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1. |
Behind Her Eyes
05:19
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She was the girl you wanted to know
Her smile was the mask that covered her soul
But she drew you in with every note
She serenades love and hope
Cos every hero has a story
Without the pain you won’t have glory
And though I know you wanna give up sometimes
The fire burns behind her eyes
She was the one you broke with your words
Clenched fists through the wall before ripping her skirt
And she’d close her eyes to block out the hurt
Then smile through the tears, she’d been through worse
Cos every hero has a story
Without the pain you won’t have glory
And though I know you wanna give up sometimes
The fire burns behind her eyes
Now she’s a wife, a mom and a friend
Balancing grief while healing her past
But she draws you in with every laugh
While telling herself she can’t turn back.
Cos even in dark, there’s always a ligh
It’s not about storms, but what’s in your mind
Cos she found her truth deep inside
She’s back on her feet and ready to fight
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2. |
Failing Up
03:24
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Drowning in information
Riding the wave of success
Taught to hustle hard and hustle smart
The struggle to be the best
But what is rich when you’re chasing happy?
What is fulfilled when you can barely breathe?
I’m fighting the failure and keeping up
I’m breaking barriers with an empty cup
I’m selling love like it’s my drug
I’m failing up
Building a new addiction
Kicking down the walls
Taught to suffer quiet and love the pain
The trauma of having it all
But what is rich when you’re chasing happy?
What is fulfilled when you can barely breathe?
I’m fighting the failure and keeping up
I’m breaking barriers with an empty cup
I’m selling love like it’s my drug
I’m failing up
I’m crushing the heartache with a nervous laugh
I’m shutting out horror with a half made plan
I’m selling love like it’s my drug
I’m failing up
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3. |
Faith in You
03:16
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I’d give you my reasons
But I’ve built my walls
Cos I’m in control when
I break my own heart
I chase every love song
Convinced that it’s right
Cos I’m in control when
I force you to say goodbye
But I’m breaking the habit of shutting you out
If love is a decision I can’t do without
I’m breaking up with a past
That no longer serves me
The trauma that’s in my bones
Is now only learning
I’m breaking up with the fear
And leaning into your truth
I’m learning to trust again
If love is having faith in you
I’ve always run away
My mask is a smile
When deep down I know that there
Is power in every tear that I cry
But if weapons can be turned on me
My own knife in my back
Then baby can’t you understand
I’m learning to stand up and fight back
But I’m breaking the habit of shutting you out
If love is a decision I can’t do without
I’m breaking up with a past
That no longer serves me
The trauma that’s in my bones
Is now only learning
I’m breaking up with the fear
And leaning into your truth
I’m learning to trust again
If love is having faith in you
And I know that it’s frustrating
I know that it’s hard
I’m unlearning the lessons
That have broken my heart
I’m breaking up with a past
That no longer serves me
The trauma that’s in my bones
Is now only learning
I’m breaking up with the fear
And leaning into your truth
I’m learning to trust again
If love is having faith in you
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4. |
From the Ashes
04:00
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You thought you knew it all
And everything was certain
Sitting high up on your throne
So comfortable; assertive
But chaos has a habit
Of testing who you are
Submissive or a savage
Timid or a star
Chorus
We rise up now
Let the flames lick the wounds of the past
Burn it to the ground, burn it to the ground
We rise up now
Let the change be the truth that will last
Burn it to the ground, burn it to the ground
I’m a rise from the ashes
Leaning into faith
Battle with your cynic
Tyna find your way
Tryna find your perfect
But judgment has a habit
Of breaking your own heart
The strength of your conviction
Makes you who you are
Chorus
We rise up now
Let the flames lick the wounds of the past
Burn it to the ground, burn it to the ground
We rise up now
Let the change be the truth that will last
Burn it to the ground, burn it to the ground
I’m a rise from the ashes
How do you wanna lead?
Cos change is a given
Decision is the key
Will you rise from the ashes?
Chorus
We rise up now
Let the flames lick the wounds of the past
Burn it to the ground, burn it to the ground
We rise up now
Let the change be the truth that will last
Burn it to the ground, burn it to the ground
I’m a rise from the ashes
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5. |
If I'm Too Much
03:31
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If I’m to live up to my potential
If I’m to be the best that I can
If I’m to soar to the highest mountains
I need to love who I am
If I’m to break every mental barrier
If I’m to prove all the limits wrong
If I’m to breathe into my power
I need to love who I am
Kill the prior me
Step into who I’m meant to be
And if I’m too much for you [good]
You can walk away
I never want to have to prove to you
Or convince you to stay
I do this for me
If I’m to be the change I wanna see
If I’m to serve the whole world
If I’m o live with compassion and strength
I need to love me first
If I’m to step up into my higher self
If I’m to trust my inner gut
If I’m to grow my spiritual health
I need to love me first
Kill the prior me
Fall in love with who I’m meant to be
And if I’m too much for you [good]
You can walk away
I never want to have to prove to you
Or convince you to stay
I do this for me
I always do the best I can
To live a life that’s free
It’s not about making you uncomfortable
But I do this for me
And if I’m too much for you [good]
You can walk away
I never want to have to prove to you
Or convince you to stay
I do this for me
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6. |
Miss Me With That
02:37
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Looking in the mirror
It’s funny how I take lessons from the pain
Tryna find the meaning
In all the grey, I know I can’t fight against the rain
And goodness knows I tried not to go against the grain
I won’t ever ask permission
Just get out of my way
Cos every tear holds a key
There’s grit in my scream
I’ve been to hell and back
No your hate won’t claim me
Cos every scar is a badge
From every trauma I’ve had
I’ve been to Hell and back
You can miss me with that
I’ve had it with the judgments
It’s funny how you put limits on my soul
Turning bullshit into gardens
You’re all the same I know,
We all fear what we don’t know
And goodness knows I tried not to go against the grain
I won’t ever ask permission
Just get out of my way
Chorus
And all you see is sick
When I see survive
Taken all the hits
And I’m still alive
I may not be the norm
But you know I hit back
I don’t need your damn permission
Miss me with that
Chorus
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7. |
Step Into Your Power
02:42
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They’ll try to break you
They’ll put you into that box
Labels that fit you
But you weren’t born to be locked
An unfair system
They try to profit from pain
But they don’t know you
You make the rules of your own game
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Breathe it in; it’s time to shine
Great expectations
Of who you know you could be
You’re done with patience
You’re getting out of your way
And if that time is now
Baby stand your ground
Step in to your power
Your psyche hurts you
With every lie you believe
It’s not about you
What they choose to perceive
Unjust society
Will paint an image that’s wrong
Cos they don’t know you
You are the writer of your own song
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Breathe it in; it’s time to shine
Great expectations
Of who you know you could be
You’re done with patience
You’re getting out of your way
And if that time is now
Baby stand your ground
Step in to your power
You are strong, you are wise
You are bold, you are fire
You are courage, you are peace
You are braver than you think
You are gorgeous, you are truth
You are fierce, you are proof,
You are perfect, you’re enough
You are love
Great expectations
Of who you know you could be
You’re done with patience
You’re getting out of your way
And if that time is now
Baby stand your ground
Step in to your power
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8. |
The Wolf I Feed
04:08
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Tearing down the habits
Forgetting who I was
Confronted by the darkness
I forgot to be afraid of
Still I hold my head high
Throw out a lullaby
My shield against the storm
Locked inside the cages
This madness in my mind
Chorus:
TO BUILD A BETTER NEW
IVE GOTTA TEAR DOWN MY WALLS
THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH
AND IM A LEAD IT FROM MY HEART
IF THE HEARTACHE STARTS WITH ME
THIS TIME ILL DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY
IT'S ABOUT THE WOLF I FEED
Poised for a battle
Chaos or peace of mind
Running round in circles
Wreaks havoc everytime
So I'll hold my head high
Kill fear with a smile
I'll rise against the storm
Breaking down the cages
I had buried deep inside
Chorus:
TO BUILD A BETTER NEW
IVE GOTTA TEAR DOWN MY WALLS
THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH
AND IM A LEAD IT FROM MY HEART
IF THE HEARTACHE STARTS WITH ME
THIS TIME ILL DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY
IT'S ABOUT THE WOLF I FEED
Bridge:
I havent broke down yet
I'll make this wolf my friend
I'm brave enough and ready
To forgive myself
I'll leave my fears behind
Taking back my life
My piece of mind
TO BUILD A BETTER NEW
IVE GOTTA TEAR DOWN MY WALLS
THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH
AND IM A LEAD IT FROM MY HEART
IF THE HEARTACHE STARTS WITH ME
THIS TIME ILL DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY
IT'S ABOUT THE WOLF I FEED
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9. |
Triggered
03:26
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I hold up the past like a badge of honor
Lean into the pain, the nightmares and horror
And though I tell myself that I’m a survivor
It’s hard to remember when I won the war
Still caught up in the shots I barely missed
I block and counter
Misinterpret every so called hit
So I duck and cover
But you never aimed at all
My minds playing tricks again
You only caught me when I’d fall
Hoping that this wasn’t the end
And I tell myself to give love a chance
I can’t keep accusing you when the trigger’s in my hand
I tell myself to give love a chance
I can’t keep accusing you when the trigger’s in my hand
I’m learning to wipe the blackboard clean
Erasing the lies that have only hurt me
And though I’ve based myself on mistaken identity
It’s hard to remember who I was before
Still caught up in the shots I barely missed
I block and counter
Misinterpret every so called hit
So I duck and cover
But you never aimed at all
My minds playing tricks again
You only caught me when I’d fall
Hoping that this wasn’t the end
And I tell myself to give love a chance
I can’t keep accusing you when the trigger’s in my hand
I tell myself to give love a chance
I can’t keep accusing you when the trigger’s in my hand
And I’m letting my guard down
Learning to be open
Hoping that you won’t knock me out
And leave me broken
But you never aimed at all
My minds playing tricks again
You only caught me when I’d fall
Hoping that this wasn’t the end
And I tell myself to give love a chance
I can’t keep accusing you when the trigger’s in my hand
I tell myself to give love a chance
I can’t keep accusing you when the trigger’s in my hand
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10. |
Shine On
03:13
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Another sleepless night
Wading through your dreams
Holding it inside
So no one hears your screams
Too hard to know what’s real
Deciphering the clues
Trying not to feel
So no one sees you
Hold on
The sun will rise again
Hold on
Cos the real you
Can only grow from the pressure
The toughest times will
Help you shine on
Cos the real you
Can only grow from the pressure
Cos you don’t know how
Bright you shine on
Waking every day
With no end in sight
Tryna make a change
Starting from inside
But the struggle is too real
You’re tripping over grief
Trying not to feel
Cos it’s hard to believe
Hold on
The sun will rise again
Hold on
Cos the real you
Can only grow from the pressure
The toughest times will
Help you shine on
Cos the real you
Can only grow from the pressure
Cos you don’t know how
Bright you shine on
Hold on
Even the moon depends on the sun
So shine
Cos you are the one
Hold on
Your light will shine again
Hold on
Cos the real you
Can only grow from the pressure
The toughest times will
Help you shine on
Cos the real you
Can only grow from the pressure
Cos you don’t know how
Bright you shine on
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11. |
No Apologies
03:31
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Breathing in
Count to 10
Who am I today?
Building hope
Or kicking stones
Holding space to pray
Cos when it comes to my reflection
It starts with introspection
Do you know what’s in your soul?
Cos it’s not about the highlight reel
Just showing up
You’re enough
Leaning in to how you feel
Just showing up
You’re enough
No apologies for who you are
No apologies for your scars
Start each day
Choosing grace
Falling in to trust
Breaking habits
What’s the logic?
Holding space for love
When it comes to choosing me first
It’s hard to ignore the doubters
Do you know what’s in your soul?
Cos it’s not about the highlight reel
Just showing up
You’re enough
Leaning in to how you feel
Just showing up
You’re enough
No apologies for who you are
No apologies for your scars
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12. |
To Love and Be Loved
04:07
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It’s all a game
No one knows who makes the rules
Who can say?
You only hope to see it through.
But if love is the answer
Then baby I hope the question comes soon
We’re chasing fairytales
And hunting hope for a happy tune
Cos if our greatest fear is losing ourselves
To a world that does not deserve our worth
Then our greatest power is all in the way that we love
And be loved
And baby it’s you
I didn’t know how good loving could be
Baby it’s you
I could know but you made me believe
I trust in you because you trust in me
I’m letting go
Of every lie that I’ve been sold
I’m leaning in
To every yes, and embracing no
Cos if love is the answer
Why have I always put myself last?
To give my everything
I need to hold on to who I am
Cos my greatest fear is losing myself
To a world that does not respect my worth
But my greatest power is all in the way that I love
And am loved
And baby it’s you
I didn’t know how good loving could be
Baby it’s you
I could know but you made me believe
I trust in you because you trust in me
Cos if our great trial is gambling our hopes and our hearts
Then our greatest power is all in the way that we love, and be loved
And baby it’s you
I didn’t know how good loving could be
Baby it’s you
I could know but you made me believe
I trust in you because you trust in me
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13. |
If I Could
03:27
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