Sade — Bring Me Home
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The ground is full of broken stones
The last leaf has fallen
I have nowhere to turn now
Not east not west
North or south
And all that's ahead of me
And everything I know
I know nothing so
So bring me home
Put me on a plate with petals and a fire
And send me out to sea
Turn my angry sword against my heart
And let me free
The dawn holds the heaviness of the night
I've heard the restless sighs and lovers lies
The brook, the beach and seen the devil's eyes
So bring me home
I've cried for the lives I've lost
Like a child in need of love
I've been so close but far away from god
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I've cried the tears
So let the tide take me
I won't fight
I've cried the tears
The small step I need to take is a mountain
Stretched out like a lazy dog
Send me to slaughter
Lay me on the railway line
I'm far away from god
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I've cried the tears
So build the fire and light the flame
Bring me home
The last leaf has fallen
I have nowhere to turn now
Not east not west
North or south
And all that's ahead of me
And everything I know
I know nothing so
So bring me home
Put me on a plate with petals and a fire
And send me out to sea
Turn my angry sword against my heart
And let me free
The dawn holds the heaviness of the night
I've heard the restless sighs and lovers lies
The brook, the beach and seen the devil's eyes
So bring me home
I've cried for the lives I've lost
Like a child in need of love
I've been so close but far away from god
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I've cried the tears
So let the tide take me
I won't fight
I've cried the tears
The small step I need to take is a mountain
Stretched out like a lazy dog
Send me to slaughter
Lay me on the railway line
I'm far away from god
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I've cried the tears
So build the fire and light the flame
Bring me home
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Hannio wrote:
Yes that does sound unlikely. Maybe it is not correct but has remained unchallenged on Wiki. It depends how "Success" is measured too!
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
Yes that does sound unlikely. Maybe it is not correct but has remained unchallenged on Wiki. It depends how "Success" is measured too!
Click track -- yuck.
Nice!
MattRudely wrote:
Indeed, but it wasn't recorded in a squat - rather in Power Plant, which was a state-of-the-art studio.
I like that the first Sade album was made when they were living in a squat (UK term only?) - but it sounded so smooth and sophisticated. Mid eighties London, there.
Indeed, but it wasn't recorded in a squat - rather in Power Plant, which was a state-of-the-art studio.
I like that the first Sade album was made when they were living in a squat (UK term only?) - but it sounded so smooth and sophisticated. Mid eighties London, there.
Hannio wrote:
Me too, didn't know she was a UK artist!
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
Me too, didn't know she was a UK artist!
She has that US R&B sound better than anyone
Beauty is truth, and truth beauty, in the words of Keats. Wonderful, hypnotic.
I love RD because when I put it on I am looking for a diverse playlist. Not MY perfect playlist. I really like Sade in small doses, and that is what I get. In my experience everything played on RP has some musical, cultural, or generational merit. Keep it up. Long term fan and of course I have my finger on the PSD button should things go South in my opinion.
Hannio wrote:
Key phrase in wiki is "one of the most successful." not the most successful. Either way she's still great.
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
Key phrase in wiki is "one of the most successful." not the most successful. Either way she's still great.
I like the background vocals by that squeaky little ghost.
sooo relaxed...
Damn...this is monotonous and sad. 2.
Sade have too much better songs.
Sade have too much better songs.
flyboy50 wrote:
Homophobia... always funny.
THATS Funny!
subgyro wrote:
rdo wrote:
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Hannio wrote:
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Homophobia... always funny.
Her first album is still her best. I think it came out abut the same time as Suzanne Vega's debut album. Both were break throughs.
ScottN wrote:
Agreed SN.
Very nice. Only bummer is the annoying synth percussion.
Agreed SN.
Great song, what a voice!
THATS Funny!
subgyro wrote:
rdo wrote:
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Hannio wrote:
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
I love her since the 80ties! She is fantastic! 
Sade has been around for a very long time. Sounds like NO other!
Some of this sounds like Department of Eagles (Sailing)
Just say no. PSD time.
Already waiting for her next album.
7 —> 8 Love the half-stop, stutter in the rhythm.
Poppy yes, but oh so creamy goes her voice — always a great pleasure. Thanks RP.
TerryS wrote:
and he pronounced his name Marquis de Sharday whilst in the bath.
kcar wrote:
Well, then he'd be related to Sean Connery.
As has been asked before, how does Sean Connery shave?
ctrl-S......
and he pronounced his name Marquis de Sharday whilst in the bath.
kcar wrote:
Well, then he'd be related to Sean Connery.
As has been asked before, how does Sean Connery shave?
ctrl-S......
rdo wrote:
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Hannio wrote:
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Hannio wrote:
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
I thought Sir Elton for sure.
kcar wrote:
Well, then he'd be related to Sean Connery.
Nice one!
Well, then he'd be related to Sean Connery.
Nice one!
Mucho cool! Nothing wrong with a bit Sade, nice way to chill!! 
Very nice. Only bummer is the annoying synth percussion.
Lindo eu amo esta rádio.
...... nice, always enjoy a bit of Sade TJS wrote:
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
I believe she was born in Nigeria and moved to the UK at the age of 4.
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
I believe she was born in Nigeria and moved to the UK at the age of 4.
TJS wrote:
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
Nicaragua?
She was born in Nigeria.
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
Nicaragua?
She was born in Nigeria.According to wiki, Sade is the most successful female British recording artist ever. I guess I am a little surprised at that.
coloradojohn wrote:
love Sade, so as I scroll down her voice makes all the dull comments disappear and when a genius "speaks" it shines right through!
Cheers coloradojohn!
One of the most universally appealing artists in the world; from Mexico to Singapore and Mauritius to Germany and more, everyone everywhere seems to know, love, and respect her sound. I admire how she and her group of talented musicians keep coming up with new rhythms to go with that incredibly sexy, sultry voice of hers. She's never made a dud recording, and some days, especially if a special gal is around, I can play her stuff all day, and it always goes well... Thanks, Sade, and RP!
love Sade, so as I scroll down her voice makes all the dull comments disappear and when a genius "speaks" it shines right through!
Cheers coloradojohn!
Not one of Sade's best works. I found the entire album uninspiring.
Good call!!
I like Sade, but she sounds tired in this song
coy wrote:
I know a good therapist. A real smooth operator.
i keep hearing 'bring me the head of john the baptist'
in my mind not the song
in my mind not the song
I know a good therapist. A real smooth operator.
A voice like Sade's inoculates a song from any rating below 7.
I think that's the baseline.
I think that's the baseline.
i keep hearing 'bring me the head of john the baptist'
in my mind not the song
in my mind not the song
TerryS wrote:
and he pronounced his name Marquis de Sharday whilst in the bath.
Well, then he'd be related to Sean Connery.
and he pronounced his name Marquis de Sharday whilst in the bath.
Well, then he'd be related to Sean Connery.
Gate = Gartay
TJS wrote:
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
and he pronounced his name Marquis de Sharday whilst in the bath.
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
and he pronounced his name Marquis de Sharday whilst in the bath.
ThePoose wrote:
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
Is she related to the Marquis de Sade?
Not unless he was from Nicaragua
Ooh! More Sade, please! :)
GarageDragon wrote:
Insightful and funny. Thanks.
If you replace 'hotel' with 'padded', it suddenly makes sense.
Insightful and funny. Thanks.
anotherlistener wrote:
Nice analogy, but I don't know if it's a bad thing that she has always had a "smooth" vocal style - it doesn't lack emotion to my ears.
Smooth as jarred gravy. NOT a good thing. The lumps of emotion make it real (and homemade).
Nice analogy, but I don't know if it's a bad thing that she has always had a "smooth" vocal style - it doesn't lack emotion to my ears.
ThePoose wrote:
If you replace 'hotel' with 'padded', it suddenly makes sense.
You check out any time you like, but you can never leave—so it seems...
If you replace 'hotel' with 'padded', it suddenly makes sense.
home is def whre the heart is
Is she related to the Marquis de Sade?
You check out any time you like, but you can never leave—so it seems...
romeotuma wrote:
Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
romeotuma wrote:
Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...
Smooth as jarred gravy. NOT a good thing. The lumps of emotion make it real (and homemade).
I bought this CD on the strength of this song, and the innovative (for Sade) title track which has also been played on RP. Sadly, the rest of the CD is standard Sade - smooth, well-produced, but inconsequential and pretty much in the same vein as her previous works. These are the two best tracks on it, IMO. Sade fans will be pleased enough, I'm sure, and it's not a bad CD, just a bit...fluffy.
sade remember my acient years...
and she likes my ex gf too..
=((
and she likes my ex gf too..
=((
oh my...it's Sade...
black321 wrote:
Verrah funny! For your information, I took a bubble-bath with the window open so I could hear the rain. Alone. Dunno what Mr. Riley did. And I bet I'm old enough to be your mother, black321, so don't call me a "kid."
Cynaera wrote:
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
fredriley wrote:
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Another love connection for RP....have fun kids.
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
fredriley wrote:
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Another love connection for RP....have fun kids.
Verrah funny! For your information, I took a bubble-bath with the window open so I could hear the rain. Alone. Dunno what Mr. Riley did. And I bet I'm old enough to be your mother, black321, so don't call me a "kid."
One of the most universally appealing artists in the world; from Mexico to Singapore and Mauritius to Germany and more, everyone everywhere seems to know, love, and respect her sound. I admire how she and her group of talented musicians keep coming up with new rhythms to go with that incredibly sexy, sultry voice of hers. She's never made a dud recording, and some days, especially if a special gal is around, I can play her stuff all day, and it always goes well... Thanks, Sade, and RP!
photolew wrote:
yeah really pretty too
She has one of the most wonderful voices in music today
yeah really pretty too
Smooooooooooth.
She has one of the most wonderful voices in music today
Wow. Excellent. love the variety of music we get here.
Hé, just checking and it turns out to be Sade indeed. I believe I tend to tike this song: sometimes here voice sounds so whining, but here it is appropriate, I think.
I saw her in concert about 15 years ago and she was super sexy and her voice is very underrated. It's dance-off pants-off music!
I do not recall ever liking Sade, because of her 80's music. But as I hear her now on RP, I much more appreciate her voice, minus the 80's vibe that I associated with her. Thumbs up on her talent.
black321 wrote:
Cynaera wrote:
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
fredriley wrote:
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Another love connection for RP....have fun kids.
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
fredriley wrote:
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Another love connection for RP....have fun kids.
Cynaera wrote:
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
fredriley wrote:
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Another love connection for RP....have fun kids.
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
fredriley wrote:
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Another love connection for RP....have fun kids.
Cynaera wrote:
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
Ooh, I can feel myself going to that same place with Cabernet and candles - nice evocation :o). Is Sade smooth, or what? Though another number on this CD played on RP is very un-Sade-like, very spiky and aggressive, and a nice contrast to her usual silkiness. 7 from the laid-back Nottingham jury.
Stingray wrote:
Agreed!
Between yawning and liking!
Certain is her best days are over!
Clearly prefer her older material.
Certain is her best days are over!
Clearly prefer her older material.
Agreed!
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mandolin wrote:
...i had the same reaction to iarla ó lionáird; funny how attenuated modern ears have become to cliché affectation...
My opinion of Sade has risen in direct proportion to the use of auto-tune by almost everyone else.
...i had the same reaction to iarla ó lionáird; funny how attenuated modern ears have become to cliché affectation...
My opinion of Sade has risen in direct proportion to the use of auto-tune by almost everyone else.
Cynaera wrote:
...i had the same reaction to iarla ó lionáird; funny how attenuated modern ears have become to cliché affectation...
When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings.
...i had the same reaction to iarla ó lionáird; funny how attenuated modern ears have become to cliché affectation...
Between yawning and liking!
Certain is her best days are over!
Clearly prefer her older material.
Certain is her best days are over!
Clearly prefer her older material.
As a fan of her, sure i like this very much!!
Sade never seems to disappoint.
Sade melts me.
Sultry! 
DeeCee1109 wrote:
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
Sade is a delight to listen to. A rainy day, a bottle of wine, Sade singing in the background .... Pure Heaven!
Ohhh - she's definitely a rainy-day mood-maker. When I first heard her, her lack of vibrato bugged me. Now, I love the honey-smoothsleeksexy way she sings. Mmmm - okay, off to get a bottle of deep, rich Cabernet to go with the candles, the rain, and Sade... Thanks, DeeCee1109!
Sade has always been a not-usually-my-type favorite. I quite like her stuff...smooth....
yawn
DeeCee1109 wrote:
I'll drink to that ;-)
Sade is a delight to listen to. A rainy day, a bottle of wine, Sade singing in the background .... Pure Heaven!
I'll drink to that ;-)
Sade is a delight to listen to. A rainy day, a bottle of wine, Sade singing in the background .... Pure Heaven!
derekd wrote:
Agree totally with everything BUT "one sound." She's got a distinctive voice, but I'm not quite sure this track is predictable (based on her previous body of work) AT ALL.
It's actually why I came to post ;-) This is nice... and fresh. Pure Sade. Completely new.
Sade is one sound. Not a lot of dynamic range or variety. But the thing is, she's mastered it to perfection. The sound and style is hers, all hers and she owns it. I applaud her and her band for creating great music over the years. Lovers Live is a killer DVD worth owning if you want to hear her live.
Agree totally with everything BUT "one sound." She's got a distinctive voice, but I'm not quite sure this track is predictable (based on her previous body of work) AT ALL.
It's actually why I came to post ;-) This is nice... and fresh. Pure Sade. Completely new.
Sade is one sound. Not a lot of dynamic range or variety. But the thing is, she's mastered it to perfection. The sound and style is hers, all hers and she owns it. I applaud her and her band for creating great music over the years. Lovers Live is a killer DVD worth owning if you want to hear her live.
SpamNRice wrote:
That's a great point. Most CDs, of course, have only one or two good songs. Each of Sade's CDs are solid, from start to finish, with good songs, some of them great. How many artists can we say that of? Sade the band, and Folesade Adu, the lead singer and lyricist, are phenomenal.
I could listen to "Diamond Life" through her current offering — that represents 26 years of essentially the same sound — and yet, I'd still be drawn to her mesmerizing voice... 
That's a great point. Most CDs, of course, have only one or two good songs. Each of Sade's CDs are solid, from start to finish, with good songs, some of them great. How many artists can we say that of? Sade the band, and Folesade Adu, the lead singer and lyricist, are phenomenal.
I could listen to "Diamond Life" through her current offering — that represents 26 years of essentially the same sound — and yet, I'd still be drawn to her mesmerizing voice...
I have always loved this woman's voice.
I really like the production on this song - but then again, I like Basement Jaxx.
jimbaca wrote:
Agreed.
The entire CD is quite excellent!
Agreed.
Good lord, that was disappointing.
The last album had some lovely tracks, but this doesn't bode well for my perspective on Sade.
The last album had some lovely tracks, but this doesn't bode well for my perspective on Sade.
Wow, this cd isn't sounding that good.
She has a great voice, but the music sounds like little more than a drum machine on a loop.
Sade is back and better than ever ... I love love love this woman's sound!
ahhhhh that smooth voice. So nice to hear it again.
The entire CD is quite excellent!
...nice...
I've heard good things about this album.
Welcome back, yes?
Sade! So wonderful to hear her here on RP!
Yes that does sound unlikely. Maybe it is not correct but has remained unchallenged on Wiki. It depends how "Success" is measured too!
Its similar to the claim that someone or something is "The best". Its impossible to define or effectively objectively challenge. Still like her stuff though.