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…”
Like Spinning Plates
Emma Hewitt Lyrics
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I am being cut to shreds
You feed me to the lions
A delicate balance
And this just feels like spinning plates
I am living in cloud cuckoo land
And this just feels like spinning plates
And this just feels like spinning plates
Our bodies floating down the muddy river
The lyrics of Emma Hewitt's song "Like Spinning Plates" are deeply emotional and evocative. The verses convey a range of emotions, from betrayal and hurt to a sense of disorientation and uncertainty. The opening lines reveal a stark contrast between the singer's experience and that of the person they are addressing. While the other person is making "pretty speeches," the singer is being "cut to shreds." The vivid imagery of being fed to lions suggests a feeling of being sacrificed or abandoned by someone who was supposed to protect or care for them. The delicate balance referred to in the next line may indicate that the relationship between the two parties was always tenuous, depending on the whims and desires of the person in power.
The chorus brings a sense of repetition and helplessness to the song, as the singer says that "this just feels like spinning plates" and that they are "living in cloud cuckoo land." The metaphor of spinning plates suggests a frantic effort to keep up appearances and prevent disaster, but ultimately it seems impossible to maintain. The repeated chorus drives home the sense of disillusionment and confusion that underlies the song. The final line, "Our bodies floating down the muddy river," is a haunting image that adds to the sense of being adrift, helpless, and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
While you make pretty speeches
Although you speak eloquently and convincingly,
I am being cut to shreds
I am being emotionally destroyed,
You feed me to the lions
You are sacrificing me for your own gain,
A delicate balance
Our relationship is precarious and easily disrupted,
And this just feels like spinning plates
I feel like everything is falling apart and I'm struggling to keep everything under control,
I am living in cloud cuckoo land
I'm living in a state of unrealistic or foolish fantasies and ideas,
And this just feels like spinning plates
I still feel like everything is spiraling out of control,
Our bodies floating down the muddy river
Our relationship is deteriorating and we're both struggling to stay afloat,
Contributed by Aubrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnofthesouth5425
So glad to hear Emma's mystical voice again. She could summon an ancient army with her enchanting sound.
@krieger007
Phantastic Track from Emma and Dash Berlin.
@bigjamieboy1
What a team. Dash Berlin and the gorgeous Emma Hewitt. Amazing track guys. Emma I would still marry you in a heartbeat. Voice of an angel 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@nostressannie
Excellent i love voice Emma !
@sithaananda
She never gets old <3
@monic_rom1520
Startling !! Awesome Set!! B2B ❤️❤️
@21skikda
😍😍🎼🎼♥️🎼♥️Beautiful and wonderful music😍😍
@PopsicleWips
OMG EMMA singing a cover by Radiohead, i love it 🧡
@darioflynn3011
Emma has the most unique voice i know!
@malwa_
Beautiful voice of a beautiful woman and a masterful DJ who always does a great job 👌🏼❤️