Yes to all of the above. His recent exposure as an actor may obscure the fact that when it comes to music, New Jersey native Val Emmich is a lifer. He told Page Six, "The acting thing snuck up on me." Emmich's main focus has always been his music, as evidenced by his prolific output.
His latest album, LOOKING FOR A FEELING YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED, marks his seventh full-length solo effort in nearly a decade. People Magazine called him "the real deal." Entertainment Weekly labeled him a "breakout singer." The New York Times said he's "a rocker who rocks to his own beat."
Emmich (pronounced Em-ik) recorded LOOKING FOR A FEELING in Long Branch, NJ with the production team Near Records. The result is a kaleidoscope of sounds and textures including kinetic dance numbers ("Sidekick"), airy soundscapes ("Come Clean") and straight-up rockers ("Don't Wanna Go Home"). Lurking just beneath the surface are poignant stories of people trying to find their place in the world: there's the west coast transplant 3,000 miles from her family in "E.S.T.", the restless soul seeking a new beginning in "Change of Scenery" and the man returning to the place he once called home in "Gone." Emmich embodies all of them and somehow--despite some dark moments--supplies a beam of light that pulls the listener through to the slow decay of the album's final note.
If there's one thing that ties together the many facets of Emmich's art, it's passion. It's easy to write that word in a bio, but another thing to show it. At live shows, you'll find a man often unhinged, shirt soaked-through and guitar smashed to pieces; he's toured with artists ranging from Gavin DeGraw and Butch Walker to the Gym Class Heroes and Dashboard Confessional. And his life in front of the camera isn't limited to acting. He was the first unsigned artist featured on MTV's "TRL" and he's produced dozens of music and promo videos that show his lighter side while maintaining his acute attention to detail; check out the video for "The Only One Lonely" which won him an Independent Music Award. Oh, and he's also written a novel that he's currently pitching.
So who is this guy? He's hard to pin down, and while that isn't the quickest sell in our sound bite culture, it's probably that which will give Emmich longevity. He's been called a Renaissance man. When asked about the musician role originally meant for John Mayer, an "Ugly Betty" producer told the New York Times: "There was just this quiet storm to Val." That probably says it all right there.
Try Me
Val Emmich Lyrics
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Never sastisfied always want more
I can't gurantee I'm what you need
But if you're wondering where this will lead
Just try me
Try me
Try me
You are hesitant waiting for signs
To move you when your courage resigns
You could be waiting a very long time
Soon you will run out of places to hide
So just try me
Try me
Try me
Try Me
Cuz you'll never know what could be waiting
It could be better than what we're anticipating
So just try me
Try me
Try Me
Try me
If this ends badly don't be mad
At us, we gave it all we had
But I hope, I hope this ends good
So I can say I knew that, that it would
The lyrics of the song "Try Me" by Val Emmich express the desire and willingness to take a chance on a new relationship. The song talks about two people who have been down this road before, searching for the right person but never being satisfied. The singer acknowledges that he cannot guarantee that he is what his partner needs but encourages her to give him a chance.
The chorus of the song repeatedly urges the partner to try him, emphasizing that she will never know what could be waiting if she doesn't take the risk. The partner is shown to be hesitant and waiting for signs to move her, but the singer warns that she could be waiting a very long time and eventually run out of places to hide. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that if the relationship doesn't work out, they gave it all they had, but expressing the hope that it will end well.
The overall message of "Try Me" is about taking a chance on a new relationship, even if past experiences have left one jaded and uncertain. The song encourages listeners to be open to new possibilities and to take the risk of pursuing a relationship, even if there is no guarantee of success.
Line by Line Meaning
We've both driven down this road before
We have been in similar situations like this before
Never satisfied always want more
We are always seeking more than what we have
I can't guarantee I'm what you need
I am not sure if I am the perfect match for you
But if you're wondering where this will lead
If you are curious about the direction of our relationship
Just try me
Give me a chance
You are hesitant waiting for signs
You are doubtful and waiting for a clear indication
To move you when your courage resigns
To motivate you as you lose the strength to continue
You could be waiting a very long time
The wait may be endless
Soon you will run out of places to hide
You will eventually have no place to run and hide
Cuz you'll never know what could be waiting
You will never know what you are missing out on
It could be better than what we're anticipating
The outcome could exceed our expectations
If this ends badly don't be mad
If things do not work out, please do not be angry with me
At us, we gave it all we had
We both put in our best effort
But I hope, I hope this ends good
I have high hopes for our relationship
So I can say I knew that, that it would
So I can proudly say that I predicted our success
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.