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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Look In Your Eyes
Emeli Sandé Lyrics

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When I look in your eyes
Feels like I just saw heaven for the very first time
You're the paradise
And even if it's only for tonight

Hold me
Wrap your arms around me
Don't let go of me

So sweet
Feels as if you've always, always known me
Slowly
Rock me, baby, 'til the early morning
Da-da-da-da, what a night

Well, I ain't ever felt nothing like this before, it's kinda crazy
I just met you but already, out here tryna make you baby
This ain't normal, this ain't like me
But something 'bout you real excites me
Chances are it's looking likely
I'm leaving here with you tonight

When I look in your eyes
Feels like I just saw heaven for the very first time
You're my paradise
And even if it's only for tonight

Hold me
Wrap your arms around me
Don't let go of me
So sweet
Feels as if you've always, always known me
Slowly
Rock me, baby, 'til the early morning
Da-da-da-da, what a night

A full moon shining, stars aligning
Beautiful but you still brightest
Try play cool, I tried my hardest but you still broke through that regardless
This ain't normal, this ain't like me
But something 'bout you real excites me
Chances are it's looking likely
I'm leaving here with you tonight

Saw you 'cross the room
Standing with your boys
You're one that stood out
You're the one I want
Slowly you approach
Looking like a dream
Now you hold me close
Baby, where you been?

When I look in your eyes
Feels like I just saw heaven for the very first time
You're my paradise
And even if it's only for tonight

Hold me
Wrap your arms around me
Don't let go of me
So sweet
Feels as if you've always, always known me
Slowly

Rock me, baby, 'til the early morning
Da-da-da-da, what a night

Overall Meaning

In the song "Look In Your Eyes" by Emeli Sandé, the lyrics express the overwhelming feeling of being captivated by someone's presence. When the singer looks into their love interest's eyes, it feels as if they have encountered heaven for the first time. The person they are enamored with becomes their ultimate paradise, even if it is just for the duration of the night.

The lyrics depict the desire for intimacy, as the singer yearns for their love interest to embrace them and hold them tightly. The physical connection is described as sweet and comforting, almost as if the love interest has always known and understood the singer. The reference to rocking until the early morning suggests a desire to prolong this intimate connection and savor the moment.

The singer acknowledges that their intense feelings towards the love interest are unexpected and somewhat out of character. This person has made a strong impression, igniting excitement within the singer's heart. They are willing to take a chance and leave with the love interest, recognizing that the energy between them is too powerful to resist.

The lyrics also express the singer's admiration for the love interest. They describe the person as the brightest star in the sky, surpassing everyone else in the room. Despite any attempts to appear unaffected, the love interest breaks through the singer's defenses and has a profound impact. This individual's allure and presence have stirred something deep within the singer's heart.

In summary, "Look In Your Eyes" explores the feeling of being completely captivated by someone's presence and yearning for intimacy. It portrays the overwhelming desire to hold onto the special connection and enjoy it to the fullest, even if it is just for a single night.

Line by Line Meaning

When I look in your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes

Feels like I just saw heaven for the very first time
It gives me the feeling of experiencing pure bliss for the very first time

You're my paradise
You are my perfect escape from reality

And even if it's only for tonight
Even if this connection is temporary

Hold me
Embrace me tightly

Wrap your arms around me
Envelop me in your loving embrace

Don't let go of me
Hold onto me tightly and never release me

So sweet
You bring immense tenderness and affection

Feels as if you've always, always known me
It feels like you have an innate understanding of me since forever

Slowly
In a gentle and gradual manner

Rock me, baby, 'til the early morning
Comfort and soothe me through the entire night until dawn

Da-da-da-da, what a night
This night has been absolutely remarkable

Well, I ain't ever felt nothing like this before, it's kinda crazy
I have never experienced anything like this, it's quite extraordinary

I just met you but already, out here tryna make you baby
Although we just met, I am already making an effort to pursue a deeper relationship with you

This ain't normal, this ain't like me
This is not what I usually do, it's out of character for me

But something 'bout you real excites me
There is something about you that genuinely ignites my passion

Chances are it's looking likely
The probability is high

I'm leaving here with you tonight
I am choosing to depart from this place in your company tonight

A full moon shining, stars aligning
The night sky is illuminated with a bright full moon, and the stars are perfectly in harmony

Beautiful but you still brightest
You are astonishingly beautiful, yet you shine the brightest

Try play cool, I tried my hardest but you still broke through that regardless
I attempted to act nonchalant, I made my greatest efforts, but you managed to penetrate my defenses nonetheless

Saw you 'cross the room
I noticed you from across the room

Standing with your boys
Standing alongside your group of friends

You're one that stood out
You are the one who caught my attention

You're the one I want
You are the person I desire

Slowly you approach
Gradually, you come nearer

Looking like a dream
You have an appearance that resembles a fantasy

Now you hold me close
Now you hold me in a tight embrace

Baby, where you been?
My dear, where have you been all this time?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Adele Emily Sande, Garfield McLagon Booker, Jimmy Hamilton, Maurice Hayes, Teddy Raab

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