La Havas was born in London, England to a Greek father and Jamaican mother. She was raised in Tooting and Streatham, spending the majority of her time with her grandparents, following her parents' separation as a child. La Havas' cites her parents' diverse musical tastes as having the biggest influence on her music. She began singing at seven. Her mother played Jill Scott and Mary j. Blige, while her father, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, taught her the basics of guitar and piano. Lianne wrote her first song at the age of 11 but did not learn to play the guitar until she was 18 years old. At 18, Lianne began attending Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls in Croydon, where she studied art and planned to take her A-Levels in art foundation. However, she left college and decided to pursue a career in music full-time.
While attending sixth-form in Croydon, a friend of La Havas', (who attended the Brit School) introduced her to other musicians who assisted La Havas in the recording of her first demos. Through that same friend, La Havas was also introduced to British singer, Paloma Faith; she later sang backing vocals on tour for Faith. La Havas was co-writer and performer in 'The Paris Parade' alongside Christian Pinchbeck (who designed the artwork for Lost & Found) and also is now part of the duo Elephant (Memphis Industries). They had a short career but it began La Havas' career in commercial music. In 2010, Lianne signed to Warner Bros. Records, spending two years developing her songwriting skills before releasing music publicly.
La Havas made her television debut on October 21, 2011, broadcast of BBC Two's Later, with Jools Holland, a program that also featured Wisconsin folk band Bon Iver. Following her appearance on Later, with Jools Holland, it was announced on October 25, 2011 that La Havas would be the supporting act for Bon Iver's December 2011 North American tour.
La Havas released her debut EP, Lost & Found, on October 12, 2011 on the Labour of Love label and featured Willy Mason on the opening track, No Room For Doubt. That same month, La Havas released a live EP, titled Live in LA, which was made available for free download on her website. La Havas released her third EP titled Forget, on December 30, 2011 on the label Warner Brothers.
Her official debut single, Lost & Found was released in the UK on April 30, 2012. Her debut album, Is Your Love Big Enough?, was released on July 9, 2012 in the UK on Warner Brothers.
Everything Everything
Lianne La Havas Lyrics
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I always suffered then
My heart is stolen, let it show
But I'll run forever more
You know there's not a soul alive
Who understands you like I do
It's okay my love, no need to explain
Your eyes said it all, all, all (All, all, all)
I'm not looking away
Your eyes hold everything, everything, mm
We should learn to breathe again
Before we suffocate
All this talk but even then
We ex-communicate
I've never known another love
Who looks at me the way you do
And sees the light
The dark
The truth
And my real name
You know there's not a soul alive
Could understand you like I do
Its okay my love, no need to explain, oh
There's nothing to say
Your eyes said it all, all, all (All, all, all)
I'm not looking away
Your eyes hold everything, everything
There's nothing to say
Your eyes said it all, all, all (All, all, all)
I'm not looking away
Your eyes hold everything, everything
They told everything, everything, oh
(Can use, can use my head again)
The lyrics to Lianne La Havas's song "Everything Everything" speak of a deep connection and understanding between two people in a romantic relationship. The first verse describes the singer's relief in being able to use her head again, suggesting that she may have been previously consumed by the intensity of her emotions for her partner. She acknowledges that her heart belongs to her partner but also expresses a desire to continue running with this person forever. The second verse suggests that the couple may have faced obstacles in their relationship, as they may have been suffocating under the weight of their words and decisions. Despite this, the singer describes her partner as the only one who truly sees her for who she is - light, dark, and truth.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of eye contact between the two lovers, as the singer notes that her partner's eyes reveal everything and hold everything about their relationship. The repetition of "all" emphasizes the completeness of their connection, as if there is nothing left unsaid or undone between them. The decision to not look away when making eye contact also suggests a vulnerability and openness between the couple that contributes to their intimate connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everything Everything" emphasize the importance of deep emotional connection and understanding in romantic relationships, particularly in the face of external struggles or obstacles. It highlights the power of eye contact and vulnerability in fostering this connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I can use my head again
I am finally able to think straight and clearly understand things
I always suffered then
I have been through tough times before
My heart is stolen, let it show
I am in love and I don't want to hide it
But I'll run forever more
I may need to leave in order to protect myself or my loved one
You know there's not a soul alive
Who understands you like I do
I know you better than anyone else does
It's okay my love, no need to explain
You don't have to justify yourself to me, I accept you as you are
There's nothing to say
Your eyes said it all, all, all (All, all, all)
I'm not looking away
Your eyes hold everything, everything, mm
Your eyes are telling me everything I need to know, and I am paying attention
We should learn to breathe again
Before we suffocate
All this talk but even then
We ex-communicate
We need to take a step back and re-evaluate our relationship before it becomes toxic
I've never known another love
Who looks at me the way you do
And sees the light
The dark
The truth
And my real name
You have a deep and profound understanding of who I am and what I'm going through
There's nothing to say
Your eyes said it all, all, all (All, all, all)
I'm not looking away
Your eyes hold everything, everything
Your eyes continue to speak to me, and I am still listening
They told everything, everything, oh
I have learned everything I need to know from your eyes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIANNE CHARLOTTE BARNES, MATTHEW NICHOLAS HALES
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