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 Iโve 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 Hollyโs 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
Look At Me Now
Emily King Lyrics
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How you dealing without me?
Hello
Did you keep all the records?
Do they sound good without me?
Mellow
Heard you got a new lady
Is she driving you crazy?
Did you keep the apartment?
Does she like what we started?
So glad
Did you hear about me?
I got off the ground
I stood up when you left and, baby, look at me now
Look at me now, yeah
Did you hear about me?
I'm making a name
I got a little money just playing the game
Look at me now, oh, look at me
Did you see me driving with the windows down?
You said I'd never do it, well, I figured it out
Oh, look at me now
Did you hear about me?
You pushed me around
But now I'm pushing paper, baby, look at me now
Look at me now, yeah
Did you hear about me?
You thought I'd give in
You try to hurt me, but you'll never do it again
Look at me now, oh, look at me
Did you hear about me?
I got a new love
Somebody I can count on, a love I can trust
Oh, look at me now, oh, look at me
Did you hear about me?
I'm living the dream
Everything is better since you walked out on me
Look at me now, oh, look at me
Why did you leave me?
Didn't you care?
Didn't you love me?
Don't you wish I was there?
Oh, baby, please look at me now
Are you hearing about me?
How you dealing without me?
Hello
In Emily King's song "Look At Me Now," the singer addresses her ex-lover about how her life has improved since their breakup. She asks if he's heard about her and how he's handling his life without her. She both interrogates and brags to him about her progress in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is now doing well financially, has found a new love, and has built a new life after their breakup. The chorus is self-congratulatory, remarking that she's made a name for herself and has overcome their past relationship.
Overall, "Look At Me Now" is an empowering breakup song that celebrates the singer's growth and ability to move on. It also displays a sense of vulnerability, as she asks if her ex-lover still thinks of her or wishes she was still there. The song's message seems to be that breakups can be painful, but they can also be opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you hearing about me?
Do you know what I'm up to? Are people talking about my success?
How you dealing without me?
How are you coping without my presence in your life?
Hello
I'm making a statement, acknowledging that I still exist and I'm doing well.
Did you keep all the records?
Do you still have the music we made? How does it sound without my contribution?
Do they sound good without me?
Are you succeeding now that I'm not there? Or are things falling apart since I left?
Mellow
I'm feeling relaxed and at ease, perhaps because I've moved on from the past.
Heard you got a new lady
I heard you're with someone else now.
Is she driving you crazy?
How is your new partner treating you? Are they making your life difficult?
Too bad
I'm expressing some degree of satisfaction or pleasure in your misfortune.
Did you keep the apartment?
Did you hold onto the place we used to live together?
Does she like what we started?
Is your new partner enjoying the things we used to do together?
So glad
I'm expressing happiness or satisfaction with some aspect of my life now.
I got off the ground
I picked myself up after you left me.
I stood up when you left and, baby, look at me now
I refused to let your departure defeat me, and now I'm thriving.
Look at me now, yeah
I want you to see how much I've accomplished and how great I'm doing without you.
I'm making a name
I'm becoming recognized for my skills or accomplishments.
I got a little money just playing the game
I'm earning a living doing what I love.
Did you see me driving with the windows down?
I'm doing well enough that I can afford to enjoy life's little pleasures.
You said I'd never do it, well, I figured it out
I overcame your doubts and proved you wrong.
I got a new love
I've found someone new to share my life with.
Somebody I can count on, a love I can trust
I'm in a happy, stable relationship that brings me security and happiness.
I'm living the dream
My life is everything I've ever wanted it to be.
Everything is better since you walked out on me
I've experienced significant improvements in my life since you left me.
Why did you leave me?
I'm expressing confusion or hurt over your decision to end our relationship.
Didn't you care?
I'm expressing disbelief or sadness that you could have left me without caring for my feelings.
Didn't you love me?
I'm questioning whether I really meant anything to you at all.
Don't you wish I was there?
I'm expressing a desire to still have some role in your life, even after everything that's happened.
Oh, baby, please look at me now
I'm pleading with you to acknowledge my success and how far I've come since you left me.
Lyrics ยฉ Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jeremy Most, Emily Margaret Beatrice Cowings
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@geovanniandrade8321
heard this song on a Bon Viv seltzer commercial. needless to say it was catchy ๐
@jenniferbullett7254
Yes, I heard it from the Bon Viv seltzer myself and I like it.
@adriannaflores9160
The reason I looked for the song lmaooo ๐๐ญ๐๐
@grisamaro9036
I typed those lyrics from the ad...๐ this is great!!!!
@travisbond3982
STRAIGHT FACTS
@bootybandit2257
Fr this song slaps tho ngl
@m.claire3734
This song is criminally underrated.
@prettylilhumblegirl3260
"Criminally"๐ I concur
@sarahs5112
Exactly a lot this singer is underrated ๐ข
@ver18036
Who came from that drink commercial or just me??