Lies a frame of what is meant to be<… Read Full Bio ↴"In the centre of your inner beauty
Lies a frame of what is meant to be
Almost hidden in the darkest forest
Lies your inner destiny"
From: ´Open Lashes´
Driven by curiosity and guided by her own philosophy on life Esmaye gathered her thoughts and desires, transforming them into twelve beautiful songs on her debut album "Elements in Me" Inspired by the four elements she takes you on an intriguing and passionate journey, combining acoustic and electronic sounds into her own unique style.
Early in life Esmaye developed a strong interest in music and dance, as a young girl she started writing songs to express her thoughts and emotions. Like a diary she kept them for herself, secretly dreaming of becoming a singer one day.
When she heard about auditions for a local theatre play at the age of 17 she decided to give it a try... and got herself a part!
The play turned out to be a success as they performed at festivals across the country. Esmaye didn't stay un-noticed, a producer saw her perform and asked her for his "pop" project, they recorded 2 singles and a video.
The following years she worked on several projects, exploring different styles of music to keep developing herself.
In 1999 she decided to take a rest from it all and started travelling, while discovering new places she fell in love with Mexico and got herself a job as a piano-bar singer and dancer in a small diner-show. Singing and dancing every day gave her the confidence she needed to make the next steps. After living in the sun for a year she decided to get her songs "out there" and moved back to Holland. While working as a M.C/Vocalist in clubs she met a couple of producers who wanted to work with her and within a year she signed her first publishing-deal. After releasing a few dance records she wanted more and felt ready to work on her own songs and discover her own style. A friend told her about the "Tiesto's search for talent" contest and encouraged her to send him a tape.
Esmaye won! Out of hundreds of contestants they chose her for her exceptional voice and qualities as a songwriter and offered her a record-deal. She released her debut single "Easy" and soon after that the world's most famous DJ asked her to accompany him on his "Just Be" tour. Together they performed at prestigious festivals throughout Europe. After the tour she totally committed herself to her own career.
´ "Elements in Me" shows many different sides of Esmaye´s unique personality. "This is who I am, my songs are about my inner-search, reflecting my past and present experiences"
Esmaye's debut album shows all aspects of life in general. While exploring the deeper and darker sides of spirituality and emotion there are enough lighter and happier themes such as the sensual song "Gravity" and the inviting and inspiring "Open Lashes". "Elements in Me" also contains the obscure classic "Sugar Me" written by Linsey de Paul in 1972. Once Esmaye heard the song she instantly knew she wanted to record the track in a way that would stay true to the songs meaning but with a modern flavour that would make it fit in easily with the rest of her repertoire.
"Elements in Me" is a spiritual pop record that flirts with elements of dance and electronic music. As a composer and lyricist, Esmaye uses experiences from her own life as a guideline to explore the variety of themes in her songs.
" You can find the strength to lead your own life, it doesn't matter where you're from or how dark it's been.. you are the light"
Esmaye is a groundbreaking and refreshing new artist with a mind of her own who doesn't shy away from the bigger picture of life while staying grounded at the same time.
Change Is Coming
Esmaye Lyrics
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Pull one down for you
Shine it on my heart
So you could see the truth
That this love I have inside
Is everything it seems
But for now I find
It′s only in my dreams
And I can change the world
I will be the sunlight in your universe
You would think my love was really something good
Baby if I could change the world
If i could be king
Even for a day
I'd take you as my queen
I′d have it no other way
And our love would rule
This kingdom we had made
Till then I'd be a fool
Wishing for the day
These lyrics are from Esmaye's song Change Is Coming. The first verse begins with the dreamer expressing his desire to reach the stars, pull one down, and shine it on his heart so that his lover can see the truth about his love. He proclaims that the love he has inside is genuine and sincere, but for now, that love is only a dream. The dreamer's hopeful and optimistic view can be seen when he states that he can change the world if given the chance. He wants to be the sunlight in his lover's universe, and his love would be such a profound force that they would think his love is something exceptional. The second verse depicts the dreamer's fascination with royalty, power, and love. He wants to be king, and he'd take his lover as his queen. In their kingdom, their love would reign supreme, and they'd be happy forever. However, until then, he'll have to make do with wishing for the day and dreaming of this utopia.
These lyrics express the sentiment of hope and optimism in the face of adversity. It reflects a belief that love can conquer all and a longing for something magical and real in the dreamer's life. The lyrics also describe a longing for a life of royalty or power, which is an expressive metaphor for a better and more prosperous life. The dreamer wants to have a beautiful life with his lover, where he can rule the world with the power of love. These lyrics are relatable and profound to people who want a better life for themselves, love, and hope to break free from their current circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
If I can reach the stars
If I could achieve the impossible
Pull one down for you
I would bring a star down to Earth for you
Shine it on my heart
I would let the starlight reveal the love inside me
So you could see the truth
So you could understand the depth of my feelings
That this love I have inside
The emotional connection I possess
Is everything it seems
Is as real and genuine as it appears
But for now I find
But at present, I acknowledge that
It′s only in my dreams
It's only a wishful desire that currently exists in my imagination
And I can change the world
And yet I possess the power to make a difference
I will be the sunlight in your universe
I will bring light and positivity to your life
You would think my love was really something good
My love would feel significant and valuable to you
Baby if I could change the world
If I could make a positive impact on the world, my love for you would be a proud part of it
If I could be king
If I could have complete control over my life
Even for a day
Even if it's for a brief moment
I'd take you as my queen
I would proudly make you my partner
I′d have it no other way
I wouldn't want anything else
And our love would rule
Our love would be the guiding force in our lives
This kingdom we had made
The life that we have created together
Till then I'd be a fool
Until that happens, I would feel foolish for believing in this imaginary dream
Wishing for the day
Hopeful for the time when it can come true
Writer(s): Geert Huinink, Alco Lammers, Manon Plokker
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.