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.
Mommy
Selah Sue Lyrics
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And all the things you've done gave me power to succeed
Listen, I fell so many times but you pulled me through
But in time I'll find myself yeah, I hope you see that too
'Cause when I feel scared, sometimes I do
And when I feel scared, it seems that life is harder than I ever knew
Yeah when I feel scared, you are the only one who knows just what to say
Hey there little girl, wake up and see
And take your time to grow, 'cause that is what you really need
And I cried so many times but you pulled me through
And I know it sounds cliché yeah, but I can't live without you
'Cause when I feel scared, sometimes I do
And when I feel scared, it seems that life is harder than I ever knew
Yeah when I feel scared you are the only one who knows just what to say
So here am I to thank you
So here am I to thank you
The lyrics to Selah Sue's song "Mommy" express gratitude and appreciation towards a mother figure who has been a constant support system through life's ups and downs. The first verse describes how the mother's voice is a source of strength, and how her actions have given the singer the power to succeed. The second verse is a message from the mother figure, encouraging the singer to take her time to grow and assuring the singer of her continued support. The chorus emphasises the mother's role in helping the singer overcome fear and uncertainty and expressing gratitude towards her.
The song's simple yet powerful lyrics capture the essence of a mother's unconditional love, warmth, and unyielding support for her child. The song speaks to the universal experience of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child, regardless of race, nationality, or culture. The song is a tribute to the unconditional love and support that mothers provide and how they shape the future of their children. The emotive and soulful delivery of the lyrics by Selah Sue adds to the depth and resonance of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause once a day your voice is everything I need
Your voice is like a daily dose of strength for me.
And all the things you've done gave me power to succeed
Your actions have empowered me to be successful.
Listen, I fell so many times but you pulled me through
I have stumbled a lot, but you always helped me get back up.
But in time I'll find myself yeah, I hope you see that too
Eventually, I will become more independent, but I hope you are proud of me for it.
'Cause when I feel scared, sometimes I do
I become afraid at times.
And when I feel scared, it seems that life is harder than I ever knew
Fear makes life seem much harder than it really is.
Yeah when I feel scared, you are the only one who knows just what to say
When I am scared, you have the perfect words to calm me down.
So here am I to thank you
I am grateful for you and all that you do for me.
Hey there little girl, wake up and see
Wake up and realize what you need to do.
And take your time to grow, 'cause that is what you really need
Give yourself time to mature and develop.
And I cried so many times but you pulled me through
I have been through tough times, but you were always there to help me.
And I know it sounds cliché yeah, but I can't live without you
It may sound overused, but I truly cannot imagine my life without you.
So here am I to thank you
Once again, I want to express my gratitude for all that you do.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SANNE PUTSEYS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@retrohaircuriosity
I love you Mommy! See you in Heaven. RIP 5/17/2016
@felipe20388
2020? I love this song
@klaudia.romanowska
❤️
@19mariadiez
ive been listening to this song over and over again.. :)
@varanceL
Your voice is so great Selah, you are an angel!
@AlineBaldezCE
Lindo! Tudo o que eu sempre quis dizer pra minha mãe! Linda a voz, tudo!
@aishahunt
This one Break and Raggamuffin are my fav tracks on her album...Where does that incredible voice come from....loveit! Keep making great music Miss Selah Sue
@producedbykhireyakeem4340
Pain.
@TaleHatez_Management
Yeah She Sounds Beautiful. LOVING HER VOICE. LOVE & HIP HOP SHOW BOUGHT ME HERE
@cheyennebendele
Love && hip hop got me here ♥