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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New Shot
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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This is for the moments when the moment comes
This is for the new love when the old is gone
This is for the new shot, our shot here
This is for the new ride
This is with the new gold old ideas
Dippin' in the moment in
It could be the one or the same thing
I got you, I got you, I got you
I put my name on love
This is for the new shot, our shot here
This is for the new ride, this is for the new ride
This is for the new ride, this is for the new ride
I know you can not wait
I know you can not wait
I can't contain myself, oh I got nothing
I know you can not wait
I know you can not wait
I can't contain myself, oh I got nothing
Got nothing, got nothing, got nothing
Got nothing, got nothing, got nothing
(This is for the new)
Got nothing, got nothing, got nothing
Got nothing, got nothing, got nothing
The lyrics to Emilie Nicolas's song "New Shot" express a sense of enthusiasm for new beginnings and new experiences. The repetition of "This is for the new shot" and "This is for the new ride" emphasizes the singer's desire to embrace change and take risks. The references to "new love when the old is gone" suggest that the singer is moving on from past relationships or situations and is ready to start fresh. The line "I put my name on love" could be interpreted as a declaration of the singer's commitment to finding and embracing love in all its forms.
The repetition of "I know you can not wait" and "I can't contain myself" suggest a sense of urgency and excitement that permeates the entire song. The repetition of "got nothing" at the end of the song could be interpreted in different ways - it could suggest a sense of emptiness or uncertainty about what the future holds, or it could simply be a way of emphasizing that the singer is starting with a blank slate.
Overall, "New Shot" conveys a sense of optimism and energy that is focused on the possibilities of the present and the future, rather than dwelling on the past.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for the new shot and the moment to be alive
This is a celebration of new opportunities and the excitement of experiencing life to the fullest.
This is for the moments when the moment comes
This is for the times when an unexpected opportunity arises.
This is for the new love when the old is gone
This is an acknowledgement that new love can come after heartbreak and loss.
This is for the new shot, our shot here
This is a reference to a new chance or opportunity that is available to those who are willing to seize it.
This is for the new ride
This is a metaphor for the journey that life takes us on, and an acknowledgement that we are constantly moving forward.
This is with the new gold old ideas
This is a recognition that it is possible to build upon old ideas in new and innovative ways.
Dippin' in the moment in
This is an expression of being fully present in the moment, and experiencing life to the fullest.
Hold me back, I love that, love that
This is an expression of excitement and a desire to move forward with enthusiasm and energy.
It could be the one or the same thing
This is an acknowledgement that sometimes new opportunities can be similar to past experiences, but they each have their own unique qualities and potential.
I got you, I got you, I got you
This is a declaration of support and encouragement for those who are taking new risks or pursuing new goals.
I put my name on love
This is an expression of commitment and belief in the power of love to transform and enrich our lives.
I know you can not wait
This is an acknowledgement that the excitement and anticipation of new opportunities can be overwhelming.
I can't contain myself, oh I got nothing
This is an expression of the intense energy and enthusiasm that comes with new experiences.
Got nothing, got nothing, got nothing
This is a repetition of the statement that there is nothing holding us back from pursuing our dreams and taking risks.
Writer(s): Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.