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.
Something Inside
Jessie Ware Lyrics
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To take me where the tide lines will find me
Underneath and in between
Smiled up you come for me I see you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Come along,look down below
I want to go everywhere you go
You know the best I catch my breath
So steal me,take me in I want you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Let me run,let me feel like someone
Let me run,let me feel like someone
Let me run,let me feel like someone
Let me run,let me feel like someone
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I can see your face I can find you
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run,let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
The lyrics of Jessie Ware's song "Something Inside" convey a sense of surrender or submission to a powerful external force. The first few lines talk about losing oneself in a "dreamy haze," letting the tide lines take them away. The singer seems to be longing for something, someone, or some feeling that can offer her a place to go and a place to hide. She repeatedly asks to be offered something inside, indicating that she is searching for some kind of inner peace or fulfillment.
The chorus of the song implies that the object of her desire is another person. She wants to go everywhere that person goes, catch her breath near that person, steal away with that person. The chorus repeats the plea to offer her something inside, but this time the repetition is more insistent, as if the singer is willing to do anything to get what she's seeking.
The bridge of the song adds a new layer of meaning. The singer starts repeating the phrase "let me run, let me feel like someone," as if she has been longing for a chance to assert herself. She wants to see the face of the person who can offer her what she's been searching for, and hear her name so she knows she's on the right track. The final repetition of the song ends on a triumphant note, suggesting that the singer has finally found what she was looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamy haze come blind me
Let me escape reality and enter a state of blissful ignorance.
To take me where the tide lines will find me
Let me go where my heart desires and I'll trust that destiny will lead me to my destination.
Underneath and in between
Let me explore the depths of my soul and uncover the hidden parts of myself.
Smiled up you come for me I see you
Let me find someone who makes me happy and puts a smile on my face.
Offer me something inside
Give me something that's more than just the surface level. Give me something meaningful.
A place to go, a place to hide
Give me a safe space where I can be myself, without fear of judgment or criticism.
Come along,look down below
Take me on an adventure and let me see the world from a different perspective.
I want to go everywhere you go
Let me be with the person I love, no matter where life takes us.
You know the best I catch my breath
You make me feel alive and take my breath away with your presence.
So steal me,take me in I want you
Let me be yours completely and let us be together, no matter what obstacles may come our way.
Let me run,let me feel like someone
Let me be independent and feel like I have a purpose. Let me feel like I matter.
I can see your face I can find you
Even when I'm lost and unsure, I know that I can trust you to guide me to where I need to be.
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Even when I'm lost and unsure, I have faith that I'll eventually find my way back to where I need to be.
I will see your face, I will find you
I know that no matter how far apart we may be, we'll always find our way back to each other.
Offer me something inside
Reinforce the need for something meaningful and authentic, rather than superficial or material.
A place to go, a place to hide
Reinforce the need for safe spaces and environments where an individual can feel comfortable and be themselves.
Offer me something inside
Reinforce the need for something that's more than just looks or appearances.
Offer me something inside
Reinforce the importance of seeking value and depth in people and experiences.
A place to go, a place to hide
Reiterate the desire for a secure, comfortable environment where an individual can be themselves.
Offer me something inside
Final plea for something meaningful, authentic and genuine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: WILLIAM ARCHER, LAURA DOCKRILL, JESSE WARE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sandrine Doyen
Something Inside
Dreamy haze come blind me
To take me where the tide lines will find me
Underneath and in between
Smiled up you come for me I see you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Come along, look down below
I want to go everywhere you go
You know the best I catch my breath
So steal me, take me in I want you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can see your face I can find you
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Nikle Fdez
We are blessed with her music, my gosh she is so talented that can move me so hard deep inside. I love her!
irinamaribelcruz
In 2023 I'm still in love with her voice and music 1:56 takes me to heaven 💜💜💜
walker55able
She sings from the heart and I only discovered her recently. Beautiful singer
Klaudia
kocham jej głos ! I love her voice !
Larissa
Maravilhosa como sempre!!!!
Sandrine Doyen
Something Inside
Dreamy haze come blind me
To take me where the tide lines will find me
Underneath and in between
Smiled up you come for me I see you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Come along, look down below
I want to go everywhere you go
You know the best I catch my breath
So steal me, take me in I want you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can see your face I can find you
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I can hear my name, and I'm on my way
Let me run, let me feel like someone
I will see your face, I will find you
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Offer me something inside
A place to go, a place to hide
Offer me something inside
Monique Swain
Finding new good music is like a present to my ears:) Jessie is my new obsession
pinkdb1982
Absolutely amazing!! On repeat!!!!
Christine Mitchell
I was searching for the artist for a track I had and love, because it reminded of me dancing with my nephew who I lost this June in tragic circumstances. Today I was determined to find it and did: "If Your Never Gonna Move" by Jessie Ware. Wow!. I don't know why it took so long to just discovering this amazing Musician. She is fabulous. So diverse yet every song is Her. Thank you Jessie Ware for giving me such beauty to listen to and remember my nephew Daniel with. Loe you always Daniel Xxxxx
AgeOfAquarius
the music in the beginning sounds like something from a horror film & makes me feel really strange, then her soft mellow voice starts singing & the song takes on a different feel all together!!!!