“Oh Emily” by Somebody's Child – A Song Feature

      The vibrance of the instruments shines brightly right from the outset of "Oh Emily." Powerful percussion initiates the song, soon followed by intertwining guitars. Energetic drums are a near-constant through the track from Somebody’s Child, while the accompanying instrumental contributions vary. Interestingly and creatively, “Oh Emily” does include a brief segment without drumming, followed by a Beatles’ George Martin tape-manipulation sound. The sans-drum segment begins around 2:25 and the appealingly uncommon sound is heard 12 seconds later.
 
     While the instruments exude liveliness, the lyrical message maintains a somber tone: Emily why’d you have to leave and why are you being mean? Nevertheless, the lyrics are refreshingly self-aware and honest - I'm stumbling to my feet and you said I'm fine, but I'm not; And that's just the reality.
 
     Somebody’s Child is the moniker of vocalist/songwriter Cian Godfrey, who is from Dublin, Ireland. When talking about the genesis of the song, he explained:
   “’Oh Emily’ came about when we were at a very early stage of the second album writing. We didn't quite know where it wanted to live yet, and in retrospect this song belongs in its own place. It's interesting to see the development sonically, with where we are now. But at the time it's what started everything off.”
 
     Godfrey is referring to the fact that “Oh Emily” lives as a one-off release between albums. The song was first aired to fans on the band’s sold out UK tour in October 2023. Produced by SC guitarist Shea Tohill at Black Mountain Studios in Co. Louth, Ireland and mixed by Peter Katis (The National, Death Cab For Cutie, Gang of Youths) at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut, “Oh Emily” has all the ingredients of an indie rock classic - tightly wound guitars, yearning lyrics and a nagging chorus.
 
     Somebody’s Child is preparing to initiate a 2024 tour. Six performances are shown below, following the lyrics of “Oh Emily.” For ticket information regarding the six performances and others as they are added, visit https://www.somebodyschildmusic.com/.
 
     “Oh Emily” by Somebody's Child 

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Lyrics of “Oh Emily” by Somebody's Child
I said it's nice to meet ya
But my head is in a cloud and I can't see
I'm stumbling to my feet and
You said I'm fine but I'm not
And that's just the reality
 
So take it all or leave it
Cause I'm gone in the morning anyways
You said it's nice to meet ya
Then you went on your way for some time
 
Oh Emily, why'd you have to leave?
Oh Emily, why ya being mean?
Oh Emily, I just don't believe ya
Cause I hear all your secrets whispered in my dreams
 
You still see me with my halo
I'm not the man you always thought I was
And that just feels wrong
I'm no saint, but I'm no devil
Cause I’mma stick it to the man
When all is said and done
 
Oh Emily, why'd you have to leave?
Oh Emily, why ya being mean?
Oh Emily, I just don't believe ya
Cause I hear all your secrets whispered in my dreams
 
Oh Emily, why'd you have to leave?
Oh Emily, why ya being mean?
Oh Emily, I just don't believe ya
Cause I hear all your secrets whispered in my dreams
 
2024 tour dates:
5th Apr - Berlin, DE @ Hole44
7th Apr - Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso Noord [SOLD OUT]
10th Apr - London, UK @ Heaven
12th Apr - Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia Theatre
25th May - Leeds, UK @ Live At Leeds
14th Jul - Glasgow, UK @ TRNSMT