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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Next to Me
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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Rolling dice or staying out 'til three
You won't ever find him be unfaithful
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
You won't find him trying to chase the devil
For money, fame, for power out of greed
You won't ever find him where the rest go
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
I know there's no need for me to panic
'Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When everyone has lost their heads around us
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh
Next to me, ooh-ooh-ooh
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
The lyrics of "Next to Me" by Emeli Sandé describe the unconditional love that the singer has for someone who is always by her side. The song conveys a sense of security and comfort in knowing that this person will always be there for her, and she won't have to look far to find him. The first verse explains that this person is not like others who drink, gamble, or cheat. He doesn't seek fame or power, and he doesn't follow the crowd. Instead, he is always by her side, through good times and bad.
The chorus reinforces this idea, as the singer repeats the phrase "next to me" over and over again. The second verse describes more difficult times, when the singer is feeling lost and alone. But even then, she knows that she can rely on this person to be there for her. The final verse takes a more apocalyptic turn, imagining a world in which everything has fallen apart. But even in that scenario, the singer is confident that she will find this person next to her.
Overall, "Next to Me" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to the kind of love that lasts a lifetime. It's a reminder that no matter what happens in life, there are people who will always be there for us, offering love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't find him drinking under tables
He is not a heavy drinker who drinks excessively in public
Rolling dice or staying out 'til three
He doesn't gamble or stay out late at night
You won't ever find him be unfaithful
He will never cheat on me or be disloyal in any way
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He will always be by my side, through thick and thin
You won't find him trying to chase the devil
He doesn't pursue evil, money, fame or power at any cost
For money, fame, for power out of greed
He doesn't do anything unethical or immoral for monetary, celebrity or political gains
You won't ever find him where the rest go
He doesn't follow the crowd, he is unique and independent in his thoughts and actions
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
When I am broke and lonely without any support, guidance or companionship
And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
When I feel lost and desperate for love and assistance, but can't find any meaningful connection
I know there's no need for me to panic
Despite all hardships, I have faith that he will be there for me and I will be okay
'Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
I trust that he is my rock and will be with me, always
When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing
When things get tough and everything seems bleak, hopeless and uncertain
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When I am under immense stress, anxiety or fear and can't cope anymore
When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
All I need is his loving touch, encouragement and support to heal and feel better
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
I am certain that he is there for me, standing strong beside me.
When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
When the world is ending, the infrastructure is collapsing and everything is in chaos and ruin
When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When humans have destroyed everything around them, the environment is barren and inhospitable for life
When everyone has lost their heads around us
When people have lost their minds and sanity, and society has crumbled
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He will be my one constant, my unwavering anchor, even in the face of global catastrophe
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emeli Sande, Harry Craze, Hugo Chegwin, Anup Paul
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johnny Disette
Talent and class, we need more like her....
Dave Delos Santos
@Superdar people love overrated and more popular stuff 😅
But let's just be happy that we're the lucky ones who found hidden gems like emeli ❤️❤️❤️
Irena Rudnicki
BEAUTIFUL 👍
Toni-Ann Stewart
Johnny Disette she has a new album:)
Superdar
people are raving about adele when we have another class act right her
fee q
She always dress very decent when she performs and I admire her with her magnificent voice.
Celtic Sapphire
I totally agree with you, talent and good singing isn't about going on stage half dressed, I really like the way Emile Sande dresses, always very tastefully dressed.
Terrence Kalonga
Yeah that’s true because of her father’s country,in Zambia our culture promotes decency.I’m proud of her.
Javier Lopez
She is amazing and she have all my respect
Tilda G.
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