Alt-pop, multi-instrumentalist, artist, EMMMA, channels heartbreak into transformative artistry blending raw emotion, rousing choruses, gorgeous melodies, and deft songwriting that recalls Chappell Roan, Holly Humberstone, and Bon Iver while telling a story that’s entirely her own. emmma.coand 3 more links
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today i’m releasing my first single of the year, “cut the the breaks”. i wrote this on a cold february day in london with my amazing producer Paul Whalley and co-writer Ben Lythe. i can barely even put into words how proud I am of this next body of work, it’s truly an out of body experience and I am so excited to share this new era with you. If you’re dealing with heartbreak in any form, I wrote this song for you!
written by Emmma, Paul Whalley, Ben Lythe
produced by Paul Whalley
mixed by Lee Smith
mastered by Grandjean de Montigny
photographer by João Viegas
creative direction and styling by Holly Wood
directed by Desacato
dop by Kao
assistant director (ad) by Duane Mota
executive production by Beltrame +
executive director by Marina Beltrame
production coordinator by Clara Faitin
1st assistant camera by Jorge Dayeh
2nd assistant camera by Lais Teixeira
1st camera assistant by Kauer Dib
2nd camera assistant by Rodrigo Gavião
2nd camera assistant by Wagner Damasceno
logger by Carpin
head of electrical by Henrique Barcelos
art director by Ana Arietti
art producer by Kilter Paz
props by Thiago Araujo
photography assistant by Guilherme Vaz Guimarães
wardrobe assistant by Nubia Andrade
beauty artist by Suy Abreu
beauty assistant by Rodrigo Resende
beauty assistant by Raphaela Cruz
special effects by Martão
props assistant by Thiaguinho
props assistant by Paul
props assistant by Rogerinho
catering by Bistrô na Casa
transport by Cinevan
set infrastructure by Moving Track
lyrics
I’ve been numb for a few months
I say I’m fine but it’s all a front
I can’t drive up Lankershim, wish I had tougher skin
You’re in the corner of my eyeline
At every place that we’ve never tried
I’m scared to stop at traffic signs, and see you satisfied
I didn’t get to say I missed you
For that I’m so sorry
I never got to thank your mom
For the gift that she got me
It’s a lie if I said I don’t look at
Pictures of us from the booth at that party
Oh we looked so happy
Some days hit me harder like
Somebody cut the breaks
And some days I’m ok but
Then I feel I’ve made a huge mistake
And then I start remembering
When I drive by your place
That we flipped a switch and it’s hard to believe cuz
Now you’re a stranger with all of my secrets
It’s been feeling so surreal
5 months and I haven’t healed
I pinch myself till I turn red, to see if I still feel
We grew apart like a tearing seam
At that point I think it’s fair to leave
I’ll give you to Montana hope you’re living out your dream
I didn’t get to say I wish you well
And I’m so sorry
I never got to thank your mom
And tell her not to worry
It’s a lie if I said I don’t look at
Pictures of us from the booth at that party
Oh we looked so happy
Some days hit me harder like
Somebody cut the breaks
And some days I’m ok but
Then I feel I’ve made a huge mistake
And then I start remembering
When I drive by your place
That we flipped a switch and it’s hard to believe cuz
Now you’re a stranger with all of my secrets
Ooh
Ooh
That we flipped a switch and it’s hard to believe cuz
Now you’re a stranger with all of my secrets
Ooh
Ooh
That we flipped a switch and it’s hard to believe cuz
Now you’re a stranger with all of my secrets
#EMMMA#CutTheBreaks