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.
FEEL
Selah Sue Lyrics
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No matter what I do
You keepin' up your guard
You locked away your heart yeah
You never show your light
No matter what I do
You keepin' up your guard
You wanna stay ashore
and never ride the wave
but if you take the dive you know that you're alive yeah
But you just wanna take things slowly
You just wanna seek it silence
but if you gonna be sad you'll see yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
I wanna keep you close
No matter what you say
I won't speak too loud to make me understood yeah
You'll open up someday
admit to feelin' it all
And I'll be here to face the darkness of the night yeah
But you just wanna take things slowly
You just wanna seek in silence
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
Cuz life's
too short
How do we
now where to go
where to go
But I don't wanna see you hurtin'
I just wanna make you smile
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
Do feel something
Do feel something
Do feel something
Do feel something
In "Feel," Selah Sue sings about someone who refuses to show their emotions and instead keeps up a guard by locking away their heart. This person is resistant to change and prefers to stay on the shore rather than riding the waves of life. Despite this, Selah Sue wants to keep this person close and help them open up someday, even if it means facing the darkness.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of feeling something, even if it's negative. Selah Sue encourages this person to be happy that they feel something, whether it be anger, sadness, or anything in between. She believes that life is too short to avoid emotions altogether and that acknowledging them is a necessary part of the human experience.
The song's overall message is about vulnerability, and the importance of allowing yourself to feel emotions fully. It's about embracing the highs and the lows of life, taking risks, and opening oneself up to love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You never show your light
You keep your emotions hidden and never let them shine through
No matter what I do
Despite my efforts to connect with you
You keepin' up your guard
You protect yourself from letting others in
You locked away your heart yeah
You keep your heart out of reach from potential hurt
You wanna stay ashore
You prefer to stay in your comfort zone
And never ride the wave
You don't want to take risks and experience new things
But if you take the dive you know that you're alive yeah
If you take a chance, you'll feel more alive and present in the moment
But you just wanna take things slowly
You prefer a slow and steady pace in life
You just wanna seek it silence
You value the peace and quiet in life
But if you gonna be sad you'll see yeah
If you ever feel sad, you will realize the importance of feeling something
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm glad that you are capable of feeling emotions
Be happy that you do feel something
It's important to embrace your emotions and see them as a positive aspect of life
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
If you ever become angry with me
I wanna keep you close
I want to maintain a strong connection with you
No matter what you say
Regardless of what you may tell me
I won't speak too loud to make me understood yeah
I will try to communicate with you in a calm and clear manner
You'll open up someday
One day, you will become more comfortable with opening up
Admit to feelin' it all
And express emotions that you have been holding back
And I'll be here to face the darkness of the night yeah
I will be here to support you during difficult times
Cuz life's too short
Because life is too brief
How do we now where to go
How do we know which direction to take
Where to go
What path to follow
But I don't wanna see you hurtin'
I don't want to witness you in pain
I just wanna make you smile
I want to bring happiness into your life
Do feel something
Allow yourself to experience emotions
Do feel something
It's important to feel emotions
Do feel something
Don't suppress your feelings
Do feel something
It's vital to embrace and express your emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BIRSEN UCAR, SANNE PUTSEYS, DANIEL RADCLYFFE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anais C.
You never show your light
No matter what I do
You keepin' up your guard
You locked away your heart yeah
You wanna stay ashore
and never ride the wave
but if you take the dive you know that you're alive yeah
But you just wanna take things slowly
You just wanna seek it silence
but if you gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
I wanna keep you close
No matter what you say
I won't speak too loud to make me understood yeah
You'll open up someday
admit to feelin' it all
And I'll be here to face the darkness of the night yeah
But you just wanna take things slowly
You just wanna seek in silence
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
Cuz life's
too short
How do we
now where to go
where to go
But I don't wanna see you hurtin'
I just wanna make you smile
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
Agata_Sol
Cannot get over how underrated this album is... It's an absolute honor and privilege to have her music on our lives... ❤️
Евгений Скорик
Восхитительный голос, великолепно
Cintia Siqueira
Aquela música pra viajar💭
Strength Project
I love her music!
Undead Wiseguy
Give her the attention she deserves ! This video should've millions of views ! :O
Olivier Burgarella
+Undead Wiseguy I bought her album ... that's the only thing she deserve :)
Maureen Priscilla
Quelle chanson et quel talent elle a ! C'est une vraie artiste Selah Sue.
pili beuz
Ce réveiller le matin et avoir la chanson dans la tête, rien de mieux pour commencer la journée !
Lyenkir
pili beuz c'est tellement ça 😍
Anais C.
You never show your light
No matter what I do
You keepin' up your guard
You locked away your heart yeah
You wanna stay ashore
and never ride the wave
but if you take the dive you know that you're alive yeah
But you just wanna take things slowly
You just wanna seek it silence
but if you gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
I wanna keep you close
No matter what you say
I won't speak too loud to make me understood yeah
You'll open up someday
admit to feelin' it all
And I'll be here to face the darkness of the night yeah
But you just wanna take things slowly
You just wanna seek in silence
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
Cuz life's
too short
How do we
now where to go
where to go
But I don't wanna see you hurtin'
I just wanna make you smile
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something
But if you're gonna be sad you'll see yeah
Be happy that you do feel something
Be happy that you do feel something
And if you're gonna be mad at me yeah
I'm happy that you do feel something
I'm happy that you do feel something