Her passion for music began at age 12, with a 7 year stint singing as a backup vocalist with a local Ottawa band. She devoted virtually all her spare time practising the many different choreographs, along with aerobic training to ensure she was in top shape for her live performances of non-stop singing and dancing. Even at that young age, Emjay was willing to work hard and do what it took to attain her dream; to one day become a lead singer. The effort was well recognised; the band won 8 American Guild Awards. Still with the band in 1993, Emjay won first place as Pop Solo Artist at the American Guild Awards.
In 1994 she recorded a solo project, resulting in her first recording contract with Primus, and the song "Sound Of My Heartbeat", which charted at #7 on The Record's Dance chart. More singles followed, "Fascinated" (a cover of the 1986 hit by Company B) rose to #5, "Flying To The Moon" to #3, and her biggest success yet to come, "In Your Arms". In July 1995, she performed at the Théâtre du Forum in Montreal alongside Bananarama, Whigfield, Los Del Mar, BKS and others, in front of a 5000 capacity-crowd.
In August 1995, Emjay's first album, In Your Arms was released. This debut earned her five hit singles in Canada, and In Your Arms led to her first Juno for Best Dance Recording at the 26th Annual Juno Awards, on January 29, 1997, and a MuchMusic Video Award.
In November 1997 Emjay signed with Tycoon Records. Although a new album never appeared, her single "Over & Over" led to Emjay once again being nominated for Best Dance Recording at the Juno Awards.
In Your Arms
Emjay Lyrics
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The day you came into my life
Do you remember the first time
We danced together all night
I wanna be with you everyday
I wanna be with you night and day
Wanna be with you all my life
Take me in your arms
And find the love you know I'm feeling
Take me in your arms
I steal your heart away
Just tell me what is on your mind
I know there's something not right
Just tell me what is on your mind
You know, won't you fight
Take me in your arms
I know that you love me
Take me in your arms
I know that you want me
The song "In Your Arms" by Emjay is a romantic ballad that speaks about the beginning of a love story. The first verse expresses nostalgia as the singer asks if the other person remembers the first day they met and danced together. It is a fond memory that the singer wishes to relive again and again. The chorus reveals the singer's desire to be with this person every day and night, in every possible way, and to be a part of their life forever. The singer wants to be taken in the arms of their lover and experience the love they know is reciprocated. The second verse reveals a moment of uncertainty as the singer suspects that there might be something on the other person's mind that they are not sharing. The singer urges the other person to open up and be honest with them, assuring them that they are ready to fight for their love.
Overall, the song conveys the desires and needs of someone in love. They are ready to invest themselves completely in the relationship with their partner, to cherish every moment together, to be there for each other through thick and thin. The song speaks to the universality of love, its power to evoke strong emotions, and its ability to bring people together in unique and special ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember the first time
Recalling the initial moment when we met
The day you came into my life
Brightening up my life with your presence
We danced together all night
Sharing a beautiful moment together
I wanna be with you everyday
Craving for togetherness every day without any interruption
I wanna be with you night and day
Aspiring to have never-ending companionship
Wanna be with you all my life
Dreaming of spending a lifetime with you
Take me in your arms
Hoping for a warm embrace
And find the love you know I'm feeling
Understanding the love I have for you and reciprocating it
I steal your heart away
Making you fall for me deeply
Just tell me what is on your mind
Requesting to confide in me with your thoughts
I know there's something not right
Sensing that there's an underlying issue which needs addressing
You know, won't you fight
Encouraging to face the problem together and resolve it
I know that you love me
Realizing your love for me
I know that you want me
Feeling desired by you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marie-Josee Riel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iswear1982
Still hits just as hard in 2022
@mimma6191
I met her and worked with her on a college project believe it or not! Lol. She’s even prettier in person. Great performer....
@miohoglander6793
what year it was??
@PHANTOMZ0NE
Cegep in Montreal? I thought she went to U of T
@tutubebitube5120
@DJ Newmoon i was there !
@Dexter037S4
@@PHANTOMZ0NE She's an Ottawa Native so, I'm thinking the Gonq.
@danielcollins8306
My 90s crush
@nero9884
Finally not a tik tok song , I can enjoy it peacfuly
@sleek2146
Don't give out ideas lol
@mykeylykey4916
Toronto, in the mid-late 90's, the club scene was sick - the "Dock's".
Artist/Song-Writer/Producer 'Joee' on stage singing his smash hits.....'Angel', 'feel it in the air' and "better than you" @ "Paparazzi" nightclub.
The sound of those sexy Eurodance beats shattering the dance-floor was awesome.
Other Canadian artists......CAPITAL SOUND 'in the night', EMJAY 'in your arms' and FIRST BASE 'love is paradise'
Love & Respect________mykey from toronto