Selah started playing classic guitar when she was 15. When she was 17, she participated in an open mic night in 'Het Depot', a small venue in Leuven. Organiser of the event and successful Belgian singer Milow (born Jonathan Vandenbroeck) saw her perform and asked her to be his support act..
Her playlist consists of some covers (most notably The Zutons' Valerie), but mainly of her own songs. Late 2008 saw the release of the Black Part Love EP with six of them. This EP can be listened to integrally at her official website, www.selahsue.be. Thanks to multiple media and support appearances for the likes of Jamie Lidell, Novastar, Simply Red and Prince, Selah Sue is steadily gaining fame and respect.
On occasions she features as a vocalist for dubstep formation Addicted Kru Sound in local venues.
She's recently been named by the Rolling Stone magazine as one of the New Faces of 2012.
All The Way Down
Selah Sue Lyrics
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For the day you'll forgive me
I pushed you, babe
And said your pain wasn't heavy
And oh, I, I never tried to figure out, yeah
How far down you really fell and all the reasons why
Oh, I fucking need to learn to shut my mouth
I didn't mean to judge you
You can fall apart in front of me
All the way down
And I can't feel what you're going through
But I will stand beside you 'til I do
All the way down
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way down
I'll wait
For a sign that you're ready
Oh, I know that you need a little space, yeah
Until that day comes
I'll be listening
'Cause I know I'd die for you
If that means anything
I put you back together after you break
I didn't mean to judge you
You can fall apart in front of me
All the way down
And I can't feel what you're going through
But I will stand beside you 'til I do
All the way down
You're getting gone has got me weak
Pulling on my chains 'cause I acted stupid, baby, yeah
Well, I feel small better win this
Well just treasure at least maybe
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (all the way)
All the way down
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way down
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way
In the song "All the Way Down" by Selah Sue, the lyrics depict a narrator who is reflecting on their past actions and expressing remorse for harming their loved one. The singer acknowledges that they pushed their loved one and invalidated their pain by claiming it wasn't heavy. This indicates a lack of understanding and empathy on the part of the singer.
The lyrics further reveal the singer's realization of their ignorance and the need to change their behavior. They recognize that they never made an effort to fully comprehend the extent of their loved one's struggle or the reasons behind it. The line "Oh, I fucking need to learn to shut my mouth" expresses the singer's desire to be more understanding and avoid making judgments.
The singer expresses regret for judging their loved one and assures them that they can break down in front of them without fear of further judgment. The line "You can fall apart in front of me, all the way down" emphasizes the singer's willingness to support their loved one through their struggles, even though they may not entirely understand their pain.
The lyrics also convey a sense of patience and waiting. The singer promises to wait for their loved one to be ready to forgive and move forward. Until that day comes, they pledge to be there, listening and supporting them. The line "I'll wait for a sign that you're ready" shows the singer's commitment to their loved one's healing process.
Overall, the lyrics of "All the Way Down" illustrate the singer's realization of their past mistakes and their genuine desire to change. They acknowledge their lack of empathy and judgmental behavior, expressing remorse and a commitment to support their loved one no matter how far down they are. The song portrays a message of growth, compassion, and the importance of being there for someone in their darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll wait
I will have patience and wait for a specific event or moment
For the day you'll forgive me
For the day when you will pardon me for my actions
I pushed you, babe
I exerted pressure on you, my dear
And said your pain wasn't heavy
And expressed that your suffering was not significant or burdensome
And oh, I, I never tried to figure out, yeah
And oh, I never made an effort to understand, yeah
How far down you really fell and all the reasons why
How deeply you truly plummeted and the underlying causes for it
Oh, I fucking need to learn to shut my mouth
Oh, I absolutely need to learn to restrain myself from speaking
I didn't mean to judge you
I didn't intend to form an opinion about you
You can fall apart in front of me
You are allowed to emotionally collapse in my presence
All the way down
Completely and without restraint
And I can't feel what you're going through
And I am unable to comprehend the emotions and experiences you are undergoing
But I will stand beside you 'til I do
But I will remain by your side until I can
I'll wait
I will have patience and wait for a specific event or moment
For a sign that you're ready
For an indication that you are prepared
Oh, I know that you need a little space, yeah
Oh, I am aware that you require some distance, yeah
Until that day comes
Until that moment arrives
I'll be listening
I will be attentive and receptive
'Cause I know I'd die for you
Because I am certain that I would sacrifice my life for you
If that means anything
If that holds any significance
I put you back together after you break
I reconstruct and restore you after you shatter
You're getting gone has got me weak
Your departure has left me feeble
Pulling on my chains 'cause I acted stupid, baby, yeah
Tugging on my restraints because I behaved foolishly, baby, yeah
Well, I feel small better win this
Well, I feel insignificant but I should strive to emerge victorious in this situation
Well just treasure at least maybe
Well, just cherish, at the very least, possibly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (all the way)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (completely and without restraint)
All the way down
Completely and without restraint
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way down
Completely and without restraint
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way
Completely
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All the way
Completely
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Joachim Saerens, Matt Parad, Sanne Putseys, William Henry Marcus Miller
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