Early life
Ware was born at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in Hammersmith, London, on 15 October 1984. She was raised in Clapham, London. She is the daughter of Helena (née Keell, usually called Lennie), a social worker, and John Ware, a BBC Panorama reporter, who divorced when she was 10. She is the younger sister of British actress Hannah Ware. Her mother was supportive in her early musical career and Ware considers her to be "her hero", saying "She brought up my sister, brother and me with so much love and fun and always told me I could do anything I want." Ware's mother is Jewish and she was raised in the faith.
Ware was educated at Alleyn's School, a co-educational independent school in Dulwich in South London, followed by the University of Sussex, where she graduated with a degree in English literature. After her studies, Ware briefly worked as a journalist at The Jewish Chronicle, did sports journalism at The Daily Mirror and worked behind the scenes at TV company Love Productions. There, she was a colleague of Erika Leonard, otherwise known as E. L. James, the author of Fifty Shades of Grey.
2009–11: Career beginnings
In the years prior to releasing her first solo album, Ware did backing vocals at live shows for Jack Peñate (who took her on tour in the U.S.) and Man Like Me. Ware said she learned a lot during her time with Jack Peñate: "Performing with him was really good training, because I got to learn all about how other people do it – I was able to perform live without the pressure of being a lead singer. It gave me a taste of what to expect, and it prepared me for what I’m doing now."
One of Peñate's bandmates, Tic, first introduced Ware to SBTRKT; Ware and SBTRKT went on to collaborate on 'Nervous' (2010). She consequently met Sampha, best known as SBTRKT's main collaborator and live member. They created "Valentine" together, which was released on a special edition, heart-shaped vinyl by Young Turks in 2011. "Valentine" was partly inspired by James Blake's song "The Wilhelm Scream" and based on their own personal experiences in love. The music video for "Valentine" was directed by Marcus Söderlund. "Nervous", "Valentine" and an additional collaboration with DJ Joker ("The Vision") led Ware to a record deal with PMR Records. She also featured on Ceremonials, the 2011 album by Florence and the Machine in which her good friend Florence Welch is lead singer.
On 14 October 2011, Ware released her debut solo single "Strangest Feeling" on limited 10" purple vinyl, although the song did not chart in the United Kingdom.
2011–13: Devotion
On 20 August 2012, Ware released her debut album Devotion, which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart. She then released "Running" on 24 February 2012 as the lead single from her debut studio album, Devotion. "110%" was released as the album's second single on 13 April, peaking at number 61 in the United Kingdom. "Wildest Moments" was released as the album's third single on 29 June, peaking at number 46 in the United Kingdom. "Night Light" was released as the fourth single on 24 August.
Devotion was announced as a nominee for the prestigious Mercury Prize that year. Ware toured in the United Kingdom in the early part of March 2013, supported by Laura Mvula, starting with Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol and ending in London. The United Kingdom tour was followed by a European tour in the second half of March 2013 and a US tour in April 2013. In the summer of 2013, Ware played many festivals all over the world, and at the end of 2013, Jessie went on tour in the United States again.
2014–16: Tough Love
The new album, Tough Love, was released on 6 October 2014. Ware began writing the album earlier that year. The album peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart, becoming her second top ten album. "Tough Love" was the first single to be taken from the new album and released on 3 August 2014. "Tough Love" was compared to "Prince at his minimalist '80's best" by Pitchfork. "Tough Love" is produced together with BenZel, the production duo composed of London post-bass producer Two Inch Punch and mega-producer Benny Blanco who Ware previously worked with on the single "If You Love Me"; Benzel are also executive producers of her new album. Ed Sheeran co-wrote the song "Say You Love Me". Ware played the Wilderness Festival (7–10 August 2014); a pair of additional dates at Berlin Festival 2014 (6 July 2014) and Sopot Gulf of Art (26 July 2014) that year.
Ware contributed a song for Nicki Minaj's third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014), called "The Crying Game" in which Minaj alternates between "devastating verses and pensive crooning" whilst Ware adds "haunting" and "soulful" vocals to the chorus. Originally, Ware only received a songwriting credit, but she was then credited on updated versions of the album. She also co-wrote the song "New Man" for Ed Sheeran's third album ÷ and provided background vocals on it and two other songs.
2017–18: Glasshouse
n October 2017, Ware returned to the stage after a two-year absence in anticipation of the release of her third studio album Glasshouse. Featuring contribution from Francis and the Lights, Ed Sheeran, Cashmere Cat, Julia Michaels and others, it was preceded by its first three singles "Midnight", "Selfish Love" and "Alone". Glasshouse debuted and peaked at number seven on the UK Albums Chart.
In October 2018, Ware released the non-album single "Overtime."
2019–present: What's Your Pleasure?
Ware's What's Your Pleasure? was released on 27 June, 2020, after being pushed back from its initial release date of 5 June. The first single from the album, "Adore You", was released in February 2019. This was followed by "Mirage (Don't Stop)" in November. The next single from the album, "Spotlight", was released in February 2020.
Other work
Towards the end of 2017, Ware launched a podcast, produced with her mother, called Table Manners for Acast and Island Records about "family, food and the art of a good old chit-chat", featuring a new guest each week on the show. The first episode became available on 8 November 2017 and featured British singer-songwriter and friend Sam Smith. The show has since entered its fourth season, including guests such as Ed Sheeran, Randy Jackson, Nigella Lawson, Sandy Toksvig, Daniel Kaluuya, Paloma Faith, George Ezra Annie Mac and Kylie Minogue .
On 23 January 2019 Jessie announced on her Instagram that she had created a unique premium kidswear collaboration called "Anyware Kids" launching online and in selected retailers Spring 2019, developed by award-winning designer George Reddings. "Designed specifically to grow with your child, the oversized boxy shapes and simple minimal styles, are seasonless and gender-equal." The website officially went live on 31 March 2019.
Philanthropy
Ware is a UNICEF UK ambassador and travelled with them to Bangladesh, Cameroon and North Macedonia to see the work they are doing there to help children who have fled violence. On 15 November 2014, Ware joined the charity group Band Aid 30 along with other British and Irish pop acts, recording the latest version of the track "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa.
Ware was also part of the lineup for "Artists for Grenfell" charity single which was released to raise money for the families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 and for The London Community Foundation.
Personal life
Ware shared a flat with Felix White of The Maccabees and is friends with Adele. In August 2014, she married her childhood friend, Sam Burrows, whom she had met at school, on the Greek island of Skopelos, where the couple had previously become engaged. On 15 April 2016, Ware revealed that she was expecting her first child. On 8 September 2016, Ware announced the birth of her daughter who was born three days prior.
She supports the Labour Party and endorsed Jess Phillips as leader in the 2020 Labour Party leadership election.
Say You Love Me
Jessie Ware Lyrics
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I need it more than your embrace
Just say you want me, that's all it takes
Heart's getting torn from your mistakes
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
And babe, it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Just say you love me, just for today
And don't give me time 'cause that's not the same
Want to feel burning flames when you say my name
Want to feel passion flow into my bones
Like blood through my veins
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
And babe, it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay
Won't you stay
Slowly, slowly you run for me
But do you know me at all
Someone told me love controls everything
But only if you know
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
(No-no-no-no, no-no)
If you don't wanna try
(Could you try sometime?)
'Cause all that I've been thinking of
(I just think)
Is maybe that you might
(You might)
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
And babe, it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay?
Won't you stay?
In "Still Love Me," Jessie Ware sings about wanting her partner to express their love to her directly rather than relying on physical affection to convey their feelings. The chorus explains this desire, as Ware sings, "Just say you love me to my face / I need it more than your embrace / Just say you want me, that's all it takes / Heart's getting torn from your mistakes." The singer doesn't want physical intimacy as a replacement for verbal communication, urging their partner to be open and honest about their emotions.
However, there is a sense of hesitation and uncertainty in the song's lyrics. Ware avers that she does not want to fall in love if her partner isn't willing to try. The lyrics reveal her hope that her love interest might reciprocate her feelings, but she is doubtful about whether or not they will, singing, "And babe, it looks as though we're running out of words to say / And love's floating away." She then asks her partner to stay, which may imply that they are on the verge of leaving or that she is unsure about the stability of their relationship.
The song is full of emotional tension and vulnerability, with the singer's admission that "Heart's getting torn from your mistakes." Overall, "Still Love Me" is about the complexity of communication in romantic relationships and the desire to feel loved while questioning the authenticity of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you love me to my face
Express your love to me directly and with honesty.
I need it more than your embrace
Verbal affirmation of love is more important to me than physical closeness.
Just say you want me, that's all it takes
All I need from you is to hear that you desire me.
Heart's getting torn from your mistakes
Your errors are causing me emotional pain and damage.
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
I'm hesitant to enter into a romantic relationship.
If you don't wanna try
If you're not willing to put effort into making it work.
But all that I've been thinking of
Despite my reservations, I can't help but consider the possibility of a future with you.
Is maybe that you might
I hope that you might be interested in a relationship with me too.
And babe, it looks as though we're running out of words to say
Our conversation appears to be drying up, and the connection between us is weakening.
And love's floating away
Our feelings towards each other are starting to fade.
Just say you love me, just for today
Tell me you love me, even if it's only for right now.
And don't give me time 'cause that's not the same
I don't want your promise to love me in the future. I want to hear it now.
Want to feel burning flames when you say my name
I want to be overwhelmed by the intensity of your love when you speak my name.
Want to feel passion flow into my bones
I want to experience your love on a deep, physical level.
Like blood through my veins
I want your love to be essential and life-sustaining to me.
Won't you stay
I want you to stick around and not leave me.
Slowly, slowly you run for me
You're pursuing me, but at a cautious and gradual pace.
But do you know me at all
You might be chasing after a version of me that doesn't exist or that you don't truly understand.
Someone told me love controls everything
There's an idea that love has complete power and influence over all aspects of life.
But only if you know
However, this is only true if you truly understand and connect with the person you love.
Won't you stay?
Please don't leave me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Ross Ash, Benny Blanco, Jessie Ware
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Imalostboy
Say you love me to my face
I need it more than your embrace
Just say you want me, that's all it takes
Heart's getting torn from your mistakes
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Just say you love me, just for today
And don't give me time 'cause that's not the same
Want to feel burning flames when you say my name
Want to feel passion flow into my bones
Like blood through my veins
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay?
Won't you stay?
Slowly slowly you unfold me
But do you know me at all?
Someone told me love controls everything
But only if you know!
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love (no, no, no, no)
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might (might, might)
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay?
Won't you stay?
@baotuancaothien5459
JESSIE WARE LYRICS
Play "Say You Love Me"
"Say You Love Me"
Say you love me to my face
I need it more than your embrace
Just say you want me, that's all it takes
Heart's getting torn from your mistakes
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try,
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Just say you love me, just for today
And don't give me time 'cause that's not the same
Want to feel burning flames when you say my name
Want to feel passion flow into my bones
Like blood through my veins
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try,
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
And, baby, it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay?
Won't you stay?
Slowly slowly you unfold me,
But do you know me at all?
Someone told me love controls everything
But only if you know
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
(No no no no no)
If you don't wanna try
(Just try sometimes)
But all that I've been thinking of
(I just think)
Is maybe that you might
(You might)
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you might
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay?
Won't you stay?
@wly8735
Say you love me to my face
Diga que me ama na minha cara
I need it more than your embrace
Eu preciso disso mais do que o seu abraço
Just say you want me, that's all it takes
Apenas diga que você me quer, é tudo o que importa
Heart's getting torn from your mistakes
O coração está se machucando com seus erros
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
Porque eu não quero me apaixonar
If you don't wanna try
Se você não quer tentar
But all that I've been thinking of
Mas tudo o que eu estive pensando
Is maybe that you might
É que talvez você também poderia
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
Baby, parece que estamos ficando sem palavras
And love's floating away
E o amor está flutuando para longe
Just say you love me, just for today
Apenas diga que me ama, só por hoje
And don't give me time 'cause that's not the same
E não me dê tempo porque isso não é o mesmo
Want to feel burning flames when you say my name
Quero sentir chamas ardentes quando você diz meu nome
Want to feel passion flow into my bones
Quero sentir a paixão fluindo em meus ossos
Like blood through my veins
Como o sangue em minhas veias
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
Porque eu não quero me apaixonar
If you don't wanna try
Se você não quer tentar
But all that I've been thinking of
Mas tudo o que eu estive pensando
Is maybe that you might
É que talvez você também poderia
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
Baby, parece que estamos ficando sem palavras
And love's floating away
E o amor está flutuando para longe
Won't you stay?
Você não vai ficar?
Won't you stay?
Você não vai ficar?
Slowly slowly you unfold me
Pouco a pouco você me desdobra
But do you know me at all?
Mas você me conhece de fato?
Someone told me love controls everything
Alguém me disse que o amor controla tudo
But only if you know!
Mas só se você souber!
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love (no, no, no, no)
Porque eu não quero me apaixonar (não, não, não, não)
If you don't wanna try
Se você não quer tentar
But all that I've been thinking of
Mas tudo o que eu estive pensando
Is maybe that you might (might, might)
É que talvez você também poderia (poderia, poderia)
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
Porque eu não quero me apaixonar
If you don't wanna try
Se você não quer tentar
But all that I've been thinking of
Mas tudo o que eu estive pensando
Is maybe that you might
É talvez que você é meu
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
Baby, parece que estamos ficando sem palavras
And love's floating away
E o amor está flutuando para longe
Won't you stay?
Você não vai ficar?
Won't you stay?
Você não vai ficar?
@nexmusic8984
« Say you love me to my face
I need it more than your embrace
Just say you want me, that's all it takes
Heart's getting torn from your mistakes
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try,
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you're mine
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Just say you love me, just for today
And don't give me time 'cause that's not the same
Want to feel burning flames when you say my name
Want to feel passion flow into my bones
Like blood through my veins
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try,
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you're mine
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay?!
Won't you stay?!
Slowly, slowly you run for me,
But do you know me at all
Some one told me love controls everything
But only if you know!
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
(No no no no)
If you don't wanna try,
'Cause all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you're mine
(You're mine)
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If you don't wanna try,
But all that I've been thinking of
Is maybe that you're mine
Baby it looks as though we're running out of words to say
And love's floating away
Won't you stay
Won't you stay »
@baelove2118
2024 , anyone ?
@natinagray2799
Present
@nickyjuanite-joenicfrance6748
Meeeee
@shellystar805
i am here!
@user-gi1xf2vs6y
Me
@user-vu9bm5sh2o
Me😢
@jasminirish8752
Whenever I have a problem I just sing then I realized my voice is worse than my problem. You should try it.👍🏿
@deboraduarte6347
So true! And if you seek pity and attention just try to sing outside when surrounded by a crowd 😂
@beez1772
😂❤️
@babyangy7026
😂😂😂 welcome to my world..