November 1, 2026 — 5:00am

Musician Emma Louise is best known for her 2011 song Jungle , which was inspired by a former love. Here, the 35-year-old explains the story behind the song, as well as discussing the other significant men in her life, including her son, Ellsworth.

Emma Louise: “Something I’ve figured out over the past four years is to take life as it comes.”

My maternal grandfather, Henry, was an engineer in the tablelands north of Cairns. He came from a big family and worked on trains and steam engines. He was a storyteller and a creative spirit who loved poetry and played the violin. He passed away when I was young.

My paternal grandpa, Arthur [Ted], lived in Brisbane. He would get me and my cousin to sit on his lap while he’d sing Irish folk songs like Danny Boy . His breath smelt like whisky and cigarettes. He passed away when I was in my mid-20s.

I’m a daddy’s girl – we have always been close. Dad [Greg] is very nurturing, funny and patient. He was a fireman and used to work night shifts.…