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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Hurts
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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Loving you the way I do, it hurts
Hold tight, it's a sing-along
I'm alright, I'm alright, but I could be wrong, baby
I know you remember me
'53 in the back of the lavory, come on
You could at least try and look at me
Bang, bang, there goes paradise
I chill why we always had to roll the dice, la la
Heartbeat in the regular
Two seats in the back of the cinema, hazy
Ah yeah, you're forgettin' it
And all the mad shit we did after that, crazy
Your heart, come on, baby
I swear you're giving me shivers, shivers
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Hold on, it's a marathon
Run fast, run fast like the rivers run, goddamn
Never seen in the restaurant
I took a minute till the penny dropped, you know
My tears don't fall too often
But your knife is cuttin' me deep
Deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts yeah
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh yeah yeah baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
It hurts the way that you pretend you don't remember
It hurts the way that you forget our times together
Like the time laid in bed when you said it's forever, baby
I can't, I can't explain no more
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
And loving you the way I do, it hurts
In Emeli Sandé's song "Hurts," the singer expresses the pain and hurt she feels from loving someone who does not love her back or is no longer available. She starts by admitting that, despite her best efforts, she is not immune to the pain and emotional turmoil that comes with loving someone. The chorus emphasizes the repetition of pain and love, underscoring the deep emotional scars that can linger long after a difficult relationship has ended. The second verse highlights the confusion and frustration that can accompany unrequited love, such as when the other person fails to acknowledge or appreciate the past they have shared. Throughout the song, Sandé's powerful voice conveys the depth and complexity of the emotions that she is experiencing, making the song a soaring and cathartic anthem for anyone who has ever struggled with an unattainable love.
Overall, Sandé's "Hurts" is a powerful and emotive testament to the pain of unrequited love. The song highlights the physical and emotional agony that comes with loving someone who is not available, while also capturing the joy and passion of such a relationship. Sandé's honest and raw lyrics, combined with her powerful vocal performance, makes "Hurts" a standout track that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Despite my tough exterior, I am still capable of feeling emotional pain.
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
My intense feelings of love for you are causing me emotional distress.
Hold tight, it's a sing-along
Despite the pain, we should still hold onto each other and enjoy the good times.
I'm alright, I'm alright, but I could be wrong, baby
Even though I may appear to be coping, I know deep down that something is not right.
I know you remember me
You have not forgotten about me, despite the distance between us.
'53 in the back of the lavory, come on
We shared a special moment together and it's a shame to ignore it.
You could at least try and look at me
It hurts that you are avoiding me, please acknowledge my presence.
Bang, bang, there goes paradise
Our relationship, once perfect, has now been destroyed.
I chill why we always had to roll the dice, la la
Our relationship was always uncertain, and the risks we took have finally caught up with us.
Heartbeat in the regular
Our love was once strong and consistent, but now it feels mundane.
Two seats in the back of the cinema, hazy
We used to have fun times together, but now everything feels distant and unclear.
Ah yeah, you're forgettin' it
You seem to have moved on from our past and it hurts me deeply.
And all the mad shit we did after that, crazy
Our crazy, passionate experiences together are now just a distant memory.
Your heart, come on, baby
I can feel the love that you once had for me, why ignore it?
I swear you're giving me shivers, shivers
My intense reaction to your presence is proof of the strength of our love.
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Our relationship is beyond repair and all we can do now is watch it fall apart.
Hold on, it's a marathon
We need to stay strong and work through this difficult time together.
Run fast, run fast like the rivers run, goddamn
We need to take action to keep our love alive, even if it means moving quickly.
Never seen in the restaurant
Our relationship was always unconventional and did not follow societal norms.
I took a minute till the penny dropped, you know
It took me a while to realize the true nature of our relationship and how it was hurting me.
My tears don't fall too often
I do not often show my vulnerability, but in this case, my emotions are overflowing.
But your knife is cuttin' me deep
Your actions are hurting me more than you could ever know.
It hurts the way that you pretend you don't remember
Your deliberate attempts to forget our shared past are causing me pain.
It hurts the way that you forget our times together
The memories of our shared experiences are precious to me, and it hurts that you do not feel the same.
Like the time laid in bed when you said it's forever, baby
The promises we made to each other in the past are now meaningless, and it hurts to think about it.
I can't, I can't explain no more
My emotions are too overwhelming for me to put into words.
And loving you the way I do, it hurts
Despite the pain you have caused me, my love for you is still strong.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW HOLMES, MUSTAFA OMER, JAMES MURRAY, PHILIP LEIGH, EMELI SANDE
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Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
Hold tight, it's a sing-along
I'm alright, I'm alright, but I could be wrong, baby
I know you remember me
'53 in the back of the lavory, come on
You could at least try and look at me
Oh man, oh man, what a tragedy, haha
Bang, bang, there goes paradise
I chill why we always had to roll the dice, la la
Heartbeat in the regular
Two seats in the back of the cinema, hazy
Ah yeah, you're forgettin' it
And all the mad shit we did after that, crazy
Your heart, come on, baby
I swear you're giving me shivers, shivers
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Hold on, it's a marathon
Run fast, run fast like the rivers run, goddamn
Never seen in the restaurant
I took a minute till the penny dropped, you know
My tears don't fall too often
But your knife is cuttin' me deep
Deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts yeah
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh yeah yeah baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
It hurts the way that you pretend you don't remember
It hurts the way that you forget our times together
Like the time laid in bed when you said it's forever, baby
I can't, I can't explain no more
Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
And loving you the way I do, it hurts
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@TheGleeUnion
Sometimes i think,Adele,Sam Smith and Emeli Sande can tremble the world if they sang together.. Each of them most talented,unique and pure real singer of nowadays.
The songs they sing are pure art!
Very glad she is back!
@simbalesliechoto8663
Let me add James Arthur, James Bay, Andreya Triana, Lianne La Havvas and Daley. The british songwriting skills is beyond amazing. Look those up and have an amazing day TheUnion. Much love from Cape Town, South Africa.
@trilceulloahernandez3453
Don't forget Sia and Lana del Rey, they have an amazing voice and unique style too :)
@BouncyBear.
TheUnion Of they sing together all the mankind will have to take antidepressants.Joke apart three of the best voices that would be epic
@nickynebel9628
Don't forget Adam Lambert!He's amazing too
@TheGleeUnion
TrilceSol ulloa ohh sorry i forgot about my another queen Sia!
you're right..love Lana too but she has no high range voice like these.
@anitaklasnic3990
And after 7 years she still gives me shivers ❤.
@dahliadolores9903
Amen
@dandycamera30
She is underrated because she won't sell her self out and be part of the scandalous RIP off Industry. She has morals, values, integrity and self worth.... on top of that beautiful voice! She is amazing
@AJmakesIt
Same this with leona lewis.... but ppl dont understand