1) Emmi Kangasj… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist sharing the name Emmi;
1) Emmi Kangasjärvi is a Finnish singer-songwriter who sings in English. She was born on October 10, 1979 in Vilppula, Finland. She became famous thanks to her single Breakable, which was released in February 2001. In May 2001 her second single Crashing Down and her debut album Solitary Motions were released. Two other quite well known songs from that album are Green Car and Solitary Motions. She was nominated as the Best Nordic Act by MTV Europe Music Awards in 2001. However, the award was won by the Danish band Safri Duo.
There are two versions of Emmi's second album No Nothing. The first one was released only for Finnish market in October 2002. The second one was released for international as well as Finnish market in early 2003. The differences between the versions are the order of songs and the fact that the second version contains two tracks that are not contained in the first version, namely Into The World and World Is Crazy. Conversely, the song Toss Me Down is contained in the first version but not in the second one.
The single Eileen was released in 2005. On October 5, 2005, Emmi's third album Can Full of Joy was released.
2) Emily Joy Green, known by her stage name Emmi, is a British-Australian singer and songwriter.
Emily Green was born in Torquay, Devon, England, the middle child of an older brother and a younger sister. The daughter of a pilot, she travelled extensively as a very young child, living in far flung places such as Papua New Guinea and Alice Springs. Moving school nine times before settling in Perth, Australia, Emmi got used to feeling like the outsider and began to focus on her love of dancing, and left home at the age of 16 to study dance full-time in Sydney.
Green began her musical career after being signed to a music publisher in Australia, writing songs for Neil Davidge of Massive Attack and Little Nikki.
Green cites classical music, jazz and Shirley Temple movies as her influences.
Don't Know Myself
Emmi Lyrics
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But still so wonderful
All of those things you thought you hated
Turned out to be so beautiful
Drown me as deep as you want to
Baby I think I´d still be burning
I´m asking for one but I´m thinking of two
Don´t introduce me as you think you know
Don´t even think I know myself just yet
Another tired mind gives in to solitude
Days fall in to waste
Keep forgetting what is old or new
In between there´s a bitter taste
I lock on the target where I want to go
Talk about your complications now
Everything is fine but I scream to show
So it is you think you know
But I don´t even think i know myself
Don´t even think i know myself just yet
Don´t say you know me
Don´t think you own me
This is my life, see
I don´t want to know who I´m supposed to please
Don´t say you know me
Don´t think you own me
This is my life see
It´s all on me
Chorus
The lyrics of Emmi's song Don't Know Myself reflect the confusion and uncertainty that comes with trying to understand one's own identity. The opening lines express this duality, acknowledging both the complexity and beauty of life. The following lines explore the idea that things we may have rejected in the past can ultimately be seen as beautiful. The singer then addresses someone who may feel they know her well in the chorus, saying that she doesn't even know herself yet. She rejects the notion that anyone else can fully understand her, insisting that her life is hers to own and that she refuses to be defined by anyone else's expectations.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's sense of isolation and alienation, expressing a feeling of detachment from both the past and present. Time seems to blend together into a "bitter taste," and the singer struggles to orient themselves in the world. However, she also asserts her agency in this state of confusion, saying that she knows where she wants to go and will keep pushing forward despite any doubts or obstacles.
Overall, "Don't Know Myself" is a powerful statement of self-discovery and self-assertion. Emmi captures the frustration and uncertainty that comes with trying to define oneself in a world that often tries to do it for us. The song suggests that while understanding ourselves may be an ongoing process, it's one that we're fully capable of doing on our own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's so god damn complicated
Life is complicated and difficult to understand.
But still so wonderful
Despite its difficulties, life is still full of beauty and wonder.
All of those things you thought you hated
The things you thought you hated may turn out to be beautiful and worthwhile.
Turned out to be so beautiful
The things you thought you hated may turn out to be beautiful and worthwhile.
Drown me as deep as you want to
Even if you try to overwhelm or crush me, I will still persevere.
Baby I think I'd still be burning
I will continue to burn with passion and resilience, even in difficult times.
I'm asking for one but I'm thinking of two
I may only outwardly ask for one thing, but in reality, I am considering and desiring more.
Don't introduce me as you think you know
Don't label or define me based on your assumptions or preconceptions.
´Cos I don't even think I know myself
I am still trying to understand and define myself, so don't make assumptions about who I am.
Don't even think I know myself just yet
I am still in the process of discovering and defining myself.
Another tired mind gives in to solitude
Another exhausted individual succumbs to loneliness and isolation.
Days fall in to waste
Time passes by without progress or meaning.
Keep forgetting what is old or new
I am forgetting past experiences or not recognizing new opportunities.
In between there's a bitter taste
In the midst of it all, there is a sense of bitterness or dissatisfaction.
I lock on the target where I want to go
I have a clear goal and am focused on reaching it.
Talk about your complications now
If you want to discuss difficulties or problems, I am ready and willing to talk about them.
Everything is fine but I scream to show
Even if things seem okay, I may still express myself loudly to show my emotions and feelings.
So it is you think you know
You may believe you understand me and my situation, but you could be mistaken.
But I don't even think I know myself
I am still trying to understand and define myself, so don't make assumptions about who I am.
Don't even think I know myself just yet
I am still in the process of discovering and defining myself.
Don't say you know me
Don't claim to fully understand or know me and my experiences.
Don't think you own me
Don't assume control or authority over my decisions or actions.
This is my life, see
I am taking charge of my own life and making my own decisions.
I don't want to know who I'm supposed to please
I am not interested in conforming to others' expectations or pleasing them above myself.
It's all on me
I am taking responsibility for my own life and its outcomes.
Chorus
(Repeats the song's main message of self-discovery and individuality)
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