From this point on, her potential not only as a singer but as a songwriter started to become noticed. At this time, she began to enter the scene by taking part at the galas of Pascal Fallais, her professor at the time, with songs like I'm sorry or Vivre from the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. Three years later, she eventually took first place at the song contest at Laudun.
In 2000, her perseverance paid off and she was able to take part in Graines de stars, the live show by Laurent Boyer: she fulfilled her dream of 12 years. Her performance of Barbra Streisand's "Memory" allowed her to take 4th place. Some started to believe in her; among them was François-Georges, who will later become her manager. However, she waited to complete her literary Baccalauréat so she could be finished with her studies and devote herself to her vocation. Thus Emma continued her vocal training in 2001 and 2002 by taking singing lessons from vocal coach Maguy Vilette, and took guitar courses again for two months, because the musical style of pop rock attracted her. She learned more about the music scene by opening for acts such as Carlos, Éric Colado (comic of southern France), the groups Gold and Émile et Image, Noëlle Perna (a comedian from Nice), at the casino of Juan-les-Pins, but especially Michael Jones with the cabaret Le Rouge-Gorge at Avignon in November 2001, while doing odd jobs to make money. The publicity from the casting for Star Academy 2 will mark the end of a year of rich experiences.
[edit] Star Academy
In August 2002, she endeared herself with the public, but not in sufficient measure to defeat the eventual winner Nolwenn Leroy. Nevertheless, she reached the semi-final in the contest, and had the opportunity to sing duets with Serge Lama, Patrick Bruel, Youssou N'Dour and Ray Charles.
[edit] Other causes
Since 2002, Daumas has actively embraced causes in favour of underprivileged or sick children when she became a sponsor of UNICEF. She contributed the song L'or de nos vies for the Fight Aids Monaco charity (against HIV-AIDS)
Tu seras
Emma Daumas Lyrics
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Tu vois,
On a eu l'esprit de nous interdire
La première chance, qu'on a
C'est toujours le même pas de danse
Les mêmes références, cent fois
Mais depuis toi le fil du temps n'est pas si droit
Tu seras
Mon futur à présent
Mon chemin face au vent
Pour vivre à tous les temps, tu seras
Mon futur à présent
Pour vivre en frères de sang
L'amour à tous les temps, tu seras
(Tu seras)
Chaque jour de plus est un jour de pluie
Quand on retient la vie
On a bien inscrit dans ton cœur d'oiseau
Ne pas quitter le nid
Mais je vois dans tes pas de danse
Naître la confiance, en moi
Tu seras mon arme et la bannière de ma foi
Tu seras
Tu seras
Mon futur à présent
Mon chemin face au vent
Pour vivre à tous les temps, tu seras
Mon futur à présent
Pour vivre en frères de sang
L'amour à tous les temps, tu seras
(Tu seras) tu seras
(Tu seras) tu seras ma force à présent
Et demain sera bien plus grand
Demain sera bien plus grand
Tu seras
Mon futur à présent
Mon chemin face au vent
Pour vivre à tous les temps, tu seras
Mon futur à présent,
Pour vivre en frères de sang
L'amour à tous les temps, tu seras
Mon futur à présent
Mon chemin face au vent
On vivra tous les temps, tu seras (tu seras)
Tu seras
The song "Tu Seras" by Emma Daumas talks about the transformative power of love and the impact it can have on a person's future. The first verse tells about how the singer was taught to keep their distance and never take risks. However, since meeting their lover, things have changed. The line "mais depuis toi le fil du temps n'est pas si droit" can be interpreted as the idea that the lover has brought some unpredictability and variety in their life, which is perceived as positive. The chorus reassures the lover that they will be the singer's future, guiding them through their journey, and giving them the strength to face any challenge that may come their way.
The second verse builds on this idea of transformation, with the singer reflecting on the fact that every day spent without their lover is like a rainy day. The line "quand on retient la vie" can be interpreted as the idea that when we hold back on living and loving, we're not truly living life to the fullest. The singer recognizes the potential their lover has in them, seeing their confidence grow as they dance together. The chorus repeats the idea of the lover being the singer's future and source of strength.
Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and resilience, with the idea that love can be transformative and guide us towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
On m'a bien appris à toujours tenir la distance Tu vois,
I was taught to always maintain a distance, you know,
On a eu l'esprit de nous interdire La première chance, qu'on a
We were discouraged from taking the first chance we had
C'est toujours le même pas de danse Les mêmes références, cent fois Mais depuis toi le fil du temps n'est pas si droit
It's always the same dance steps and the same references, a hundred times, but ever since I met you, time doesn't seem so linear
Mon futur à présent Mon chemin face au vent Pour vivre à tous les temps, tu seras
From now on, you will be my future, my path against the wind. You will be the one I live with through all times
Pour vivre en frères de sang L'amour à tous les temps, tu seras (Tu seras)
We will live like blood brothers and love each other through all times, you will be there
Quand on retient la vie On a bien inscrit dans ton cœur d'oiseau Ne pas quitter le nid
When we hold onto life, we impress upon your bird-like heart to never leave the nest
Mais je vois dans tes pas de danse Naître la confiance, en moi
But I see confidence in me being born through your dance steps
Tu seras mon arme et la bannière de ma foi Tu seras
You will be my weapon and the banner of my faith, you will be there
(Tu seras) tu seras ma force à présent Et demain sera bien plus grand Demain sera bien plus grand Tu seras
(You will be there) you will be my strength from now on, and tomorrow will be much greater. Tomorrow will be much greater, you will be there
On vivra tous les temps, tu seras (tu seras) Tu seras
We will live through all times, you will be there (you will be there), you will be there
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: GUILLAUME JEAN BAPTISTE LEDOUX, JOHAN GEORGES LEDOUX
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