Andrade gained followers with songs like Coldplay's "The Scientist", and Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" in 2009, she soon increased the frequency of the post, and eventually released an EP of original songs, Things We've Said, in 2012. She then released a collection Covers, Vol. 1, as well as The Christmas EP. Her low-key version of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" went viral in 2014, as did her acoustic cover of Edith Piaf's "La Vie en Rose". Her music has also been featured in commercials and TV shows including Supergirl, Suits, and The Umbrella Academy.
She won the Vista Prize in 2015 and was nominated for the Premios Juventud in 2016 under the category favorite hit-maker. In 2020, she won the Hi-Fidelity Award from the Prism Prize, to honour her innovative music videos.
Gentlemen
Daniela Andrade Lyrics
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And nothing's going right
The weeks are flying past
I'm in over my head
And I can't get you off my mind
It was the night I chose my favourite dress
And you were wearing your best suit
And I was up talking to you
No one told me the right way to fall
To fall deep in love
But you held my heart in the right ways
Just like a gentleman
And it's so easy to get back to you
And harder to get by
Cause there's just something about the way you say my name
Softly through the telephone lines
Ooooh
No one told me the right way to fall
To fall deep in love
But you held my heart in the right ways
Just like a gentleman
Ooooh
No one told me the right way to fall
To fall deep in love
But you held my heart in the right ways
Just like a gentleman
Just like a gentleman
Oooooh
The song "Gentlemen" by Daniela Andrade is a melancholic tune that talks about the artist's overwhelming feelings towards a certain someone. The lyrics narrate how her day has been going wrong, time is slipping away, and she can't stop thinking about that person. She reminisces about a night when she and the said person were talking, and he held her heart just like a gentleman. The chorus repeats the line "No one told me the right way to fall, to fall deep in love, but you held my heart in the right ways, just like a gentleman" emphasizing that this person is different and special. She then goes on to reveal how easy it is to return to him but harder to move on because of the way he says her name softly through the telephone lines.
The song has a dreamy quality to it that is intentionally soothing, despite the lyrical content depicting heartbreak. It portrays that love can be difficult, but there are still those who hold our hearts in the right ways. The artist's voice adds a personal touch to the song that makes it more relatable for listeners who have gone through similar situations. Overall, it is a beautiful and honest piece that showcases Daniela Andrade's talents and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
My day is well into the afternoon
It's already late in the day and I feel like I haven't accomplished anything.
And nothing's going right
Everything seems to be going wrong.
The weeks are flying past
Time is moving quickly and I can't keep up.
I'm in over my head
I feel overwhelmed and like I can't handle everything.
And I can't get you off my mind
You keep popping up in my thoughts no matter what I do.
It was the night I chose my favourite dress
I was getting ready for a special occasion when I saw you.
And you were wearing your best suit
You looked very handsome and put-together.
It was about that time when everyone was sound asleep
It was late at night when most people were already asleep.
And I was up talking to you
I stayed awake to talk to you because I enjoy spending time with you.
No one told me the right way to fall
I didn't receive any instruction on how to fall in love.
To fall deep in love
To fall in love intensely and passionately.
But you held my heart in the right ways
You treated my heart gently and respectfully.
Just like a gentleman
You acted with kindness and chivalry.
And it's so easy to get back to you
I can easily reconnect with you.
And harder to get by
It's difficult for me to go on without you.
Cause there's just something about the way you say my name
The way you say my name is uniquely special to me.
Softly through the telephone lines
You say my name with a soft and comforting tone over the phone.
No one told me the right way to fall
I still didn't receive any guidance on how to fall in love.
Just like a gentleman
But you continued to treat my heart with the same care and respect.
Oooooh
An expression of strong emotion or feeling towards the situation or person.
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.