She cites Dolly Parton, Madonna, Cher, and Barbra Streisand as some of her influences among others. Rossum offers that, "I was inspired to cut this album because I'm so frustrated listening to the radio these days. There is so little emotional honesty.” Her own songs are reflective of her inner thoughts, often about relationships and “getting hurt, wanting the other person back, not wanting to be the first person to go back.”
She joined Counting Crows, Augustana, and Michael Franti & Spearhead as a "special guest" for select performances of the "Traveling Circus and Medicine Show" tour in the summer of 2009. In 2010, Rossum sang a song called "Cruel One" on singer Alex Band's debut solo album We've All Been There. On the track she sings with Band and Chantal Kreviazuk. The song is available on the album's deluxe edition.
In November 2012, Rossum announced that her second album would be released on Warner Bros.. Sentimental Journey was released on January 29, 2013. Unlike Inside Out on which Rossum wrote the songs herself, Sentimental Journey is a collection of covers of classic songs that span the ‘20s to the ‘60s. Rossum selected these songs because "Classics, jazz, and standards really infused my childhood and so it felt quite natural to finally make this record.” Rossum designed the album as a musical calendar that takes the listener through an emotional journey over all the months of a year - “Each song needed to either lyrically or emotionally reflect the corresponding month.” Sentimental Journey peaked at 92 on the U.S. Charts. It also hit number one on the US Billboard Charts Top Jazz Albums.
Rossum does not consider herself an opera singer, but she has described herself as a light lyric soprano, though she admits her voice is still developing.
She currently stars on the Showtime dramedy Shameless, as Fiona Gallagher.
Lullaby
Emmy Rossum Lyrics
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Careful now, deep breath, the water's still rising.
But your silver lining's in sight.
When you feel like you're breaking down,
And your body's just giving in,
And you can't go on broken like this any longer.
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
You say all seems so wrong with the life that you're living.
You're searching for some reasons why.
You're so scared to trust, you're feeling unworthy.
Aching for comfort tonight.
When your heart's too sore to beat,
And you feel it might never heal,
And you feel not even beggars want you.
I do.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Close your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Don't you cry,
Let the darkness within you feel light.
Don't despair,
Have no fear.
You'll find comfort in me like child with this lullaby.
In this song, Emmy Rossum is addressing someone who feels broken and uncertain inside, as if they are drowning in sorrow. She encourages them to close their eyes and let their sorrows subside, offering to bear the weight of their pain through this lullaby. The song speaks to the idea of finding comfort in someone else during hard times, leaning on those close to you for support when you feel as though you cannot bear the weight of the world alone.
The song creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of human connection during difficult times. The lyrics offer a compassionate and reassuring message to anyone who feels lost or alone, reminding them that they are not alone, and that they can find comfort in the support of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Laying alone with the history that made you cold and uncertain inside.
You are alone with your thoughts and feelings that are making you feel cold and uncertain.
Careful now, deep breath, the water's still rising.
Take a breath and be mindful, because the troubles are still growing.
But your silver lining's in sight.
However, there is a bright spot waiting for you as well.
When you feel like you're breaking down,
When you are on the verge of a breakdown,
And your body's just giving in,
And you feel like your body can't take it anymore,
And you can't go on broken like this any longer.
And you can't continue to live with this amount of pain.
Close your eyes,
Shut your eyes,
Don't you cry.
Do not shed tears.
Let the sorrow within you subside.
Allow the sadness to diminish inside.
Don't despair,
Don't lose hope,
Have no fear.
Do not be afraid.
Give your weight to me when you hear this lullaby.
Lean on me and let me take some weight off your shoulders when you listen to this lullaby.
You say all seems so wrong with the life that you're living.
You feel that your life is completely off track.
You're searching for some reasons why.
You are looking for answers and explanations.
You're so scared to trust, you're feeling unworthy.
You are afraid to put your trust in others and you feel that you are not worthy.
Aching for comfort tonight.
You are yearning for comfort and reassurance tonight.
When your heart's too sore to beat,
When your heart is hurting too much to keep going,
And you feel it might never heal,
And you feel like it will never get better,
And you feel not even beggars want you.
And you feel that you are so undesirable that even beggars would not want you.
I do.
But I do want you.
Don't you cry,
Do not shed tears,
Let the darkness within you feel light.
Allow the darkness to become illuminated within you.
You'll find comfort in me like child with this lullaby.
You will find comfort in me like a child who finds solace in a lullaby.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: EMMY ROSSUM, STUART BRAWLEY, VINCE PIZZINGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Artist: Emmy Rossum
Album: Inside Out
Song: Lullaby
LYRICS:
Laying alone with the history
That made you cold and uncertain inside
Careful now, deep breath, the water's still rising
But your silver lining's in sight
When you feel like you're breaking down
And your body's just giving in
And you can't go on broken like this any longer
CHORUS
Close your eyes....
Don't you cry...
Let the sorrow within you subside..
Don't despair...
Have no fear....
Give your weight to me
When you hear.. this lullaby.........
You say all seems so wrong
With the life that you're living
You're searching for
Some reasons why
You're so scared to trust
You're feeling unworthy
Aching for comfort tonight
When your heart's too sore to beat
And you feel it might never heal
And you feel not even beggars want you
I do....
CHORUS
Close your eyes....
Don't you cry....
Let the sorrow within you subside...
Don't despair....
Have no... fear...
Give your weight to me
When you hear.. this lullaby.....
CHORUS
Close your eyes...
Don't you cry....
Let the sorrow within you subside....
Don't despair......
Have no.. fear....
Give your weight to me
When you hear.... this lullaby....
Don't you cry...
Let the darkness within you feel light...
Don't despair....
Have no fear...
You'll find comfort in me
Like child with this lullaby.......
@chase1269
Emmy was really an angel this whole time?!
@katspitznagel4996
Her voice can not be compared to anybody else.She is unique and her songs are a wonderful remedy for heart ache ,insomnia and soothing many savage beasts.
@TAJY26
I must admit. I love her music. Soooo soothing. Brings peace to my spirit
@NikiWonoto26
a friend just introduced me to this song this is what I truly need to hear for current moment..where I feel broken, lost, confused, and nothing I do is ever good.. this is such a beautiful song (& lyrics) and makes me smile and almost teary-eyed..
@bingdaddyty9762
This is a beautiful song she sings, really gets to me. She has a very beautiful voice.
@xxes11xx
No matter what people say... Emmy helps to heal my broken heart just with her voice...
@angelsprotegee
This song has certainly gone a long way towards healing my own heart recently.
@MadoliaSteel
Angel of Music!
@kattatonia13
makes me sleep everytime..........very angelic
@mileysmiley3980
It brokes my heart that she is not known :(