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…”
Rewind (Dabruck
Emma Hewitt Lyrics
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I've been awake all night now I'm on my feet again
So many years ago I've been down these streets
And I'm taking my time though I know they're waiting for me...
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
I feel it echo on like all those words you said
It's like nothing's changed and there's a trick being played on me
But I'm a lifetime away from where I need to be...
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
Rewind us for a day
Emma Hewitt's song "Rewind" is an introspective track that explores the theme of nostalgia and the longing to go back and relive certain moments in life. The song begins with the singer looking out at the streets through the pouring rain, as the flashing lights dazzle her eyes. She has been awake all night and now finds herself on her feet once again. The streets she roams through are familiar and remind her of the time when she walked them all those years ago. She moves slowly, taking in everything around her, even though she knows people are waiting for her. Perhaps she's trying to recapture something that is lost, and the only way to do that is by retracing her steps.
The chorus of Rewind suggests that the singer is seeking to recapture a moment in the past, a time when things were different. She asks to be rewound for a day, to go back and remember why things have changed. The beat of a drum echoes through her head, reminding her of past words and feelings. She seems to be caught in a state of confusion, feeling like nothing has changed and a trick is being played on her, while also realizing that she is far away from where she needs to be. By rewinding her life for a day, she hopes to gain some clarity and understand why certain things have transpired.
Overall, Rewind is a sombre and introspective song about the longing to relive and understand the past. Through Emma Hewitt's evocative lyrics and haunting melody, the track captures the melancholic feeling of nostalgia and the desire to regain what has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the flashing lights through the pouring rain
Despite the pouring rain, I notice the bright lights shining and standing out.
I've been awake all night now I'm on my feet again
After being up all night, I finally have the energy to get up and moving again.
So many years ago I've been down these streets
I have traveled down these roads in the past, but it feels like it was such a long time ago.
And I'm taking my time though I know they're waiting for me...
Even though I am aware that people are expecting me, I am purposely taking my time.
I got a beat of a drum going through my head
A particular rhythm has been stuck in my head and I can't seem to shake it off.
I feel it echo on like all those words you said
The beat echoes in my mind, just like the way your words continue to ring inside my head.
It's like nothing's changed and there's a trick being played on me
It feels like everything is the same despite time passing, and it makes me feel like I'm being deceived in some way.
But I'm a lifetime away from where I need to be...
Although I've come far, there is still a considerable distance I need to cover before reaching my ultimate destination.
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
I want to go back in time and understand what caused us to change our ways.
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
I want to travel back in time and explore what made us change and become different people.
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
If only we could go back in time and discover what led us to change and become who we are today...
Rewind us for a day
Remind me why we changed...
Taking a step back in time could help me comprehend what caused our significant transformation and make sense of it all.
Rewind us for a day
If only we could travel back in time and do things differently for a day...
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Mclean
Seriously, this needs more attention. Excellent remix.
Marvin Majesty
ONE of the MANY queens. Don't forget Tiff Lacey, Nadia Ali, Audrey Gallagher, Anita Kelsey, Jennifer Rene, Jaren, Betsie Larkin, Ana Criado. All are angelic. Not to mention new and upcoming beauties like Amba Shepard. By the way, can't WAIT to see Emma Hewitt at Future Music Festival live, next year. My life will be complete lol :)
Xtian Ciccone Spears
CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!! ALL HAIL FOR THE QUEEN OF VOCAL TRANCE!!!!!
Zi Zi
we need more of this! so energetic <3
aya abdulaziz
such an amazing MIX!!
Re1mon
I like this mix!
Matias Martinez
Muy bueno este tema!!!
Deena Marie
The best remix of this track.
eazy duzit
Im dizzy, in a good way. FUCKING AWESOME MIX!
Matek NON
0:41-1:12 <3 this is it!!!