Her debut album "Fearless" immediately built her a strong following and carried such hits as "Talk to Me" and "About Me." Her vocals carry both a strength and a sweetness that are reflected in her music. This versatility is one of her most notable skills as an artist.
Emily
Keri Noble Lyrics
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It's getting hard to pretend we're not watching her fall
Why does she always give more than she's got
She think the world's gonna stop but it's not
She's letting everything in
Trouble is that it's gotta come out
Emily, leave it with me
'til your safe an' sound, Emily
Somebody tell her she's just fooling herself
She thinks she's just fighting the shadow of somebody else
Doesn't she notice how much she's lost
It's like she's nailing herself to a cross
Listen to me this is crazy
It's all got to stop
Emily, leave it with me
Under the stairs in a box
'til your safe an' sound, Emily
Burning bright you are
Like a falling star
Emily, leave it with me
Under the stairs in a box
'til your safe an' sound, Emily
Keri Noble's "Emily" seems to be a song about a woman named Emily who is struggling to cope with life's challenges. The lyrics suggest that Emily is a person who is always trying to put on a brave face and carry everything herself, even when it seems too much for her to bear. The first verse speaks of how difficult it is to watch her fall, while the second verse notes how much she has lost.
The chorus, however, offers a solution. Emily can leave her troubles with the singer, who promises to keep them safe under the stairs in a box until she is safe and sound. The song suggests that Emily doesn't have to carry everything alone. She has someone to confide in, and to help her through her struggles.
The metaphor of "nailing herself to a cross" also seems to suggest that Emily may be taking on more than she can handle or feeling guilty for things that are not her fault. The singer is encouraging her to let go and entrust her worries with someone else who can help her carry the load.
Overall, "Emily" is a song about the importance of reaching out for help when it feels like life is too much to bear. It's a reminder that we don't have to go it alone, that there are people in our lives who are willing and able to help us through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody tell her that she can't carry it all
Emily is struggling to keep up with everything in her life and needs someone to let her know that it's okay to ask for help.
It's getting hard to pretend we're not watching her fall
Even though Emily is trying to put on a brave face, those who care about her can see that she is struggling and in need of support.
Why does she always give more than she's got
Emily tends to overextend herself, putting others' needs before her own and draining herself both emotionally and physically.
She think the world's gonna stop but it's not
Emily believes everything is on her shoulders and if she were to stop and relax, everything would go wrong, but in reality, that is not true.
She's letting everything in
Emily is taking on too much and not setting boundaries, allowing everything to affect and overwhelm her.
Trouble is that it's gotta come out
All the stress and anxiety that Emily is taking on needs to be released at some point, and it's important for her to find a healthy way to do so.
Somebody tell her she's just fooling herself
Emily is denying her own struggles and pretending that everything is fine even when it's not.
She thinks she's just fighting the shadow of somebody else
Emily is trying to live up to someone else's expectations instead of being true to herself, which is causing her stress and anxiety.
Doesn't she notice how much she's lost
Emily has sacrificed so much of herself to try and keep up with everything that she is no longer the same person she used to be.
It's like she's nailing herself to a cross
Emily is suffering needlessly and punishing herself for not being able to handle everything that she has taken on.
Listen to me this is crazy
Someone who cares about Emily is trying to get through to her and let her know that the situation she is in is not healthy or sustainable.
Emily, leave it with me
Someone is offering to help Emily take a break from everything by holding onto her responsibilities for a little while.
Under the stairs in a box
The person holding onto Emily's responsibilities is doing so discreetly and without drawing attention to what is going on.
'til your safe an' sound, Emily
The goal of holding onto Emily's responsibilities is to give her a chance to rest and recover without worrying about everything that needs to be done.
Burning bright you are
Despite all her struggles, someone recognizes that Emily is still shining and has a lot of potential.
Like a falling star
Just like a star that falls from the sky, Emily is in need of help and support to catch her and get her back on track.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL WALTER FRANKLIN-BROWNE, KERRY JAMES FURLONG, MICHAEL ROBERT HALL, MATTHIAS VILHELM JORDAN
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