Originally from Nashville, Emlyn began writing songs at the age of 12. While attending the new school, she co-wrote a song for Matt Hartke entitled “Gold,“ which amassed over 20 million spotify streams and received major support on Siriusxm’s the coffee house. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles and decided it was time to not only use her creative abilities for songwriting, but also to perform as a solo artist. Her recent releases have become the perfect opportunity to prove that she has the music industry at her fingertips.
Her debut EP “confessions of a drama queen” was released on the Summer of 2021 and has been streamed over 3M times and was described by Ones to Watch as “Oozing with confidence and power… enticing listeners to discover what other characters, interesting sounds, and sharp lyrics Emlyn has up her sleeve.” As a writer she’s shared the studio with many A-List producers including The Orphanage, Toby Gad, and The Futuristics as well as artists such as Alec Benjamin, Sam Fischer, Greyson Chance, and Kiiara.
She ultimately is a creator, so whether it’s working with other artists or championing a solo effort, she creates satisfying pop melodies with sincere lyrics that come from a genuine place of honesty that’s sure to be well received by the pop community and new generations who thrive on independence, trend on authenticity and crave relatability. In an interview with LADYGUNN, writer Zoe Elaine noted Emlyn’s songwriting style as “vulnerable, but not weak, acknowledging her [own] fragility with authority.”
Rapunzel
Emlyn Lyrics
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Just you and me in our little reality
Turned to kissing me in secrecy
It′s almost like you're hiding me
And are you? Be honest
′Cause I don't even know who your mom is
Always keepin' me in your bedroom
The more I think about it
More it doesn′t make sense
But, you make it sound so pretty
When we're laying in bed, said
Rapunzel, let your hair down
We can make out, they′ll never find out
Rapunzel, it's safer up here
No, really it′s a mad, mad world down there
I bet you been thinkin' that you got a good sitch
Baby, I been thinkin′ that you got the wrong bitch
Rapunzel, that's not me
I'm not your princess
I′m a motherfucking queen
Who are your friends? Like do they know
That we′ve been hanging on the low? (Screw it)
What are we? Is it make believe?
Am I just another girl you're gonna leave?
Can you just be honest?
Are there skeletons in your closet?
Is there something you′re hiding?
'Cause really it seems like you′re lying
The more I think about it
More it doesn't make sense
But, you make it sound so pretty
When we′re laying in bed, said
Rapunzel, let your hair down
We can make out, they'll never find out
Rapunzel, it's safer up here
No, really it′s a mad, mad world down there
I bet you been thinkin′ that you got a good sitch
Baby, I been thinkin' that you got the wrong bitch
Rapunzel, that′s not me
I'm not your princess
I′m a motherfucking queen
The more I think about it
More it doesn't make sense
But, I should′ve heard the sirens
Go the second you said
Rapunzel, let your hair down
We can make out, they'll never find out
Rapunzel, it's safer up here
No, really it′s a mad, mad world down there
I bet you been thinkin′ that you got a good sitch
Baby, I been thinkin' that you got the wrong bitch
Rapunzel, that′s not me
I'm not your princess
I′m a motherfucking queen
The song "Rapunzel" by Emlyn is a catchy and upbeat tune that has an underlying tone of questioning the honesty and integrity of a partner in a relationship. The opening lyrics describe how the relationship starts off as fun and exciting, but eventually turns into something more secretive and hidden. The singer questions whether they are being hidden from the partner's family and friends, and whether they are just another girl to be left behind.
As the song progresses, the singer asks for honesty and transparency from their partner, questioning whether there are any hidden skeletons in their closet. Despite the doubts and uncertainties, the partner makes it sound appealing and romantic, especially when they are alone in bed. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, encourages the singer to let go of their hair like Rapunzel, and to remain hidden away from the outside world. However, towards the end of the song, the singer realizes that they should have listened to the warning signs and the "sirens" that they heard earlier, indicating that things were not as they seemed.
The song highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in a relationship, and the dangers of being blinded by romantic idealism. It also alludes to the fairytale of Rapunzel, where the princess was locked away in a tower and only allowed to let down her hair for her lover to climb up and visit her, which mirrors the hidden and secretive relationship in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It started fun
At the beginning of our relationship, it was enjoyable and exciting.
Just you and me in our little reality
It was just the two of us in our own little world.
Turned to kissing me in secrecy
Our relationship became secret and sneaky, with us hiding our affection for each other.
It’s almost like you're hiding me
I feel like you're keeping our relationship hidden and not wanting others to know about us.
And are you? Be honest
I need you to be truthful with me about whether or not you're keeping our relationship a secret.
′Cause I don't even know who your mom is
I don't even know who your family members are, which makes me question our entire relationship.
Always keepin' me in your bedroom
You always want to keep me in your bedroom and not take me out in public.
I question it, you say that it’s too soon
I have doubts about our relationship, but you tell me it's too early to tell.
The more I think about it
As I reflect on our relationship more and more,
More it doesn't make sense
I begin to realize that our relationship doesn't make sense and is not healthy.
But, you make it sound so pretty
Despite the red flags, you make it seem like everything about our relationship is perfect and beautiful.
When we're laying in bed, said
You tell me sweet things when we're in bed together.
Rapunzel, let your hair down
Let go of your inhibitions and let yourself be with me.
We can make out, they'll never find out
We can continue our secret relationship without anyone finding out.
Rapunzel, it's safer up here
Our relationship is safe up here away from the judgement of others.
No, really it’s a mad, mad world down there
The world outside of our secret relationship is a crazy and chaotic place.
I bet you been thinkin' that you got a good sitch
You may think that you have a good situation, but I don't think our relationship is healthy or sustainable.
Baby, I been thinkin' that you got the wrong bitch
I think that you're with the wrong person, and I am not the right girl for you.
Rapunzel, that's not me
I am not the kind of girl who will be kept a secret and who will tolerate a unhealthy relationship.
I'm not your princess
I am not a stereotype or a cliche, and I won't be treated like one.
I'm a motherfucking queen
I am strong, powerful, and in control of my own life.
Who are your friends? Like do they know
I'm curious about who your friends are and whether or not they know about our relationship.
That we’ve been hanging on the low? (Screw it)
I don't care about keeping our relationship hidden anymore, and I'm willing to let other people know about us.
What are we? Is it make believe?
I am no longer sure what our relationship is and if it's even real or just a figment of our imaginations.
Am I just another girl you're gonna leave?
I am worried that you will just leave me like you have left other girls in the past.
Can you just be honest?
I need you to tell me the truth about our relationship.
Are there skeletons in your closet?
Is there something in your past that you're hiding from me and that could affect our relationship?
Is there something you're hiding?
I need to know if there's something you're not telling me about yourself or our relationship.
′Cause really it seems like you're lying
I am starting to think that you're not being truthful with me about our relationship.
But, I should've heard the sirens
Looking back, there were red flags in our relationship that I should have recognized.
Go the second you said
I should have left our relationship the moment you said certain things, but I didn't listen to my instincts.
Writer(s): Alex Veronneau, Margaret Emlen Peake, Alex Nobile
Contributed by Dylan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BangersOnly
the insanely talented Emlyn is back!! wowow this one is absolutely incredible - enjoy rapunzel!
@MsCorpse
Yay, I’m glad Emlyn’s back! (New fan).
@laniebaxter5478
98
@MayorDoWell
💕💕💕
@MsCorpse
To be honest, I was just scrolling through my “For you” page and stumbled upon this masterpiece. Now I’m listening to this on loop. I love this! 💕
@King_Cori
Same, I love it now
@letsgohomenorma9837
I think this pfp is pretty popular.
@magspyrs7279
Same
@CallaLily5278
Same! It was the first recommendation and I just absolutely love it!
@naomiysabellefrancisco694
Same