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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Never Be Your Woman
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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I could never be the right type of girl for you
I could never be your women
Yo Out every night I'm in the spotlight
With another girl knowing that it's not right
Ain't gonna work Stop trying
Tho your feeling the pain but Your not crying
Can't take me I'm on another page
Were the babes wanna take me home
I was out all night Didn't make it home
That's More lying
Pull up in the aston Get out the car
Quick jump the que No hiding
Flash (Flash)
Lettin everybody no I got cash
Shower burp when Dining
8 diamond rings there all shining
Bare designers plus I'm designing
Block everybody out when I'm writing
I'm on a hype ting!
Well I guess what they say is true
I could never be the right type of girl for you
I could never be your women
Leave the country No warning
Club swimming Women swarming
See a new ting Get Talking
Get acquainted Start Walking
That's when I start promising the world
Even tho I got a women at home that's past talking
I don't wanna get past talking
I got a yard but let's go to your crib
Air Freshener
Wild orchid
What would he get? If she caught him
He would get a punch in the face like Norbit
Turn around Ignore him
Look away like you never saw him
To hold me down might be awkward
Sighted with another women in Shoreditch
My house I pay the mortgage
Well I guess what they say is true
I could never be the right type of girl for you
I could never be your women
Well I guess what they say is true
I could never be the right type of girl for you
I could never be your women
The lyrics to Emeli Sandé/Naughty Boy/Wiley's song Never Be Your Woman depict a woman who understands that she could never be the type of woman that a certain man desires. Perhaps, she is not glamorous enough for him, or she is not the kind of woman who goes out partying every night. She admits that she couldn't be his woman and is resigned to her fate.
The male voice in the song divulges his promiscuity and infidelity, hinting that he has multiple women in his life, even though he has a partner at home. He appears to live a life of luxury, with flash cars and expensive jewelry, but he is always looking for the next new thing. He promises women the world, yet always ends up disappointing them. He knows that he is not loyal to just one person and is not bothered by the pain that he causes others.
The song talks about two different perspectives, one from a woman who knows that she cannot be the ideal partner for a particular man, and another from a man who lacks commitment and fidelity. The lyrics convey the message that relationships fail when the expectations and values of partners lie poles apart. The song's chorus reinforces the woman's realization that she could never be the right type of girl for the man, leaving the listener with a sense of resignation and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess what they say is true
It appears to be accurate that I am not the suitable kind of person for you
I could never be the right type of girl for you
I can never become your life partner as we are mismatched
Yo Out every night I'm in the spotlight
I am always in the limelight every evening
With another girl knowing that it's not right
I am present with a different female while knowing that it's not morally correct
Ain't gonna work Stop trying
Our relationship won't succeed, so stop attempting to make it better
Had enough this time Your Not Lying
I am done with this relationship, and you are not untruthful about your feelings
Can't take me I'm on another page
You can't get along with me as I am in a different phase or circumstance
Were the babes wanna take me home
The ladies want to take me to their place
I was out all night Didn't make it home
I was outside throughout the night and didn't return home
That's More lying
It is a more serious case of lying
Pull up in the aston Get out the car
I park my Aston Martin and step out of the vehicle
Quick jump the que No hiding
I cut the line quickly without concealing it
Flash (Flash)
Show off through any means possible
Lettin everybody no I got cash
I inform everybody that I am wealthy
Shower burp when Dining
I belch in a disgusting way while dining
8 diamond rings there all shining
I have eight diamond rings that all sparkle brightly
Bare designers plus I'm designing
I have many designer clothes and I also design them
Block everybody out when I'm writing
I ignore everyone when I am writing songs
I'm on a hype ting!
I am currently in a very energetic or enthusiastic mood
Leave the country No warning
I decide to leave the nation without prior notice
Club swimming Women swarming
I attend clubs and women surround me
See a new ting Get Talking
If I see a new attractive woman, I begin to converse
Get acquainted Start Walking
I approach the person and begin to familiarize ourselves with each other
That's when I start promising the world
I start to make grand promises to the person
Even tho I got a women at home that's past talking
Despite having someone at home, it's no longer worth talking about
I don't wanna get past talking
I don't want to end up just talking or having a casual relationship
I got a yard but let's go to your crib
I have my own place, but let's go to your home
Air Freshener Wild orchid
I use air freshener with the scent of wild orchid
What would he get? If she caught him
What would happen to me if my significant other found out?
He would get a punch in the face like Norbit
The person I am involved with would punch me like in the movie Norbit
Turn around Ignore him
I ignore the guy I am presently with
Look away like you never saw him
I turn around and act like I have never seen him before
To hold me down might be awkward
It might be difficult to keep me faithful or attached
Sighted with another women in Shoreditch
Someone has spotted me with a different woman in Shoreditch
My house I pay the mortgage
I own the house and I pay the mortgage on it
Well I guess what they say is true
The popular notion appears to be correct
I could never be the right type of girl for you
I am not the perfect fit for you
I could never be your women
I can never be your lady or significant other
Contributed by Natalie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darrenpaulwoods884
choon!!..old school raver ere.we paved the way!!
@sh0352
So much talent on one song. This song never gets old
@bladecup
You are joking right?Just let amazing tune and let nonsense go out?That talent?
@amandamurphyy9276
2018 anyone?
@smileyp4535
Why can't I find this on iTunes 😭
@eightbo
A banger since day
@UKCHEEZ
2019 💯
@callumbrowns
choon!
@joeyfilion5647
the video is your woman white town
@axkhn4921
Prefer White Town’s version ngl. Nice try tho.