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Miami-based, with roots in the Chicago suburbs, Emmy Adelle is a budding bedroom pop luminary who retreats to her rich, sensitive inner world in search of beautiful little gems to share with us. Singing has been Emmy’s lifelong passion, dating back to her childhood performance of the OneRepublic hit “Stop and Stare” in a school talent show. Even from a young age, she channeled her emotions into songwriting, penning her first tunes as an “anxious wreck” in elementary school.
Rather than pursue a traditional path, Emmy Adelle made the bold decision to forgo a Division 1 college hockey scholarship, opting instead to fully commit to her creative ambitions. In the years since, she’s diligently honed her craft, collaborating with renowned producers like Cole Kruggel and Danny Garcia to refine her sound.
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And what does such a dedicated, budding artist have for us today? It’s called “Over,” an intensely personal track that delves into the messy realities of young love and heartbreak. Emmy wrote the song during a tumultuous period in her life, as she grappled with an identity crisis following her resignation from her hockey scholarship.
Take me back to the thrifted jeans
Marlboro Reds and the Off-White tees
It’s been three months, and you’re doing just fine without me
Now I’m home from Paris Fashion Week
Put your hand on my shoulder
Tell me it’s not over
But you’re looking straight through me
“Over” is a deeply personal and emotive exploration of the complexities of a tumultuous relationship. Through it, Emmy Adelle manages to capture and convey a palpable vulnerability, confessing her fear of falling in love and being “in [her] head too much,” unable to fully embrace the freedom that also comes from that same, scary emotional vulnerability.
Through bittersweet nostalgia and allusions to unhealthy dynamics, the song paints a vivid portrait of a relationship in crisis. Despite the heartbreak, Emmy Adelle still holds onto a glimmer of hope, desperately seeking reconciliation and closure.
The result is a song that hits the listener like a truck, striking deep within their memories. The forlorn and melancholic tone perfectly captures the emotional turmoil and complexity of a tumultuous relationship, drawing the audience into the narrator’s palpable vulnerability and heartbreak.
