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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Naive
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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Hoped for, gave everything up
Been so naive for so long, I
'Cause maybe, maybe he will come
Said he want me to be free
But I can not be that as long as he don't love me
Like the river that won't dry out
To the days that turn into nights
I thought love would come easy to me
Been so right when I'm wrong
Crooked by my tongue
Been so right when I'm wrong, I
'Cause maybe, maybe he will come
Said he want me to be free
But I can not be that as long as he don't love me
And I though love would come easy
Like the river that won't dry out
To the days that turn into nights
I thought love would come easy to me
In Emilie Nicolas's song "Naive," the singer reflects on the naivety she has held onto for a long period of time in regards to love. She had hoped and gave everything up for love, but it did not come easy. The lyrics highlight her internal battle of trying to be free while still being in love with someone who does not reciprocate the same feelings. She believes she cannot truly be free until she is loved back in return.
The repetition in the chorus creates a sense of longing that lingers throughout the song. The metaphor of love being compared to a river that won't dry out showcases her belief that love is constant, and it should be easy to obtain. Emilie's vocals are haunting and delicate, which adds to the vulnerability of the lyrics.
In conclusion, "Naive" by Emilie Nicolas serves as a reminder that love is not always easy, and sometimes it takes a lot of time, patience, and self-reflection to understand what one truly wants and needs in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Been so naive for so long
I have been foolish and unaware for an extended period of time.
Hoped for, gave everything up
I had high expectations and sacrificed a lot in pursuit of those hopes.
Been so naive for so long, I
My naivete has persisted, and continues to affect me.
'Cause maybe, maybe he will come
I hold onto the possibility that he may come to me.
Said he want me to be free
He claims that he wants me to have independence.
But I can not be that as long as he don't love me
However, without his love, I cannot truly be free.
And I thought love would come easy
I used to believe that love would be simple to find and attain.
Like the river that won't dry out
Like a river that never stops flowing.
To the days that turn into nights
To the passing of time, from daylight to darkness.
I thought love would come easy to me
I held onto the hope that love would come to me with ease.
Been so right when I'm wrong
I have been stubbornly set in my ways, even when they are incorrect.
Crooked by my tongue
I have said things that are insincere or untrue.
Been so right when I'm wrong, I
Even when I am mistaken, I still feel that I am correct.
Writer(s): Aksel (axxe) Carlson, Anders Opdahl, Eivind Helgerød, Emilie Nicolas, Nicolay Tangen Svennæs
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leo D
So beautiful ,her voice is one of the best Norway has to offer and that tells the lot! Bravo Emilie!
Emily Raven
This is such a brilliant piece of music. Everything from the beat to the guitar to the vocals. It's perfect <3
Ulf R Bakken
Thanks for the performance you gave me some weeks ago at Nøtterøy. Your band is over the top! You got such amazing elegance and good taste, in my heart even David Sylvian struggle to compete. Deep lyrics, out of this world vocals and mindblowingly beautiful music made my day that night. The future seems so bright... Love you all! I will see you all again, some day.
Vikalp Bagdi
Loved it ...like each song of yours. Kudos to the mixing and mastering and all of you lovely artists |m| Thanks from India
Tom Alexander Trones
Awesome song! Nice playing, Viljar!
Marble House
Insanely brilliant.
Kjetil Alisøy
kult det er jo hos Martin! :D
Jeppe Morgenthaler
Fantastic.
ARZIVA
what microphone does she use for recording her songs anyone knows ? :)
David J. Giraldo L.
Unbelievable
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