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…”
Not Enough Time
Emma Hewitt Lyrics
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No this is not our fate
The lives in which they are bound
And there is something more we know it has to be found
I know the world won't wait, the tide is turning around
And there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
With all their wicked words they'll never hold you down
No this is not our fate
The tide is turning around
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay, but it's alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
Hey
And there's not enough time
Ah ah
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you
Oh, ah, there's not enough time
Not enough time
There's not enough time
There's not enough time, hey
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
Not enough time
I will still be here
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay, but it's alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
The lyrics of Emma Hewitt’s song “Not Enough Time” appear to revolve around pushing back against negative influences and overcoming obstacles to find a greater purpose. The first verse appears to reference the power of others’ words and their potential to hold a person back. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that there is something more to be found, and expresses a sense of urgency and a belief that the world will not wait. The chorus repeats the phrase “there’s not enough time”, which suggests that the singer is aware of the limitations and pressures of time, and is driven to pursue what they believe to be important.
In the second verse, the lyrics again reference “wicked words”, but now the singer expresses a sense of defiance, stating that these words will never hold them down. The idea of the tide turning around implies a sense of positivity and hope for progress, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgency and lack of time. The bridge of the song appears to contain a sense of reflection and acceptance; the singer acknowledges the past and the difficulties that have been faced, but expresses a willingness to continue moving forward despite the challenges. The final lines suggest a sense of resilience and determination, with the singer promising to “still be here” even after the night is gone.
Overall, the song “Not Enough Time” appears to contain themes of perseverance and the pursuit of greater purpose, even in the face of opposition and the limitations of time. The lyrics emphasize the importance of pushing back against negativity and pursuing what one believes in, even when the journey is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
With their wicked words they'll try to hold you down
Despite their attempts to bring you down with their harsh words, it won't be your fate.
No this is not our fate
Their wicked remarks won't have a lasting effect on us.
The lives in which they are bound
They are shackled by the life they live, but we know there's something more.
And there is something more we know it has to be found
We are aware of the unknown and we are seeking it.
I know the world won't wait, the tide is turning around
I'm aware that we don't have much time and things are changing rapidly.
And there's not enough time
Time is limited and slipping away.
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
After things have fallen apart and in the dim light of the aftermath.
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
I am with you in the final moments of what was once our life.
Now the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay, but it's alright
The winds of change are blowing and we have to move on, but it's okay because we have each other in this moment.
When the night is gone I will still be here
Even after the darkness fades, I will remain by your side.
And no there's not enough time
Time is in short supply and we must make the most of what we have left.
Not enough time
Time is running out and we must act quickly.
I will still be here
I will always be here for you.
There's not enough time
Time is precious and fleeting.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY HEWITT, CLAUS TERHOEVEN, EMMA HEWITT, STEFAN BOSSEMS
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@ShiruKitty
With their wicked words they’ll try to hold you down
No this is not our fate
The lives in which they are bound
And there is something more we know it has to be found
I know the world won’t wait, the tide is turning around
And there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
With all their wicked words they’ll never hold you down
No this is not our fate
The tide is turning around
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind’s blowing and we can’t stay, but it’s alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
Hey
And there’s not enough time
Ah ah
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you
Oh, ah, there’s not enough time
Not enough time
There’s not enough time
There’s not enough time, hey
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
Not enough time
I will still be here
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind’s blowing and we can’t stay, but it’s alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
@personaldove
I'm literally in tears.
I was here ten years ago.
Why is time flying so fast????
Please stop!
@Soul03
Wish I can go back to 2009 and enjoy this masterpiece again🤘🏼
@snixzr
All we have is this moment
@velocirapture
And yet.. Think of all the many that are now gone and are no longer with us. It’s a privilege to still be able to enjoy the good things like this in a sea of suffering
@TypeR3522
100% there when I was 14 first discovering this masterpiece now I’m in my 30s there certainly is not enough time 😮
@SSBBMario301
Bro I’m listening to this EXACTLY 15 years later and I didn’t know. It’s Jan 18th 2024. Happy 15th anniversary to one of the first bangers of 2009.
@karlpeart1752
From 2 min 47 sec I’m suddenly treated to what I feel angels sound like. Heavenly.
@velocirapture
Exactly.. indescribable. It’s like the hairs on my body are all standing but for a heavenly reason
@chaichai.
Every once in a while, it’s nice to take a stroll on memory lane 💖💖 #TranceFam
@richardmossy5540
Yes it is! And I def miss the trance days of the 2000s.