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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River
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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And gold is all that's on your mind,
If all you want's someone to take your picture,
Then I won't waste your time
See maybe I'm too quiet for ya,
You probably never noticed me,
But if you're too big to follow rivers,
So follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river, yeah
If all you want are answers to your questions,
And you can't seem to find no love for free,
If you're looking for the right direction,
Then darling look for me
See, I can't make the load much lighter,
I just need you to confide in me,
But if you're too proud to follow rivers,
How you ever gonna find the sea
So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river yeah
Wherever you're standing I will be by your side,
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
I said wherever you're standing I will be by your side
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river yeah
Wherever you're standing I will be by your side
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
"River" by Emeli Sandé is a song about being someone's support system, guide and anchor during tough times. The song is directed towards someone who is in search of adventure and success, who wants someone to take their picture and who is perhaps too big to follow rivers. Sandé urges them to follow her instead, stating that she will be their river, running for them and moving the mountains.
Sandé notes that she might be too quiet for this person, and asks them to confide in her, although she cannot make their burden lighter. Instead, she offers to be by their side through the good and the bad, never hard to find. The metaphor of being a river is a powerful one, considering rivers are a symbol of life, resilience, and continuity.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're looking for the big adventure,
If you're seeking a grand venture, that is larger than life.
And gold is all that's on your mind,
If the only thing on your mind is riches and materialistic possessions.
If all you want's someone to take your picture,
If you are only searching for someone to capture your perfect moments in a photograph.
Then I won't waste your time
I won't keep you waiting or hold you back from your goals.
See maybe I'm too quiet for ya,
It's possible that I may be too introverted for your taste.
You probably never noticed me,
It's likely that you haven't taken notice of me before.
But if you're too big to follow rivers,
If your ego and sense of self-importance prevent you from following the path to enlightenment.
How you ever gonna find the seas
How will you ever discover the vast ocean of knowledge and understanding?
So follow me, I'll be your river river,
Join me on the journey, and I will be your guide and source of motivation.
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
Let me take the lead, and I will pave the way for you to follow.
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
I will serve as your support system and help overcome any obstacles in your way.
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I am here to keep you afloat and prevent you from drowning in life's challenges.
If all you want are answers to your questions,
If you're seeking answers to life's mysteries and are frustrated by the lack of clarity.
And you can't seem to find no love for free,
If you are struggling to find love without sacrificing your true self or paying a price.
If you're looking for the right direction,
If you are searching for guidance in the right path to take in life.
Then darling look for me
Then seek me out, and I will provide you the direction you need.
See, I can't make the load much lighter,
While I cannot bear your burden for you, I can help make it more bearable.
I just need you to confide in me,
Place your trust in me and open up about your struggles and fears.
But if you're too proud to follow rivers,
If your pride and ego prevent you from learning and growing.
How you ever gonna find the sea
You won't be able to discover the vast ocean of knowledge and understanding without first following the path.
Wherever you're standing I will be by your side,
I promise to always be there to support you, no matter the circumstance.
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
I will remain a constant in your life, even during the tough times.
So follow me, I'll be your river river
Join me in my journey, and I will serve as your guide and motivation.
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I will support you and keep you afloat, as long as you follow me.
I'll be your river river, river river yeah
I will constantly be there to lead and support you on your journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMELI SANDE, SHAHID KHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
professionalwriterskenya
She's amazing. There's a sense of quiet awe in the auditorium
Jane Gregory
What a wonderful talent and such a beauty also ... She's a blessing to the world.
MsSwap2009
The best version ever! live and emotional
Kyhana Chedick
I will forever love this queen!
C P
Beautiful voice! ✨
Emilio Camacho
Maravillosa.
Henk ten Dolle
My girlfriend in Edmonton passed away in the age from 65 on Tuesday juli 21, 2020
This was our favorite song.
I was her river for a long time.
Zsuzsa Kalmar
If you're looking for the big adventure,
And gold is all that's on your mind,
If all you want's someone to take your picture,
Then I won't waste your time
See maybe I'm too quiet for ya,
You probably never noticed me,
But if you're too big to follow rivers,
How you ever gonna find the seas
So follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river, yeah
If all you want are answers to your questions,
And you can't seem to find no love for free,
If you're looking for the right direction,
Then darling look for me
See, I can't make the load much lighter,
I just need you to confide in me,
But if you're too proud to follow rivers,
How you ever gonna find the sea
So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river yeah
Wherever you're standing I will be by your side,
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
I said wherever you're standing I will be by your side
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river yeah
Wherever you're standing I will be by your side
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
laura Audi
RIP Muchaila
Jibreel Shaqur
Across thae King's R!v&!√