The song "Emma" by Steve Harley tells the story of a woman named Emma and her journey to become a movie star. The narrator, who has been with Emma since they were children, describes her as being beautiful and admired by everyone. Emma dreams of being a famous actress, and despite the skepticism of others, she believes in herself. As they grow older, the couple gets married and works hard to make ends meet. Emma continues to pursue her dream, going out every day looking for acting opportunities. However, no matter how hard she tries, success eludes her, and she never gets the chance to shine on the silver screen. Tragically, one cold December night, the narrator discovers that Emma has passed away. He finds a love letter she left behind, explaining that she loves him but can no longer continue living with unfulfilled dreams. Emma tried her best not to leave him alone, but she couldn't go on trying anymore. The song speaks to the struggle of chasing dreams and the sacrifices one may make along the way. It portrays the bittersweet reality that not everyone can achieve their aspirations, no matter how much they desire it. Despite Emma's untimely demise, the narrator promises to make her dream come true by writing her name high on the silver screen, making her the biggest star the world has ever seen.
