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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Oh Love
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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And I thought you'd never end
Oh love, oh love, oh love, are we friends?
From sky to hell without sins
I won't grow faster than it takes
I won't grow faster than it takes
Don't need him the way I used to
Don't sweat the small things like I used to
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
I don't make love the way I used to
With my heart close to me loosely
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got mean
If I've lost this many times, when will I win?
Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got so many others
So show us why you are so glorious
I won't grow faster than it takes
I won't grow faster than it takes
But I
Don't need him the way I used to
Don't sweat the small things like I used to
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
I don't make the way I used to
Love takes up more space than it used to
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
The song "Oh Love" by Emilie Nicolas is a reflective piece about the complexities of love. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song with the repetition of "oh love" and the phrase "you got tense," indicating that the singer is identifying love as something that can cause tension and stress. The next line "And I thought you'd never end" suggests that the singer has experienced heartbreak in the past and possibly felt trapped in a difficult relationship. The following line questions the nature of the relationship, "Are we friends?" which could imply that the singer is unsure if the love they are experiencing is genuine or if they are just going through the motions.
The second verse continues with the theme of change and growth. The singer sings "I won't grow faster than it takes," indicating that they have learned patience and won't rush into anything. The chorus then returns with the repetition of "Don't need him the way I used to," showing that the singer has grown and is not as dependent on their partner as they were before. The line "All of those days are ghosts, and I'm holding on to that" suggests that the singer has come to terms with the past and is determined to move forward.
In the third verse, the singer expresses frustration with love, calling it "mean" and questioning when they will finally win. They also acknowledge that love is not exclusive to just them, saying "you got so many others" which could imply jealousy or insecurity. The verse ends with the line "So show us why you are so glorious," which could be interpreted as a plea to love to prove its worth.
Overall, "Oh Love" is a compelling analysis of the ups and downs of love, exploring themes of growth, change, and the complexity of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got tense
Love can feel overwhelming and intense at times.
And I thought you'd never end
Love can feel so strong that it seems like it will never stop.
Oh love, oh love, oh love, are we friends?
Sometimes it can be hard to distinguish between romantic love and friendship.
From sky to hell without sins
Love can take us to great heights or lead us to dark places, but it is not inherently good or bad.
I won't grow faster than it takes
Emilie is willing to be patient with love, and won't rush into anything.
But I
Don't need him the way I used to
Don't sweat the small things like I used to
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
I don't make love the way I used to
With my heart close to me loosely
All of those days are ghosts
And I'm holding on to that
Emilie has learned from past relationships and is no longer the same person she used to be. She has developed healthier attitudes toward love and is holding onto the lessons she's learned.
Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got mean
Love can also bring pain and hurt, and it's not always easy.
If I've lost this many times, when will I win?
Emilie wonders when she will find true love after experiencing heartbreak in the past.
Oh love, oh love, oh love, you got so many others
Love is not exclusive, and other people may also be vying for the same person's affection.
So show us why you are so glorious
Despite the difficulties love can bring, it can also be beautiful and wonderful. Emilie is hoping to experience the good side of love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn, Morten Gillebo, Nicolay Tangen Svaennes, Ole Torjus Hofvind, Thomas Meyer Kongshavn
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