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
Remind Me
Emily King Lyrics
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Forgot what it feels like
Been in the darkness 'til you came along
Showed me the daylight, yeah
And now I'm trying so hard
But I can't shake it, shake it, ooh no
Oh now I can't shake the memory
You remind me of something (ooh)
You remind me of something (ooh)
Something that I used to feel myself
Something that I used to feel
Like a heartbeat racing (ooh)
Like a new beginning (ooh)
You remind me of something else
Something that I used to feel
Something like what I've been missing
Ohh, like what I've been missing
Ohh, something like what I've been missing
Ohh, so long I didn't know the difference, ooh
'Til you came around
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
Been asleep inside this dream
I'm trying to wake up
Waiting for something to come and rescue me
Give me a reason, yes
And now I'm trying so hard
But I can't shake it, shake it, oh no
Oh now I can't shake the memory
I can't fake it, fake it, fake it, fake it, oh
You remind me of something (ooh)
You remind me of something (ooh)
Something that I used to feel myself (ooh)
Something that I used to feel
Like a heartbeat racing (ooh)
Like a new beginning (ooh, ooh)
You remind me of something else (ooh, ooh)
Something that I used to feel
Something like what I've been missing
Oh, like what I've been missing
Oh, something like what I've been missing
Oh, so long I didn't know the difference ooh
'Til you came around
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
Ohh, it almost slipped away, ohh
Oh ooh, but on my darkest day
You remind me of something
You remind me of something
Something that I used to feel myself
Something that I used to feel
Like a heartbeat racing
Like a new beginning
You remind me of something else
Something that I used to feel
Something like what I've been missing
Ohh, like what I've been missing
Ohh, something like what I've been missing
Ohh, so long I didn't know the difference oh
'Til you came around
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
The song “Remind Me” by Emily King is about how love can remind a person of the things they have been missing in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been without this feeling for a long time and had forgotten what it was like. The singer was in a dark place until the person she loves came along and showed her the light of day. The singer is now trying hard to move on from this feeling but can’t shake the memories of the past, and that's where love comes into the picture, by making the singer feel like she did something she missed in life. The lyrics “You remind me of something, Something that I used to feel myself” highlight the impact of love in a person’s life.
The second verse of the song suggests that the singer had been sleeping inside a dream and waiting for someone to come and rescue her. But when the person she loves came along, the singer is trying hard to move on with her past and wake up from her dreams. The lyrics “Been asleep inside this dream, I'm trying to wake up.” gives an impression that the singer was waiting for her perfect partner to enter her life and remind her of what she's been missing. The song concludes by stating that the person who loves the singer reminded her of what she was missing in life, and that reminded her of the difference in how she was living life before and after love.
Line by Line Meaning
Been without it for so long
It's been a long time since I've felt this way or experienced this thing.
Forgot what it feels like
I've been away from it for so long that I can't remember what it feels like anymore.
Been in the darkness 'til you came along
I was in a bad place until you came into my life and showed me better.
Showed me the daylight, yeah
You brought light and happiness into my life.
And now I'm trying so hard
I'm making an effort to keep this feeling alive.
But I can't shake it, shake it, ooh no
I can't get rid of this feeling, no matter how hard I try.
Oh now I can't shake the memory
I can't stop thinking about the feeling or experience I had.
I can't fake it, fake it, fake it, fake it, ooh
I can't pretend that the feeling or experience wasn't real or important to me.
You remind me of something (ooh)
You bring back memories of a feeling or experience I had in the past.
Something that I used to feel myself
You make me feel a way that I haven't felt in a long time.
Like a heartbeat racing (ooh)
You make my heart beat quickly with excitement or happiness.
Like a new beginning (ooh)
You make me feel like I'm starting fresh with a new opportunity.
You remind me of something else (ooh, ooh)
You bring back memories of a different feeling or experience than before.
Something like what I've been missing
You make me feel like I've been missing out on something great.
Oh, like what I've been missing
You make me feel like I've been missing out on something truly special.
'Til you came around
I didn't realize what I was missing until you came into my life.
Been asleep inside this dream
I've been stuck in a static state, not really living or feeling anything.
I'm trying to wake up
I'm making an effort to feel alive and present again.
Waiting for something to come and rescue me
I'm hoping for something or someone to bring me out of this stagnant state.
Give me a reason, yes
I need something to motivate me or make me feel alive again.
Ohh, it almost slipped away, ohh
I almost lost the feeling or experience forever.
Oh ooh, but on my darkest day
But even in my worst moments, you are there to remind me of the good.
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
You are here to bring back the feeling or experience that I've been lacking.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Emily King
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Christie J
For everyone who wants the lyrics, now and in the future. You're welcome. 😙
Been without it for so long
Forgot what it feels like
Been in the darkness till you came along
Showed me the daylight, yeah
And now I'm trying so hard
But I can’t shake it, shake it, oo no
Oh now I can't shake the memory
I can't fake it, fake it, fake it, fake it, oh
You remind me of something (oo, oo)
You remind me of something (oo, oo)
Something that I used to feel myself
Something that I used to feel
Like a heartbeat racing (oo, oo)
Like a new beginning (oo, oo)
You remind me of something else
Something that I used to feel
Something like what I've been missing
Ooh, like what I've been missing
Ooh, something like what I've been missing
Ooh, so long I didn't know the difference oo
Till you came around
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
Been asleep inside this dream
I'm trying to wake up
Waiting for something to come and rescue me
Give me a reason, yes
And now I'm trying so hard
But I can’t shake it, shake it, oh no
Oh now I can't shake the memory
I can't fake it, fake it, fake it, fake it, oh
You remind me of something (oo, oo)
You remind me of something (oo, oo)
Something that I used to feel myself (oo, oo)
Something that I used to feel
Like a heartbeat racing (oo, oo)
Like a new beginning (oo, oo)
You remind me of something else (oo, oo)
Something that I used to feel
Something like what I've been missing
Ooh, like what I've been missing
Ooh, something like what I've been missing
Ooh, so long I didn't know the difference ooh
Till you came around
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
Ooh, it almost slipped away ooh
Ooh, but on my darkest day
You remind me of something
You remind me of something
Something that I used to feel myself
Something that I used to feel
Like a heartbeat racing
Like a new beginning
You remind me of something else
Something that I used to feel
Something like what I've been missing
Ooh, like what I've been missing
Ooh, something like what I've been missing
Ooh, so long I didn't know the difference oh
Till you came around
To remind me of what I've been missing, missing
Elise Harrison
I am obsessed with this song. It's the perfect song to start your day with. I might be responsible for 100K of the views on this video!
I love this retro feel-good vibes!!
Shani
😆
Dianne Ndao-Peier
Ha! I might be the other half of views, cause i also listen to this song every morning! Truly perfect song, enjoy!
Mercy Smartt
I'm in love with this song. It's like the first rays of sunlight after a long cold winter. Can't get enough. Makes me want to cry, jump, dance, and laugh all at the same time. It's everything. Thank you!
robert stanley
I feel seen ☺️ thank you 💕
Julie Staggers
Wow
sean barr
I love that description. It stays with me x
LIFE by Lill
Right there with you, Mercy! It is a ray of sunlight and hopeful for my endeavour of this fall, which is the first fall I have been so hopeful, and I want to cry with joy, jump, dance and laugh at the same time!
Mariela Medina
Mercy Smartt you explained it so well!!
Natalie Segura
This song reminds me of something that would be at the end of a feel good 80s flick. LOVE IT. 🙌🏼