Taking inspiration from the likes of Portishead, Gorillaz, Dr Dre, Sade, Empara Mi started writing and recording for other people after graduating University with a History degree, basing herself in a bedroom studio and releasing from her own label.
The DIY queen has worked with Andrew Dawson (Kanye West), James Faunteroy (Drake, Rihanna) and contiues to work with long term writing partner Owen Cutts with a visual album set for release late 2018.
shout
Empara Mi Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We got fucking high
It happens all the time, we laugh and then we cry
We drank the bottles dry
Feels like heart aches and drum breaks
They come easily
'Cause it's my life and my dreams, they're holding onto me
Shout, shout, shout 'cause you hate me, yeah
And what if I said that I could live without you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks
It's beating us down
And what if I said that I'm not scared to hurt you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks
It's beating me, beating me, beating me down
And you can tell your friends but you can't bring me down
You choke on your words, I've broken your crown
I know these heart aches and jaw breaks
They resinate in me
All these dark days
The hard ways to live a life that's free, oh
And what if I said that I could live without you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks
It's beating me down
And what if I said that I'm not scared to hurt you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks
It's beating me, beating me, beating me down
So, shout, shout, shout 'cause you hate me
Shout, shout shout 'cause you hate me
So, shout, shout, shout 'cause you hate me, you hate me
So, shout, shout, shout 'cause you hate me
And what if I said that I could live without you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks
It's beating me down
The lyrics of Empara Mi's song 'Shout' revolve around the complicated emotions and tensions that come with being in a dysfunctional relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer has lied to their partner while under the influence of drugs. The use of "we" implies that both parties are equally responsible for this behavior. The imagery of drinking "the bottles dry" indicates a self-destructive lifestyle. There is a duality to the emotions expressed in the song, as the singer seems to both love and hate their partner. They admit that their heart aches and drum breaks easily, and that being with this person is "beating" them down. However, they also claim that living without this person would be difficult.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "shout, shout, shout 'cause you hate me" several times. The repetition of this phrase suggests that the singer feels trapped in their relationship and is aware of their partner's negative feelings towards them. The second verse further explores the singer's conflicted feelings about their partner. They ask the hypothetical question of whether they could live without this person, and yet, they also admit that being with them is "beating" them down. The final lines of the song suggest an experience of growth and strength in the face of difficulty. The singer claims to have experienced "heart aches and jaw breaks" but is now living a life that is "free".
Line by Line Meaning
The first time that I lied, I lied by your side
I lied for the first time while being with you
We got fucking high
We were under the influence of drugs
It happens all the time, we laugh and then we cry
We go through a rollercoaster of emotions quite often
We drank the bottles dry
We finished all the alcohol in the bottles
Feels like heart aches and drum breaks, They come easily
Heartbreaks and setbacks are common and easy to come by
'Cause it's my life and my dreams, they're holding onto me
My dreams and aspirations control my life
So, shout, shout, shout 'cause you hate me
Yell at me because you despise me
And what if I said that I could live without you?
What if I claimed that I could exist without you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks, It's beating us down
We are emotionally exhausted and suffering
And what if I said that I'm not scared to hurt you?
What if I declared that I'm not afraid to harm you?
It feels like heart aches and drum breaks, It's beating me, beating me, beating me down
I'm struggling with heartbreak and emotional pain
And you can tell your friends but you can't bring me down
You can gossip about me but you can't affect me
You choke on your words, I've broken your crown
You're stumbling over your words since I've defeated you
I know these heart aches and jaw breaks
I'm familiar with emotional pain and physical fights
They resinate in me
They echo inside of me
All these dark days
I've been through many difficult times
The hard ways to live a life that's free, oh
It's challenging to live a liberated life
Contributed by Max A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.