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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Nobody Knows
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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while further in to his heart
and I guess if you numb where
you would see, it´s empty
nobody knows why I´m hiding
in the mind darling is my hand,
further in to the life of a strange of glame and that´s all over
further in to the life of a strange of a glame and that´s all over
and saaaaaaaaaaay yeah--ah-eh
saaaaaaaaaaaaaay
saaaaaaaaaaaay oooh
oooaaaooaah
your telling late to run, when I move
I know where to go-ooo
You find me, when i sing this real- I´m in love
ain´t nobody told me, emily, it will get stormy
and no one said emily, it will get so stormy
and what´s in your heart my sweet emily, they all will see
nobody told me- it will get stormy
nooooboody told me, how the snow keep falling, the wind keep hailing
not arounder who said, that it´ll befalling
telling me Emily, it will get stormy
nobody told me
nobody told me
nobody told me
nobody told me
nobody told me
nobody told me, emily, emily
what´s in your heart my sweet, emily
they all will see, they all will see
nobody told me
(nobody told me) nobody told me
(nobody told me)
(nobody told me) nobody told me
(nobody told me)
(nobody told me) nobody told me
(nobody told me)
(nobody told me) nobody told- nobody told me
(nobody told me) x5
The lyrics to Emilie Nicolas's song Nobody Knows can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on the perspective of the listener. One possible interpretation is that the song is about someone who is hiding their true feelings and emotions from the world, possibly due to fear or insecurity. The repeated line "nobody knows why I'm hiding" suggests that the singer is struggling to open up and be true to themselves.
The lyrics also contain references to storms and difficult weather conditions, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the emotional turbulence the singer is experiencing. The line "your telling late to run, when I move" could be interpreted as a warning to others to stay away, as the singer is not ready to be vulnerable.
Overall, the song has a melancholic and introspective tone, with a sense of longing and vulnerability that resonates with many listeners. The repeated refrain of "nobody told me" suggests a sense of isolation and loneliness, as the singer feels as though they are going through their struggles alone.
Line by Line Meaning
nobody knows, why i´m hiding
I'm keeping something within myself that no one else knows about and I'm not sure why.
while further in to his heart
This secret I'm keeping is getting deeper and more complicated.
and I guess if you numb where
If you don't feel anything, you won't notice that something is missing.
you would see, it´s empty
But the truth is, there is an emptiness inside of me that I'm struggling to deal with.
in the mind darling is my hand,
I'm in control of my own thoughts and emotions.
further in to the life of a strange of glame and that´s all over
I'm moving further into a life of fame that isn't as fulfilling as I thought it would be.
and saaaaaaaaaay yeah-eh
And even though I'm struggling, I'm going to keep pushing forward.
and saaaaaaaaaaay yeah--ah-eh
Despite the difficulties, I will find a way to overcome them.
saaaaaaaaaaaaaay
I will speak my truth and let my voice be heard.
saaaaaaaaaaaay oooh
I will express myself and show the world who I truly am.
oooaaaooaah
My emotions are complicated and hard to express, but I will try my best.
your telling late to run, when I move
Others are warning me to be careful, but I am determined to keep moving forward.
I know where to go-ooo
Despite the difficulties, I am confident in my path and direction.
You find me, when i sing this real- I´m in love
When I express my true feelings through my music, I feel the most alive and in love with my art.
ain´t nobody told me, emily, it will get stormy
No one warned me that fame and success would come with its own set of challenges and difficulties.
and no one said emily, it will get so stormy
I was not prepared for the level of stress and pressure that comes with being in the spotlight.
and what´s in your heart my sweet emily, they all will see
Despite the challenges, I will continue to be true to myself and share my heart and emotions with the world.
nobody told me- it will get stormy
I'm facing challenges that I never even imagined, and it's difficult to navigate on my own.
nooooboody told me, how the snow keep falling, the wind keep hailing
The difficulties and challenges I'm facing are relentless and seem to keep coming no matter what I do.
not arounder who said, that it´ll befalling
I had no idea that things would get this hard or that I would feel so alone.
telling me Emily, it will get stormy
Despite the difficulties, I am determined to persevere and overcome.
nobody told me
I am facing a difficult journey that no one could have prepared me for.
(nobody told me) nobody told me
I am navigating these challenges without any guidance or support.
(nobody told me)
But I will keep moving forward and finding my own way, no matter how hard it gets.
nobody told me
The challenges I face are unique to my journey and not something anyone else can truly prepare me for.
(nobody told me) nobody told me
But I will keep pushing forward and trying to find my way, no matter what challenges come my way.
(nobody told me)
I am facing these challenges alone, but I will overcome them and emerge stronger in the end.
nobody told me
Despite the difficulties, I will continue to pursue my dreams and make my own way in the world.
(nobody told me) nobody told- nobody told me
My journey may be difficult and lonely, but I am determined to make the most of it and achieve my goals.
(nobody told me) x5
I will not let anyone else's expectations or warnings hold me back from pursuing my dreams and following my heart.
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shilraviuxuz6431
I drink myself away.
People all around this Earth have secrets that strangle joy.
When is it finally enough?
Even when I confess, my urges they remain.
I am awakened.
The black wolf and the white.
Feed either and watch it howl, bathed in moonlight.
I drink and dye myself another tonight.
These secrets that I hold, I lock them deep and I turn cold.
In a time where love shall prevail, I hope that my own darkness fails.
I stare into a creatures' eyes, yet imagine it is mine.
I am awakened.
The black wolf and the white.
Feed either and watch it howl, bathed in moonlight.
I drink and dye myself another tonight.
I see we are a misguided herd, a flock of people deceived by those who long since have turned.
Against us are our own people, whom are so hungry they will devour the world.
Oh, what sharp and hateful feelings. The darkest wolf tells lies while licking his fangs, and the white still struggles to find his path.
What color is my hide tonight?
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This is about the abuse a deceit in the world, the rich who continuously deceive the rest of it's own species to remain in power. Although equal, although only flesh and blood, they seek to rule and control.
"Agenda 21", a massive blindness in commonfolk will get us killed. They plot to remove their own so they may have more for themselves, and they quote it once a month.
I want to remember that kindness is a virtue, but often forget it when I see 'murder' as a solution. I hope to see a better tomorrow, although I rarely do.
Peace be with us all.
@julianjoyce2577
Enchanting & haunting musical journey, by a very very veryyyy brilliant new Artist. This song is the first track (and first of the 10 "jewel-tracks") taken from her first album : "Like I'm a warrior".
Amazing work on sound, vocals, electro-pop arrangements... and a great richness of colours, true emotion and sensibility...
@julianjoyce2577
Thanks a lot, Glenn ! ;-)
I'm glad you appreciate this... Great artists like her (and so many others) are enchanting our wide collection of emotions...
@navarronewtonmusic
Come back every couple of years to remind me of the first time I heard this. Still hits.
@MeganLandry_musician
a masterpiece, well done xo
@robbieb2645
A great song and great and very beautiful video too! This girl is a fantastic artist!!!!
@carolinetrc7109
her songs are so good <3
@SubPhex
Heilt fantastisk detta, spesielt herligt å høra dette fra en norsk artist, kan virkelig høre at sangen kommer rett i fra hjerta, herligt <3
@officialreddegree
Doesn't get much better than this song..
@khatera12345
Just, perfect. That's all I can say about this song...
@navarronewtonmusic
Everytime I hear this song I remember why I love it.