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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Maybe
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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Couldn't keep hands off each other
Now we're lying back to back
And silence in the black
We used to laugh until we cried
You used look at me and smile
Now we hardly say hello
And feelings never show
But I don't wanna give up what we've got
Maybe you could stay a bit longer
I could try a bit harder
We could make this work
But maybe we should stop pretending
We both know we're hurting
Maybe it's time to go
We broke up last Sunday night
Keep on thinking 'bout the fight
Rest my head against the wall
Your bags are by the door
Then your key turns in the lock
You see me on the stairs and stop
Have you had a change of heart?
Can we go back to the start?
But all the signs seem to say love is lost
But I don't wanna give up yet because
Maybe you could stay a bit longer
I could try a bit harder
We could make this work
But maybe we should stop pretending
We both know we're hurting
Maybe it's time to go
Maybe it's time to go
Maybe it's time to go
Maybe it's time to go (go)
We could make it work, we could make it work
Maybe you could stay a bit longer
Or I could try a bit harder
We could make this work
But maybe we should stop pretending
Both of us are hurting
Maybe it's time to go
Maybe it's time to go
Maybe we could make this work
Maybe it's time to go
Maybe we could make this work
Maybe it's time to go
The lyrics of Emeli Sandé's song Maybe is about a relationship that has lost its spark and has begun to fade away, but the two people involved are reluctant to let go of what they've had. The first verse paints a picture of a couple that has fallen out of love with each other; they used to be inseparable, but now they lay back-to-back in silence. They stopped expressing their love for each other and now hardly acknowledge each other's presence. The chorus talks about the couple trying to make things work, but they're just pretending, they both know they're hurting, and maybe it's time to end things. The second verse talks about the break up- the baggage is by the door, but the guy comes back, and the girl wonders if they can start anew. However, she knows deep down that they've lost their love, and the chorus plays on again.
The theme of the lyrics is relatable- the feeling of falling out of love with someone, yet not wanting to let go because of the good times shared together. The lines "Maybe you could stay a bit longer, I could try a bit harder, we could make this work. But maybe we should stop pretending, we both know we're hurting, maybe it's time to go" reiterate this internal dilemma that people face in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
When we first moved in together
At the beginning of our relationship, when we started living together
Couldn't keep hands off each other
We were very physically attracted to each other and always wanted to be close
Now we're lying back to back
Currently, we're sleeping with our backs to each other
And silence in the black
It's quiet and dark around us
We used to laugh until we cried
Before, we used to have fun and enjoy each other's company so much that we laughed until tears rolled down our faces
You used look at me and smile
You used to look at me with affection and happiness in your eyes and smile
Now we hardly say hello
We barely even say hello to each other anymore
And feelings never show
We don't express our emotions or show any signs of affection
And all the signs seem to say love is lost
Everything seems to indicate that we've lost the love that we once had
But I don't wanna give up what we've got
Despite these difficulties, I don't want to end the relationship
Maybe you could stay a bit longer
Perhaps you could stay in the relationship a little longer
I could try a bit harder
I'm willing to put in some more effort to try and make things work between us
We could make this work
Together, we could potentially fix our problems and ensure the relationship survives
But maybe we should stop pretending
However, it's possible that we're just fooling ourselves and not being honest about our true feelings
We both know we're hurting
Deep down, we both understand that we're hurting because of the difficulties and changes in our relationship
Maybe it's time to go
Perhaps it's time to end the relationship and move on
We broke up last Sunday night
We ended our relationship last Sunday night
Keep on thinking 'bout the fight
I can't stop thinking about the argument we had
Rest my head against the wall
I lean my head against the wall
Your bags are by the door
Your luggage and belongings are near the exit
Then your key turns in the lock
I hear you unlock the door with your key
You see me on the stairs and stop
When you see me on the stairs, you abruptly stop
Have you had a change of heart?
Are you reconsidering our relationship and deciding to give it another chance?
Can we go back to the start?
Can we try to go back to the beginning of our relationship and start over?
Maybe we could make this work
Maybe there's still a chance that we can fix our relationship and make it work
Maybe it's time to go
But maybe it's better to end things now instead of trying to force something that just isn't working
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: P HERMAN, A MILLARD, EMELI SANDE, EMILI SANDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sì, io sono sensibile. E sono anche forte.
Sono introspettiva. Ed estroversa.
Amo la solitudine. E sono espansiva.
Sono fragile. Ed intensa. Mi sento umile.
E so quanto valgo. Sono riservata.
E a volte esplosiva. Sono delicata.
E determinata.
Mi ferisco facilmente e cado. E ho una grande resilienza per rialzarmi ogni volta.
Sono pervasa da un’idea romantica della vita che non sempre mi facilita l’incontro con la realtà.
Mi indigna profondamente l’ingiustizia e divento un leone quando sento invasi i diritti miei, di chi amo o degli esseri umani in generale.
A volte sento male al fisico quando un’emozione è forte, bella o brutta che sia.
Se assisto al successo di qualcuno mi commuovo di gioia ed empatia;
ma anche se assisto al dolore di qualcuno, non posso evitare di piangere.
Sento tutto, sento sempre.
Tengo moltissimo al significato delle parole perché le parole sono semi per il nostro cervello, che generano pensieri buoni come frutti maturi o cattivi come la gramigna.
Tutti questi aspetti a volte rendono più complicata la mia vita e anche le mie relazioni, ma le rendono anche dense di una ricchezza impareggiabile: dobbiamo saperlo noi e devono saperlo le persone che scelgono di averci nel loro mondo.
Nicoletta Travaini
@serwalom8901
Having one of those days only Emeli Sande's voice does the soothing... Something about the lyrical pairing and her voice is really angelic❤ I love this woman.
@chowder125
I remember listening to this album in 2014 while going through a hard breakup. 4 years later I'm doing so much better. Memories 🖤.
@stevenperry3547
So much Respect ... to you Emeli, both you and your voice... your emotion ... they are so ... damn exquisite, ... a little taste of heaven ... while I spend this time on this earth ... Thank you Emeli, thank you. Never stop Emeli. Never. Damn... you brought a tear ... to this eye.
@rosinahmachitele5912
2020 and I'm still here, damn you can sing😢
@sandracunningham5317
And even now in 2021 still playing she has the most amazing voice going
@mickeywebb6850
Her voice. #damn Lost for words. She can really sing! perfect voice. 51 people are still living in caveman days. They're clueless about good quality music. smh, sad.
@sunw7524
Don't get me wrong I love Emeli Sande, but have you ever thought its not that they don't like her voice maybe the song is just not their type of vibe. What if they like her too? Just because you like an artist doesn't mean you have to like every song they make .-. #IMJUSTSAYINGTHOUGH
@lucylou1103
Amazing vocals, touches the soul, this lady is destined for greatness and with her talent deserves it all!!
@RhianLefort
Perfection is an understatement.
@anastaciamaswanganye5708
Who is still here in 2020?