In 2007, her talent was discovered by Justin Timberlake and subsequently Denters became the first artist to sign under Timberlake's new label imprint, Tennman Records in association with Interscope. Thus becoming the first unsigned singer to go directly from personal YouTube postings to commercially performing on the major stage. She was the opening act of Timberlake's 2007 European tour at 10 venues.
In April 2009, she released her first single Outta Here off her debut album Outta Here , which was released in May 2009. Her second single is Admit It was released in September 2009 in The Netherlands.
Her official website can be found at http://www.esmeeworld.com/.
On 24 January 2015, she appeared on BBC One's The Voice UK and was selected to join Will.I.Am's team for the next round.
Figure It Out
Esmée Denters Lyrics
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I'm supposed to know what I want
So much pressure at once
Finally adult, what I've been waiting for
But I don't know what I want or where I wanna go
Who I wanna be, what I wanna do with my life
So many questions all at the same time like
What's the reason that I'm here for, what's life about
Maybe when I get older I'll figure it out, figure it out
You can call me lost if you like
You can tell me girl that is life
Cuz what's wrong can't be right through someone elses eyes
But I gotta make the choice on my own, now that I am grown
Gotta move out of the childhood zone
In this song, Esmée Denters talks about the struggles of being an 18-year-old who is supposed to know what she wants in life but is still feeling lost and unsure of what her purpose is. She feels the pressure of finally becoming an adult, but at the same time, she doesn't know where she wants to go or who she wants to be. She is faced with so many questions all at once, and it's overwhelming.
The chorus of the song talks about the universal question of why we are here and what life is all about. Esmée admits that she doesn't know the answer yet but hopes that as she gets older, she will figure it out. She acknowledges that others may see her as lost or confused, but she knows that she needs to make her own choices and move out of her childhood zone.
Overall, this song is relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain about their future. Esmée reminds us that it's okay not to have everything figured out and that life is a journey of self-discovery. We can all relate to the pressure of trying to have all the answers at a young age, but sometimes it takes time and experience to truly understand what we want out of life.
Line by Line Meaning
18 years old
At the age of 18, I am deemed as an adult in the society
I'm supposed to know what I want
Society expects me to have a clear understanding of my aspirations and goals
So much pressure at once
The societal and self-expectations to make important life choices are overwhelming
Finally adult, what I've been waiting for
Becoming legally responsible for myself is something I have been eagerly waiting for
But I don't know what I want or where I wanna go
However, I am still unsure of my personal ambitions or direction in life
Who I wanna be, what I wanna do with my life
I am perplexed with questions about my identity and purpose in life
So many questions all at the same time like
The number of uncertainties in my mind is overwhelming, and they all come at once
What's the reason that I'm here for, what's life about
I ponder on the purpose of my existence and the meaning of life
Maybe when I get older I'll figure it out, figure it out
Perhaps with age and experience, I hope to gain clarity and direction in my life
You can call me lost if you like
Others may see me as lacking direction or purpose
You can tell me girl that is life
People may provide their own perceptions on the purpose of life
Cuz what's wrong can't be right through someone elses eyes
What may appear wrong to others may be right for me
But I gotta make the choice on my own, now that I am grown
I have to make my own decisions and choices now that I am an adult
Gotta move out of the childhood zone
It's time to leave behind the sheltered lifestyle of childhood and take charge of my own life
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jsao1996
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Oh whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh
Check
If I had all the money in the world
I still couldn't buy me a brand new girl (you can't buy love)
Too much clubbing, not enough loving
Too much shopping, too busy chasing the skrilla
And know look i lost me a winner
Sitting there singing this song like
You never know what you've got 'til it's gone like
Damn, I wish I would've seen it coming
Cause I blink for a second and you caught me slipping, oh, oh, oh
Now we're done before we even started
Didn't know how much I missed you
(Didn't know how much I would miss you
I messed up the perfect picture)
Until You Were Gone, gone, gone
Until You Were Gone, gone, gone
Until You Were Gone, gone, gone
I didn't know how much I missed you
Oh whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh whoa oh oh oh oh oh-oh
Let me go, Yeah
And look still I'm here
She left me with no idea
I just don't get it, it's kinda weird
How you took off quicker than my career, it's kinda rare
For a man to admit when he's in the wrong
Still can't do it, I just put it in a song
So don't correct me, I know that I'm wrong
(I just need love)
I'm too stuck in my ways,
And I know this ain't helping me change
And I'm sitting here singing this song like
You never know what you've got 'til it's gone like
Damn, I wish I would've seen it coming
Cause I blink for a second and you caught me slipping, oh, oh, oh
Now we're done before we even started
Didn't know how much I missed you
(Didn't know how much I would miss you
I messed up the perfect picture)
Until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
I didn't know how much I missed you
Oh whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh whoa oh oh oh oh oh-oh (Whooa)
Let me go, Yeah
I'm too stressed and I'm trying not to flip
I close my eyes and you're inside my lids
So I try not to blink for one split sec
Cus showboating, and got my ship wrecked
Since you left, nothing ain't right
Two different waves, we have to part tides
I had a long sighted vision, It ain't the same with you missing
Didn't know how much I missed you until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
I didn't know how much I missed you
(Didn't know how much I would miss you
I messed up the perfect picture)
Damn, I wish I would've seen it coming
'Cause I blink for a second and you caught me slipping, Oh, Oh, Oh
Now we're done before we even started
I didn't know how much I missed you
Until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
Until you were gone, gone, gone
@brunodacruz5402
This type of music needs to return because today's music is out of date
@demitonydaniel5080
Thank you I agree.
@chao_madter2874
We will never have days like this it’s all gone
@adenblack6030
That statement makes no sense whatsoever 🤣🤣
@alfredwilson4224
@@adenblack6030it does make sense because most if not all of music these days is trying to sample/copy the music back in the day. it is literally the same melodies it is boring for us elders 😂😂
@chrisjoyce9941
Esmee was just on the voice oh my god, she's incredible and that shows how unpredictable the music industry can be, can't believe she has to fight her way back into the music industry when she was so successful at one point a few years ago
@aleeshaali2295
Atleast we know she aint a sell out. Her soul is still Gods.
@vickyhyde8173
She got one amazing voice xxxxxxxxx
@user-kc2vc9fs2o
❤
@neelghai
If you are watching this in 2024, stay strong 💪, you got this and just remember that you are a Legend! 💯