Emma Stevens – Riptide

Emma Stevens – Riptide
Emma began her musical journey when she was bought her first guitar at the age of 3, after being enchanted by her Mum’s playing. With Emma always singing and constantly wanting to join in and play too, her parents soon realised music would play a definitive role in her destiny. She began taking lessons in cello and piano, became a member of the Surrey Youth Orchestra and involved herself with numerous music clubs in and out of school. Constantly creating parts on any instrument she could get her hands on, and writing poetry in her bedroom, Emma combined the two and discovered the art of songwriting. Desperate to learn more, Emma enrolled at the Academy of Contemporary music, where she studied Guitar and Performance – this not only improved Emma’s confidence as a performer, but taught her valuable lessons as a songwriter.

As Emma’s skills on guitar developed, she began playing for artists and bands, including fiN., H- Boogie, and Ronit, this led her to touring worldwide with bands such as The Kooks, Mona, Feeder and Incubus. No stranger to the stage, Emma would often perform at arena style venues to up to 20,000 a night! This gave Emma a great deal of experience and a wonderful foundation from which to launch her solo career.

When she was discovered by music manager, Bob James – Emma’s songwriting career took off. She found herself working with established artists and songwriters all over the world, frequently making trips to LA, Nashville and Europe. Korean boy band “SHINee” released one of Emma’s songs on their album and it sold 100,000 copies in its first week of release, hitting the number 1 spot.

With a passion for performing, and longing to release her own music, Emma decided to concentrate on her career as a singer-songwriter. Her music is catchy and filmic, and has been used on TV, clients including BBC and ITV. She has also worked with artists such as Kate Nash, Passenger and Jenn Bostic, who she supported on her recent UK tour.

When Emma lost her Mum to cancer in 2012, she dealt with it in the only way she knew – through her music and songwriting. Emma planned a series of 4 EPs, each one with a unique and beautiful artwork designed by her Mum. Emma’s Mum made the designs as a gift to Emma, and completed them just two weeks before she died. When all 4 are collected they will fit together like a puzzle to make a larger beautiful painting. This combination of art and music typifies Emma’s unique approach to her work. Playing guitar, piano, cello, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, percussion and baritone guitar, all 4 EPs showcase Emma’s talents as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. http://emmastevensmusic.com/about/

Emma Stevens – Riptide Lyrics

Something’s happening to me and you
Lighting up the night by the dawn of moon
I couldn’t stop it even if we wanted to
Tell me I’m not dreaming

Oh oh, I’m not at my desk
Struggling to breath, got to catch my breath
A little voice saying yes yes yes
I can hear the sirens screaming

When you touch me, when you hold me
I don’t care, I’m in too deep

You’re like a riptide dragging me away
Adrenaline kicking and my heartbeat thumping
Riptide underneath the waves
Hold on tight cause it’s the start of something

I gotta love it, riptide
I gotta love it, riptide

Nothing ever gonna feel so fine
I finally found a little piece of paradise
It’s like I’m living in a different life
The sun is always shining

See the shoreline fade from view
I try … to just me and you
There’s nothing else about to do
It feels just like I’m flying

When you touch me, when you hold me
I don’t care, I’m in too deep

You’re like a riptide dragging me away
Adrenaline kicking and my heartbeat thumping
Riptide underneath the waves
Hold on tight cause it’s the start of something

Riptide washing me away
A force so strong that I just can’t fight it
Riptide, nothing more to say
Feels so good, I never thought I’d find it

Can’t hear it, can’t see it
Invisible but you believe
This power, this feeling
God, I love the way it’s taking over me
I feel it, I need it
Impossible to let it be
You know that I want it
You’re the only one who’s going to set me free

Riptide dragging me away
Adrenaline kicking and my heartbeat thumping
Riptide underneath the waves
Hold on tight cause it’s the start of something

Riptide dragging me away
Adrenaline kicking and my heartbeat thumping
Riptide underneath the waves
Hold on tight cause it’s the start of something

Riptide washing me away
A force so strong that I just can’t fight it
Riptide, nothing more to say
Feels so good, I never thought I’d find it

I gotta love it, riptide
I gotta love it, riptide