Daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the sister of Rufus Wainwright, she has frequently appeared on recordings by her family members, the McGarrigle Sisters and Family and has released several independent EPs. Wainwright released an independent cassette, Ground Floor, in 1997. The following year, her song "Year of the Dragon" appeared on The McGarrigle Hour, an album released by Kate & Anna McGarrigle. Shortly after this recording, Martha began singing backup vocals for her brother, and released the six-song EP Martha Wainwright in 1999.
Her full length self-titled first album was released in 2005, followed in 2008 by I Know You're Married but I've Got Feelings Too, and in 2009 by Sans fusils, ni souliers, à Paris: Martha Wainwright's Piaf Record. The Prosperpina Songfacts reports that her 4th album, Come Home To Mama, was recorded at Sean Lennon's studio in New York City. Speaking about the album, Wainwright said: "This record is a culmination of my life experiences so far. Everything changed for me a couple of years ago and this record is a representation of that and a return to the reason I started writing songs."
See Emily Play
Martha Wainwright Lyrics
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She's often inclined to borrow somebodies dream till tomorrow
[Chorus: ]
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for me
Soon after dark, Emily cries,
Gazing through trees, and sorrow hardly sound till tomorrow,
[Chorus: ]
(See Emily play)
Put on a grown, it touches the ground,
Float on a river forever and ever Emily
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for me
See Emily play
Free games for me
See Emily play
Free games for me
See Emily play
Martha Wainwright's song "See Emily Play" is a cover of Pink Floyd's song of the same name, which was released in 1967. The song is about a girl named Emily who misunderstands things and often borrows other people's dreams till tomorrow. Emily is seen as someone who is lost and confused, with a tendency to get carried away in her own imagination. The lyrics "There is no other day, let's try it another way" suggest that Emily may be trying to escape reality and find a different path for herself.
The chorus "Free games for me, see Emily play" may be interpreted as an encouragement for Emily to let go of her worries and just have fun. The repetition of the phrase "for me" could imply that the singer is trying to control or influence Emily, perhaps to help her through whatever difficulties she may be facing. The song's soothing melody and whimsical lyrics create a dream-like atmosphere, highlighting the idea of escape and the importance of taking chances.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily tries, but misunderstands
Emily does her best, but often misinterprets things
She's often inclined to borrow somebodies dream till tomorrow
She has a tendency to adopt other people's aspirations without making her own plans for the future
There is no other day
The moment is now
Let's try it another way
Let's consider a different approach
You'll lose your mind and play
Let go of inhibitions and try something new
Free games for me
Enjoyment without obligation
See Emily play
Observe Emily living life freely
Soon after dark, Emily cries,
Emily struggles with her emotions
Gazing through trees, and sorrow hardly sound till tomorrow,
She feels melancholic but is able to keep it together until the next day
Put on a grown, it touches the ground,
Step up to the challenge and take control
Float on a river forever and ever Emily
Enjoy a carefree life without limitations
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Syd Barrett
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