“Clown' was written when I couldn't find anyone who believed in me as an artist. Maybe those labels will think twice next time a young songwriter comes along.” ThinkingYoungArtistNextWrittenLabelsSongwritersNext TimeClownThink Twice Author:Emeli Sande
“I try to speak of a love that not necessarily romantic. I think there is so much love between people and so much love people want to give but it's harder and harder these days to show that, to celebrate that, you know?” PeopleThinkingKnowsWantGivingTryingShowsSpeakLove IsHarderCelebrateThese DaysMuch Love Author:Emeli Sande
“I couldn't help but feel very different from everybody, so I think that's why I found such a big world in music, and that's why I kind of - I was an introvert as a kid, but I loved the piano, and that's where I felt at home.” ThinkingWorldFeelsKindDifferentHelpingHomeBigsKidsFoundFeltPianoIntrovert Author:Emeli Sande
“I think on the first album, my aim was to write a good song and have a good melody, and I wanted lyrics that would connect with as many people as possible. On the second album, I took a lot more of a personal approach. I wasn't trying to make conventional, structured songs; I was really trying to get a lot of emotion and my own personal journey throughout it. I just focused more on being honest than getting the normal song structure down.” PeopleThinkingWritingTryingSongEmotionJourneyHonestAimFocusedBeing HonestMelody Author:Emeli Sande
“I don't think there are any songs that I've written in the past that I now disagree. It's kind of like tattoos; I would never regret a tattoo, because it was how I felt at that time in my life. I don't think I've ever said anything that I would take back. So far, so good! I would probably change the music, or change how I sing it, maybe do it a little bit cooler, or a bit more grown-up. But I don't think that there are any lyrics that I regret.” ThinkingKindPastSongRegretDisagreeTattooI RegretNever Regret Author:Emeli Sande
“I think people don't realize how many hours of practice goes into becoming a musician and getting better.” PeopleThinkingRealizingHoursMusicianGet Better Author:Emeli Sande