Emmylou

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Emmylou was written by Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit in tribute to the names of Emmylou Harris, June Carter, Johnny Cash, and Gram Parsons, all prominent American country… Read More

Jan. 18, 20121 viewer166K views

Emmylou Lyrics

[Verse 1: Klara Söderberg]
Oh the bitter winds are coming in
And I'm already missing the summer
Stockholm's cold, but I've been told
I was born to endure this kind of weather
When it's you I find, like a ghost in my mind
I am defeated and I gladly wear the crown

[Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me

[Verse 2: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
Now so much I know that things just don't grow
If you don't bless them with your patience
And I've been there before, I held up the door
For every stranger with a promise
But, I'm holding back, that's the strength that I lack
Every morning keeps returning up my window
And it brings me to you, and I won't just pass through
But I'm not asking for a storm

[Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me

[Bridge: Johanna Söderberg, both]
And yes, I might have lied to you
But you wouldn't benefit from knowing the truth
I was frightened but I held fast
I need you now at long last

[Chorus: Klara Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me

[Chorus: Klara & Johanna Söderberg]
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
If you'll be my Gram and my Johnny too
No, I'm not asking much of you
Just sing, little darling, sing with me
Just sing, little darling, sing with me

About

Emmylou was written by Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit in tribute to the names of Emmylou Harris, June Carter, Johnny Cash, and Gram Parsons, all prominent American country stars. Upon being asked about the song First Aid Kit replied that it is about singing with someone you love, even when you might not be able to stay with that person.

Johnny Cash and June Carter were married for a long time, and while Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons were never officially a couple, apparently Harris was waiting to meet parsons in person to tell him her feelings rather than tell him over the phone. Unfortunately Parsons passed away soon after in Joshua tree inn in California.

Again drawing a connection to the famous country music couples, the song is a love song of sorts to the speaker’s own relationship. The singer addresses her struggles with their relationship but as a testament to the power of music asserts that even with their problems they can still sing together.

The music video was shot in Joshua Tree Park as a memorial to Gram Parsons.