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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Free
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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I've been kicking down the doors
I've been burning all the boxes
'Cause I'm a slave to only truth
I'm as wild as a wolf
You can't keep me from the mountains
I'm replacing all my demons
Last night I had a dream that I could fly
Now, baby, I, I'm as free as a bird
I'm as free as a bird
Baby, I, I don't know if you heard
I don't know if you heard
But I taught my heart to sing
And I found me a pair of wings
Now, baby, I, I'm as free as a bird
I'm as free as a bird
I've been flying through the trees
I've been dancing on the breeze
I kiss the sun now every morning
I've been shaking off the chains
I've been giving up the games
I've been answering my calling
And as soon as I surrendered
The light began to enter
Last night I had a dream that I could fly
Now, baby, I, I'm as free as a bird
I'm as free as a bird
Baby, I, I don't know if you heard
I don't know if you heard
But I taught my heart to sing
And I found me a pair of wings
Now, baby, I, I'm as free as a bird
I'm as free as a bird
Baby, I, I'm as free as a bird
I'm as free as a bird
Oh I, I don't know if you heard
I don't know if you heard
But I taught my heart to sing
And I gave me a pair of wings
Now, baby, I, I'm as free as a bird
The song "Free" by Emeli Sandé and Rudimental is about feeling like an outsider and not quite fitting into societal norms. The lyrics suggest that the singer doesn't do yoga or Pilates, isn't invited to parties, and doesn't follow any particular religion. The song portrays a feeling of uncertainty about where the singer belongs in the world, and perhaps even feeling like something is wrong with them. However, despite all of this, the singer remains optimistic and finds comfort in the fact that they are free to be whoever they want to be.
The powerful, soulful vocals in this song perfectly capture the sense of searching, uncertainty, and hope. The chorus is particularly uplifting, with the repeated refrain of "whoa, c'est la vie", suggesting that no matter what happens, everything will be alright in the end. The song is a powerful reminder that it is okay not to fit in with societal norms and that we should embrace our unique qualities and embrace our individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t do yoga, never tried Pilates
I haven't tried yoga or Pilates before
Not many people want me at their parties
I'm not very popular and often not invited to parties
Tryna find my place, some place, oh I, oh I, oh I
I'm trying to find where I belong in the world
And I drink a little more than recommended
I drink more alcohol than what's recommended
This world ain’t exactly what my heart expected
The world is not what I thought it would be
See, whoa, c’est la vie
That's just how life is
Maybe something’s wrong with me
There might be something wrong with me
But, whoa, at least I am free, oh, oh, I am free
But at least I'm free to live my life how I want
If you ask the church then I am no believer
According to the church, I'm not a believer
Spend Sundays asleep, I'm just another dreamer
I spend Sundays sleeping and daydreaming
Still tryna find my home sweet home, oh I, oh I, oh I
I'm still trying to find my place in the world
And I guess I ain’t too good for money neither
I'm not that good at handling money either
I got two left feet, no, I'm no Jackson either
I'm a bad dancer and not as good as Michael Jackson
Yeah, whoa, c’est la vie
That's just how life is
I'm free, yeah, I'm free, yeah
I'm free
just tryna find my home sweet home, sweet home, sweet home, sweet home
I'm just trying to find my place in the world
Whoa-whoa
An interjection expressing surprise or amazement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Emeli Sande, Jacob McKenzie, Laidi Saliasi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Job 5:8-16
"But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. He bestows rain on the earth; he sends water upon the countryside. The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety. He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away. Darkness comes upon them in the daytime; at noon they grope as in the night. He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth; he saves them from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth."
Call upon the name of the Lord, give your problems to Him and He will restore your life
You can keep on vomiting negativity, I cannot keep it for myself - God is GOOD and He DID bless these people with talent, I am MORE than free to say it on Youtube.
Also, I experience how God delivers my prayers, as prayer goes up Blessings come down, to those who BELIEVE. You cannot tell me prayer is meaningless.
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@emelisande
Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone :)
@monflanigan1900
I absolutely ADORE this song. And Emeli Sande your voice is exquisite.
@jeromeking46
Can I Marry you plzzz
@rogerrrubin
thank you for your utter and complete lovelyness
@anairasmith4424
Emeli Sandé - Official YouTube Channel your beautiful and keep singing girl❤️much love and respect to you ❤️❤️
@melissalal7608
Love this song. Helps me when I'm feeling low 💗
@CollinAbroadcast
This song will never be topped
@CollinAbroadcast
Nice to see you here again
@youngdragon91
I remember when my oncologist said I was cancer free and I played this song. I started to cry really hard of happy and Joy. I thank God for giving me a second chance at life and I was finally free
@ashleyfreeman9258
Wow! Thank you for sharing!