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.
Unstoppable
Lianne La Havas Lyrics
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We're weak and getting stronger
I know it's taking the time to heal
We'll be unstoppable
Don't know what I did it for
I needed to know that it was always real
My head's held high when we walk down the line, honey
Let's be at peace, we'll fly
Our hearts collide
Can't escape the magnetic side
I was like a satellite spinning away
Almost lost forever and leaving no trace
Floating through the darkest reaches of space
To another galaxy
Our polarity shifted around
There is nothing else left holding us down
But it's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
I just can't escape the pull
We are unstoppable
It's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
Our head's held high when we walk down the line, honey
Arm-in-arm through the clear night sky
Let's be at peace, we'll fly
Our hearts collide
Can't escape the magnetic side
I was like a satellite spinning away
Almost lost forever and leaving no trace
Floating through the darkest reaches of space
To another galaxy
Our polarity shifted around
There is nothing else left holding us down
But it's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
I just can't escape the pull
We are unstoppable
It's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
The stars will guide the way
In the dead of space
You will be my one and only
We are unstoppable
Oh, oh, oh!
The stars will guide the way
In the dead of space
You will be my one and only
In "Unstoppable," Lianne La Havas sings about the gravitational pull and magnetic attraction between two people in a relationship. She acknowledges that healing and growth take time, but their love is becoming stronger and more unstoppable. The lyrics mention walking arm-in-arm under the night sky with a sense of peace and flying, experiencing the collision of their hearts with the magnetic side that they cannot escape. The singer uses the metaphor of being like a satellite floating in space, almost lost forever but finding a new galaxy where their polarity shifted and nothing else could hold them down. Even in the dead of space, the stars will guide them, and they will be each other's one and only.
In an interview, Lianne La Havas stated that the song reflects her newfound confidence and strength in her personal life from her experience of touring and performing for four years, allowing her to celebrate her relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll wait a little longer
I understand that it takes time to heal, so I'll patiently wait for you
We're weak and getting stronger
Although we may currently be vulnerable, we are becoming more resilient
I know it's taking the time to heal
I'm aware that the process of healing takes time
We'll be unstoppable
Once we have healed, we will have the strength to conquer anything together
Don't know what I did it for
I may not be certain why I took this risk, but it was important for me to know that our love was real
I needed to know that it was always real
It was important for me to confirm that our love was genuine and not just a fleeting emotion
My head's held high when we walk down the line, honey
I am proud to be seen with you and I hold my head high when we are together
Arm-in-arm through the clear night sky
We are physically connected and moving through life in sync
Let's be at peace, we'll fly
Together, we can find tranquility and soar through life
Our hearts collide
Our love and passion collide and intensify
Can't escape the magnetic side
We are naturally drawn to each other and cannot resist this attraction
I was like a satellite spinning away
I was lost and directionless, drifting away from love
Almost lost forever and leaving no trace
I was on the brink of giving up, ready to disappear without a trace
Floating through the darkest reaches of space
I was alone and lost in the darkness of my own emotions
To another galaxy
But now, I have found love and am transported to another world
Our polarity shifted around
Our differences have changed and we have grown closer and stronger
There is nothing else left holding us down
We are no longer weighed down by doubts or fears that were keeping us from being together
But it's just gravitational
Our love is natural and instinctive, impossible to resist
We are unstoppable
Together, we can overcome anything
I just can't escape the pull
Our love is so powerful that I cannot resist it
The stars will guide the way
Even in the darkest of times, we can find our way with love as our guide
In the dead of space
Even when everything else is barren and empty, our love shines brightly
You will be my one and only
I am committed to you and you are the only one for me
Oh, oh, oh!
Expressing joy and happiness in the realization of our love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Epworth, Lianne La Havas
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@SISILISM
I'll wait a little longer
We're weak and getting stronger
I know it's taking the time to heal
We'll be unstoppable
Don't know what I did it for
I needed to know that it was always real
My head's held high when we walk down the line, honey
Arm-in-arm through the clear night sky
Let's be at peace, we'll fly
Our hearts collide
Can't escape the magnetic side
I was like a satellite spinning away
Almost lost forever and leaving no trace
Floating through the darkest reaches of space
To another galaxy
Our polarity shifted around
There is nothing else left holding us down
But it's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
I just can't escape the pull
We are unstoppable
It's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
My head's held high when we walk down the line, honey
Arm-in-arm through the clear night sky
Let's be at peace, we'll fly
Our hearts collide
Can't escape the magnetic side
I was like a satellite spinning away
Almost lost forever and leaving no trace
Floating through the darkest reaches of space
To another galaxy
Our polarity shifted around
There is nothing else left holding us down
But it's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
I just can't escape the pull
We are unstoppable
It's just gravitational
We are unstoppable
The stars will guide the way
In the dead of space
You will be my one and only
We are unstoppable
We are unstoppable
We are unstoppable
We are unstoppable
The stars will guide the way
In the dead of space
You will be my one and only
@theneedledrop
QUEEN
@GARYDOS
I came here because of you lmao
@baricade47
+Shangar321 hahaha Same!
@youyouyouyouyou___
+theneedledrop thanx for the rec, fantaaastic stuff
@BohemianConspiracy
+theneedledrop i
In a sense she's your antithesis ..myster bright bonehead...hihihi
@KiddingProductions
I dislike you
@JamiePerkins
what crazy person could hit the dislike button on this? great song and video
@kelseysinkala2705
Right!! She's awesome
@ocean4315
Jamie andNikki I'm just hearing this for the first time. I'll have to listen to it and some of the other songs a bit and maybe it will grow on me. The rawness of LIanne's sound seems to be gone and I don't hear her guitar anymore. Lots of synths and production here. This sounds like a James Bond theme to me.
I loved the simplicity of songs like "Tease Me" and songs that just had a small band.
She's evolving as an artist, I suppose, and that amazing voice is still there, but I don't really want it hidden by too much clutter. Sometimes less is more. I remember thinking the same thing about EWF. I lost interest in them when everything by them started sounding over produced. Just my opinion.
@glynisloizeau9079
+ocean4315 I was also slightly disturbed by the gloss on this track but then, our little Lianne has grown up, it had to happen. She's on FIP a lot in France and is touring soon. She's still unstoppable, every gorgeous note that comes out of her mouth!