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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My Kind of Love
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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Sometimes the truth won't make you happy
So I'm not gonna lie
But don't ever question that my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you
I know I'm far from perfect
Nothing like your entourage
I won't promise you the stars
But don't ever question that my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you
'Cause when you given up
When no matter what you do, it's never good enough
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough
That's when you feel my kind of love
And when you're crying out
When you fall and then can't pick
You're heavy on the ground
When the friends you thought you had haven't stuck around
That's when you feel my kind of love
You won't see me at the parties
I guess I'm just no fun
I won't be turning up the radio
Singing baby you're the one
But don't ever question that my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you
I know sometimes I get angry and I'd say what I don't mean
I know I keep my heart protected, far away from my sleeve
But don't ever question that my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you
'Cause when you given up
When no matter what you do, it's never good enough
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough
That's when you feel my kind of love
And when you're crying out
When you fall and then can't pick
You're heavy on the ground
When the friends you thought you had
Haven't stuck around
That's when you feel my kind of love
'Cause when you given up
When no matter what you do, it's never good enough
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough
That's when you feel my kind of love
Emeli Sandé’s song "My Kind of Love" is about unconditional love and support for someone, particularly during their lowest moments. The song starts with the idea that the singer cannot buy their lover’s love, nor do they want to, as sometimes the truth may not be pleasant but it is better than falsifying love. The singer then goes on to say that even though they are far from perfect and cannot fulfill all of their lover’s wishes, their heart only beats for them.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer’s love is special and unique, particularly in difficult moments when others may not be around. When the person is on the ground, feeling alone and helpless, that is when they feel the singer’s kind of love. This kind of love means being there during both happy and sad moments, not just looking for fun and excitement while leaving the person alone when they are struggling.
The song goes on to explore different scenarios where the person may need support– times when they have given up even though they have tried their best, or when friends have left them behind. Even in moments when the singer gets angry and says something hurtful, their love still remains constant.
Overall, "My Kind of Love" is a deeply emotional song that highlights the importance of unconditional support in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't buy your love, don't even wanna try
I won't use money to try and win your love
Sometimes the truth won't make you happy
Telling the truth may not always make you feel good
So I'm not gonna lie
Therefore, I won't tell you any lies
But don't ever question that my heart beats only for you
Despite everything, know that I love you deeply
It beats only for you
It's only you that I truly care for
I know I'm far from perfect
I am aware that I'm not flawless
Nothing like your entourage
I'm not like the people you usually associate with
I can't grant you any wishes
I can't fulfill all your desires
I won't promise you the stars
I won't make any unattainable promises to you
'Cause when you given up
But when you feel like giving up
When no matter what you do, it's never good enough
Even when you put in all the effort, it's never satisfactory
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough
When you never imagined it would be this hard
That's when you feel my kind of love
That's when you'll experience my genuine love
And when you're crying out
When you've hit rock bottom and call out for help
When you fall and then can't pick
When life knocks you down and you can't seem to get back up
You're heavy on the ground
You feel weighed down by the situation
When the friends you thought you had haven't stuck around
When the people you thought were your friends have deserted you
You won't see me at the parties
I won't be partying with the crowd
I guess I'm just no fun
Maybe I'm not the most exciting person
I won't be turning up the radio
I won't be blasting music from the stereo
Singing baby you're the one
Singing to declare my love for you publicly
I know sometimes I get angry and I'd say what I don't mean
I admit that I may say hurtful things in anger
I know I keep my heart protected, far away from my sleeve
I keep my emotions closed off and not readily visible
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMELI SANDE, EMILE HAYNIE, DANIEL TANNENBAUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elba Saliaj
I can't buy your love,
Don't even wanna try.
Sometimes the truth won't make you happy,
So I'm not gonna lie.
But don't ever question if my heart beats only for you,
It beats only for you.
I know i'm far from perfect, nothin' like your entourage
I can't grant you any wishes, I won't promise you the stars.
But don't ever question if my heart beats only for you,
It beats only for you.
Cause when you've given up.
When no matter what you do it's never good enough.
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
Thats when you feel my kind of love.
And when you're crying out.
When you fall and then can't pick, you're heavy on the ground
When the friends you thought you had haven't stuck around.
That's when you feel my kind of love.
You won't see me at the parties, I guess I'm just no fun.
I won't be turning up the radio singing "Baby You're The One".
But don't ever question if my heart beats only for you, it beats only for you.
I know sometimes I get angry, and I say what i don't mean.
I know I keep my heart protected, far away from my sleeve.
But don't ever question if my heart beats only for you, it beats only for you.
Cause when you've given up.
When no matter what you do it's never good enough.
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
Thats when you feel my kind of love.
And when you're crying out.
When you fall and then can't pick, you're heavy on the ground
When the friends you thought you had haven't stuck around.
That's when you feel my kind of love.
Cause when you've given up.
When no matter what you do it's never good enough.
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
Thats when you feel my kind of love.
Marijeta Čollaku
This is what I call MUSIC. Pure emotions, pure talent, no shaking asses on stage, no playback.... this is what we need to hear!!!
7r256e
Marijeta Čollaku agree
Christine Carroll
Exactly
Emma Ruta Egelund
She is beyond amazing!!! I love how people actually sound the exact way live as they sound on their album.
Thomas Taylor
That She Is
Thomas Taylor
Wow her voice
Michelle Geurts
This a moment you realize that emeli is live as good as she is on her cd. I love her voice and her personality. Amazing!
Maureen Welsh
Out of this world 2021
kim robinson
When an artist can nail a song live it shows their natural ability. Powerful Stuff!
Will Bill Still
She writes some amazing music.