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1) Example is a rapper… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Example is a rapper from Fulham, West London in the United Kingdom. Formerly signed to The Beats label run by Mike Skinner (The Streets)

2) Example is also an underground hiphop duo from Houston, Texas.

1. Example's birth name is Elliot Gleave. According to the Kickstarts Songfacts, Gleave's performing name goes back to his schooldays when he was rapping in the playground and some guy nicknamed him Example from his initials EG.

- His first album, a mix-tape called "We Didn't Invent The Remix" Feb 2007 feature's samples from a diverse mixture of artists including Lily Allen, The Rolling Stones, José González & also
- Britney Spears on the Infamous Toxic Breath.
- He followed that in Sept 2007 with his official debut album, (released on The Beats) called "What We Made" produced by Rusher. which was received well by the British public.
- prior to The Beats disbanding.
- He then went on to release "What We Almost Made" May 2008 on All The Chats, which was a mixture of songs that didn't make it onto "What We Made" & new ones.
- After the release of "WWAM" Example took a fresh direction in style, and became very versatile and can cross over into several genres with ease.
- Towards the end of 2008, saw Example work with the likes of Don Diablo experimenting with Electro dance music.
- 2009 was an exciting year for Example, releasing the absolutely free mix tape "The Credit Munch (and Redux package) in February, supporting Calvin Harris on his UK and headlining his own Wonky Pop tour with Flamboyant Bella
- Which brings us nicely to "Hooligans" Example co single with Don Diablo, which blurs dancefloors with moshpits into one. released on 29/06/2009 is sure to be his biggest hit to date, getting regular plays on Radio 1, and by DJ's up & down the country.
- The Launch Party for "Hooligans" saw Zane Lowe who has championed Example on his Radio 1 show, support with a DJ set.
- His next Single after Hooligans, was called "Watch The Sun Come Up" which is came out in September and made its way into the Top 20.
- His next single was called "Won't Go Quietly", which was released on 17th January 2010.

Example's Latest offering takes the form of his "Playing in the Shadows" album, released 4 September 2011 through Ministry of Sound. No colabs are featured on this album however a variety of producers have a noticeable influence on the sound and the album follows his previous move into the dance and electro genre.

Singles from the album include:
-Changed the Way You Kiss Me
-Stay Awake
-Midnight Run (scheduled to be released on 4th December 2011)

2. Example consists of rapper: Kay and producer Cipher. They are signed to Beat Farm, where they released the Impulse EP back in 1997. They also released two singles on Vinyl in 2000 titled 'We Write The Songs / That Is...' & 'The Price You Gotta' Pay... (Pt. 2) / Them From "Id Est"'. Unfortunately no debut album came out of the duo.

"Ok, here's the short version. Kay & I became roommates March 1996 & started a group called Example (I.E.). That summer, Example & the K-Otix had a meeting about putting our music out independently. The plan was to put out a double-sided EP, one side Example & the other K-Otix. Well, things didn't go as planned, so both groups decided to do 2 seperate EPs & release them around the same time. Done deal. Kay became writing the very first song on July 26, 1996. We both produced 3 songs each on the EP. January 1997, we released our 6 song EP titled, "Impulses". We only pressed 500 copies." - Cipher

Can't Face the World Alone
Example Lyrics

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I was knocking on the wrong damn doors for ages
On the nigh-shift looking for a brighter day
Every single sweethearts face had faded
They'd decided there was not much left to say

I was guilty for sure
Lost in the war
Can't face the world alone

You wash up ashore
Wasn't lost anymore
Can't face the world alone

The world alone
The world alone
The world alone
Can't face the world alone

All the things they promise me sound amazing
Grass is always meaner on the other side
Living like a lost soul did my brain in
You found me and I had no place to hide

I was guilty for sure
Lost in the war
Can't face the world alone
You wash up ashore
Wasn't lost anymore
Can't face the world alone

Don't live your life a maybe
There's somebody out there waiting now
Who'll break it down
And build you up again
No ifs or maybes
Don't let em call you crazy
Aim for a blue sky gazing
We settle down
Can't face the world alone

The world alone
The world alone
The world alone
Can't face the world alone

Don't live your life a maybe
There's somebody out there waiting now
Who'll break it down
And build you up again
No ifs or maybes
Don't let em call you crazy
Aim for a blue sky gazing
We settle down
Can't face the world alone

The world alone
The world alone

The world alone
Can't face the world alone

Overall Meaning

In “Can’t Face the World Alone,” Example reflects on his past struggles with loneliness and finding the right person to share his life with. The opening lines suggest that he had been looking for love in all the wrong places, knocking on the wrong doors for ages. He was working night-shifts to try and find a brighter day, but all the sweethearts he met were jaded and had given up on love. Example describes feeling guilty and lost in the middle of a war within himself, unable to face the world alone.

The chorus of the song is a repeated phrase declaring that he can’t face the world alone. However, a glimmer of hope enters the song when someone special enters Example's life and helps him to find his way. This person found him when he had nowhere else to hide and washed him up ashore. The bridge of the song encourages listeners to take hold of their lives without hesitation and not live their lives full of "maybe" scenarios. He advises his listeners not to let anyone call them crazy, but rather to aim for a blue sky while settling down.

Line by Line Meaning

I was knocking on the wrong damn doors for ages
I searched in the wrong places for a long time

On the nigh-shift looking for a brighter day
I was working at night and hoping for a better tomorrow

Every single sweethearts face had faded
All the people I loved had moved on and lost interest in me

They'd decided there was not much left to say
They had nothing more to communicate with me

I was guilty for sure
I accept that I am responsible for my situation

Lost in the war
I felt defeated and overwhelmed by my struggles

Can't face the world alone
I need someone's support to get through this

You wash up ashore
You came into my life unexpectedly

Wasn't lost anymore
You gave me direction and purpose

The world alone
Being alone in the world is daunting

Don't live your life a maybe
Don't be indecisive about your goals and dreams

There's somebody out there waiting now
There are people who will support and love you

Who'll break it down
They will help you overcome obstacles

And build you up again
They will help you regain your strength and confidence

No ifs or maybes
Be certain and determined

Don't let em call you crazy
Don't let others discourage or belittle you

Aim for a blue sky gazing
Set your sights high and dream big

We settle down
We can finally find peace and stability together

Can't face the world alone
I still need your support, even though I am stronger now

The world alone
Being alone in the world is still overwhelming

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRASER T. SMITH, ELLIOT GLEAVE

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el panda Velasquez

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One of my favourite songs, ever, from Example. Been listening for years and I m not getting tired. His songs are always changing and for the most part, always changing in a wAy or another