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.
the light
Selah Sue Lyrics
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In darkest hollows I will fall
Come to me, doesn't matter, say you'll be home
Let me feel, you all mine, close to my being
You dance alone, you don't think about tomorrow
You walk on by, you're always on your way
I should just dance alone beside you
So I won't feel low again oh
Hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
Come to me, doesn't matter, say you'll be home
Let me feel you all mine, close to my being
This summer's waste, but we will have each other
Don't ask me why we act this way
We're pulling up the beat, make it better
So we won't feel low again oh
Hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
Come to me, doesn't matter, say you'll be home
Let me feel, you all mine, close to my being
Close to my being, close to my being
I hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
In Selah Sue's song "The Light," the artist expresses her yearning for someone to be there for her during her darkest times. The first few lines paint a picture of desperation, as the singer expresses the hope that the light will come along when she falls into the "darkest hollows." She pleads for someone to come to her, even if it doesn't matter who it is, as long as she can feel their presence close to her being.
The verses that follow describe the singer watching someone who is carefree and happy-go-lucky as they dance alone, unaffected by the troubles of tomorrow. Selah Sue hints at her envy, wishing that she could dance alongside this person so that she too could feel those moments of joy and forget her worries.
The chorus repeats the message of seeking comfort and hope in the company of someone else. The line "let me feel you all mine" highlights the importance of feeling connected and close to the other person. The bridge offers a glimpse of optimism, as Selah Sue sings about how the two of them can make each other feel better by "pulling up the beat."
Overall, "The Light" seems to be about the healing power of human connection and how we all need someone to lean on when things get tough. The song's repetitive structure, coupled with its poignant lyrics, give it a meditative quality that stays with the listener long after it ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope that the light will come along
The singer is expressing hope that things will get better in her life.
In darkest hollows I will fall
The singer acknowledges that she will experience difficult times and will need help getting through them.
Come to me, doesn't matter, say you'll be home
The singer wants someone to be there for her and make her feel safe and secure.
Let me feel you all mine, close to my being
The artist desires a close, intimate connection with someone.
You dance alone, you don't think about tomorrow
The artist observes that someone else is carefree and not concerned with the future.
You walk on by, you're always on your way
The same person is always moving forward, without much regard for others or their own well-being.
I should just dance alone beside you
The singer wishes to join the carefree person but acknowledges that they will not be as carefree as them.
Dance around I could
The artist is considering joining the other person in their carefree behavior.
So I won't feel low again oh
The artist is hoping that joining the other person will help lift her own spirits.
This summer's waste, but we will have each other
The artist believes that although summer may not have been enjoyable, having someone to share it with will make it worthwhile.
Don't ask me why we act this way
The singer acknowledges that their behavior may seem strange to others.
We're pulling up the beat, make it better
The artist and her companion are trying to improve their situation and mood by dancing and enjoying themselves.
Close to my being, close to my being
The singer desires a close connection with someone.
I hope that the light will come along
The singer is expressing hope that things will get better in her life.
In darkest hollows I will fall
The singer acknowledges that she will experience difficult times and will need help getting through them.
Come to me, doesn't matter, say you'll be home
The artist wants someone to be there for her and make her feel safe and secure.
Let me feel, you all mine, close to my being
The artist desires a close, intimate connection with someone.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BIRSEN UCAR, ROBIN HANNIBAL MOELSTED BRAUN, ROSS MATTHEW BIRCHARD, SANNE GREET A. PUTSEYS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Delphine M
Hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
Come to me doesn't matter, say you'll be home
Let me feel you all mine, close to my being
You dance alone, you don't think about tomorrow
You walk on by, you're always on your way
I should just dance alone beside you
Dance around I could
So I won't feel low again
Hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
Come to me doesn't matter, say you'll be home
Let me feel you all mine, close to my being
This summer's waste, but we will have each other
Don't ask me why we act this way
We're pulling up the beat, make it better
So we won't feel low again
Hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
Come to me doesn't matter, say you'll be home
Let me feel you all mine, close to my being
Close to my being, close to my being
I hope that the light will come along
In darkest hollows I will fall
possum
This song is just mesmerizing <3
David Sarif
"So we won't feel low again"
tears of joy when she sings this
Ceejay Films/Fanspine Pictures
To this day, same reaction everytime
Arthas
this is some good shit
Ana Carolina Acunha
Linda! Parabéns! Amo suas músicas ♥♥♥
Michael Rowe
Best song on the album
Goddess Aphrodite
perfection!
Renée
one of my fav's <3
skyxall productions
love this song :3
Alexandre Bobee
Woo encore un super album ! Merci