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 Nicolasâ 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 âPstereoâ 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 artistâs first album.
- âWhen you make a new version of someone elseâs 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. â
A perhaps more truthful representation of Emilie Nicolasâ expression is the newly released single âGrown Upâ, a vulnerable and melancholic song written as a tribute to the artistâs 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 âIn a league of her ownâ (Reviewer NRK - Norwegian Public Broadcaster) and her voice was called âa surround sound system in itselfâ (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 Ăya Festivalen in Norway, the Great Escape in England, Stay Out West in Sweden and Spot Festival in Denmark.
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Melancholia
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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Got lost again
Though I knew he liked the back of my hand
I didnt wanna leave, go back again
Drive my body down the same old path as them
I found a perfect spot to lay
Free my head from a ponytail
I imagine how the earth would slowly cover me
Let me lie here til' the sun dies
Let me lie here til' the sun dies
Let me lie here til' the sun dies
Let me lie here til' the sun dies
Til' the sun dies, til' the sun dies
When there's no part left of me
I hope my ghost would have eyes to see
I'll stick around for a billion years
Til' the sun finally gets me
Finally gets me
Finally gets me
Lie here til' the sun dies
Lie here til' the sun dies
Dies
Dies
Dies
Dies
The lyrics of Emilie Nicolas's song Melancholia speak of the desire to escape from the mundanity and repetition of everyday life. The singer of the song goes into the woods, seeking solace and perhaps some kind of spiritual reconnection with nature. The phrase "got lost again" could indicate a feeling of being lost in life, of not knowing where to go or what to do. The next line, "though I knew he liked the back of my hand", suggests that the singer is not alone, that there is someone who knows her well and perhaps even cares for her. However, she chooses to go into the woods alone, to be with herself and her thoughts.
The next few lines of the song speak of a desire to stay in the woods, to find a place to rest and let go of the burdens of life. The phrase "drive my body down the same old path as them" could suggest a feeling of being stuck in a rut, of following the same routine as everyone else. The singer finds a "perfect spot to lay" and imagines the earth slowly covering her, creating a home for a deer or two. There is a sense of peace and freedom in this imagined scenario, a release from the constraints of modern life.
The final section of the song speaks of the singer's desire to be remembered, to leave a lasting impact on the world. She hopes that her ghost will have eyes to see, that she will continue to exist in some form even after her physical body is gone. The repetition of the phrase "til' the sun dies" emphasizes the idea of eternity, of something enduring beyond the limits of time and space. Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the human desire for connection, meaning, and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
I went into the woods
I ventured deep into the forest
Got lost again
As usual, I lost my way
Though I knew he liked the back of my hand
Despite being familiar with the place with his help
I didnt wanna leave, go back again
I was reluctant to retrace my steps and head back
Drive my body down the same old path as them
Follow the same route as other people have taken
I found a perfect spot to lay
I discovered an ideal spot to lie down
Free my head from a ponytail
Let my hair loose
I imagine how the earth would slowly cover me
I picture the slow burial of my body by the earth
Could it be your home for a deer or two (a deer or two)
Perhaps make a home for deer
Let me lie here til' the sun dies
Allow me to rest here until the end of time
When there's no part left of me
After my death, when nothing remains of me
I hope my ghost would have eyes to see
I want my spirit to possess the ability to see
I'll stick around for a billion years
I intend to linger for an eternity
Til' the sun finally gets me
Until the sun eventually engulfs and destroys me
Finally gets me
Finally consumes me
Lie here til' the sun dies
Remain here until the sun's death
Dies
Perishes
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Why Bother
So after 4.5 years of becoming an Emilie Stan... Spotify FINALLY released her first album. I'd been listening to Grown Up, Nobody Knows and Let You Out, but didn't really pick up on this track.
Now I'm mad at myself for being denied one of the heaviest fucking bass lines I've ever heard. Love it so much.
TH
Glad you finally got to listen to her first albumđ„°
S B
Du gÄr rett i hjertet mitt..nydeligste musikken jeg hÞrt pÄ leeeenge. Stemmen, stemningen, komposisjonene - alt er knallbra! You go!
Julian Joyce
Absolutely amazing ! Gorgeous performance (Emilie & her musicians) for a brilliant and enchanting song... - Like the 9 other wonderful "haunting electro-pop" tracks wich compose her first but stunning record, entitled "Like I'm a warrior".
This great  composer/singer comes from Norway but her father is french. (Emilie Nicolas est une chanteuse/compositrice norvégienne, mais son pÚre est français !).
Please, if you like it - and other Emilie's songs on YouTube or Deezer - spread her to your friends ! ;-))
nur maisarah
Really love her voice
Axelga2112
beautiful production. Just the right amount of energy to flow swiftly. so glad I found this (=
Gerrald Muyoti
you are absolutely on top of the chats,i love your voice and passion in music..bigup yourself listening all the way in qatar..
Shilra Viuxuz
People compliment an unpainted canvas saying it brings forth some unacknowledged emotions within them, a childhood trauma or whatever... My point revolves to the fact that people can feel something from anything, no matter how absurd or... whole.
Sometimes I feel a lot when listening to music. Some really appreciate the feelings they get from this song. Fortunately the artists continue to play.
Instruments are adventurous, vocals are temptuous, I am indeed able to dream.
Leo D
Amazing Emilie!
judyjude
cant wait for the concert in October! :D Love this song <3