Emily
Oliver Jones Lyrics


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Emily, Emily, Emily
Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play

Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily

(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family




They see Emily, Emily
Too

Overall Meaning

The song "Emily" by Oliver Jones is a beautiful, poetic tribute to the name of Emily. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and sensory descriptions that create a dreamy, romantic mood.


The opening line, "Emily, Emily, Emily," sets the tone for the song with its repetition of the name. The line "Has the murmuring sound of May" paints a picture of softness and warmth, as May is often associated with springtime and new beginnings. The following lines are filled with whimsical images such as "silver bells, coral shells, carousels" that evoke a sense of playfulness and wonder.


As the song progresses, we are introduced to a couple who are "alone and out of sight" but seeing "images in the firelight." The lyrics suggest that they are imagining their future together and picturing a family with Emily as the mother figure. This imagery is further reinforced with the repeated phrase "They see Emily, Emily too."


The overall message of the song seems to be one of love and hopefulness, as the images and feelings associated with Emily create a warm, comforting atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeatedly calling out the name of Emily to bring attention to her presence in the moment.


Has the murmuring sound of may
The sound of Emily's name is gentle and calming, evoking the feeling of a warm, pleasant spring day.


All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily represents things that are beautiful and magical, like the shining bells, vibrant shells, and whimsical carousels.


And the laughter of children at play
Emily also brings happiness and joy, much like the cheerful laughter of children playing.


Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Continuing to emphasize the significance of Emily, perhaps implying that she is the focal point of the song.


And we fade to a marvelous view
As if transitioning into a dream-like state or a beautiful memory, emphasizing the relationship between Emily and the singer.


Seeing images in the firelight
The two lovers are depicted as sharing a moment of intimacy, reminiscing and finding comfort in each other's company.


As my eyes visualize a family
The artist pictures a future with Emily, where they start a family together.


They see Emily, Emily
Emily is a constant presence in the artist's mind, and the thought of her is always comforting and hopeful.


Too
The song ends abruptly, leaving the listener to contemplate the significance of Emily and her place in the artist's life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb

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