Sophie Ellis-Bextor has released six solo albums: Read My Lips, Shoot from the Hip, Trip the Light Fantastic, Make a Scene, Wanderlust and the most recent, Familia, which was released on September 2nd 2016. Her new album HANA will be released on 2nd June 2023.
True Faith
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics
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Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Of the things that cost you too much
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
When I was a very small boy
Very small boys talked to me
Now that we've grown up together
They're afraid of what they see
That's the price that we all pay
Our valued destiny comes to nothing
I can't tell you where we're going
I guess there's just no way of knowing
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
The chances are we've gone too far
You took my time, and you took my money
Now, I fear you've left me standing
In a world that's so demanding
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
In Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song "True Faith," the lyrics explore themes of self-discovery, nostalgia, and the emotional journey of letting go of fear and embracing freedom. The song begins with the singer expressing a newfound sense of extraordinary and being in motion. There is a feeling of liberation and a disregard for the consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been indulging in excessive behaviors, perhaps as a coping mechanism to escape from a troubling reality.
The chorus reveals the significance of the morning sun, describing it as a drug that brings the singer closer to their lost childhood. It represents a longing for a simpler time and a feeling of safety and innocence that has been replaced with fear. The juxtaposition between the morning sun and fear emphasizes the singer's longing to reclaim the happiness that was once present in their life.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the past and the relationships they had with others. They mention small boys from their childhood who used to talk to them but are now afraid of what they see. This could symbolize the changes and challenges that come with growing up and becoming adults. The lyrics suggest that the price we pay for our aspirations and dreams can often result in disappointment and a sense of emptiness.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that the morning sun is a powerful force in the singer's life. However, the final lines suggest that the journey might have gone too far and the singer feels left behind in a demanding and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so extraordinary
I feel incredibly special and unique
Something's got a hold on me
I am captivated or influenced by something
I get this feeling I'm in motion
I feel like I am constantly moving or progressing
A sudden sense of liberty
A sudden feeling of freedom
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
I don't care about the consequences because I am mentally absent
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
I am indifferent to the outcome of tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Repeatedly, I have indulged excessively
Of the things that cost you too much
Of the things that have a high emotional or personal price
I used to think that the day would never come
I used to believe that a specific day or event would never happen
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
I'd find happiness or joy in the subtle beauty of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
The morning sun acts as a metaphorical drug that brings me closer
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
To the innocence and happiness of my childhood that has been replaced by fear
When I was a very small boy
When I was a young child
Very small boys talked to me
Other young boys used to speak with me
Now that we've grown up together
Now that we have all matured together
They're afraid of what they see
They are scared or intimidated by the person I have become
That's the price that we all pay
That is the consequence we all experience
Our valued destiny comes to nothing
Our important, predetermined future turns out to be meaningless
I can't tell you where we're going
I am unable to explain or predict where we are headed
I guess there's just no way of knowing
I suppose there is simply no way to find out
The chances are we've gone too far
It is likely that we have reached an extreme or irreversible point
You took my time, and you took my money
You have consumed my time and resources
Now, I fear you've left me standing
Now, I am afraid that you have abandoned me
In a world that's so demanding
In a world that asks so much of me
Morning sun
The sun that rises in the morning
Morning sun
The sun that rises in the morning
Morning sun
The sun that rises in the morning
Morning sun
The sun that rises in the morning
Morning sun
The sun that rises in the morning
Morning sun
The sun that rises in the morning
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner, Stephen Eric Hague
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Lino Agudelo
❤this.
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
I don't care 'cause I'm not there
And I don't care if I'm here tomorrow
Again and again I've taken too much
Of the things that cost you too much
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
When I was a very small girl
Very small girls talked to me
Now that we've grown up together
They're afraid of what they see
That's the price that we all pay
Our valued destiny comes to nothing
I can't tell you where we're going
I guess there's just no way of knowing
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
I feel so extraordinary
Something's got a hold on me
I get this feeling I'm in motion
A sudden sense of liberty
The chances are we've gone too far
You took my time, and you took my money
Now, I fear you've left me standing
In a world that's so demanding
I used to think that the day would never come
I'd see delight in the shade of the morning sun
My morning sun is the drug that brings me near
To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear
I used to think that the day would never come
That my life would depend on the morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
Morning sun
TONY LEACH
One of the problems when people cover other people's songs is if they can match the original mood and vocal texture of the song. Upon hearing this I can honestly say I am impressed as the song most certainly suits Sophie's Voice. Love this version- Top marks to Sophie and her musical team.
joe malone
she doesn't make too many mistakes in fairness .
Phillip Cox
Nobody has a voice even similar to Sophie's unique voice. AUS
Aleksandr Wostrikow
Согласен, голос у неё, необычный, уникальный. Мне нравится её песня -" unrequited".
Lars Frosz Nielsen
Wow...New Order can be so proud that you did cover this gem. Very very well done
Pinolillo Manolillo
Woww!! Una de mis cantantes favoritas cantando un clásico de una de mis bandas favoritas...súper!!!
Robert Danzig
Very good cover. When you're doing a cover of a New Order or Joy Division song, you don't just need a good voice (which Sophie clearly has). But you also need a great bass player. This is for the simple reason that one has to match the bass skills of Peter Hook. And Sophie seems to be well aware of that fact. Because the bass guitarist in this song is also amazing.
Kirsten Brooks
Amazing cover. Her voice and the strings are sensational.
Darwin M. Parra M.
Can we take our time to appreciate this masterpiece?
andrew80s
Yes, I'm playing it at 0.75 speed!!!