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 Kinda 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 qestion 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 your 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 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 you 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 kid 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 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.
The lyrics to Emeli Sandé’s song ‘My Kinda Love’ speak to the fact that love is not something that can be bought or promised in grand gestures. Sandé explains that sometimes the truth about love can be difficult to accept, but that doesn’t change the fact that her heart beats only for the person she’s singing to. She acknowledges that she’s not perfect and that she can’t fulfill every wish or promise the stars, but her love is steady and unwavering. Sandé also speaks to the idea that love isn’t always easy and that it’s in the toughest moments that her kind of love is felt the strongest.
Sandé ends the song by stating that she won’t be found at parties and singing sappy love songs, but that doesn’t mean her love is any less real or powerful. The lyrics speak to the idea that true love isn’t about grand gestures or flashy displays, but about a deep and meaningful connection between two people.
Overall, the message of ‘My Kinda Love’ is that love isn’t always easy or perfect, but it’s real and powerful in its own way. The song speaks to the idea that the truest form of love is steady and unwavering, even in the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't buy your love, don't even wanna try.
I refuse to use money to buy your affection, it's not something I'm willing to attempt.
Sometimes the truth won't make you happy, so I'm not gonna lie.
Although the truth may not bring happiness, I won't deceive you.
But don't ever question if my heart beats only for you, it beats only for you.
Regardless of the circumstances, my love for you remains unwavering.
I know I'm far from perfect, nothin' like your entourage I can't grant your wishes, I won't promise you the stars.
I acknowledge that I am not ideal, unlike your group of associates. I cannot fulfill your every desire or pledge to give you the world.
Cause when you've given up.
At times when you've succumbed to defeat,
When no matter what you do it's never good enough.
Despite your best efforts, nothing can satisfy the situation.
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
When the circumstances become unbearable beyond your wildest imagination,
That's when you feel my kind of love.
That's when you experience the kind of love I have to give.
And when you're crying out.
When you're screaming for help,
When you fall and you can't pick, you're heavy on the ground
When you've fallen and are unable to push yourself up from the ground,
When the friends you thought you had haven't stuck around.
When the friends you thought would stay by your side have left.
That's when you feel my kid of love.
That's when you encounter the affection I possess.
You won't see me at the parties, I guess i'm just no fun.
I won't be present at social gatherings, as I may not be enjoyable.
I won't be turning up the radio singing 'Baby You're The One'.
I won't be playing and singing along to love songs on the radio.
I know sometimes I I get angry, and I say what I don't mean.
I understand that sometimes I become enraged and say things I don't mean.
I know I keep my heart protected, far away from my sleeve.
I recognize that I keep my emotions concealed, not on display for everyone to see.
But don't ever question if my heart beats only for you, it beats only for you.
Under no circumstances should you doubt my unwavering love and devotion for you.
Writer(s): EMILE HAYNIE, EMELI SANDE
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana-Maria Chira
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.
ParalimniVoice
Amazing video and with such a deep meaning.
The first story is about a couple which no matter how many arguements and fights they have, they will still ''care'' of each other.
The second story is about a girl who believes in her 'friend' and she will do anything to ''protect'' her from those who underestimate and disrespect her(horse).
The third story is about that guy who gets bullied only because he is different but that doesn't put him down, he recieves that pain which he later transforms in ''strength''. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
CARE, PROTECTION, STRENGTH.... All of them, different kinds of Love.
Angela Henson
This song touches my soul so deeply. I always have a tear in my eyes when I hear it.
Lacatusu125 Ioanamaria
Me to 😔
Yvette Clayton
Ikr me to
Elizabeth Smith
Words can be bullets, whoever created this video did an absolutely awesome job giving the lyrics of the song Life xx
Rebelo Andre
@Lacatusu125 Ioanamaria 😢😮😊
PP pj je
Catalin Theodor
❤
Dina Silva
I always have her songs on repeat in my playlist....she's so amazing...i don't care if she isn't a number 1 on billboard, to me she's already the best! True artist, real singer, beautiful music💖
Reiki Warrior 888
such a good visual to represent how words can hurt and wound
be kind, raise the vibration
x
Glamping With Lyla
She should definitely be a headliner. She's impeccable. All her music is on point💯
Jose Hernandez
This was my wife's favorite song 🤣 so sad she died of covid-19 last year 💔😭