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]
Roscoe
Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Chosen specially for you and I
Who will live inside
The mountaineers gathered tinder piled high
In which to take along
Driving many miles, knowing they'd get here
On the roof leaks they got started
And now when the rain comes, we can be thankful
Ooh, ah, ooh
When the mountaineers saw that everything fit
They were glad, and so they took off
Thought we were due
For a change or two
Around this place
When they get back, they're all mixed up with no one to stay with
The village used to be all one really needs
Now it's filled with hundreds and hundreds of chemicals
That mostly surround you
You wish to flee, but it's not like you
So listen to me, listen to me
Oh, oh, and when the morning comes
We will step outside
We will not find another man in sight
We like the newness, the newness of all
That has grown in our garden soaking for so long
Whenever I was a child
I wondered what if my name had changed
Into something more productive like Roscoe
Been born in 1891
Waiting with my Aunt Rosaline
Thought we were due
For a change or two
Around this place
When they get back, they're all mixed up with no one to stay with
Oh
1891
They roamed around and foraged
They made their house from cedars
They made their house from stone
Oh, they're a little like you
And they're a little like me
We have all we need
Thought we were due
For a change or two
Around this place
This place, this place
When they get back, they're all mixed up with no one to stay with
When they get back, they're all mixed up with no one to stay with
The song Roscoe by Ellie Goulding is a tale of two people who make a home for themselves in a world that is rapidly changing around them. The first verse speaks about the stonecutters who created the building blocks of the couple's home. They chose special stones for the couple who would live inside. The second verse speaks about the mountaineers who traveled to the couple's location, carrying everything they need to build a fire, and who ultimately helped to construct the couple's new home. The roof leaks at first, but the couple is grateful when the rain comes.
The chorus explores the concept of change. The couple feels like they are due for a change or two, but when they return from being away, they find that things have changed too much, and they have nobody to stay with. The bridge of the song explores the themes of identity and the passage of time. Ellie Goulding sings about how, as a child, she once wondered what it would be like to have a different name, like Roscoe, born in 1891. She imagines herself waiting with her aunt Rosaline, experiencing a time long before her own.
Line by Line Meaning
Stonecutters made them from stones
Skilled workers worked hard to craft these products from the stones.
Chosen specially for you and I
Theyβve been picked with great care especially for us.
Who will live inside
The people who will live there are important.
The mountaineers gathered tinder piled high
The explorers found and piled up dry substances that are useful in starting fires.
In which to take along
These materials would be taken with them on their travels.
Driving many miles, knowing they'd get here
They drove a long way because they knew they would end up here.
When they got here, all exhausted
After a tiring journey, they eventually arrived at their destination.
On the roof leaks they got started
They started to repair the leaking roof.
And now when the rain comes, we can be thankful
Now, whenever it rains, we can be grateful for the repairs to the roof.
Ooh, ah, ooh
Vocalizations as a form of expression.
When the mountaineers saw that everything fit
When the explorers realized that everything was a perfect match.
They were glad, and so they took off
Happy with what they found, they promptly left.
Thought we were due
We felt that we deserved.
For a change or two
A couple of improvements here and there.
Around this place
In this area.
When they get back, they're all mixed up with no one to stay with
When they return, they'll be lost and without a place to stay.
The village used to be all one really needs
There used to be everything one could ask for in the village.
Now it's filled with hundreds and hundreds of chemicals
Nowadays, the area is polluted with dangerous substances.
That mostly surround you
These chemicals are everywhere, and they mainly envelop you.
You wish to flee, but it's not like you
You would like nothing more than to leave, but the situation is not in your favor.
So listen to me, listen to me
Pay attention to what I'm saying.
Oh, oh, and when the morning comes
When the new day breaks.
We will step outside
We will venture out.
We will not find another man in sight
We will not see anyone else around.
We like the newness, the newness of all
We appreciate the freshness of everything around us.
That has grown in our garden soaking for so long
The things that have been nurtured in our space for a long time are now flourishing.
Whenever I was a child
When I was young.
I wondered what if my name had changed
I used to ponder on what it would be like if I had a different name.
Into something more productive like Roscoe
Into something that sounds more forward-thinking, like Roscoe.
Been born in 1891
Born in the year 1891.
Waiting with my Aunt Rosaline
Staying with my Aunt Rosaline at the time.
Oh
An exclamation of surprise or awe.
They roamed around and foraged
They wandered around in search of food.
They made their house from cedars
They constructed their shelter from cedars.
They made their house from stone
Their dwelling was built with stone.
Oh, they're a little like you
The people from the past share some similarities with you.
And they're a little like me
They also have a few things in common with me.
We have all we need
We possess everything that we require.
This place, this place
This location.
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@westonkenyonmusic
My favorite artist with no wonder. She can actually, really, truly sing without the aid of any effects and she doesn't even need a mic either. She is loaded with God-given talent. She has a great taste in music, old and new. She loves and covers great classics, and is a great pop singer as well. She can sing to any genre, be it rock, dubstep, rap, pop, folk, country - you name it. Her voice is angelic and beautiful and has a great range. She has a nice low voice, a stunning mid voice, and a gorgeous spine-tingling high voice. Her name is perfect - there's no name cuter, no name prettier than Ellie. Her name means "light," ""bright one," or "God is my light," which is beautifully suitable. Goulding is also a very beautiful name, which reminds you of gold. She is, indeed, "bright gold." Her middle name, Jane, is also pretty, and a variation of mine, John. No one can have a more beautiful name. She has a ridiculously large shelf of talent. Not only can she truly sing, but she can play any stringed instrument, such as guitar, uke, and harp, and the drums, too. She can beatbox and dance vivaciously, and is a great actress. She is a songwriter. She is naturally beautiful, with or without makeup. She is athletic and a good example of healthy living to all of us. She runs, surfs, boxes, does Tae Kwon Do, works out, and all sorts of things along the lines of physical fitness. She is truly a wonderful masterpiece that God has created for us to all love and enjoy. I am madly head-over-heels in love with her and my life would be sad and dull without her there to cheer me up, inspire me, and push me to be a better person and keep moving forward. She has the magic power to make anyone fall in love with her, and I continue to fall deeper and deeper in love with her with every day. She is still productive, posting pictures on Instagram and active in music-related things. I am so excited for her fourth studio album, which is soon going to be released. Because of her, I am now a runner, I eat better, and I feel better than I ever have. Because of her, I am an avid music producer in the works, a songwriter, and a pianist. The world would be a gloomy place without her, and as terrible as the world is these days, a day listening to and watching her gives you hope and builds you up. She cares about and takes care of God's wonderful Earth by being active in litter and pollution awareness organizations. Keep our home clean! Littering is dumb and unnecessary. She is also supporting organizations to reduce homelessness and disabilities. She is the girl everyone wants. She doesn't smoke, drinks more responsibility, and doesn't take drugs. She has no peircings (she had a lip peircing long ago, but had it removed), and her body isn't completely caked in noticable tattoos. Her tats are small, beautiful, and spread apart. She is a natural drug herself, as I get high on her smile and addicted to living better. Her songs are powerful and meaningful to everyone. Comforting and hopeful. She isn't obsessed and caught up in all of the sexuality of today and nearly none of her amazing songs are about sex. They are always true songs with good meanings and real messages. Sometimes beautiful love songs, but mostly other things. Her songs mean the world to me; she's the world to me. And her songs have a wonderful impact on everyone and help everyone in different situations. They are real songs. Although quite immodest at times on magazine covers and such, out of the light she is a real person who decides to dress modestly frequently. She has a flawless taste in fashion and most of the time, a simple tee and jeans do the trick. She is modest many more times than the former situation, and I, as well as millions of others, love her style. She looks stunning in anything - put her in overalls; a dress; all denim; all leather; jeans; shorts; long-sleeve; tanktop; stripes; plaide; flannel; a (backwards) cap; a cowboy hat; a headband; a crown - she's absolutely adorable in anything. Her voice - not her singing voice, but just her regular talking voice - is pure music. She has a great personality, is sweet, funny, and adorable. Without a doubt, at least in my eyes, she is the cutest, most beautiful human being God has ever created. She loves food (but, seriously, who doesn't?) and the outdoors, and loves to hike. Not trying to be mean, but she is exactly like me π Including her favorite color, blue π΅ Blue is life π΅ Music is life. She is my love, my life. She is both lively and lovely. She is literally an angel on Earth. Ellie is my Elysium, my dream, my paradise, my happy place. She is everyone's dream. She means the universe to me, and millions of others.
She is Ellie
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@mjfh81
She needs to go back to this kind of music, she is so talented.
@GreenPhenomenaUK
agreed
@iloveACID
Lol the money and America luminati got her
@kevinlakeman5043
@@iloveACID Yeah, cuz we're not actually responsible for our own actions.
@kevinlakeman5043
It's a fine cover of a very good song.
@happystar7777
We should start a petition. Start a rally.
COME BACK ELLIE!!!
@Louisa-ts2px
Oh my god I havent heard this since I was 18. Now i am 28. This whole innocent softness is coming (back) from her to me.
@carlosalbertomaganagonzale3040
Same here I was 16 now Iβm 26
@suostua
Also, same here. 18, now 28 π
@julesindiedisco5727
She was so wholesome. She made my youth. I wish the old Ellie back!