Sliding from indie pop to country and a host of genres in between, the band evokes modern artists such as Fun., Grouplove and Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros, whilst having their roots in the music of Neil Young, The Byrds, The Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac.
Part 60's Laurel Canyon, part 70's Venice Beach and part 10's Silverlake, the band and the harmonies are held together by their message of universal love, peace and the belief that the highest form of consciousness is achieved by togetherness and unity.
Uplifting, collaborative, joyous and communal, their songs are a walk through their life thus far: Meeting each other ("Hi Hey There Hello"), experiencing together ("San Francisco", "The Great Divide", "I've Been Around"), fighting and making up (“Colin's Song”), emerging stronger ("Carry Your Will", "We Are Free") - their message is finding a foothold with fans from every walk of life, bringing people together under one roof to celebrate each other.
Emily
The Mowgli's Lyrics
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You asked me if I'd been here all your life
There's this person down inside of me
The man I'm scared I'll never be, no
He sits and watches patiently
And sends me all the signs I need the most
I don't mind, I feel that I'm waiting for the right time
I know why I'm here
Just trying to find some peace
Somewhere inside of me
Just let me know what it is I need
Emily
We went down to the cinema last night
Let the pictures show us who we are inside
You smiled at the truth you'd seen,
It's the same truth that's inside of me, oh
And I smiled at the truth I knew,
It's the same truth that's inside of you, oh
I don't mind, I feel that I'm waiting for he right time
I know why I'm here, I've been waiting for a lifetime
Just trying to find some peace
Somewhere inside of me
Just let me know what it is I need
Emily
The lyrics to The Mowgli's's song Emily are deeply introspective and contemplative, with the singer meditating on their own personal growth and the struggles they face in becoming the person they want to be. They begin by addressing Emily, someone they are presumably close to, and expressing a desire to understand themselves better. They talk about the person "down inside of me" that they are scared they'll never become, and the signs they receive from that part of themselves. They don't mind that they are waiting for the right time, as they know they are here for a reason and have been waiting for a lifetime to figure out what it is they need.
The second verse describes a night out with Emily, where they went to the cinema and watched a movie that showed them who they are on the inside. They both smiled at the truth they saw, which is the same truth that's inside of each of them. The lyrics are hopeful but also acknowledge the struggle of finding peace within oneself, and the uncertainty of not knowing what it is they need. The repetition of Emily's name throughout the song suggests that she is a significant figure in the singer's life, perhaps someone who they feel understands them and helps them on their journey of self-discovery.
Overall, the lyrics to Emily convey a message of self-reflection and growth, and the importance of finding someone who can help guide us on that journey. The singer is hopeful and determined to find peace within themselves, but also recognizes that it is a process that takes time and patience. Emily seems to represent a supportive and understanding presence in their life, someone who they can turn to for comfort and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
I caught you right before you closed your eyes
I spoke to you as you were falling asleep
You asked me if I'd been here all your life
You wondered if I've always been there to support you
There's this person down inside of me
I have an inner self that I struggle to show and be
The man I'm scared I'll never be, no
I fear not being able to fully realize who I am
He sits and watches patiently
He observes quietly, waiting for his chance
And sends me all the signs I need the most
He communicates with me through subtle hints and clues
I don't mind, I feel that I'm waiting for the right time
I'm okay with waiting for the perfect moment to reveal myself
I know why I'm here
I understand my purpose and reason for being
I've been waiting for a lifetime
I've been preparing for this my whole life
Just trying to find some peace
I'm searching for calm and tranquility
Somewhere inside of me
Within my own being
Just let me know what it is I need
I'm asking for guidance to discover what I truly need
We went down to the cinema last night
We went out to see a movie together
Let the pictures show us who we are inside
The films helped us express our inner selves
You smiled at the truth you'd seen
You were happy with what the movie showed you about yourself
It's the same truth that's inside of me, oh
I feel the same way about my own inner truth
And I smiled at the truth I knew
I was content with what I learned about myself
It's the same truth that's inside of you, oh
You and I share a similar inner truth
Emily
Refers to the person addressed in the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID NAFTALI APPELBAUM, COLIN DIEDEN, MATTHEW DAVID DIPANNI, KATHRYN JAYNE EARL, SPENCER TRENT GONGWER, JOSHUA HOGAN, SAMUEL HOLLANDER, MICHAEL VINCZE, ANDREW I WARREN, NATE CAMPANY
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emily steel
My littlest sister is jealous now because my name is Emily and she wants a song with her name in it. Love this band.
Emily Vest
How have I loved this band for so long and I'm only just today discovering this song?
Donny Miles
This is my favorite song to watch them sing in concert! Love's not dead <3
Jake Weld
i love this band and this song so much! ive seen them the last to times they were in portland
Nyadam
Heard this song live a few months ago and glad to see it out there finally :)
Emily Wentworth
Love this songggg omg
Brad Bacon
Love this type of music
Ryan Benker
SO GOOD! I was there up front...turns out "Emily" was the girl who asked me to take a picture of the crowd because i'm so tall, haha. Didn't know it was her until he pointed at her before the song! They are amazing. Group hug!!
Emily Leonard
My coworker rounded the corner and started singing this, then sent me the link. It is good.
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I am now in love with this song