Adele Emeli Sandé (born 10 March 1987: Sunderland, England and raised in Al… Read Full Bio ↴Adele Emeli Sandé (born 10 March 1987: Sunderland, England and raised in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) known by her stage name Emeli Sandé, is a soul and R&B recording artist and songwriter signed to Virgin Records.

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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Hope
Emeli Sandé Lyrics

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I hope that the world stops raining
Stops turning its back on the young
See nobody here is blameless
I hope that we can fix all that we've done

I really hope Martin can't see this
I hope that we still have a dream
I'm hoping that change isn't hopeless

I'm hoping to start it with me

I just hope I'm not the only one
I just hope I'm not the only one

I hope we start seeing forever
Instead of what we can gain in a day
I hope we start seeing each other
'Cause don't we all bleed the same

I really hope someone can hear me
That a child doesn't bear the weight of a gun
I'll find the voice within me
To scream at the top of my lungs

I just hope I'm not the only one
I just hope I'm not the only one

Louder, I cannot hear you
How can things be better left unsaid
Call me, call me a dreamer
But it seems that dreams are all that we've got left

I hope we still have a heartbeat
I hope we don't turn to snow
A night when you turn the lights off
I hope you don't cry alone

I hope we stop taking for granted
All of the land and all of the sea
I'm taking a chance on loving
I hope that you take it with me

I just hope I'm not the only one

I just hope I'm not the only one
I just hope I'm not the only one

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hope" by Emeli Sandé, the singer expresses her concerns for the state of the world and hopes for a better future. She addresses various issues, such as gun violence, inequality, and the impact of human actions on the environment. Sandé hopes that people will come together to take responsibility for their actions and make positive changes for the future.

The first verse reflects on the current state of the world, with rain symbolizing the negativity and hardships faced by many. Sandé hopes that society can stop turning its back on the youth and take responsibility for the actions that have led to the current state of the world. She acknowledges that no one is entirely blameless, but she remains hopeful that everyone can work together to fix the problems.

In the second verse, Sandé hopes for a more compassionate world where people see each other as equals and acknowledge that everyone bleeds the same. She discusses the violence that affects children and hopes that people will start listening to each other and speaking up for change. Sandé hopes that her voice will inspire others to join her in her quest to make the world a better place.

Overall, "Hope" is an optimistic song that encourages people to take responsibility for their actions and work together to make the world a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

I hope that the world stops raining
I hope that the constant negative events occurring in the world come to an end, and life becomes brighter.

Stops turning its back on the young
I hope that the older generation stops neglecting the younger generation and pays attention to their needs and opinions.

See nobody here is blameless
Everyone here has played some role in the problems that exist in the world, and we must all take responsibility for our actions.

I hope that we can fix all that we've done
I hope that we can find a way to make amends for the mistakes we have made and repair the damage we have caused.

I really hope Martin can't see this
I hope that Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for equality and justice, doesn't see the current state of the world as it would disappoint him.

I hope that we still have a dream
I hope that we still have hope and a vision of a better future for ourselves and for future generations.

I'm hoping that change isn't hopeless
I'm hopeful that positive change is still possible and that we can make a difference.

I'm hoping to start it with me
I am willing to take the first step towards change and do my part to make the world a better place.

I just hope I'm not the only one
I hope that there are others out there who share my desire for change and who are willing to work towards it.

I hope we start seeing forever
I hope that we start focusing on our long-term goals and values rather than just short-term gains and pleasures.

Instead of what we can gain in a day
Instead of just seeking instant gratification, I hope we start prioritizing our values and goals for the future.

I hope we start seeing each other
I hope that we start recognizing and valuing each other's humanity and that we all have equal worth and importance.

'Cause don't we all bleed the same
We all have the same basic needs and desires, and we all suffer and feel pain, regardless of our differences.

I really hope someone can hear me
I hope that my message of hope and change can resonate with others and inspire them to take action.

That a child doesn't bear the weight of a gun
I hope that we can create a world where children are not exposed to the violence and trauma of weapons and wars.

I'll find the voice within me
I will look within myself to find the courage and strength I need to speak up and take action for positive change.

To scream at the top of my lungs
I will use my voice and my power to call attention to the issues that matter and demand action and change.

Louder, I cannot hear you
I am speaking out so loudly and passionately that I cannot hear those who would try to silence me or stand in the way of change.

How can things be better left unsaid
We must speak out and have difficult conversations about the issues that matter if we want to create positive change.

Call me, call me a dreamer
Some may see my hopes and dreams for the future as unrealistic or impossible, but I still hold onto them and work towards them.

But it seems that dreams are all that we've got left
Despite the challenges and obstacles we face, dreams and hope for a better future are all we have to hold onto and strive for.

I hope we still have a heartbeat
I hope that we still have the desire and motivation to make positive changes, to keep fighting for what we believe in.

I hope we don't turn to snow
I hope that we don't become cold or indifferent to the struggles and needs of others, that we remain empathetic and compassionate.

A night when you turn the lights off
In moments of darkness or despair, I hope that we can provide comfort and support to each other and not leave anyone feeling alone or abandoned.

I hope you don't cry alone
I hope that we can create a world where people don't have to suffer or grieve in isolation, where we can all find love and support from each other.

I hope we stop taking for granted
I hope that we start recognizing and appreciating all of the natural resources and beauty that the world has to offer and take care of it accordingly.

All of the land and all of the sea
The entire earth and all of its resources are precious and valuable, and we must take care of it as such.

I'm taking a chance on loving
I am choosing to prioritize love and compassion in my actions and hope that others will do the same.

I hope that you take it with me
I hope that others will join me in this journey towards love and positive change and work towards it alongside me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, EMELI SANDE

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