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]
You My Everything
Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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You, my everything
You left me kneeling, mmm
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
You were my backbone when
My body ached with weariness
And you were my hometown when
My heart was filled with loneliness
And just as the dark was rising
I heard you close the door again
And just as the light turns off
I know who I dream of
Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, ah
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You are my only hope
The truth that dealt the consequence
I know you don't feel the same
You're sensible and it doesn't make sense at all
I know I'm gonna weep my heart out
You know I'm gonna try much harder
But it isn't the shit in my head
Holding me under this time
Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, ah
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my every-
Could have given me something
You, my everything
You left me kneeling, ah
I'm just one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
The lyrics of Ellie Goulding's song "You My Everything" are about a relationship that was once important to the singer but has now ended. The singer is pleading with her former partner, telling him that he was everything to her and that he could have given her something more. She speaks of how he left her kneeling, possibly begging for his love or attention. The chorus repeats the phrase "You, my everything," emphasizing how important this person was to the singer.
The second verse reveals that this person was once the singer's backbone, helping her through difficult times. However, it seems that he has left her behind and moved on, symbolized by the closing of the door. The singer still dreams of this person despite the pain he has caused her. She acknowledges that he doesn't feel the same and that he's sensible, but she still hopes that he will give her something more.
The song's ending reiterates the chorus one final time, reinforcing the idea that this person was everything to the singer, and despite wanting more from him, she cannot deny that fact.
Overall, the lyrics of "You My Everything" are about the pain of a failed relationship and holding on to the hope that something can still be salvaged from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Could have given me something
I was hoping for more from you
You my everything
You are my world
You left me kneeling
You hurt me deeply
I was one of those people
I was vulnerable and fell for you
You, my everything
You are the one I love
For what it's worth
Despite everything
You were my backbone when
You supported me when I was weak
My body ached with wearyness
I was physically exhausted
You were my hometown when
You were my safe place
My heart was filled with loneliness
I was lonely and hurting
Just as the dark was rising
As things were getting worse
I heard you close the door again
You left me
Just as the light turns off
When things are ending
I know who I dream of
I know who I want to be with
You are my only hope
I depend on you completely
The truth that dealt the consequence
The harsh reality that resulted in pain
I know you don't feel the same
You don't love me like I love you
You're sensible but it doesn't make sense
Your actions are logical but hurtful
I know I'm gonna weep my heart out
I know I will cry and grieve
You know I'm gonna try much harder
I will do anything to make you love me
But it isn't the shit in my head
My thoughts aren't causing this pain
Pulling me under this time
Dragging me down emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elena Jane Goulding, Francis Eg White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
You were my backbone when
My body ached with wearyness
You were my hometown when
My heart was filled with loneliness
Just as the dark was rising
I heard you close the door again
Just as the light turns off
I know who I dream of
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
@Manika984
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
For what it's worth
You were my backbone when
My body ached with wearyness
You were my hometown when
My heart was filled with loneliness
Just as the dark was rising
I heard you close the door again
Just as the light turns off
I know who I dream of
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
You are my only hope
The truth that dealt the consequence
I know you don't feel the same
You're sensible but it doesn't make sense
I know I'm gonna weep my heart out
You know I'm gonna try much harder
But it isn't the shit in my head
Pulling me under this time
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
(You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything)
Could have given me something
You my everything
You left me kneeling
I was one of those people
You, my everything
You, my everything
You, my everything
@elizabethciortuz8715
I really want to rewatch Skins but I don't think I'm prepared for all the feelings all over again...
@jaFerr
+Elizabeth Ciortuz Lol, I just did it and it was amazing.
@xsarahyx55
I just finish it 2 months ago watching it after the 7th time on Netflix and I'm still confused Af how the kill Freddie lol
@naomiremixes-remixinggreat5228
+mistery2301 effys counsellor knew that freddie loved effy but it was keeping him from counselling her even though she didnt want him as a counsellor so he got angry and killed freddie with a baseball bat
@lilitogil4876
same !!!! :(
@lilitogil4876
same !!!! :(
@WhOaGRLFandoms
Skins forever changed me. I don't think any other show has ever done that to me. Thank You
@oncerspuertorico9693
Before Skins I was goofy and after I'm like fuck it and parties. I love the way it changed me I feel so nostalgic
@federicafadda8759
I know that feeling. skins is life
@victoriadimitrova4565
I finished watching it two years ago I now listening to the soundtracks all over again gives me that painful nostalgic feeling that actually hurts in the chest and I wanna rewatch it but I don't know if I can take all of the feelings again..especially Chris and Freddie's death. I remember actually choking in my tears