Emerge
Fischerspooner feat. Lizzy Yoder Lyrics

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Hi
Huh-I
Hyper
Hyper-media-ocrity

[Chorus:]
You don't need to
Emerge from nothing

You don't need to
Tear away

You don't need to
Tear away

Feels good
Looks good
Sounds good
Looks good
Feels good too
Feels good too

(Uh-huh that's right)
Feels good too
(Uh-huh that's right)
You don't need to
Emerge from nothing
You don't need to
Tear away

[Chorus]

(Uh huh that's right)
(Uh huh that's right)
You don't need to
Emerge from nothing
You don't need to
Tear away

You don't need to
Emerge from nothing
You don't need to
Tear away

[Chorus: x2]

Look alive!
You don't need to
Emerge from nothing
You don't need to
Tear away

[Chorus: Repeats]

Overall Meaning

At its core, Fischerspooner's song "Emerge" is an anthem of self-affirmation and empowerment. The opening lines "Hi, huh-I/Hyper/Hyper-media-ocrity" introduce the song's theme of the overwhelming presence and influence of media in our lives. The lyrics go on to emphasize that despite this overwhelming pressure, one does not need to "emerge from nothing" or "tear away" from oneself to meet these external expectations. The repeated chorus further asserts this message, encouraging listeners to feel good and confident in themselves without needing to conform to societal norms or pressures.

The song's catchy beat and repetitive lyrics create a sense of urgency, as if imploring the listener to act on this message and reject the notion that they must conform to media standards. The use of the phrase "looks good feels good" reinforces the message that one's own feelings of self-worth are more important than external validation.

Overall, "Emerge" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages self-love and acceptance, and rejects the idea that one must change or conform to meet outside expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

Hi
Greetings, hello

Huh-I
Expressing a sound of confusion or disbelief

Hyper
Excited or overstimulated

Hyper-media-ocrity
The excessive use and influence of media on society

You don't need to
It's not necessary to

Emerge from nothing
Start from scratch or come out of nowhere

Tear away
To remove forcibly or violently

Feels good
Satisfaction or enjoyment

Looks good
Attractive or appealing

Sounds good
Auditory pleasure or positive recognition

Feels good too
Continues to provide enjoyment or satisfaction