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…”
Miss You Paradise
Emma Hewitt Lyrics
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I couldn't wait but did not realize I'd never come back
And the calling is taking over and it lasts more than awhile
Another reason I won't be around to say goodnight
Don't write to me I'll call you
All of my life I've been a lost satellite
And I miss you paradise
Although you're over
And I miss you paradise
I know you're over
I lie awake and I count the hours passing by
Too many questions that won't be answered here tonight
And they rise in waves before you and the force opens your eyes
Another reason I won't be around to say goodnight
Don't write to me I'll call you
All of my life I've been a lost satellite
It's all a waste of time with me before I get it right
And I miss you paradise
Although you're over
And I miss you paradise
I know you're over
All of my life I've been a lost satellite
Circling alone out here you're always on my mind
And I miss you paradise
Although you're over
And I miss you paradise
I know you're over
And I miss you
The lyrics of Emma Hewitt's song Miss You Paradise carry a sense of wistful yearning and longing for a place or a person that has been left behind. The opening lines speak of the decision to leave something behind in order to join a new journey, but at the cost of never being able to return. The sense of regret is palpable as the realization of the choice made sinks in. The "calling" that is mentioned seems to refer to the all-consuming pull of the new adventure that has been embarked upon. The singer knows that they won't be able to say "goodnight" one more time to what they've left behind as they are now too far removed from it.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of missing a paradise that is now out of reach. It's clear that what has been left behind was something very special to the singer, but circumstances have now made it impossible to return to. The phrase "I'll call you" suggests a level of distance from those left behind, further adding to the sense of being unable to come back to the past life.
The second verse continues to express a sense of loss, with the singer unable to sleep as they are consumed by unanswered questions. The repeated line "and I miss you" expresses the depth of feeling that is running throughout the entire song. The final lines of the chorus, "I know you're over," suggest a sense of finality and acceptance that the paradise can't be returned to.
Line by Line Meaning
And there is something we leave behind to join the ride
When embarking on a new adventure, we inevitably leave behind certain things and people from our previous life.
I couldn't wait but did not realize I'd never come back
I was eager to start a new chapter, but didn't realize that it meant leaving my old life behind for good.
And the calling is taking over and it lasts more than awhile
The lure of something new and exciting is consuming me, and this feeling has been present for longer than just a passing moment.
Another reason I won't be around to say goodnight
I continue to be swept up in this calling and won't be there to say goodbye to the people and things I'm leaving behind.
Don't write to me I'll call you
I don't want to be contacted through other means and will reach out when I'm ready to do so.
All of my life I've been a lost satellite
Throughout my life, I have felt lost and adrift without a definite path.
It's all a waste of time with me before I get it right
I tend to make mistakes and take a while to figure things out, which often feels like a waste of time.
And I miss you paradise
I long for the feeling of being in paradise and the happiness it brought me.
Although you're over
Even though that time in my life is now gone and cannot be relived.
I know you're over
I am aware that this paradise is no longer a part of my life.
I lie awake and I count the hours passing by
I am unable to sleep as I dwell on the time that has passed and the unknown future ahead.
Too many questions that won't be answered here tonight
There are too many uncertainties and things left unresolved at the present time.
And they rise in waves before you and the force opens your eyes
These questions and uncertainties feel overwhelming and nearly unbearable, almost as if they are a physical force that cannot be ignored.
All of my life I've been a lost satellite
Once again, I feel like an aimless satellite without a purpose or direction.
Circling alone out here you're always on my mind
Even as I continue to drift without direction, you and the memories of paradise remain at the forefront of my thoughts.
And I miss you paradise
The longing for that feeling of paradise still persists.
Although you're over
Despite the fact that this paradise is now in the past.
And I miss you paradise
Once again, the yearning for that feeling of paradise is expressed.
I know you're over
Though I am acutely aware that this paradise is no longer a part of my reality.
And I miss you
The song concludes with a simple statement of missing someone or something deeply felt.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY FRANCIS HEWITT, EMMA LOUISE HEWITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ArmaDanOnly
This one is for all of you who think you are just a shadow of a lost star.
Believe it or not most of us go through the same sht and have the same wishes. Yet we still play the fool and fool eachother just to look independent and strong because thats what society want from us.
This whole thing comes out of lack of honesty because everybody is afraid of being hurt, so we just acting like players and confident human beings. But everybody still fight with hundreds of insecurities within their selfes.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE, ITS JUST FEELS LIKE THAT.
Sometimes being a player and acting like everything is cool can be tiring, and it wont fill our needs forever.
All we need is APPRECIATION and LOVE. Everybody wants this. This is the main goal.
The next time you talk to somebody, anybody... Take this into consideration.
So, after all this...WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
@MoonDragon90
I completely agree lol. I was just thinking that to myself. Emma is such a gorgeous woman with the voice of an angel. She has such grace!
@ameenmitwally
11 years on and still mesmerizing 🫶
@ovich_andrey
True 💯
@WandaMadikane
she takes my breath away I find my self in tears for no apparent reason.............just so unfortunate I cant share this music with anyone in SA, they don't understand this music. yet chic's think I'm not romantic because I dont play the so-called RnB songs and this is all I wana hear. sometimes I feel so lonely, its like i don't belong here and I always believe this is the music that will guide my soul to meet my soul mate. I wud go on till dawn let me shut up!
@anthonyscripts
Don't worry, we're with you
@user-fm8pz1lh5g
Голос до мурашек костей безумный 😍😘ангел 🙏
@Alexnvkzyot
Тоже это чувствую, бро ) Вот именно на некоторых людей её голос производит огромное впечатление. Как же я обалдел, когда услышал её впервые!
@liverpoolfan8905
@@Alexnvkzyotзначит у этих людей,есть нечто другое в крови,сердце,духом,и верой. Эти песни очень сильны духом
@82nairabhishek82
Who's here still loving this track in 2020 quarantine time
@shuherrr2159
I'm absolutely agree with you 🤗