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.
Same As Me
Lianne La Havas Lyrics
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its made for you, long over due
so here goes
home truths that I have to disclose
Remove the mask you hide your hansome face
behind, take heed,
Its advice you might need
you are just the same as me
take off your coat of fears
If I know you, for your coldyier...
wipe away one wet your brow its over now
they over
I know a truth you're hiding underneith
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
In Lianne La Havas's song Same As Me, the singer is addressing someone she knows well, someone who she believes is hiding behind a mask that shields their true self. The song is a message to this person, encouraging them to be honest and embrace who they really are. The lyrics offer guidance and reassurance, letting them know that they are not alone in their fears and allowing them to remove their coat of fears.
The opening lines of the song reveal that it is written specifically for the person she is addressing, making it a personal and intimate message. The singer admits that she has some home truths to disclose, indicating that the lyrics may be difficult to hear. She follows this by urging the person to "remove the mask" they are hiding behind and be true to themselves.
The chorus repeats the message that the person is "just the same" as the singer, implying that they share the same fears and anxieties. The final lines of the song are encouraging, telling the person that they can wipe away their tears and move forward now that they have faced their truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Heres a song, its made for you, long over due so here goes
I've been meaning to share this message with you for a while, so here it is.
home truths that I have to disclose
I need to tell you some important truths.
Remove the mask you hide your hansome face behind, take heed, Its advice you might need
You're hiding behind a facade that may not be serving you. Please listen to my advice.
I know a truth you're hiding underneith
I sense that you're keeping a secret from me.
you are just the same as me
Despite our differences, we share some commonalities.
take off your coat of fears
Let go of the fears that are weighing you down.
If I know you, for your coldyier...
I know that you can be distant and closed off at times.
wipe away one wet your brow its over now
You can relax and let go of whatever has been troubling you.
they over
The difficulties we've faced are behind us now.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ramondelcielo7580
Heres a song,
its made for you, long over due
so here goes
home truths that I have to disclose
Remove the mask you hide your hansome face
behind, take heed,
Its advice you might need
I know a truth you're hiding underneith
you are just the same as me
take off your coat of fears
If I know you, for your coldyier...
wipe away one wet your brow its over now
they over
I know a truth you're hiding underneith
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
@villagenz
I love the play on words throughout most of her songs.
@Wayria5659
Such a lovely warm feeling , just like Lianne .
@mushmoons
I can't help but love her!
@princessty3375
Her Music Makes Me Feel Just So Lovely
@ramondelcielo7580
Heres a song,
its made for you, long over due
so here goes
home truths that I have to disclose
Remove the mask you hide your hansome face
behind, take heed,
Its advice you might need
I know a truth you're hiding underneith
you are just the same as me
take off your coat of fears
If I know you, for your coldyier...
wipe away one wet your brow its over now
they over
I know a truth you're hiding underneith
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
you are just the same as me
@ziontait8335
Hear this song its made for u long over due so here goes home truths that i have to disclose remove the mask you hide your handsome face behind take heat its advice you might need i know what truth you're hiding underneath you are just the same as me
Take off your coat of fears you'll find no use for your coat here wipe away what wets your brow its over now lay low
I know what truth your hiding underneath you are just the same as me
You are just the same as me
You are just the same as me
You are just the same as me
@tiannaspence9671
Zion Tait take heed**
@TheAlicia1969
::long sigh:: Simply beautiful.
@cinnamonslice1990
love it..👌🎶🎵🎶💞💕💞🔥
@jojalopes
This might be my favourite song of hers