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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Summer
Emeli Sandé Lyrics
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I follow if my heart goes there
I guess I've been this way since young
I live my life out on the run
I found it hard to open up
Me and my heart ain't had much luck
Until the day I felt your love
Yeah
It's always summer
Every time you come over
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you
Oh, yeah, it's always summer
Every time you come over
Oh, I've never had a rainy day with you, hey
You, you can make the flowers bloom
Make all year feel like mid June
I swear you light my whole sky up
You even raise my temperature
The winter lasted way too long
I lost myself deep in the storm
Until you came and made me strong
Yeah
It's always summer
Every time you come over
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you (do, do, do, do, do)
It's always summer
Every time you come over
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you
See when you're near
I need for nothing
Nothing to fear in your arms
You collected all my tears in your pocket
I fall asleep for years under your stars now
I keep my window all the way open so I can feel your breeze kiss my skin
I've never been so deep in the ocean 'til your waves came crashing in
It's always summer
Every time you come over
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you (la, da, da, da, da, da-da)
It's always summer
Every time you come over
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you (no, no, no, no, no)
The lyrics of Emeli Sandé's "Summer" convey a deep sense of joy and contentment that the singer experiences whenever they are with their loved one. The first stanza sets the stage by expressing the singer's transient nature and their difficulty in opening up to others. However, their life changes when they encounter a love that brings warmth and happiness.
The chorus emphasizes the transformative power of this love, comparing it to the perpetual summer season. Every time the loved one comes around, the singer feels as though they are in a never-ending summer, free from any rainy or gloomy days. This metaphor symbolizes the constant brightness and positivity that this person brings into their life, making every moment feel like a sunny day.
In the second verse, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the loved one's impact on the singer's life. Their presence brings vitality and rejuvenation, making every day feel like the vibrant days of mid-June. The singer expresses gratitude for this love, as it helped them find strength during a dark and challenging time. Their love not only brings light into their life but also raises their spirits, helping them overcome any difficult experiences they have faced.
The bridge of the song delves into the depth of the connection between the singer and their loved one. The lyrics emphasize a sense of comfort, security, and trust when they are together. The loved one has the ability to heal the singer's emotional wounds, holding and "collecting" their tears, while also providing them with a sense of peace and serenity. With this person, the singer feels a deep sense of belonging and fulfillment, represented by falling asleep for years under their stars.
Overall, the song "Summer" showcases the transformative power of love in bringing joy, light, and warmth into the singer's life. It celebrates the transformative and healing qualities of a deep connection, painting a picture of constant happiness and eternal summer whenever they are with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I'm not really from nowhere
I, I don't have a specific place or home that I identify with
I follow if my heart goes there
I go wherever my heart leads me
I guess I've been this way since young
I think I've always been this way since I was young
I live my life out on the run
I constantly move and live a nomadic lifestyle
I found it hard to open up
I struggled to express my emotions and let people in
Me and my heart ain't had much luck
My heart and I haven't had much success in love
Until the day I felt your love
But everything changed when I experienced your love
Yeah
Yes
It's always summer
Whenever you are around, it feels like summer
Every time you come over
Every time you are with me
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you
I promise, I haven't experienced any sadness or negativity with you
You, you can make the flowers bloom
You have the ability to bring beauty and life to everything around you
Make all year feel like mid June
You make every moment feel warm and joyful, like the middle of June
I swear you light my whole sky up
I promise, you bring brightness and happiness into my life
You even raise my temperature
You make me feel excited and passionate
The winter lasted way too long
I went through a period of sadness and coldness that felt never-ending
I lost myself deep in the storm
I became completely lost and overwhelmed in my own hardships
Until you came and made me strong
But then you appeared and gave me the strength to overcome my struggles
See when you're near
When you are close to me
I need for nothing
I don't need anything else
Nothing to fear in your arms
I have no worries or fears when I'm in your embrace
You collected all my tears in your pocket
You took care of me during my moments of sadness and kept my tears safe
I fall asleep for years under your stars now
I feel so comforted and peaceful that I can sleep for a long time under the stars with you
I keep my window all the way open so I can feel your breeze kiss my skin
I leave my window wide open so that I can experience the gentle touch of your breeze on my skin
I've never been so deep in the ocean 'til your waves came crashing in
I've never experienced such intense emotions and love until you came into my life
It's always summer
Whenever you are around, it feels like summer
Every time you come over
Every time you are with me
Swear I've never had a rainy day with you
I promise, I haven't experienced any sadness or negativity with you
La, da, da, da, da, da-da
Vocalization
No, no, no, no, no
No
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Adele Emily Sande, Henri Davies
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Name-wj9mp
Ah-ha!
Found this before it is a day old.
Favorite artist. Inspiration for me to believe in myself amd strive, strive, strive.
I've been waiting for Emeli's songs of wisdom, love, amd grace.
She has heart.
thank you, Ms. Sande
@di_kid00
SO GOOD. This whole album is pure gold and more
@magei5488
This Song is pure Perfection.A masterpiece in Production every Detail is on Point. Out of this world. Thx Emeli 🙏💜🤗🎧🙌
@dumezweninduweni158
Art I call this art! Emeli you are amazing, talented and blessed
@jovonte11
This was so dark, so passionate, so revealing! I love it
@Entgegen
it's always summer, everytime this song plays
@Name-wj9mp
Ah-ha!
Found this before it is a day old.
Favorite artist. Inspiration for me to believe in myself amd strive, strive, strive.
I've been waiting for Emeli's songs of wisdom, love, amd grace.
She has heart.
thank you, Ms. Sande
@shannonnefra9738
Whatever or Whoever inspired this album, I thank you! 💞🌹
@schollmichal
I love this song! So creative! Emeli is BACK!
@michaeldavis9564
Love this song. Sent it to my wife. Amazing song
@janelbest1522
I will definitely be attending her next tour!!!