Emma began writing her own music April of 2002 and began performing her own… Read Full Bio ↴Emma began writing her own music April of 2002 and began performing her own compositions outside the safety of her home in June and has toured around central Florida monthly since then. In the middle of her central Florida tour, she visited California and back after cutting an EP with producer/sound engineer Dan Garcia. After playing everywhere from beach side coffee shops to the Florida Music Festival (where a reviewer described her gig as one of the "most impressive acts of the night"), she decided to try her hand at the West Coast and moved to Los Angeles in September 2004. She has since then moved back to Florida and gotten gigs at several cafes and looks forward to having even more fun playing at different venues.

Exceed My Expectations
Emma Wallace Lyrics

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I kind of like the thought you're an ice cream cone
That I have yet to lick
I like the thought that you're an apple
That I have yet to pick
But though I'm loving all this sweet anticipation
I'm ready for you to exceed my expectations.
You're like the first day
That I got my favorite blanky

Or like the first time Bonnie and Clyde
Held up a bank, he said
Though I'm enjoying all this sweet anticipation
I'm ready for you to exceed my expectations.
And there's a line of thought says
Christmas Eve's much better than Christmas Day
It's so much better before all the secrets are given away
But though I'm all for the night before and stockings
Yet un-Santa-ed
I'm ready to be the girl you take for granted
And there's a line of thought
Says coffee smells much better than it tastes
And the way they talk
You'd think the rest of the cup's just goes to waste
But though I'm all for lighting coffee-scented candles
Should I choose to
I'm ready to be the girl that you get used to
You're like a brand new pair of jeans
Yet to be worn in
But you know the best jeans are
The jeans that look like the jeans that you were born in

Though I'm loving all this sweet anticipation
I'm ready for you to exceed my expectations.

Overall Meaning

In the song Exceed My Expectations by Emma Wallace, the singer uses different metaphors to describe her feelings towards a new love interest. She begins by likening him to an ice cream cone or an apple she has yet to taste, which portrays her anticipation of what is to come. However, she sings that while she is enjoying the excitement of not yet having experienced everything about him, she is ready for him to surpass her expectations.

The singer then continues to use various relatable examples, such as how Christmas Eve can be better than Christmas Day or how coffee can smell better than it tastes, to explain that although the lead up can often be more exciting, she is prepared to be with him for the long haul. The reference to Bonnie and Clyde holds multiple meanings, as their love was wild and dangerous - but ultimately, she is ready for him to surprise her in whatever way he can. The analogy of a brand new pair of jeans being uncomfortable until they are worn in is also used to emphasize that new relationships can be awkward and unfulfilling at first, but with time, they can become something comfortable and reliable.

Overall, the message of the song is that while the beginning stages of a relationship can be exhilarating, the true test is whether both parties can exceed each other's expectations in the long run.

Line by Line Meaning

I kind of like the thought you're an ice cream cone That I have yet to lick
I am drawn to the idea that you are a tempting treat that I have yet to indulge in.

I like the thought that you're an apple That I have yet to pick
I am fond of the thought that you are a desirable fruit that is still within my reach.

But though I'm loving all this sweet anticipation I'm ready for you to exceed my expectations.
While I enjoy the excitement of anticipation, I am eager for you to surprise me in unexpected ways.

You're like the first day That I got my favorite blanky Or like the first time Bonnie and Clyde Held up a bank, he said
You evoke the same feeling of newness and excitement as a childhood comfort item or a legendary event.

And there's a line of thought says Christmas Eve's much better than Christmas Day It's so much better before all the secrets are given away
There is a belief that the anticipation of something is often more enjoyable than the actual experience, as it is untainted by expectations.

But though I'm all for the night before and stockings Yet un-Santa-ed I'm ready to be the girl you take for granted
While I appreciate the thrill of anticipation, I am also ready for the comfort and security of being taken for granted by you.

And there's a line of thought Says coffee smells much better than it tastes And the way they talk You'd think the rest of the cup's just goes to waste
There is a belief that the aroma of something is often more alluring than the actual flavor, and that the expectation outweighs the reality.

But though I'm all for lighting coffee-scented candles Should I choose to I'm ready to be the girl that you get used to
While I enjoy the indulgences that come with expectation, I am also prepared to embrace the comfort and familiarity of everyday life with you.

You're like a brand new pair of jeans Yet to be worn in But you know the best jeans are The jeans that look like the jeans that you were born in
You are like a fresh start that is yet to be established, but true comfort and ease is found in familiarity and long-term use.

Though I'm loving all this sweet anticipation I'm ready for you to exceed my expectations.
While I am enjoying the excitement of anticipation, I am prepared for you to go beyond what I am expecting in order to surprise and delight me.

Writer(s): Wallace Emily

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