Behind the omnipresent melody, Kid Francescoli offers intimate lyrics in English and Italian, many dealing with young men's angst and the dreams of a girl at the dawn of her thirtieth birthday. The music, with its tenacious refrains and its heartfelt instrumentals, shows the inspiration of Air and Grandaddy. At the same time, Italian acts like Cinecitta Ennio Morricone's sound tracks are an obvious influence for this group from Marseilles.
After showing promise as a live act, especially during the Marsatac 2005 festival, the group launched their first national tour (Paris, Marseilles, Bordeaux, Rennes, Nice) in May 2006, sharing the stage with artists such Sebastien Schuller or Troy Von Balthazar.
Kid Francescoli have just released their first album.
Emma
Kid Francescoli Lyrics
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Paradise of fools
But Emma is gone, she left me all alone
She lingered at my door
I should've given more
But Emma is gone and I remain alone
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, honeyDon't cry, don't cry, don't cry, honey
She set my soul on fire
Her heels a little higher
But now this dream is back, she left me in the dark
Time to rise and shine
No more summer wine
When I'm not with Emma all I do is cry
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, honey
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, honey
All night long
And you gave me nothing
All night long
And you gave me nothing
And you gave me nothing
And you gave me nothing
And you gave me nothing
And you gave me nothing
The lyrics of Kid Francescoli's song Emma tell the story of heartbreak and loss. The first verse sets the scene of a luxurious lifestyle, where the drinks are flowing and the party is in full swing. However, amidst all the hedonism, the singer is mourning the loss of his lover, Emma. He reflects on his regrets, wishing that he had given more to their relationship. Emma had lingered at his door, but ultimately, she left him alone. The chorus urges the singer not to cry, likely an attempt to console himself and move on.
The second verse continues the theme of lost love, with the singer describing Emma as setting his soul on fire and her heels being a little higher. Despite this, her departure has left him in the dark. He realizes that it is time to move on, acknowledging that to truly rise and shine, he must let go of summer wine and all the memories associated with Emma. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of moving on and not dwelling on the past.
Overall, the lyrics of Emma convey the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to let go of someone who was once an integral part of our lives. The melancholic tone and catchy melody make for a memorable song that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Drinks around the pool
The singer describes a party or gathering happening, featuring people having drinks around a pool.
Paradise of fools
The singer thinks that people at the gathering are foolish and it's a paradise for fools.
But Emma is gone, she left me all alone
The singer reveals that Emma has left him and he feels lonely without her.
She lingered at my door
Emma stayed around the artist's door for some time, possibly indicating that she was unsure about leaving.
I should've given more
The artist feels that he could have done more to make Emma stay or make her happy in the relationship.
But Emma is gone and I remain alone
Despite any regrets, Emma has still left and the singer is still alone.
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, honey
The singer tries to comfort himself or someone else by saying not to cry multiple times.
She set my soul on fire
The artist felt deeply connected to Emma and she ignited a passionate spark within him.
Her heels a little higher
The artist may be describing how Emma dressed or how she carried herself, which he found alluring.
But now this dream is back, she left me in the dark
The artist was happy in the past with Emma, but now he is in a dark place because she has left him.
Time to rise and shine
The singer is telling himself that it's time to get up and face the day, possibly indicating that he's been feeling depressed or lethargic since Emma left.
No more summer wine
The artist acknowledges that the good times- represented by the metaphor of summer wine- are over since Emma's departure.
When I'm not with Emma all I do is cry
The singer is saying that when Emma is not with him, he is sad and cries all the time.
All night long
The singer repeats a phrase to convey the idea of being awake and alone all night.
And you gave me nothing
It's unclear who 'you' is, but the singer is likely blaming someone for not giving him what he needed, possibly Emma or himself.
And you gave me nothing
The artist repeats the same line multiple times to emphasize his feelings of lack and dissatisfaction.
And you gave me nothing
The repetition of the same line serves as a refrain throughout the song, highlighting the theme of emptiness and loss.
Writer(s): Mathieu Hocine, Julia Minkin, David (xa) Borras
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.