King was born to an international jazz duo, Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti. King and her brother were always exposed to music, especially jazz and classical sounds during their childhood. "It was an amazing experience," she says. "It was very challenging. We went from the fanciest hotels one day, to the dirtiest motels the next day -- you know, just living off a musicians paycheck. Also, being around so much incredible music. We were in the jazz world so I was with Dizzy Gillespie one day to Clark Terry the next day. It was my education."
As the daughter of two singers - one Italian, one African American - who performed internationally as a Jazz duo, King has always been exposed to music, its challenges and its rewards, from an early age. She always knew she would follow in her parents' footsteps. "I had a hard time in school," she says, "because I already knew what I wanted to do, so I was like, let me just get started." At age 16, King took two giant steps: She got her GED, and she started writing songs.
The music on her J Records debut, East Side Story, reveals roots that are both deep & ambitious. Kings words are packed with references to the wide range of great artists that inspired her - the Beatles, Nas, Sarah Vaughn, Radiohead & Michael Jackson. "Every record that I’ve ever heard has been an influence on me", she says.
The very first song that she completed, "Business Man" - a commentary on heartless capitalists - is a central moment on East Side Story. "I always thought if I write a song, it's not going to be about relationships," she says. "There are so many things in this world to talk about." She quickly advanced from banging around on a guitar in her apartment to performing on the local folk club circuit at such noted venues as the Bitter End and CBGB's Gallery.
In the meantime, King had discovered hip-hop and immersed herself in a culture that would add yet another ingredient to her musical mix. She met Sony Music publisher Bill Brown who introduced her to Sony writer/producer Chucky Thompson, a member of Bad Boy Entertainment's famed Hitman studio team who had recorded smashes with the likes of the Notorious BIG and Mary J. Blige. Thompson signed her to his production company, and together they began searching for the right sound to capture King's eclectic tastes and styles. After taking her demos to various labels, they signed with J Records.
In 2012, King was awarded the Holly Prize (a tribute to the legacy of Buddy Holly) from The Songwriters Hall of Fame for recognition of the "all-in songwriter" whose work exhibits the qualities of Holly’s music.
King's second studio album, The Switch, was self-released by her own label, Making Music Records, on 26 June 2015.
She signed with the independent label ATO Records in 2017 and with them released her third studio album, Scenery, on 1 February 2019.
King released her fourth studio album, Sides, on January 17, 2020.
More information can be found at www.emilykingfans.com or www.emilykingonline.com
Georgia
Emily King Lyrics
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the day you gave me your heart
I was still falling apart
But since that moment
I can't stop hearing your name
Wondering about you always
Come back Georgia come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
Come back Georgia come back
Come back Georgia come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
I was unhappy
The day you left out my door
I was just feeling unsure
So long I've missed you
Now I can honestly say
I'm ready to love you always
Come back Georgia come back
Come back Georgia come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
Oh to think that you would be
Resting in my arms
How I wish I knew
Georgia where you are?
I can't be without you
Georgia oh
Come back Georgia come back
Come back Georgia come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
The lyrics to Emily King's song Georgia are about the hope of rekindling a past relationship. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is reflecting on their regrets after letting go of their former lover. The songwriter is addressing the person Georgia, who left them previously, and they are now pleading for a second chance. They admit to not being ready when Georgia first gave them her heart but are now longing for another chance to make things right.
The lyrics express how the singer's desire to be back in Georgia's good graces has not wavered. They have had a change of heart, realizing how important Georgia is and how they are now ready to love her always. The chorus repeats the words "Come back Georgia come back" with the intention of conveying the sense of longing that they feel for their lost love.
The bridge contrasts the longing and hope expressed in the chorus with the stark reality of the situation. The songwriter admits to not knowing where Georgia is and expresses the fear that they may have lost her permanently. Nonetheless, the singer longs for Georgia and proclaims their deep love for her.
Overall, Emily King's Georgia is a song about lost love, regret, and second chances. Its introspective lyrics and the passionate vocals of the artist capture the essence of what many people feel about past loves and the hope for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I was not ready
At the time when you gave me your heart, I was emotionally unprepared
the day you gave me your heart
When you shared your love with me
I was still falling apart
I was not yet feeling whole, complete, or at peace with myself
But since that moment
Since the moment you shared your love with me
I can't stop hearing your name
I can't stop thinking about you
Wondering about you always
You're always on my mind
Come back Georgia come back
Please come back to me
I just need another chance
I need another opportunity to make things right
Chance to make it better
A chance to improve our relationship
I was unhappy
When you left me and walked out the door
The day you left out my door
The day you departed from my life
I was just feeling unsure
I was uncertain about myself and our relationship
So long I’ve missed you
I’ve been longing for you for so long
Now I can honestly say
Now I can genuinely express my feelings
I’m ready to love you always
I’m ready to continuously love you
Oh to think that you would be
Oh, to imagine that you could be
Resting in my arms
Holding you tightly in my embrace
How I wish I knew
I deeply wish to know
Georgia where you are?
Georgia, where are you located?
I can’t be without you
I cannot live without you
Georgia oh
Oh, Georgia
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jessa Marie Cruz
I was not ready the day you gave me your heart
I was still falling apart
But since that moment
I can't stop hearing your name
Wondering about you, always...
Come back Georgia, come back
Come back Georgia, come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
[x2]
I was unhappy the day you left out my door
I was just feeling unsure
So long I've missed you
Now I can honestly say
I'm ready to love you always...
Come back Georgia come back
Come back Georgia come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
[x2]
Oh, to think that you would be resting in my arms
How I wish I knew, Georgia, where you are?
I can't be without you, Georgia
Come back Georgia come back
Come back Georgia come back
I just need another chance
Chance to make it better
[x3]
Come back Georgia come back
Shopaliciousness
Iv been having this song on repeat all day!!! Your music is so beautiful. Followed you on Spotify to 💞
Fastronaut
This song is amazing. Emily is an amazing songwriter, and the production is magical!
kit bell-draper
oh wow i knew a key change was coming but HOW DARE YOU DO THAT IT WAS BEAUTIFUL
Emma Balen
Like clearly breathing in for the first time after a cold..?
sars
kaitlyn maria when is it
kit bell-draper
Emma Balen d’ya know what? that’s a very good way to explain it ;)
kit bell-draper
sun and moon listen from 2:40 and it’s around 8 secs after x
Mini Gem
Emma Balen Does it make you feel like a new woman, every single time? :)
Ennea ☀️
The quantity of views really bothers me. She has such a beautiful voice and deserves to be heard so much more than that. I fell in love with her voice after 5 seconds, literally.
O. Rene
Patience...her day is coming!