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.
No Room for Doubt
Lianne La Havas Lyrics
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Taking the pieces of you
That night you took flight
I couldn't decide what to do
I won't let a safe bet
Continue to make me go blue
I could go solo
Would that be the right thing to do?
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
Tip-toe, too slow
Out of the door to your house
I know you know
That this way leads me out
Outside, too bright
You're within, I'm without
You're within, I'm without
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt (please sleep softly)
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt (please sleep softly)
Leave me no room for doubt
Leave me no room for doubt
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learn from you
Oh
Please sleep softly
Leave me no
Please sleep softly (softly)
Leave me no room for doubt
Leave me no room for doubt
The song “No Room For Doubt” by Lianne La Havas is a poetic and poignant depiction of love, loss, and the struggles that come with it. The song describes the singer's attempt to move on from a difficult breakup, but the lingering feelings of doubt remain. The lyrics convey a longing for closure and a need for reassurance that everything will work out in the end.
The singer reflects on the mistakes made in the relationship and learns from them. The line "We all make mistakes, we do, I learned from you" suggests that the relationship served as a valuable learning experience despite the heartbreak that followed. The singer's desire to move on is expressed through the lines "I could go solo, Would that be the right thing to do?" The question highlights the uncertainty and hesitation that comes with moving on from a relationship.
The chorus of the song reinforces the desire for closure and reassurance. The repeated plea to "Please sleep softly, leave me no room for doubt" is a powerful statement that underscores the singer's vulnerability and need for emotional security.
Overall, “No Room For Doubt” is a powerful and emotional exploration of love, loss, and the challenges that come with moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
You caught me, guilty
I am aware that I have done something wrong and you have discovered my mistake.
Taking the pieces of you
I have taken something precious or valuable from you, something that is an essential part of who you are.
That night, you took flight
On that particular night, you left or distanced yourself from me due to my actions.
I couldn't decide what to do
I was unsure of what action to take or how to make things right.
I won't let a safe bet
I refuse to settle for something certain or guaranteed when it is making me upset or unhappy.
Continue to make me go blue
I can't let myself continue to be sad or down because of staying in a relationship or situation that doesn't feel right.
I could go solo
It is a possibility for me to be on my own and independent.
Would that be the right thing to do?
I am questioning whether ending a relationship or leaving a situation is the best course of action for me to take.
We all make mistakes, we do
Everyone makes errors and bad decisions, whether it was intentional or unintentional.
I learnt from you
You taught me a valuable lesson from the experience we shared.
I tiptoe, too slow
I am walking very quietly, being careful not to make noise or draw attention to myself, but doing so at a slow pace.
Out of the door to your house
I am leaving your home, walking out of the door, and going outside.
I know you know
I am aware that you are aware of my presence, my leaving, or the situation between us.
That this way leads me out
I know that my path or direction leads me away from you, whether it's physically or emotionally.
Outside, too bright
It's very bright outside, in contrast to the inside where it may have been darker or more subdued.
You're within, I'm without
You are still inside, while I am outside, feeling disconnected or separated from you.
Please sleep softly
I am asking you to sleep gently or peacefully.
Leave me no room for doubt
I need reassurance from you that everything is fine and there is no reason for me to have any doubts or worries.
Leave me no
I need you not to give me any reasons to doubt or question what is going on between us.
Oh
An expression of the mixed feelings, maybe sadness or regret towards the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lianne Charlotte Barnes, Matt Hales, Matthew Nicholas Hales, Willy Mason
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
You caught me, guilty
Taking the pieces of you
That night, you took flight
I couldn't decide what to do
I won't let a safe bet
Continue to make me go blue
I could go solo
Would that be the right thing to do?
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
I tiptoe, too slow
Out of the door to your house
I know you know
That this way leads me out
Outside, too bright
You're within I'm without
You're within
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Leave me no room for doubt
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
Oh
Please sleep softly
Leave me no
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
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You caught me, guilty
Taking the pieces of you
That night, you took flight
I couldn't decide what to do
I won't let a safe bet
Continue to make me go blue
I could go solo
Would that be the right thing to do?
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
I tiptoe, too slow
Out of the door to your house
I know you know
That this way leads me out
Outside, too bright
You're within I'm without
You're within
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Leave me no room for doubt
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
We all make mistakes, we do
I learnt from you
Oh
Please sleep softly
Leave me no
Please sleep softly
Leave me no room for doubt
Todd Brown
Never get tired of this song. It’s so timeless and classic
curiousnomad
I don’t know how this pairing came about, but it’s perfect and the song is so beautiful and timeless. I can listen over and over...
Lleizar S.
Absolutely agree
Warighe
2020 and it never gets old 😍❤️
2023 still here♥️
JJ Lorentz
so true
santi santi
nevahhh ❤️
Eva
2021 and still doesn't get old 🥰
Paqui Roca
Espectacular esta versión👏👏👏👏
Legacy J
@Eva 2022 and still doesn't get old
hazeyb86
Absolutely love Lianne La Havas and Willy Mason voices together. This is just so beautiful. Have it on repeat.