Emily
Gentlemen Of Few Lyrics


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Oh Emily
I'd be sad, that we had to leave

And oh Emily
Well I'm glad, we don't have to speak

Emily
Emily

... Instrumental...
I find it hard
To believe
It was me you loved

And I think a girl
With such a soul
Should let it go
And breathe

Emily
Emily

... Instrumental ...

Could I give her everything she needs?
She asked me sweetly
Or would I send her falling to her knees?
Like I did recently

Emily
Emily

So little girl
How is life
Is it nice and sweet

Do you have a plan
When they fail
These very sails, you come

Emily
Emily

... Instrumental ...

Could I give her everything she needs?
She asked me sweetly.
Or would I send her falling to her knees?
Like I did recently

Emily




Emily
Emily

Overall Meaning

The song "Emily" by Gentlemen Of Few is a poignant expression of lost love and personal growth. The singer is reflecting on a past relationship with Emily and realizing that he is both sad to have left her and glad that they no longer communicate. He finds it hard to believe that Emily could have loved someone like him and thinks that she should let go of any lingering feelings and move on.


The instrumental portions of the song give the listener time to contemplate the lyrics and feel the emotions that the singer is expressing. The mention of Emily's soul indicates that their relationship may have been deeper than just a surface-level romance, and that the singer recognizes the worth of Emily as a person.


The final verse indicates that Emily has moved on from the relationship and the singer wonders how she is doing. He also questions whether he could have given her everything she needed when they were together, or if he was the cause of her falling to her knees in despair.


Overall, "Emily" is a powerful song about growth, self-reflection, and the complexities of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Emily
Addressing the person, Emily.


I'd be sad, that we had to leave
Expressing sadness about having to separate from Emily.


And oh Emily
Continuing to address Emily.


Well I'm glad, we don't have to speak
Expressing relief that communication is not necessary between them.


Emily
Simply addressing Emily again.


I find it hard
Expressing difficulty in something.


To believe
Acknowledging a disbelief or feeling unsure.


It was me you loved
Stating that Emily loved the artist.


And I think a girl
Expressing a thought about a girl, which may or may not be Emily.


With such a soul
Describing the quality of the girl's soul.


Should let it go
Suggesting that the girl should let go, possibly of something that is weighing her down.


And breathe
Encouraging the girl to relax and take deep breaths.


Could I give her everything she needs?
Questioning the singer's ability to provide the girl with everything she requires.


She asked me sweetly
Stating that the girl asked this question in a kind tone.


Or would I send her falling to her knees?
Expressing concern that the singer might cause the girl harm.


Like I did recently
Referencing a situation in which the artist may have hurt the girl in some way.


Emily
Addressing Emily again.


So little girl
Addressing the girl in a patronizing or perhaps affectionate manner.


How is life
Asking how the girl's life is going.


Is it nice and sweet
Making a presumptive statement about the girl's life being pleasant in some way.


Do you have a plan
Asking if the girl has a game plan for her life or for a particular situation.


When they fail
Referring to a group that might fail the girl in some way, such as a standard or expectation.


These very sails, you come
Suggesting that the girl might seek out the singer or someone else for help when others are unable to provide it.


Emily
Addressing Emily once more.




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