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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To The Moon
Emilie Nicolas Lyrics
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My soul is see-trough around you
Got no escape from you, stay true
So my ugly shines trough
My past, my flaws, my demons
Have moved into yours, now they're deep in
Hold me down
I'm scared you gon' leave
How you gonna love me through all of that?
How you gon' stay when I start to crack?
How ugly I feel when I'm revealed
How beautifully you think of me
And how numb that makes me
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
I feel so naked without you
My soul is see-trough without you
You're all of the clothes I put on too
And you wonder why I'm naked without you
Get back, 'cause I'm cold and I love you
What's that if I can't be around you?
Why nobody knows me like you do?
So I'm comfy with being see-trough with you
How you gonna love me through all of that?
How you gon' stay when I start to crack?
How ugly I feel when I'm revealed
How beautifully you think of me
And how numb that makes me
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
How you gon' love me?
The lyrics of Emilie Nicolas's song "To The Moon" convey a deep sense of vulnerability and raw emotion in a relationship where the singer feels exposed and transparent. The opening lines "I feel so naked around you, My soul is see-through around you" set the tone for the theme of emotional nakedness and honesty within the relationship. The singer acknowledges that there is no escape from the intensity of their connection and expresses a fear of being abandoned or left behind by their partner.
As the lyrics progress, the singer delves into their insecurities and flaws, acknowledging that their past, flaws, and demons have intertwined with their partner's. This merging of vulnerabilities highlights the depth of their intimacy and the shared struggles within the relationship. The repeated plea to "tell me you ain't 'bout to leave" reflects the singer's fear of abandonment and the need for reassurance from their partner.
The chorus questions how the partner can love and accept the singer despite their flaws and shortcomings. The singer grapples with feelings of ugliness and vulnerability when their true self is revealed, yet they are also touched by the partner's unwavering love and acceptance. This internal conflict is expressed through the repetition of the question "How you gon' love me?" as the singer struggles to understand and accept the depth of their partner's love.
The second verse mirrors the vulnerability expressed in the first verse, emphasizing the singer's dependence on their partner for emotional support and comfort. The imagery of being naked without their partner symbolizes a sense of emptiness and exposure, highlighting the depth of their emotional connection. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and attachment to the partner, underscoring the singer's need for emotional closeness and understanding in the relationship. Overall, "To The Moon" explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and acceptance within a deeply emotional and complex relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn, Nicolay Tangen Svaennes, Ole Torjus Hofvind
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