Me and Emily
Rachel Proctor
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Floorboard's filled with baby toys, An' empty coke bottles an' coffee cups. Drivin' through the rain with no radio, Tryin' not to wake her up. Cell 'phone says "low battery", God, what if I break down? I'm just lookin' for an exit with a lotta lights, A safe little interstate town. Just a cheap hotel, With a single bed, And cable TV Is good enough for me an' Emily. Some day, when she's old enough, She's gonna start askin' questions about him. Some kid at school brings his Dad for show an' tell, An' gets her little mind a-wonderin' "Where's my Daddy? Do I have one? "Does he not love me like you do?" Oh, maybe I'll find someone to love the both of us, An' I'll tell her when she's old enough to know the truth. Will it break her heart? Will she understand, That I had to leave? That's what was best for me an' Emily. That house was never clean enough his dinner never warm enough. Nothing I did was ever good enough to make him happy. So, I guess, he gave me what he thought I deserved, But it would kill me if he ever raised his hand to her. Big rigs are throwin' rain on my windshield, An' I feel like they're laughin' at me. Fin'lly the storm is lettin' up, An' the mornin' is breakin' free. It's a brand new day, It's a second chance. Yesterday is just a memory, For me an' Emily. Ah. Floorboard is filled with baby toys, An' empty coke bottles an' coffee cups. Least there's one good thing that he gave me, An' she's startin' to wake up.
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Written by: CHRIS TOMPKINS, RACHEL PROCTOR
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Me and Emily" is a country single by Rachel Proctor. It is her most popular song to date.
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Album InformationThis song is featured in her debut album, "Where I Belong," released in 2004 by BNA Records.
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Chart Performance"Me and Emily" peaked at number 18 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Rachel Proctor and Chris Tompkins.
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Relevant Themes"Me and Emily" tells a story about a woman and her daughter escaping from an abusive relationship, highlighting themes of domestic violence and survival.
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Music VideoThe video for "Me and Emily" was directed by Brent Hedgecock and featured scenes mirroring the song's lyrics, with a woman and her daughter fleeing an abusive home.
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Single Release"Me and Emily" was the second single released from Proctor's debut album.
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Music CareerThis song helped to solidify Rachel Proctor's presence in the country music scene, even though she didn't release another album until 2009.
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Personal ConnectionProctor stated in interviews that the song has reflective elements of her personal experiences.
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Song ImpactThe song drew attention towards the issue of domestic abuse, a topic often avoided in mainstream country music.
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Critical RecognitionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, praising both Proctor's vocal delivery and the strong, emotional storytelling in the lyrics.
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Acoustic VersionProctor has performed an acoustic version of "Me and Emily" at various events, effectively showcasing her vocal talent and the song's poignant narrative.
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