Born in Hereford, England, she later moved to the country's east coast to study drama at the University of Kent. Goulding had developed a love for folk music as a teenager, and her time at university also exposed her to electronica. After two years, she took a break from her studies and moved to West London, where she pursued a career as an alternative singer/songwriter and befriended producers like Starsmith and Frankmusik, who gave her songs an electro-pop twist. In 2009, Goulding began building an audience via the Internet, where early tracks like "Starry Eyed" and a cover of Sam Sparro's "Black & Gold" were posted on tastemaking MP3 blogs such as Discodust. Goulding soon graduated from the blogosphere to print media, gaining praise from mainstream publications like The Guardian and fielding offers from record labels. She ultimately signed a major-label deal with Polydor Records and began making preparations to release her debut album. In the meantime, she penned songs for Diana Vickers, Gabriella Climi, and others.
During the final weeks of 2009, Goulding topped the BBC's Sound of 2010, a poll conducted by British music critics and industry insiders to identify new talent. Building on that momentum, she released Lights -- a sparkling debut album that splashed Goulding's vocal flutter across a landscape of acoustic and synthesized instruments -- in March 2010. Lights topped the U.K. charts during its first week and spun off "Starry Eyed" as a Top Five single (it also charted well in Ireland and New Zealand). Later that year, the album was re-released as Bright Lights, featuring seven new recordings (including a cover of Elton John's "Your Song," which peaked at number two).
In 2012, Goulding returned with her sophomore album, Halcyon, which showcased an even more sonically adventurous, electro-pop-infused sound. In 2013, a deluxe reissue featuring ten extra songs was released; entitled Halcyon Days, it acted as a supplement to the original release. Two of its new songs, "Burn" and "How Long Will I Love You," were among her biggest hits. The following year, she was featured on Calvin Harris' Top Ten U.K. hit "Outside," participated in Band Aid 30's update of "Do They Know It's Christmas?," and entered the U.K. Top Ten once more with "Beating Heart," a song released on the soundtrack for Divergent. Another soundtrack single, "Love Me Like You Do," added to the success of Fifty Shades of Grey in 2015.
That same year, Goulding released her third studio album, Delirium, which featured collaborations with Max Martin, Greg Kurstin, and others. The pop-leaning Delirium included the single "On My Mind" and peaked at number three on the U.S. and U.K. charts. Goulding returned in 2017 on "First Time," a collaboration with electronic producer Kygo.
In 2018, Goulding joined Tap Management after almost a decade with First Access Management.[107] She appeared on a collaboration with Sean Paul on his Mad Love the Prequel EP titled "Bad Love", released on 29 June 2018.[108]
Goulding collaborated with Diplo and Swae Lee on the single "Close to Me", which was released on 24 October 2018.[109] On 1 January 2019, The Guardian reported that she has been working on her fourth album, set to release in the same year.[110] On 1 March, she released the next single "Flux".[111] She said regarding the album, "It's very much written by me".[112]
On 12 April 2019, Goulding released the single "Sixteen".[113] Goulding said of the single, "...That age was such a pivotal year for me in many ways and this song is so close to my heart. It takes me back to the reckless days of being a teenager and I hope it reminds us all about the innocence of youth."[114]
Goulding released "Hate Me" with American rapper Juice Wrld on 26 June 2019.[115][116] It was premiered by Zane Lowe as his 'World Record' on Beats 1.[117] In July, Goulding stated that her next material to be released would be the songs "Woman I Am" and "Start".[118] In November, she released her rendition of Joni Mitchell's Christmas song "River", which topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming her third UK number one single and the last UK number one song of the 2010s.[119]
On 13 March 2020, Goulding released the new single "Worry About Me" which was created in-collaboration with Blackbear.[120] In a radio interview with Heart the same month, she revealed that the album "kind of comes in two parts", adding that "the first side is something written entirely by me which was fun and I wrote most of it in New York when I was living there a few years back. I play the guitar and I play the bass and piano and then I'm singing a lot of vocals. It's very classically influenced because I love classical music. There's a lot going on, it's a big soundscape and one big film. The second half is my kind of alter ego songs."[121] On 21 May she released single "Power" and on 30 June single "Slow Grenade" with Lauv.
Goulding released her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue, on 17 July 2020. Originally scheduled for 5 June 2020, the album's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The album debuted at the top of the UK Album Chart, becoming Goulding's third album to do so,[122] as well as at No. 2 in Scotland.[123] It reached the top 10 in Ireland[124] as well as the top 40 in over ten countries including Australia, Germany and the United States.
Goulding announced on an Instagram Q&A that she would be releasing new music which was not part of the Brightest Blue era at the end of January 2021.[125] On 21 January, she released a collaboration with electronic duo Silk City, titled "New Love".[126] On 30 September, Goulding performed "Anything Could Happen" as part of the opening ceremony for Expo 2020, held in Dubai.[127]
On 19 June 2022, Goulding performed at Rock in Rio in Lisbon, Portugal. After the concert, she announced that she would be releasing new music in July. The following day, she blacked out all her social media profiles.[128] Back in July 2021, during an interview with Joe Wicks, she described the forthcoming album as "a dance record. It's electronic pop, a dance thing from outer space".[129] On 4 July 2022, she announced the release of "Easy Lover" featuring Big Sean, which was released on 15 July.[130] The single did not enter the UK Singles Top 100, but peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart Top 100.[131] It was followed by "All by Myself", a collaboration between Goulding and producers Alok and Sigala, on 7 October.[132] Goulding released the single "Let It Die" along with its video on 19 October and announced the same day that her fifth studio album Higher Than Heaven would be released on 3 February 2023.[133][134]
On 22 March 2023, Goulding released the single "By The End Of The Night".[135][136]
I Know You Care
Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Like a last breath you would breathe
You were like home to me
I don't recognize the street
Please don't close your eyes
Don't know where to look without them
Outside, the cars speed by
I know you care
I know it has always been there
But there is trouble ahead, I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way that you stare
As if there was trouble ahead and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
And I know you care
I use to run down the stairs
To the door when I thought you were there
Do you shape to the comfort of us
Two lovers locked out of love
Oh, but I know you care
I know it has always been there
But there is trouble ahead, I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way that you stare
As if there was trouble ahead and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
I know it wasn't always wrong
But I've never known a winter so cold
Now I don't want my hands in your coat
But I still hope
'Cause this is how things ought to have been
And I know the worst of it wasn't all that it seemed
Why can't I dream?
And why can't I dream?
'Cause I know you care
And I know you care
I know you care
I know you care
I know it's always been there
The lyrics of "I Know You Care" by Ellie Goulding deal with themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional healing. The first verse of the song, "Clinging to me like a last breath you would breathe / You were like home to me / I don't recognize the street," portrays a sense of lost identity and disorientation that comes when a relationship ends. The singer feels disconnected from the world, and her partner's absence is palpable.
The chorus of the song conveys a message of hope despite the singer's pain. She recognizes that her partner cares for her, even if they've been hiding their own troubles. She's also determined to save herself from the potential ruin that comes with heartbreak. In the second verse, the singer reminisces about happier times in the relationship, but still acknowledges the coldness and pain that has overtaken her life.
Overall, "I Know You Care" presents a bittersweet view of love and loss, where the pain of separation is contrasted with a reassurance that the love was genuine and meaningful. The song also emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's own life and not relying on others for happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Clinging to me
You are holding onto me tightly
Like a last breath you would breathe
As if I am the only thing keeping you alive
You were like home to me
Being near you felt like being in a comfortable, familiar place
I don't recognize the street
Being away from you causes me to feel lost and disoriented
Please don't close your eyes
Don't shut me out or ignore what is happening between us
Don't know where to look without them
I don't know where to turn or what to do without your guidance or support
Outside the cars speed by
The world continues to move forward without us, despite our problems
I never heard them until now
My focus has been so intensely on you that the outside world has faded away
I know you care, I know it is always been there
I'm aware that you care about me and have always cared about me
But there is trouble ahead I can feel it
I sense that we may face difficult challenges in the near future
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
You may be avoiding talking about our problems to protect yourself, not because you don't care
Yeah, I know you care
I'm sure that you care about me, despite any obstacles we may face
I see it in the way that you stare
I can tell that you care just by the way you look at me
As if there was trouble ahead, and you knew it
It looks like you are anticipating future difficulties and are trying to prepare for them
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
I will protect myself from harm, even if it means leaving you behind
I use to run down the stairs, to the door
I used to be so excited to be around you that I would rush to see you as soon as possible
And I thought you were there
I used to trust that you would always be there for me
To shape to the comfort of us
We would create a safe, comfortable environment together
Two lovers loved out of love
We loved each other deeply and purely
Oh, but I know you care
Despite any issues, I am confident that you still care for me
I know it is always been there
I'm sure you have always had feelings for me
But there is trouble ahead I can feel it
I sense that we may face difficult challenges soon
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
You may be avoiding discussing our problems to protect yourself, not because you don't care
Yeah, I know you care
I'm sure that you care about me, even if things are difficult right now
I see it in the way that you stare
I can tell that you still care about me
As if there was trouble ahead, and you knew it
It seems like you are expecting problems to arise and are trying to prepare for them
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
If things get too difficult or dangerous, I will protect myself
I know it wasn't always wrong
Our situation hasn't always been bad
But I've never known a winter so cold
Our current struggles feel particularly harsh and difficult
Now I don't want my hands in a coat
I don't want to protect myself or distance myself from you
But I still hope
I still have hope for our relationship and for us as individuals
Cause this is how things ought to have been
I wish things could be different and that we could be happy together again
And I know the worst of it wasn't all that it seemed
Some of the worst parts of our relationship weren't actually as bad as they seemed
Why can't I dream?
Why can't I imagine a better future for us?
Do I care to dream?
Do I want to believe that things can get better for us?
And I know you care
I'm sure you care about me, no matter what happens
And I know you care
I'm still certain that you have feelings for me
I know you care
I'm confident that you still care for me
I know you care
I'm sure that you have always cared about me
I know it's always been there
I have always known that you have had feelings for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elena Jane Goulding, Justin Parker
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@pratikraj6676
LYRICS 😉
Clinging to me
Like a last breath you would breathe
You were like home to me
I don't recognize the street
Please don't close your eyes
Don't know where to look without them
Outside the cars speed by
I never heard them until now
I know you care
I know it is always been there
But there's trouble ahead, I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way you stare
As if there was trouble ahead and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
And I know you care
I used to run down the stairs
To the door and I thought you were there
Do you shape through the comfort of us
Two lovers loved out of love
Oh, but I know you care
I know it is always been there
But there's trouble ahead, I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way you stare
As if there was trouble ahead and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
And know it wasn't always wrong
But I've never known a winter so cold
Now I don't warm my hands in your coat
But I still hope
'Cause this is how things ought to have been
And I know the worst of it wasn't all that it seemed
Why can't I dream
Why can't I dream
'Cause I know you care
And I know you care
I know you care
I know you care
I know it's always been there
LOVE YOU ELLIE ❤😘
@jaygardner3365
Clinging to me
Like a last breath you would breathe
You were like home to me
I don't recognize the street
Please don't close your eyes
Don't know where to look without them
Outside the cars speed by
I never heard them until now
I know you care
I know it is always been there
But there's trouble ahead, I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way you stare
As if there was trouble ahead and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
And I know you care
I used to run down the stairs
To the door and I thought you were there
Do you shape through the comfort of us
Two lovers loved out of love
Oh, but I know you care
I know it is always been there
But there's trouble ahead, I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way you stare
As if there was trouble ahead and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
And know it wasn't always wrong
But I've never known a winter so cold
Now I don't warm my hands in your coat
But I still hope
'Cause this is how things ought to have been
And I know the worst of it wasn't all that it seemed
Why can't I dream
Why can't I dream
'Cause I know you care
And I know you care
I know you care
I know you care
I know it's always been there
@catalinaserna972
Letra de la canción I know you care, de Ellie Goulding, en inglés (english lyrics)
Clinging to me
Like a last breath you would breathe
You were like home to me
I don't recognize the street
Please don't close your eyes
Don't know where to look without them
Outside the cars speed by
I never heard them until now
I know you care
I know it is always been there
But there is trouble ahead I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way that you stare
As if there was trouble ahead, and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
And I know you care
I used to run down the stairs to the door
And I thought you were there
To shape to the comfort of us
Two lovers locked out of love
Oh, but I know you care
I know it is always been there
But there is trouble ahead I can feel it
You are just saving yourself when you hide it
Yeah, I know you care
I see it in the way that you stare
As if there was trouble ahead, and you knew it
I'll be saving myself from the ruin
I know it wasn't always wrong
But I've never known a winter so cold
Now I don't want my hands in a coat
But I still hope
Because this is how things ought to have been
And I know the worst of it
Wasn't all that it seemed
Why can't I dream?
Why can't I dream?
Because I know you care
And I know you care
I know you care
I know you care
I know you care
I know it's always been there
@RichardCardosoRochaOfficial
Vivam Tudo Aquilo Que Realmente Te Faz Feliz ! 🇧🇷
@jamie.daugherty
This will forever be one of my favorite movies/songs. The words get me every time and even hearing the opening of the slow piano, instantly makes me swell up all over again.
@nothingsurprisesmeanymore
It cuts me deeply as well.
@MsNakiarooks
What's the movie?
@sweetheartdollies
@Rooks Rants it’s called “now is good”
@hawk7469
You know what I like about your post? I don't know you and that is ok. You understand and get this video and song. I have always loved this song and the way this song was put into the movie. It is a pure moment. I can't imagine falling in Love with someone and it might not work out. Love the person you're with everyday to all the people watching this ~~
@RichardCardosoRochaOfficial
Filme : Agora e Para Sempre Trilha Sonora Incrível ! ❤
@AfroCatWithAHat
I always took this song for another one about dying love or ending relationship, really beautiful and emotional but nothing special. My father left us one year ago for another woman, we were really close and even though I was 19 it really hit me hard. When I listened to this song again I realised how it fits perfectly with what I felt that time and still feel right now. Yesterday i found out that the song is actually about Ellies father who left them when she was little.
@Elhugabi
Esse filme não me pegou pela imprevisibilidade, mas pela delicadeza com que foi executado. Personagens humanos, sensibilidade e realidade na dose certa. Ah, e excelentes atores.
@wieslawsobocinski8260
Ellie Goulding podziwiam jej talent z najwiekszym uznaniem