay Tangen Svaennes, Thomas Meyer Kongshavn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Keli Usher-Holmes
Was hooked on your words and music since blown away in Pstereo, where I stayed up til late listening to your live concerts. Talented lady. Much love from U. K 🇬🇧 X
SkyWalker
Love listening to the album and replaying your live performances to see how amazingly talented you and the band are. I’m captivated every time! Please make music forever.
Vibrant Health Company
Just discovered your music and I love it so much. I hope to see you LIVE sometime
Julian Joyce
From the very first second, I'm captivated... And then, impressed by this talented intensity, overwhelmed by delightful emotions - that vibrate in these great "colors of sound" and in your voice, Emilie.
Julian Joyce
@Emilie Nicolas *** >(°!°)< ***
Emilie Nicolas
@Julian Joyce <3
Julian Joyce
(En bref : j'adore ! ^^)
NMIBUBBLE
Seen you had a couple of songs on Young Wallander first couple of episodes the last songs They're just amazing great songs voice and the band is kick ass too. :) Waiting for all your songs to come out on digital hopefully all on one album :)
Ser Franklin
So captivating! I absolutely love your music
mountain_goat1
Love love love. Thanks for the artistry in your words and music. Chris:)