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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Suitcase
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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No kind of warning
I can't work out what I've done wrong
His clothes are missing
But his keys are still here
Please somebody tell me what's going on
My baby's got a suitcase
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him walking
My baby's got a suitcase, please don't ask me why
What changed so quickly?
Answer me
If you must kill me at least please tell me why
He said don't touch me, get out the way
Will someone tell me what's going on tonight
My baby's got a suitcase
He's telling me it's too late
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him walking
My baby's got a suitcase but please don't ask me why
I can't stop my heart leaving through the door
I can't unpack my heart 'cause he won't look at me anymore
My baby's got a suitcase
He's telling me it's too late
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him walking
My baby's got a suitcase but please don't ask me why
The lyrics to Emeli Sandé's "Suitcase" tell the story of a woman who wakes up to find that her partner has left her without any warning or explanation. She is confused and distraught, unable to understand what she did wrong to make him leave. Despite her protests and pleas, her partner is determined to leave her, and she is left struggling to accept and make sense of his abandonment.
The metaphor of the suitcase is used to represent the partner's decision to leave. The suitcase represents his physical belongings and his emotional baggage, which he is taking with him as he walks out of the door. The woman is left behind, unable to unpack her heart and move on from the pain and confusion that his departure has caused her.
The lyrics are powerful and emotive, as they explore the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The woman is left struggling to make sense of her partner's sudden departure, feeling abandoned and betrayed. She is left wondering if she did something wrong, and why her partner couldn't communicate with her before making the decision to leave. Despite her heartbreak, she is unable to stop him from walking away, and is forced to try and come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't see it coming
I was completely caught off guard
No kind of warning
He didn't give me any indication that this was coming
I can't work out what I've done wrong
I don't understand why he's leaving me
His clothes are missing
He's taken his belongings with him
But his keys are still here
He left these behind for some reason
Please somebody tell me what's going on
I'm desperate for answers
My baby's got a suitcase
He's leaving and taking his things with him
He's telling me it's too late
I don't have a chance to make things right
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
I don't have an explanation to give you
'Cause all I did was love him
I didn't do anything wrong, I just loved him
But I can't stop him walking
I can't change his mind
What changed so quickly?
I don't understand what happened to cause this sudden change
Answer me
I'm begging for an explanation
If you must kill me at least please tell me why
I would rather know the reason for my heartbreak than be left completely in the dark
He said don't touch me, get out the way
He's pushing me away and doesn't want me to try and stop him
Will someone tell me what's going on tonight
I feel so lost and confused and need someone to help make sense of it all
I can't stop my heart leaving through the door
My heart is breaking and I can't do anything to stop it
I can't unpack my heart 'cause he won't look at me anymore
He's closed himself off emotionally and won't allow me to try and fix things
My baby's got a suitcase but please don't ask me why
I still don't have any answers and it hurts so much
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHAHID KHAN, EMELI SANDE, BEN HARRISON, LUKE JUBY
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"Suitcase" is track #8 on the album Our Version Of Events. It was written by Sande, Emeli / Harrison, Benjamin James Francis / Juby, Luke / Khan, Shahid.
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Verse 1:
Didn't see it coming
No kind of warning
I can't work out what I've done wrong
His clothes are missing
But his keys are still here
Please somebody tell me whats going on
Chorus:
My baby's got a suitcase
He's telling me its too late
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him walking
My baby's got a suitcase but please don't ask me why
Verse 2:
What changed so quickly?
Answer me!
If you must kill me at least please, tell me why
He said "Don't touch me, Get out the way"
Will someone tell me what's going on tonight
Chorus:
My baby's got a suitcase
He's telling me its too late
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him walking
My baby's got a suitcase but please don't ask me why
Bridge:
I cant stop my heart leaving through the door
I cant unpack my heart 'cause he won't look at me anymore
Chorus:
My baby's got a suitcase
He's telling me its too late
But don't nobody, please don't ask me why
'Cause all I did was love him
But I can't stop him walking
My baby's got a suitcase but please don't ask me why
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mikafl82
Wow seeing my comment 4yrs ago and I REALLY can't believe how low I felt especially when it was the BEST thing to happen to me. God heals all pain!! I'm so thankful he grabbed that suitcase!!! 💜💜
Dickie U.K.
All been there mate. Much love 💓
pedro gates
mikafl82 sometimes we need to feel pain in order to grow and better our circumstances!
Nigel Jaime
I've loved this song since I heard it on the album...cried a couple of times too. But seeing it performed live...the way she did it...absolutely devasted me. Makes you wonder why we go through these things; who chooses to feel this way. But maybe it's because the pain is a reminder that we are alive. I caught all the feels, every single little piece! Outstanding Emeli! Outstanding
Neil Godfrey
No one cares about you crying.
DiAngel Parks
Ugh, I'm in love with her voice. Truly a blessing.
titirozbonbon
This voice is pure liquid gold
ELC Simao
This is the meaning of singing, love you Emeli Sande
Chidinma Anigbogu
i love her songs soo much
angelamone
I absolutely love this song