Sandé made her singing career debut in 2009 after appearing on the track she wrote for Chipmunk's first debut single, "Diamond Rings". The single charted at No. 6 on the UK Singles Charts, making it Chipmunk and Sandé's first ever Top 10 Hit. She later appeared on another single singing guest vocals, after collaborating with Wiley on his comeback single "Never Be Your Woman", the single charted at number-eight on the UK Singles Charts becoming Sandé's second consecutive Top 10 Single.
Sandé decided against using the name Adele Sandé, due to Adele's growing success, so used her middle name instead. She revealed: "I changed it as soon as Adele came out. I just thought, 'You've kind of taken the [name] now', so I went with my middle name. She was just getting bigger and bigger, so I thought I just really need it."
A former medical student, Sandé appeared as a guest vocalist on Professor Green's 2011 UK #1 single Read All About It and soon went on to achieve her own chart success with her first solo release Heaven, which debuted in the UK Singles Chart at #2. Her debut album Our Version of Events was released on 12th February 2012. The album includes the singles Next To Me, Daddy and My Kind Of Love.
Before branching out on her own Sandé had already had a taste of chart success having collaborated with rapper Chipmunk on his song Diamond Rings, and then with Wiley on Never Be Your Woman. She has also written for or collaborated with artists including Let Go, Let It Rain, Susan Boyle and Cheryl Cole.
In a major feature in their Saturday Review paper, The Times declared Emeli Sandé "The Voice of 2012". The New York Times said “Ms. Sandé has a perspective-altering voice, clear and brassy and weapons-grade”. Fellow artists have also proclaimed their admiration, including Alicia Keys, “I just love her style and her flow – super raw.”, and Adele, "How incredible is she?".
Our Version of Events is the UK's biggest selling debut album of 2012.
Sandé appeared at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. She performed Abide with Me
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Clown
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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'Cause from over here I miss the joke
Clear the way for my crash landing
I've done it again
Another number for your notes
I'd be smiling if I wasn't so desperate
I'd be patient if I had the time
As soon as I find out
How I can move from the back of the line
I'll be your clown
Behind the glass
Go 'head and laugh
'Cause it's funny
I would too if I saw me
I'll be your clown
On your favorite channel
My life's a circus, circus
Round in circle
I'm selling out tonight
I'd be less angry if it was my decision
And the money was just rolling in
If I had more than my ambition
I'll have time for please
I'll have time for thank you
As soon as I win
I'll be your clown
Behind the glass
Go 'head and laugh
'Cause it's funny
I would too if I saw me
I'll be your clown
On your favorite channel
My life's a circus, circus
Round in circus
I'm selling out tonight
From a distance my choice is simple
From a distance I can entertain
So you can see me
I put makeup on my face
But there's no way you can feel it
From so far away
I'll be your clown
Behind the glass
Go 'head and laugh
'Cause it's funny
I would too if I saw me
I'll be your clown
On your favorite channel
My life's a circus, circus
Round in circles
I'm selling out tonight
The lyrics to Emeli Sandé's song "Clown" speaks of the difficult reality of being a performer or artist who desperately seeks recognition, but must grapple with the harsh realities and criticism of the industry. Sandé speaks from the perspective of someone who is willing to put on a show to gain success and approval, even if it means being mocked and belittled in the process. The opening lines of the song, "I guess it's funnier from where you're standing/Cause from over here I miss the joke," suggests that what may seem like a joke or spectacle for the audience is actually the singer’s painful and difficult reality. This is further highlighted in the line, "Clear the way for my crash landing/I've done it again/Another number for your notes."
The character in "Clown" is tired of being laughed at, but feels like they don't have a choice. They feel too desperate for success, too desperate to stand out, too desperate to be seen. They would be happy to answer questions and be patient, but they can't afford to be. The line "My life's a circus, circus" and "Round in circles" emphasizes the character's feelings of being trapped, with no end to the cycle of performing, despite their desperate desire for recognition.
Overall, "Clown" takes a hard look at the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, exploring the desperation that drives artists, and the pain and ridicule that comes along with that. It is a poignant commentary on the facade of joy and laughter that is put forth to appease the entertainment-hungry public.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess it's funnier from where you're standing
You find my situation amusing, but it's not so funny to me.
'Cause from over here I miss the joke
I don't understand how my life has turned into a circus, and it's not something I find humorous.
Clear the way for my crash landing
I feel like I'm about to fail miserably and there's nothing I can do to stop it.
I've done it again
I've made another mistake, and I don't know how to fix it.
Another number for your notes
Another problem for you to record and analyze, without actually helping me.
I'd be smiling if I wasn't so desperate
I would be happy if I wasn't feeling so hopeless and in need of help.
I'd be patient if I had the time
If my problems weren't so pressing, I could be more understanding and wait for things to get better.
I could stop and answer all of your questions
I could take the time to explain everything to you and share my struggles.
As soon as I find out
But first, I need to figure out how to solve my problems.
How I can move from the back of the line
I need to find a way to overcome my circumstances so I can move forward with my life.
I'll be your clown
I'll put on a show for you.
Behind the glass
But I'll be doing it behind a barrier, like a performer in a circus.
Go 'head and laugh
You can laugh at me all you want, it won't change my situation.
'Cause it's funny
You might find my struggles amusing, but it's not something to laugh at.
I would too if I saw me
If I wasn't the one going through this, I would probably find it humorous too.
On your favorite channel
You can watch me like a TV show, but you're not actually experiencing it yourself.
My life's a circus, circus
My life is a mess, full of chaos and uncertainty.
Round in circles
I feel like I'm going nowhere, constantly stuck in the same place.
I'm selling out tonight
I'm giving in to the pressure to perform, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being.
From a distance my choice is simple
From afar, it might look like I have an easy way out of my situation.
From a distance I can entertain
You might find my performance amusing, but it's not solving anything.
So you can see me
I'm putting myself out there for others to see, but it's not for my benefit.
I put makeup on my face
I'm hiding my true emotions and pain behind a fake smile and a facade of happiness.
But there's no way you can feel it
You can't truly understand what I'm going through or feel the same pain and struggles that I do.
From so far away
Even if you're watching me, you're not really close enough to help or understand.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emeli Sande, Grant Mitchell, Shahid Khan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Andre Cortés
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Linlin Smith
To play the piano and sing with pure raw emotion is a testament to her sheer genius! Her voice is superb! I love it! ❤
Tracy Bishop
Absolutely
Gerald Morgan
Yes first time to seriously listening to this talented lady really good yeh she good for sure real good
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