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.
PILLS
Selah Sue Lyrics
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Can't feel a thing, I'm numb
All I do is wait
Is there something wrong with me?
Honestly I don't
Get as high
When I medicate
And I can't go on like this
And oh, I blew it
I think I took out the fun
Empty as hell
Made me lose my attitude
I know I won't get as high
When I medicate
And I can't go on like this
I'm useless
Someone wake me up from this life, yeah
I wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do, they do)
I was dancing on the ceiling
Now I can't feel nothing new
And if you look real close you'll notice
I lost all my emotions
Is it better when I'm broken?
Aiming for explosion
I wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do)
Guess I'm okay
But I keep doubting
If It's better in grey
Hidin' what's real
My chemicals
Just ain't right
And so I medicate
For some peace in my mind
It's useless
Can I wake me up from this life? Yeah
I wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do, they do)
I was dancing on the ceiling
Now I can't feel nothing new
And if you look real close you'll notice
I lost all my emotions
Is it better when I'm broken
Aiming for explosion?
I wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do)
Wish that I could feel something
(Wish that I could feel something, something)
I don't know who I am lately
(Wish that I could feel something)
Wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do
I wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do, they do)
I was dancing on the ceiling
Now I can't feel nothing new
And if you look real close you'll notice
I lost all my emotions
Is it better when I'm broken?
Aiming for explosion
I wish that I could feel something
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do)
The lyrics of Selah Sue's "Pills" illustrate the singer's struggle with emotional numbness and dependence on pills to feel something. The singer feels empty and numb, unable to feel any emotions or enjoy life as they used to. The medication that they take doesn't provide the satisfaction and high it used to, leaving them questioning if there is something wrong with them. The lyrics also express the frustration of feeling useless and a desire for something to change.
The repetition of the phrase "I wish that I could feel something" emphasizes the singer's desperate need to feel alive and connected to their emotions. However, the pills take away their emotions and leave them feeling broken, which leads them to consider if it is even better than being numb.
The song's chorus emphasizes on how the singer was once living a good life, dancing on the ceiling and feeling everything to the fullest. However, the pills have left her feeling nothing, and the emptiness is enough to drive her to explore how life would be if she broke down and let everything out.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't do it
I'm struggling to cope with life
Can't feel a thing, I'm numb
The emotional pain is so intense that I've become numb to it
All I do is wait
I'm waiting for something or someone to make me feel better
Is there something wrong with me?
I'm questioning my own sanity and well-being
Honestly I don't
I honestly don't know what to do
Get as high
Experience the same level of joy or happiness
When I medicate
When I take pills or drugs
And I can't go on like this
I can't continue living like this
And oh, I blew it
I messed up really badly
I think I took out the fun
I think I ruined my life or situation
Empty as hell
I feel completely empty inside
Made me lose my attitude
I lost my drive, motivation and positive outlook
I'm useless
I feel useless and worthless
Someone wake me up from this life, yeah
I need someone to shake me out of this state of mind or existence
I wish that I could feel something
I wish I could feel some kind of emotion
But the pills do what they do (they do, they do, they do)
But the pills only numb me further
I was dancing on the ceiling
I used to be really happy and carefree
Now I can't feel nothing new
But now I can't experience any new emotions or feelings
And if you look real close you'll notice
If you look closely, you'll see that
I lost all my emotions
I've become completely devoid of emotions
Is it better when I'm broken?
Would it be better if I were completely broken or destroyed?
Aiming for explosion
I'm trying to reach a point where everything explodes (figuratively)
Guess I'm okay
I seem okay on the surface
But I keep doubting
But deep down I'm full of doubt and insecurity
If It's better in grey
If life is better in a dull and uneventful state
Hidin' what's real
I'm hiding my true self from the world
My chemicals
The pills or drugs I'm taking
Just ain't right
Aren't having the intended effect
And so I medicate
And so I continue taking pills or drugs to feel better
For some peace in my mind
To try and find some peace of mind
Wish that I could feel something
I really wish I could experience some kind of emotion
But the pills do what they do
But the pills only worsen my situation
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Birsen Ucar, Joachim Saerens, Matt Parad, Sanne Putseys
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@victoriavdh9851
Going through depression since march....Can't express how much this album comes along at just the right time. Even more when you were waiting for Selah's return. Amazing coincidence, was'nt expecting that, thank you Selah. I understand so much the distress. But you are an amazing artist, singing will beat the pain for you, it shall transcend it. Whereas for me, I don't know what do you with that s.....period. Can't create a thing....
@EgonMaric
So consume "art". Whatever you do in the day is an expression of a greater art anyways. It's just that we don't acknowledge the artist above and the art expressed through us and the art surrounding us. Get well mate.
@nadademais1234
you just created a comment though
@peterchlechowitz3786
Hope your depression gets better soon. To hear music is very good health, by giving hope and dreams for better future. It can helps to work through dark time. Many do not know what music can do with you. And your choice here seems to be not the worst. ;-)🎉
@aeternapuella8890
Each one of us is special, find your own thing... I feel hope coming from your all your being, maybe thats your thing
@robbertboudewijns7897
❤
@delmacapagal1097
Selah Sue has a terrific voice. Love the song, it's beautiful.
@simonebyrne188
I've been playing this on loop basicaly last 3 days ❤️👌
@christinecavalan3566
Un retour tellement attendu . Agréablement surprise par cette nouvelle chanson très différente. J'adore cette artiste et quelle belle personne . Merci de nous faire vibrer avec cette voix si atypique et magnifique. Selah tu es si talentueuse ♥🌹👋
@nicolasramos2170
I love it already, Selah never lets us down! Lots of love from Brazil!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷