1) Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980), simply known as Estelle, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and Grammy Award winner from West London, England. In league with other contemporary British sirens like Amy Winehouse, Adele and Duffy, Estelle is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including R&B, soul, reggae, grime, hip hop, pop and dance. She has experienced significant mainstream success with the single "American Boy" feat. Kanye West, for her collaboration with David Guetta in "One Love" and also with songs like "1980", "Free", "Thank You" and "Conqueror".
Estelle is one of the UK’s most celebrated R&B idols, and with a string of critically acclaimed chart-topping hits and platinum-selling albums, she is known for her high-profile collaborations with many of the world’s most famous artists including Kanye West, David Guetta, John Legend, Robin Thicke and will.i.am. She is currently voicing Garnet in Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe."
2) ESTELLE is a French singer-songwriter. She made one EP entitled (D)ÉBAUCHE L'ALBUM - EP.
Cold Crush
Estelle Lyrics
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I know you recognize me, I recognize you too
I heard your reputation hopes are up it’s true
And yes it’s [?] crowded, but they are disappear
Cause when I look at you, it’s like no one’s here
I want [?] the agreement, of things that we could do
I’d rather take a chance and spend a life with you
Cold crush, I’m trying to keep my cool, I want you so much
Your way we gonna do, I walk away this way, say you’ll make my day
Oh won’t you come and kiss me till there’s nothing left to say
Crush
You walk across the room, I see you look at me
I sneak a look at you, is that a sign?
Though this ain’t the way this ain’t the rules
I’m not gonna let you slip away, I gotta make a move
I’ll send a drink all over, come meet me by the pool
I want you feeling bout a secret rendez-vous
Just find a couple hours, let’s sneak and follow
I promise not to tell what we’re around to do
Cold crush, I’m trying to keep my cool, I want you so much
Your way we gonna do, I walk away this way, say you’ll make my day
Oh won’t you come and kiss me till there’s nothing left to say
Crush
Is it wrong that I’m so glad you came?
Was I supposed to step to you this way
I’m so cold, not trying to loose my cool
But I get open when I’m next to you
There’s my dress, there’s your shoes
All our clothes have fall across this room
I don’t care what happens you can lead the way
Baby stay, make me say
Cold crush, I’m trying to keep my cool, I want you so much
Your way we gonna do, I walk away this way, say you’ll make my day
Oh won’t you come and kiss me till there’s nothing left to say
Crush [X2]
The song "Cold Crush" by Estelle presents a woman who is longing for a former lover. The singer recognizes the man she wants and indicates that he also recognizes her. She states that she has heard that he is popular and has a good reputation. She is in a crowded room, but when she looks at him, it is as though there is no one else present. She wants him to agree to do things with her and would rather take a chance on being with him for life.
In the second verse, the singer sees the man she wants looking at her and wonders if that is a sign. She feels that she cannot let him slip away and takes a risk by spilling a drink on him and asking him to meet her. She wants the meeting to be secret and for them to sneak away to a certain location. She promises not to tell anyone about what they do in their time together.
The song is essentially about the woman's desire to be with the man she loves and taking a chance on love, even if it is daring and not within the norms of what people might expect. The singer takes a significant risk to be with her lover, and the lyrics chronicle her efforts to win his affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you back, I want you back
The writer wants to reconnect with someone they have a history with.
I know you recognize me, I recognize you too
The writer feels like there is still a connection between them and the other person.
I heard your reputation hopes are up it’s true
The writer has heard positive things about the other person that make her feel hopeful.
And yes it’s [?] crowded, but they are disappear
Even though there are a lot of people around, the other person is the only one the writer is focused on.
Cause when I look at you, it’s like no one’s here
The writer is completely absorbed in the other person when they are together.
I want [?] the agreement, of things that we could do
The writer wants to discuss and plan out things they could do together.
I’d rather take a chance and spend a life with you
The writer is willing to take a risk and commit to a life with the other person.
You walk across the room, I see you look at me
The other person catches the writer's eye.
I sneak a look at you, is that a sign?
The writer is trying to read the other person's body language for any indication that they are interested.
Though this ain’t the way this ain’t the rules
The writer recognizes that they are not supposed to pursue the other person in this way.
I’m not gonna let you slip away, I gotta make a move
The writer is determined to not let the opportunity to be with the other person slip away.
I’ll send a drink all over, come meet me by the pool
The writer is using a classic approach of sending a drink to try and get the other person to come over.
I want you feeling bout a secret rendez-vous
The writer is hoping for a clandestine meeting with the other person.
Just find a couple hours, let’s sneak and follow
The writer wants to have a secret meeting with the other person.
I promise not to tell what we’re around to do
The writer promises to keep the meeting private and not share the details with others.
Is it wrong that I’m so glad you came?
The writer is excited that the other person has showed up.
Was I supposed to step to you this way
The writer questions whether they should have approached the other person in this way.
I’m so cold, not trying to loose my cool
The writer is trying to remain composed despite their excitement.
But I get open when I’m next to you
The writer feels comfortable and free when they are around the other person.
There’s my dress, there’s your shoes
The writer and the other person's clothes are strewn around the room.
All our clothes have fall across this room
Both the writer and the other person's clothes are jumbled up in the room they are in.
I don’t care what happens you can lead the way
The writer is giving the other person control and is willing to follow their lead.
Baby stay, make me say
The writer wants the other person to stay with them and continue to make them feel good.
Cold crush, I’m trying to keep my cool, I want you so much
The writer is trying to remain composed in the face of their intense desire for the other person.
Your way we gonna do, I walk away this way, say you’ll make my day
The writer wants the other person to tell them what to do and take control.
Oh won’t you come and kiss me till there’s nothing left to say
The writer wants a passionate kiss to seal the deal with the other person.
Crush
The writer is experiencing intense feelings (a crush) for the other person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ESTELLE SWARAY, JOHN STEPHENS, MATTHEW BRONSON, MISCHA CHILLAK
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