Hewitt’s haunting melodies, yearning lyrics and distinctive style have earned her a legion of passionate fans around the world as she continues to write and release music with some of the world’s most respected names in electronic dance music.
The journey began back in the Australian town of Geelong, Victoria where Emma would perform acoustically around the region through her teenage years. “Music was a form of escape for me and not something I ever consciously set out to follow as a career path. I was always inspired to ask questions; of myself as well as others and I guess over time those questions just sort of grew wings and turned into songs”.
Those songs led to an early record deal with Sony Music for her project ‘Missing Hours’. The relationship was brief, but provided Emma with an invaluable insight into the music industry setting the stage for things to come. “I was never very comfortable that first time around – I felt as though I was trying to figure out what I wanted to say and who I wanted to be with a lot of different people watching on through a microscope. The over analyzing didn’t make sense to me as I just wanted to write songs that might mean something to people – and all of a sudden these things I’d never really considered like marketing strategies and budgets became more important to the people around me. I was out walking with my brother one day and I had this epiphany and just said, ‘screw it’ – I want to burn this all down and dream it back to life the way I had imagined it. I wanted to give the songs the respect I felt they deserved”.
And dream it back to life she did. Emma’s very first EDM collaboration with UK heavyweight Chris Lake yielded the worldwide smash ‘Carry Me Away’ knocking Britney Spears out of the #1 position on the U.S Billboard Chart (Hot Dance Airplay) going on to spend over 50 weeks in the Top 100.
From there, Emma teamed up with German icons Cosmic Gate for the classic anthem ‘Not Enough Time’ and Dutch superstar DJ Dash Berlin for the mega hit, ‘Waiting’. ‘Waiting’ firmly cemented Emma Hewitt’s reputation as a serious international talent earning Hewitt many accolades including a #1 on the Global Trance Charts, #2 on the illustrious A State Of Trance Annual Countdown and an International Dance Music Award (Best Euro/HiNRG Track) at the 2010 Winter Music Conference in Miami.
A string of #1 Beatport releases followed throughout a particularly fertile period in 2010 and with a wealth on new material, a new record label in Armada Music and a desire to push the creative envelope, Hewitt undertook the extraordinary measure of producing her debut artist release as a double album project. “My only real goal with the album was to be faithful to the songs regardless of style or genre – I guess with the double sided concept, I just wanted to give as much music as I could back to whoever wanted or needed to hear it. I also wanted this album to show some of the different sides to my personality”.
Produced by Lee Groves (Goldfrapp, Marilyn Manson, Depeche Mode), ‘Burn The Sky Down’ was an instant favorite with fans around the world debuting in the Top 10 on the ITunes dance charts in seven different countries fusing electronic beats with ambient soundscapes, and live instrumentation with Hewitt’s inimitable vocal style at the fore.
The remix album features some of the world’s most respected remix artists including Armin van Buuren, Grammy nominated Morgan Page and Cosmic Gate amongst many others.
An extensive touring schedule throughout 2012 has included sold out solo performances right across the globe in over 25 countries as well as appearances on the major EDM festival circuit around the world where Hewitt is often known to leave the stage, microphone in hand, to join the revelers in the arena below.
“The energy and generosity of spirit of the people I meet everywhere I perform is what inspires me to make music and through the music, we share a bond even if we may never have met. As long as there is a single person who may find something they are looking for or a feeling they need in my music, I will continue to write for that person”.
A world away from the humble beginnings of her coastal hometown in Australia, Hewitt’s enthusiasm and relationship with her audience is something to behold and as she takes the stage, one line echoes out perfect summing up the Emma Hewitt journey so far;
“The beauty of the ride…”
Crucify
Emma Hewitt Lyrics
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It was now or never
And I savored all you were
On our road to nowhere
I don't want to get out without you now
But you're the same as always
I know you're cool, but you won't listen
You crucify yourself
Look what's happened baby
Are you still by yourself?
'Cause I can't reach you lately
All you said was not enough
I could not wait forever
If I had stayed to hold you up
It would not make you better
I know you could, but you won't leave them
I know you're cool, but you won't listen
You crucify yourself
Look what's happened baby
Are you still by yourself?
'Cause I can't reach you lately
You said you'd leave this
So run away
You don't need this
So run away
You said you'd leave this
I know you're cool
You crucify yourself
Look what's happened baby
Are you still by yourself?
'Cause I can't reach you lately
You crucify yourself
Look what's happened baby
I know you're cool
I can't reach you lately
Look what's happened baby
The lyrics of Emma Hewitt's song "Crucify" depict a relationship that has reached a critical point. The persona has taken their partner "up" on the promise of the relationship, and now they find themselves on a "road to nowhere." The persona seems to be desperate for their partner not to leave, but despite the promises, the partner won't listen and won't leave their current situation.
The chorus of the song highlights the main theme and title of the song. The persona implies that their partner is "crucifying" themselves and that it has had a profound impact on their relationship. The persona has tried to help, but "all [they] said was not enough," and they had to leave because it would not make their partner better. The song ends on a melancholy note as the persona seems to have given up on reaching their partner, leaving them alone by themselves.
The lyrics of "Crucify" are open to interpretation, but it seems to be about someone who is struggling with themselves and their relationships. The persona wants to help, but they can't, and it has taken its toll. The song's somber tone and poignant lyrics create a mood of emotional exhaustion and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
On that day I took you up
On the day I decided to commit to our relationship
It was now or never
I took the chance to be with you instead of waiting any longer
And I savored all you were
I appreciated everything about you and enjoyed being with you
On our road to nowhere
We were headed towards a future that didn't have any clear direction or purpose
I don't want to get out without you now
I don't want to leave you behind and move on without you
But you're the same as always
You haven't changed your ways or behaviors
I know you could, but you won't leave them
You have the ability to leave the things holding you back, but you choose not to
I know you're cool, but you won't listen
You may seem confident and in control, but you refuse to listen to reason or advice
You crucify yourself
You continuously hurt yourself by making bad decisions and not changing for the better
Look what's happened baby
You can see the negative effects of your actions on your life
Are you still by yourself?
Are you still alone and suffering because of your own choices?
'Cause I can't reach you lately
I can't seem to connect with you or help you anymore
All you said was not enough
Your words and promises were not convincing or reassuring enough
I could not wait forever
I couldn't keep holding on and waiting for you to change or improve
If I had stayed to hold you up
If I had continued to support and care for you
It would not make you better
It wouldn't have helped you improve or overcome your problems
You said you'd leave this
You promised to break free from the things that were holding you back
So run away
But you don't have the courage or motivation to actually do it
You don't need this
You know deep down that these negative things in your life are not essential or beneficial for you
I know you're cool
I know that you have the ability to be confident and in control
You crucify yourself
But you continue to make bad decisions and suffer the consequences
I can't reach you lately
I am unable to help you change or improve your situation
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY FRANCIS HEWITT, EMMA LOUISE HEWITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Nathan-B1985
still listening and loving in 2024!❤
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Young and romantic, nostalgic
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Me too
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The best❤️
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Ой, попала на эту композицию, кайф❤
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❤❤❤❤❤
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Шедевральный трек!!! Хоть жизнь и стала беспросветной жопой,музыка всех спасёт.
@yuriorlov2283
Да печально как-то всё вокруг
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Охренно офигительно ахуительно написал)
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............согласна...офигенно...написано..!!!