Ppl complain about tiktok or trends on social media for ruining songs by making it viral but i think it’s beautiful cuz it’s introducing a new generations to such treasures
i agree, but i feel like more people are mad about it bcus they’re putting her into a “aesthetic” but not actually knowing the deeper meaning to her songs. like for example this, clean heart, and like a tattoo. her music should definitely be cherished tho it’s beautiful
i think people are more that that theres ppl on tik tok that are using this song to make thirst traps and completely disregarding the meaning of this song
I’m Somali this song reminds me of my grandmother. She was a strong woman who managed to bring all her kids overseas by working in dangerous war torn country. She even raised the children of her husbands second wife that he did not tell her about as her own after their mother ran off on them because my grandfather refused to leave my grandmother for her. She would pray to god. Always puts others before her own comfort.
As a somali, i felt this considering how all of our grandparents had to go through a war at some point in the country. May Allah swt grant her the highest rank of jannah
being somali i will always feel so connected to this song. it reminds me of both my people in general and my mother and grandmother, their struggles growing up in poverty. in wartimes, even. the full extent of those struggles, i will never truly understand.
I’m from Somalia and I swear every single word she says is my life. Im always on survival mode. Thank you for this song Sade, I will definitely be stronger this life that I didn’t choose
I was thinking that all the people sould have a house, food enough and education. ONLY after that is assured, the man sould aspire to conquest the space 😢
This song brings me to tears. I love how every song from her affects me so deeply. Even if it brings me to the point of crying. SO beautiful. Timeless. Tells a story. Love her sound....and how the band works so well with her. That's how it should be. Truly great artists...hands down.
Everyone can empathize, yet few know the meaning of true struggles. A brilliant depiction of the saddest sorrows of the human struggles to survive,to which most will never really know.
I'm very fortunate to be an American and your absolutely right we can all empathize but we don't know what it means to see your own children starve to death and mothers being raped and infected with HIV and dying in front of their children who end up raising themselves maybe we should all pray to the universe
@@patriciaalva1156If you were to die today, are you a 100% sure you will go to heaven? If no, here is what the bible says, (1) Romans 3:23 KJV [23] For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Q1. Do you know what Sin is? Sin is anything bad that we have done. Q2. Have you sinned before? Yes or No? (2) Revelation 21:8 KJV [8] But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Because we have sinned, and God does not allow Sin into Heaven, the punishment is burning hell. What is the way to reconcile our peace and relationship with God? Q3. Do you know the Story of Jesus? (3) Romans 5:8 KJV [8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Jesus = God who lived up in Heaven, but he came down on earth and became a man like us, he lived for 33.5 years without committing any sin. Then there were certain people who were jealous and therefore framed him on phony charges, and crucified him. Then he was buried and resurrected on the third day; Now he lives in HEAVEN. Q4. Do you know why Jesus went through all this bloody mess for us? A4. As mentioned, our sin is the reason why we can’t go to heaven, and the only thing that can wash away our sin is the Blood of Jesus. (4) Romans 5:9 KJV [9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. According to the bible, the only way for us to reconcile with God is through Christ Jesus’s blood, and not through any works that we do or merits we accumulate, such as water baptism, attending church, or any good thing that we do. The following verses clearly support this. (5) Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. (6) 2 Corinthians 7:10 KJV [10] For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. In order to get saved, repentance of one’s sin is needed to get saved, we need to be sorry, and repent, with conviction, that we are a wretched sinner. (7) Romans 10:9 KJV [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. If you truly do believe in everything you have heard in the gospel, ,I strongly suggest you to make a proclamation to GOD! You can say it to God in less than 15 seconds !Repeat after this simple prayer, to make sure you truly get saved. Remember repeating this prayer doesn't save you, it's you telling God you BELIEVE THE GOSPEL. Ok, here is the prayer : ‘Dear GOD, I know I am a sinner, as I repent, I put my faith, that Jesus is GOD, and that he died, buried and resurrected, so that his blood, can wash away my Sins. I put my faith in that alone to save me, not my good works. In Jesus’s holy name, I pray. Amen! Congratulations ! Now you are a child of God. Download /Buy a KJV bible (I highly suggest getting a hard copy bible , as one day, it will be illegal to buy, own or even have an online version of the bible) and search for youtube channel like REAL Bible Believers , Spencer Smith to help you grow , study dispensationalism to understand the bible ( How do we reconcile the verses in the New Testament that tell us that we need works to show our faith, and another that tells us that nothing that can take our salvation away? That's why we need to study biblical dispensationalism to rightly divide the word of God.( study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Timothy 2:15) (I recommend the dispensationalism video from Genesis to Revelations by Dr. Gene Kim, ruclips.net/video/GI4CteEFxOk/видео.html) , Jesus in Genesis (ruclips.net/video/RmnUkNT55gU/видео.html) join a bible believing church. God bless you brother/ sister ☺. See you in heaven one day!
Космической красоты женщина, а голос остаётся в сердце навсегда. Одна из самых сильных композиций, которые я когда- либо слышала. Слышу боль, смелость, вызов сильной женщины и любовь к жизни. Слушаю уже столько лет.., и каждый раз внутри всё дрожит и горит. Браво Шаде ♥️
Beautiful. I love her wordplay. "She lives in a world she didn't choose and it hurts like brand-new shoes". I take it she means pain is pain, we can all identify it because we've been there? It's how you handle it that matters. And Sade in London sings "I wish I was that brave" is also significant. She doesn't knee-jerk "let me help this poor person". She recognises this woman's strength instead. Hell, Hell Hell. I can't get over it. Beautiful track
*Pearls* There is a woman in Somalia Scraping for pearls on the roadside There's a force stronger than nature Keeps her will alive This is how she's dying She's dying to survive Don't know what she's made of I would like to be that brave She cries to the heaven above There is a stone in my heart She lives a life she didn't choose And it hurts like brand-new shoes Hurts like brand-new shoes There is a woman in Somalia The sun gives her no mercy The same sky we lay under Burns her to the bone Long as afternoon shadows It's gonna take her to get home Each grain carefully wrapped up Pearls for her little girl Hallelujah Hallelujah She cries to the heaven above There is a stone in my heart She lives in a world she didn't choose And it hurts like brand-new shoes Hurts like brand-new shoes Composers: Helen Adu / Andrew Hale
Not many songs can conjure up our deepest emotions especially ones of sorrow and hardship yet determination in the battle we face striving for the betterment of ones self as well as others this is such a song.
Sade thank you for giving us over 30 years of real soul music. I could never listen to any of your songs only once. All your music stayed on repeat. There's only one SADE!!! I'm just giving you your flowers and letting you know you are special . Your songs just hit different and you feel it in your soul. Thank you from your #1Fan !!!
Truly awesome. Very few songs can bring me to tears. I grew up listening to all types of music, this is a classy slow jazz type song with a focus on human struggles. I grew up knowing Sade, loved her music, but did not hear this song until I hit a rough patch in my life a few years ago. I suffered from a neurological condition that wiped out some of my past memories and left me where there are times I’m unable to articulate my speech. This song is a reminder that we all are Gods children and we all have our struggles. Regardless of our struggles their are others struggling worse. What we learn from our struggles we can use help others in theirs. My co-worker had something similar she was there for me. Never seen a grown man cry before until I heard this song and her story. Sade you are truly the best thank you for this beautiful song and reminder that there are others struggling far worse than us. Thank you for sharing your gift.
"My Mother did the very best she could, In times of struggle she would still provide for me, I would hear her pray sometimes, begging the heavens to let me live a long happy life, My Mother did everything for me, for us, she tried her best to ensure we survived, I wish I was more like my mom, that way she wouldn't have to struggle alone..."
Sade always gives me thoughts of ocean shores, When my family would be at the beach, my parents would always play Sade giving me happy emotions, pushing away the troubles at school making me happy not depressed, God bless Sade
Such a sad song! She lives in a world she didn't choose. I think many of us can relate in some ways a certain time in our lives when we have struggled.
I had the pleasure of seeing this beautiful woman (like a priestess) perform this live (front row) people I'm telling you it was....only word that comes to mind is sacred, not of this world. Entire crowd grew silent. Idk if there was a dry eye among us when Sade finished the "prayer"
I am a 65 year old, husband, father and grandfather. Play this song with your children and grandchildren. And let them see the words. Don’t be afraid to show them your tears . I was raised by teenage parents. It took a force more powerful than nature, to keep us all alive. Maybe your children and grandchildren will be more empathetic. Maybe they will care less about the fancy house and cars. Maybe they will donate to charity like I do. Maybe songs like this, and seeing thier role models show it to them, can make a difference. I have been battling a rare cancer for 4-1/2 years. It takes a force more powerful than nature, to keep me and the woman in the song alive. We cry to the heavens.. alleluia
@@daveandersen2484 I’m 63 from Cleveland Ohio. I pray that God heals you of your cancer my friend. Even if it is a rare cancer….our God is bigger. I will be praying for you and your family and friends…May the Lord be with you ✝️☮️❤️
In my opinion there aren't enough songs or artists like this anymore. Thank you so much Sade for inspiring and touching the very deeply hidden soul of me. ❤️
I’m from Cleveland Ohio….I’m a 63 year old white woman….and can’t even imagine how hard it would be to grow up somewhere like there!!! My heart breaks and I pray for All women everywhere….that has ever lived……and that ever will…. I Love you All my Sisters 💔💔💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
My Father served in the Army and was deployed during Operation Restore Hope to aid and assist for the relief mission in Somalia. Listening to this and having perspective for that time period truly hits me hard. Wishing for peace and prosperity for all regardless of where you live and how you live.
I love Sade so much. nothing can describe my feelings that her songs give me- this song is an absolute masterpiece and goosebumps rise on my skin every time I hear it. from the lyrics to the meaning, the vocals to the music, everything is perfection. I feel connected to all of her songs and that's what I believe is important as a singer. her songs never bore me.
My grandmother's name was Pearl, and she truly did what she had to survive, every time i hear this song i am instantly taken to the story of a woman who gave love as best she could although she hardly ever received it back. She was brave indeed
This song gets right in there...so very powerful, direct, and emotionally authentic....brings out deep grief with every listen. Brilliant Sade at her beautiful best.
I love the line, “hurts like brand new shoes” not only is it creative but it contrast my life and struggles with someone truly struggling at the same time. Really powerful line
I think as a Sade fan I thought I listened to all her Art yet I never heard this song until the day my mom passed... this song helps me think of my MOM In a way no one can understand ... thank you Sade .... Miss you mom 5/7/17 🙏🏼😔
May all your Loved Ones Rest in Peace...reading your words and listening to this Song...I can't imagine your loss. Godspeed to those who where taken too soon.
WOW. Truly amazing! This song spoke to me in ways that I can not even begin to explain, and all I could do is cry. I cry tears of sadness, heartache and pain for the past and present as well as cry tears of hope for the future. No matter how hard things may be, just remember there is always someone who may be a little worse off than you and doing their very best to make it despite all the negativity against them. Never give up and never lose hope! Stay strong for nothing goes unseen, and better times are coming! Thank You so very much for sharing ❤️
Hallelujah is a sacred word containing the name of God. It is often used in vain. Sade restores the urgency and sacredness of it when she sings it. Beautifully sung.
@bewwrebydeftoned eu tava ouvindo essa música por acaso e percebi esse hallellujah, e antes eu smp queria saber da onde vinha essa parte na cap. 4, vers. 3 ou quem cantava kk
This is real poetry, this is timeless music. I bet yu in 30 years from now, it'll still be making sense. Thank you so much Madam Sade, you are healing the world and creating awareness for the helpless, and making those with more in their hands know of their responsibilities to humanitarian responsibilities. Eating and disposing when they full while there are other fellow humans who have nt even had a meal in days.
She was one of the last concerts that I went to, and unfortunately that was about 20 years ago here in Detroit. She didn't tour often. It was truly magical and so very soulful. ❤️
This song truly represents the heart of a woman a good woman a mother which the lord always has mercy on despite her challenges having a a Stormy heart is really a blessing and a burden my mom was a true woman she fought to the last . hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah to the creator have mercy on us my mother would have said that and I still remember..
Sade is so soulful. I listen to this song almost every day. Get a little high and anything she sings just brings everything to a new level. You hear every note, every instrument.
quelle merveilleuse profondeur émane de cette chanson. Chaque fois que je l'écoute, ce sont de chaudes larmes débordantes que je ne peux retenir. Bravo à Sade de nous donner sa splendide voix pour exprimer un drame ... parmi tant d'autres
I’m 63 from Cleveland Ohio….How heartbreaking it would be to have to tell your baby or child that you don’t have any food for them or just a few morsels…..and being a Mom…that is So heartbreaking…. I PRAY for Every Family….Everywhere….Ever….God please provide good food and clean water for them…and I will help All I can too…..💔💔💔😭😭😭
@@paulfenton9828 Thank you my friend. How can anyone listen to this song and not be moved with compassion….the Love of God….Bless you and your family and friends Greatly ✝️☮️❤️🌎
I bought the cd as soon as it was released, I soon realised that this was the best song on it. I return to it from time to time, knowing what will happen........
I cried when I first heard this song - it is the unfortunate reality for so many all over the world - never having been a parent I cannot imagine what goes through the mind of some of the Middle Eastern and African women who daily cry out to God to find food to feed their children - meanwhile the affluent, couldn't give a damn. One day Yahweh will put right all the suffering, until then ....
my dad speaks of my grandmother and i wonder how her life was. i’m not too close to my dad, love him but don’t like him a lot and don’t know him as i know my mother and he’s headstrong and stubborn as a mule, but the one person he says he admired was his mother. He immigrated as a refugee from Ethiopia in the 80s and his mom died before he could visit again. I don’t know why i’m writing all this but it felt like the right song. love you grandma i don’t know.
This is my sleep song, My parents were born a long time ago so when I was born I was introduced to many older artists and Sade was one. She's so amazing I discovered this song a few months ago. I can't go to sleep without this playing in the background. I will remember and cherish her songs forever.
Going through a hard moment with a guy who I adore yet doesn’t even value me, this song makes me feels like she feels it too-to be seen and felt as worthless. This song helps me to breathe, to live❤️ i love this song so much
I listened to this song as a child and practiced singing with me. Didn’t fully understand the lyrics then but now all these years later its just as beautiful with even more meaning that before. Timeless
Quel immense...contraste ! Je ne cesse, au fil du temps conscient de l'existence qui passe de m'en...interroger. Entre...la lumière et l'obscurité. Entre...ce que peut faire de si effroyable l'humain et...ce qu'il peut exprimer de si belle façon en ce qui anime sa sensibilité. Quel immense...contraste . Quel immense... Quel... Ne plus rien retenir d'autre qu'une mélodie et la voix qui si bien...l'habille !
She`s in the darkest depths of her soul and a force stronger than nature keeps her will alive. She lives a life she didn`t choose yet is dying to survive. She reminds me of the whole world that suffer and find the strength within to survive. The stone in her heart reminds her that she is alive. Beautifully written, song, music and lyrics showing the power we all have deep within us to survive. Jude Connell
Adupe, Iya Sade.! so beautiful, wise, ethereal. Her understanding of he range of human emotions is extraordinary. -- This is my absolute favorite song from her collection. Baby Father is a close second.
This song has such a deep meaning to me. (god please give me the means and the strength to ease the burdens we face). It is the story of the women that came before me and I hope it is not going to be the story of the women that come after me. 🙏
Pearls this song is a pearl I experience a lot when I listen to it and I want to cry so many emotions thank you Helen Folasade Adu thank You ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Ppl complain about tiktok or trends on social media for ruining songs by making it viral but i think it’s beautiful cuz it’s introducing a new generations to such treasures
Totally agree. I have found so much fantastic older music in the last couple years.
@@JasmineTeaEnjoyer same here
i agree, but i feel like more people are mad about it bcus they’re putting her into a “aesthetic” but not actually knowing the deeper meaning to her songs. like for example this, clean heart, and like a tattoo. her music should definitely be cherished tho it’s beautiful
Real pookie
i think people are more that that theres ppl on tik tok that are using this song to make thirst traps and completely disregarding the meaning of this song
Lost my mom a week ago to cancer. This songs brings me to tears thinking of her. I miss you mommy
So sorry
Pray God gives you the strength may he keep his arms around you so sorry for your lost
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Prayers your way, I'm sorry.
I’m Somali this song reminds me of my grandmother. She was a strong woman who managed to bring all her kids overseas by working in dangerous war torn country. She even raised the children of her husbands second wife that he did not tell her about as her own after their mother ran off on them because my grandfather refused to leave my grandmother for her. She would pray to god. Always puts others before her own comfort.
I’m Somali too and I feel deeply connected to this song and my mother Allah Yerhamu
God bless your grandmother and family. ❤🙏
God* 🙏🏾🤍❤️✝️
As a somali, i felt this considering how all of our grandparents had to go through a war at some point in the country. May Allah swt grant her the highest rank of jannah
beautiful, she is in heaven now ! :) xx
being somali i will always feel so connected to this song. it reminds me of both my people in general and my mother and grandmother, their struggles growing up in poverty. in wartimes, even. the full extent of those struggles, i will never truly understand.
ur beggin it stop it beggin heritage we know ur white
know without a doubt that all they want for is for things to be better, it is the wish of every parent for their child no matter how they might behave
Thank you for sharing
Bless your heart always from our beautiful father in heaven ❤
That "Hallelujah" gives me chills everytime.
simonealexa that Halleuiah is the highest praise to God.
Me Too
simonealexa the same...)
I cry , everytime
The most important "Hallelujah" of this century
I’m from Somalia and I swear every single word she says is my life. Im always on survival mode. Thank you for this song Sade, I will definitely be stronger this life that I didn’t choose
I Just Started Crying!😥😢!;)PEACE
I was thinking that all the people sould have a house, food enough and education. ONLY after that is assured, the man sould aspire to conquest the space 😢
Psalms 37 : 10 11 29 offers hope
@@carlaisabelbritobrandao4676 Earth is the blue Jewel
A gift (free) to mankind
Raped by .01%
🥲🥲🥲
her vocals are so smooth and soft yet so powerful, simply unmatched
Yeeees!!!
I would also add, sweet and melting like chocolate
uncontrollable floods of tears!
my mums favourite song.
miss you mum.
now and forever.
❤️🌹
Mines
Two❤❤
Omg mine 2
she misses you too ❤
I hope she is at peace.
This song brings me to tears. I love how every song from her affects me so deeply. Even if it brings me to the point of crying. SO beautiful. Timeless. Tells a story. Love her sound....and how the band works so well with her. That's how it should be. Truly great artists...hands down.
Ditto but more like a symphony orchestra. Violins & cellos.
Muffett same
This why she is my favorite female artist of all time
Saw Donna Summer perform this song in Las Vegas. When she sang Hallelujah, the entire audience was in tears. So powerful.
Most beautiful song I ever heard
Everyone can empathize, yet few know the meaning of true struggles. A brilliant depiction of the saddest sorrows of the human struggles to survive,to which most will never really know.
I'm very fortunate to be an American and your absolutely right we can all empathize but we don't know what it means to see your own children starve to death and mothers being raped and infected with HIV and dying in front of their children who end up raising themselves maybe we should all pray to the universe
Exactly.. I've played this song plenty of nights. To understand you have to listen to the words she singing.
What do you struggle for if you don't have to struggle to survive.
@@patriciaalva1156 We are not all equal are we, some people strive to create civilisations that make life better, some don't.
@@patriciaalva1156If you were to die today, are you a 100% sure you will go to heaven?
If no, here is what the bible says,
(1) Romans 3:23 KJV [23] For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Q1. Do you know what Sin is?
Sin is anything bad that we have done.
Q2. Have you sinned before?
Yes or No?
(2) Revelation 21:8 KJV [8] But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Because we have sinned, and God does not allow Sin into Heaven, the punishment is burning hell.
What is the way to reconcile our peace and relationship with God?
Q3. Do you know the Story of Jesus?
(3) Romans 5:8 KJV [8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Jesus = God who lived up in Heaven, but he came down on earth and became a man like us, he lived for 33.5 years without committing any sin. Then there were certain people who were jealous and therefore framed him on phony charges, and crucified him. Then he was buried and resurrected on the third day; Now he lives in HEAVEN.
Q4. Do you know why Jesus went through all this bloody mess for us?
A4. As mentioned, our sin is the reason why we can’t go to heaven, and the only thing that can wash away our sin is the Blood of Jesus.
(4) Romans 5:9 KJV [9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
According to the bible, the only way for us to reconcile with God is through Christ Jesus’s blood, and not through any works that we do or merits we accumulate, such as water baptism, attending church, or any good thing that we do. The following verses clearly support this.
(5) Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
(6) 2 Corinthians 7:10 KJV [10] For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
In order to get saved, repentance of one’s sin is needed to get saved, we need to be sorry, and repent, with conviction, that we are a wretched sinner.
(7) Romans 10:9 KJV [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
If you truly do believe in everything you have heard in the gospel, ,I strongly suggest you to make a proclamation to GOD! You can say it to God in less than 15 seconds !Repeat after this simple prayer, to make sure you truly get saved. Remember repeating this prayer doesn't save you, it's you telling God you BELIEVE THE GOSPEL. Ok, here is the prayer :
‘Dear GOD,
I know I am a sinner, as I repent, I put my faith, that Jesus is GOD, and that he died, buried and resurrected, so that his blood, can wash away my Sins. I put my faith in that alone to save me, not my good works. In Jesus’s holy name, I pray. Amen!
Congratulations ! Now you are a child of God. Download /Buy a KJV bible (I highly suggest getting a hard copy bible , as one day, it will be illegal to buy, own or even have an online version of the bible) and search for youtube channel like REAL Bible Believers , Spencer Smith to help you grow , study dispensationalism to understand the bible ( How do we reconcile the verses in the New Testament that tell us that we need works to show our faith, and another that tells us that nothing that can take our salvation away? That's why we need to study biblical dispensationalism to rightly divide the word of God.( study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Timothy 2:15) (I recommend the dispensationalism video from Genesis to Revelations by Dr. Gene Kim, ruclips.net/video/GI4CteEFxOk/видео.html) , Jesus in Genesis (ruclips.net/video/RmnUkNT55gU/видео.html)
join a bible believing church. God bless you brother/ sister ☺. See you in heaven one day!
Sade = Smooth + Classy. Never been another artist quite like her. She lives in her own musical universe. Proverbs 3:5
That violin at 1:32 and throughout is deep. Brings out some real emotion. Beautiful song.
Sade your music got me through 3 deployments salute to you maam and thank you, your music brought peace.
Phillip Jennings Respect Phillip ✌
Thank you for your service sir! You're appreciated!
Henry Appiah thank you brotha salute
Antonio Muina thank you for you support sir as well
Thank you for protecting your fellow Americans, like me. I appreciate it.
Космической красоты женщина, а голос остаётся в сердце навсегда. Одна из самых сильных композиций, которые я когда- либо слышала. Слышу боль, смелость, вызов сильной женщины и любовь к жизни. Слушаю уже столько лет.., и каждый раз внутри всё дрожит и горит. Браво Шаде ♥️
Beautiful. I love her wordplay. "She lives in a world she didn't choose and it hurts like brand-new shoes". I take it she means pain is pain, we can all identify it because we've been there? It's how you handle it that matters. And Sade in London sings "I wish I was that brave" is also significant. She doesn't knee-jerk "let me help this poor person". She recognises this woman's strength instead. Hell, Hell Hell. I can't get over it. Beautiful track
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS THAT I HAVE EVER HEARD.
DONT THINK THERE IS AN EMOTION POWERFUL ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THIS SONG. SO BEAUTIFUL. SO BEAUTIFUL !!!
Yes man, like for the woman singing.. isn't it?
Sorrow
And Love
And Survival
Saudade
*Pearls*
There is a woman in Somalia
Scraping for pearls on the roadside
There's a force stronger than nature
Keeps her will alive
This is how she's dying
She's dying to survive
Don't know what she's made of
I would like to be that brave
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives a life she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
There is a woman in Somalia
The sun gives her no mercy
The same sky we lay under
Burns her to the bone
Long as afternoon shadows
It's gonna take her to get home
Each grain carefully wrapped up
Pearls for her little girl
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
She cries to the heaven above
There is a stone in my heart
She lives in a world she didn't choose
And it hurts like brand-new shoes
Hurts like brand-new shoes
Composers: Helen Adu / Andrew Hale
This is beautiful lyrics
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Not many songs can conjure up our deepest emotions especially ones of sorrow and hardship yet determination in the battle we face striving for the betterment of ones self as well as others this is such a song.
I am glad there are a few people on this planet that understand
Sade thank you for giving us over 30 years of real soul music. I could never listen to any of your songs only once. All your music stayed on repeat. There's only one SADE!!! I'm just giving you your flowers and letting you know you are special . Your songs just hit different and you feel it in your soul. Thank you from your #1Fan !!!
Truly awesome. Very few songs can bring me to tears. I grew up listening to all types of music, this is a classy slow jazz type song with a focus on human struggles. I grew up knowing Sade, loved her music, but did not hear this song until I hit a rough patch in my life a few years ago. I suffered from a neurological condition that wiped out some of my past memories and left me where there are times I’m unable to articulate my speech. This song is a reminder that we all are Gods children and we all have our struggles. Regardless of our struggles their are others struggling worse. What we learn from our struggles we can use help others in theirs. My co-worker had something similar she was there for me. Never seen a grown man cry before until I heard this song and her story.
Sade you are truly the best thank you for this beautiful song and reminder that there are others struggling far worse than us.
Thank you for sharing your gift.
That was beautiful. I'm glad music like this can bring us all together.
This song is a spiritual story that leads you on a journey of strength, pain, and joy. The hallelujah, the crescendo, is a deep release
"My Mother did the very best she could, In times of struggle she would still provide for me, I would hear her pray sometimes, begging the heavens to let me live a long happy life, My Mother did everything for me, for us, she tried her best to ensure we survived, I wish I was more like my mom, that way she wouldn't have to struggle alone..."
For almost 30 years i've loved Sade's music. There's mystery, love and since I was little always took me to a different place. It's timeless.
Sade always gives me thoughts of ocean shores,
When my family would be at the beach, my parents would always play Sade giving me happy emotions, pushing away the troubles at school making me happy not depressed,
God bless Sade
Same here. It’s like my mother knew exactly what I needed to hear to recenter myself
Man you a browns fan ain't no depression going away
Such a sad song! She lives in a world she didn't choose. I think many of us can relate in some ways a certain time in our lives when we have struggled.
Truth!!
True 👍
Yes, suffering 💕
im actually crying right now
I had the pleasure of seeing this beautiful woman (like a priestess) perform this live (front row) people I'm telling you it was....only word that comes to mind is sacred, not of this world. Entire crowd grew silent. Idk if there was a dry eye among us when Sade finished the "prayer"
I am a 65 year old, husband, father and grandfather.
Play this song with your children and grandchildren. And let them see the words. Don’t be afraid to show them your tears . I was raised by teenage parents.
It took a force more powerful than nature, to keep us all alive.
Maybe your children and grandchildren will be more empathetic. Maybe they will care less about the fancy house and cars. Maybe they will donate to charity like I do. Maybe songs like this, and seeing thier role models show it to them, can make a difference.
I have been battling a rare cancer for 4-1/2 years.
It takes a force more powerful than nature, to keep me and the woman in the song alive.
We cry to the heavens.. alleluia
i’m sorry to hear about your cancer. i really hope things get better for you. you have such beautiful words ❤
Dear Dave, thank you for your beautiful comments about this greatest of songs.
@@daveandersen2484 I’m 63 from Cleveland Ohio. I pray that God heals you of your cancer my friend. Even if it is a rare cancer….our God is bigger. I will be praying for you and your family and friends…May the Lord be with you ✝️☮️❤️
This song makes me cry every time. Also shows me how much we take for granted.
The great artist Kandace Springs sings the crap out of this song.
Mom passed today. This was one of her favorite songs. Sade she loved your music
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In my opinion there aren't enough songs or artists like this anymore. Thank you so much Sade for inspiring and touching the very deeply hidden soul of me. ❤️
She is such a class act and brilliant writer/singer.
I love Sade and her music. she sing from her soul. This is real music. REAL MUSIC
The "hallelujah" is the best part but also give me chills🖤💝
I’m from Cleveland Ohio….I’m a 63 year old white woman….and can’t even imagine how hard it would be to grow up somewhere like there!!! My heart breaks and I pray for All women everywhere….that has ever lived……and that ever will…. I Love you All my Sisters 💔💔💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
I never seem to get over that "Hallelujah". Gets me every time😭
Very touching song. When you think that you've got it rough there's someone going through harder times with no control over their situation
That "Hallelujah" though!! I felt it hit my soul💯
My Father served in the Army and was deployed during Operation Restore Hope to aid and assist for the relief mission in Somalia. Listening to this and having perspective for that time period truly hits me hard. Wishing for peace and prosperity for all regardless of where you live and how you live.
I remember hearing this song on the way to visit my grandad before he died. God bless his soul. Always reminds me of him ❤🪽
I love Sade so much. nothing can describe my feelings that her songs give me- this song is an absolute masterpiece and goosebumps rise on my skin every time I hear it. from the lyrics to the meaning, the vocals to the music, everything is perfection. I feel connected to all of her songs and that's what I believe is important as a singer. her songs never bore me.
My grandmother's name was Pearl, and she truly did what she had to survive, every time i hear this song i am instantly taken to the story of a woman who gave love as best she could although she hardly ever received it back. She was brave indeed
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Such a great grandmother...🙏
We’ll never fully understand the strength and dedication of our mother’s....Thank You Sade for giving us insight through your beautiful voice.
this is the most beautiful song ever.
This song gets right in there...so very powerful, direct, and emotionally authentic....brings out deep grief with every listen. Brilliant Sade at her beautiful best.
I love the line, “hurts like brand new shoes” not only is it creative but it contrast my life and struggles with someone truly struggling at the same time. Really powerful line
I think as a Sade fan I thought I listened to all her Art yet I never heard this song until the day my mom passed... this song helps me think of my MOM In a way no one can understand ... thank you Sade .... Miss you mom 5/7/17 🙏🏼😔
Same but the song that got me through my daughters death was long road ahead. Sade touches my soul
May she rest in peace ❤️
May your mom rest in peace. All love from Florida. ❤️❤️❤️
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May all your Loved Ones Rest in Peace...reading your words and listening to this Song...I can't imagine your loss. Godspeed to those who where taken too soon.
Simply magnificent, it's incredible how great songs like this can exist.
Her music is the definition of smooth jazz. Just makes me wanna get up and dance. Then, I hear her song "Pearls", and I break down and cry.
Disco ballad brought me here. I'm glad he did this music is so...so beautiful.
Same dudes, i love this song now
Same and holy fuck this is underrated
Same and I was so pleasantly surprised
Sade brought me here
Well yea but
Yes
That damn cello....gives me shivers every time. Great song
WOW. Truly amazing! This song spoke to me in ways that I can not even begin to explain, and all I could do is cry. I cry tears of sadness, heartache and pain for the past and present as well as cry tears of hope for the future. No matter how hard things may be, just remember there is always someone who may be a little worse off than you and doing their very best to make it despite all the negativity against them. Never give up and never lose hope! Stay strong for nothing goes unseen, and better times are coming! Thank You so very much for sharing ❤️
the most beautiful song i’ve ever heard in my whole entire life
A true storyteller, Sade is unmatched
Might be the best song of all time
Amen amen I love this tune it's truly beautiful indeed
I agree.
Hallelujah is a sacred word containing the name of God. It is often used in vain. Sade restores the urgency and sacredness of it when she sings it. Beautifully sung.
When she hits that hallellujah on 2:51 it's just angelical
Tá no sample do racionais que coincidentemente tá na Sua foto de perfil amo
@bewwrebydeftoned cabei de perceber tambem
@bewwrebydeftoned eu tava ouvindo essa música por acaso e percebi esse hallellujah, e antes eu smp queria saber da onde vinha essa parte na cap. 4, vers. 3 ou quem cantava kk
This is real poetry, this is timeless music. I bet yu in 30 years from now, it'll still be making sense. Thank you so much Madam Sade, you are healing the world and creating awareness for the helpless, and making those with more in their hands know of their responsibilities to humanitarian responsibilities. Eating and disposing when they full while there are other fellow humans who have nt even had a meal in days.
she reveals human nature in song. this what humanity needs
Her voice is anointed. Glory to God.
She is one of the only artists out there that can move me to tears. She is a goddess 😢🙏🏾🙏🏾
One of the most beautiful, haunting, excellent songs ever written by a female artist. Anyone who listens to this song will feel it.
This song remines me of what saw and what I will never forget. It set the basis for my life's work - helping others. Thank you Sade !!!!
She was one of the last concerts that I went to, and unfortunately that was about 20 years ago here in Detroit. She didn't tour often. It was truly magical and so very soulful. ❤️
This is simply beautiful. This track in particular brings back beautiful memories. I just can't hold back the tears...
This song truly represents the heart of a woman a good woman a mother which the lord always has mercy on despite her challenges having a a Stormy heart is really a blessing and a burden my mom was a true woman she fought to the last . hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah to the creator have mercy on us my mother would have said that and I still remember..
This song is so deep. I cry every time I listen to it. Ruth in the Bible.
Sade is so soulful. I listen to this song almost every day. Get a little high and anything she sings just brings everything to a new level. You hear every note, every instrument.
Her voice is so majestic
This. This is the greatest piece of music I have ever listened to in all my years on earth. A musical masterpiece
quelle merveilleuse profondeur émane de cette chanson. Chaque fois que je l'écoute, ce sont de chaudes larmes débordantes que je ne peux retenir. Bravo à Sade de nous donner sa splendide voix pour exprimer un drame ... parmi tant d'autres
Every lifetime cycle there are unique and gifted people who walk this earth.. SADE is one of them.
like a vampire this song will never age!
Jojo reference?
@@jgcpostist5744 it's 4 years old get out
@@BrB0424 let him be lol
@@CereDulce37 let me be >:(
@@jgcpostist5744 yes
I’m 63 from Cleveland Ohio….How heartbreaking it would be to have to tell your baby or child that you don’t have any food for them or just a few morsels…..and being a Mom…that is So heartbreaking…. I PRAY for Every Family….Everywhere….Ever….God please provide good food and clean water for them…and I will help All I can too…..💔💔💔😭😭😭
God bless you spirit thanks for giving your love ❤
@@paulfenton9828 Thank you my friend. How can anyone listen to this song and not be moved with compassion….the Love of God….Bless you and your family and friends Greatly ✝️☮️❤️🌎
Amen.. 🙏
Thank you for your response 🙏👍 so many of heart problems in the world please stay strong and warm I would huggle you if I could 👍🙏😜🍀🤞
This song brings tears to my eyes. I cry every time I hear this song
Thank u for such beauty. I'm in the hospital, and I couldn't choose the best moment to hear this masterpiece.
Who knew and loved Sade and this one before tiktok caught on? You're my kinda people.
I bought the cd as soon as it was released, I soon realised that this was the best song on it. I return to it from time to time, knowing what will happen........
@@PaulHyland-u8m Aye! My kinda people!
I cried when I first heard this song - it is the unfortunate reality for so many all over the world - never having been a parent I cannot imagine what goes through the mind of some of the Middle Eastern and African women who daily cry out to God to find food to feed their children - meanwhile the affluent, couldn't give a damn. One day Yahweh will put right all the suffering, until then ....
Am so proud and happy there artist who recognize african Somali woman how hard them life is. And my mam is Somalies 😍😍😍😍😍
The Donna Summer cover is BRILLIANT
Sade is a real beauty queen and has so much talent.
She Cries to the Heaven above There is a stone in my heart ❤️ 2020
Ughh love her!!!! Heavenly
Zahraa Abdul-Hussein Haha yeah.
@@henryappiah4983 go somewhere
my dad speaks of my grandmother and i wonder how her life was. i’m not too close to my dad, love him but don’t like him a lot and don’t know him as i know my mother and he’s headstrong and stubborn as a mule, but the one person he says he admired was his mother. He immigrated as a refugee from Ethiopia in the 80s and his mom died before he could visit again. I don’t know why i’m writing all this but it felt like the right song. love you grandma i don’t know.
This is my sleep song, My parents were born a long time ago so when I was born I was introduced to many older artists and Sade was one. She's so amazing I discovered this song a few months ago. I can't go to sleep without this playing in the background. I will remember and cherish her songs forever.
I agree
Going through a hard moment with a guy who I adore yet doesn’t even value me, this song makes me feels like she feels it too-to be seen and felt as worthless. This song helps me to breathe, to live❤️ i love this song so much
I hope you can seek help that may be available to you. Please find a way.Sorry to read of your suffering.
Love you at All times, then you will have clarity.
If he didn’t do better, I hope you left
This woman makes music I thought only could exist in dreams…..❤️❤️❤️
I’m a Huge Sade fan and today, I heard this song for the first time. I can’t stop crying!! Beautiful song!
This entire song is a masterpiece
I listened to this song as a child and practiced singing with me. Didn’t fully understand the lyrics then but now all these years later its just as beautiful with even more meaning that before. Timeless
Me too and now I cry when I hear it
Hallelujah sends chills and vibrations up the whole right side of my body
What a masterpiece❤ it brings up so many emotions. God bless African women 🙏🏾 ❤😭
Quel immense...contraste ! Je ne cesse, au fil du temps conscient de l'existence qui passe de m'en...interroger. Entre...la lumière et l'obscurité. Entre...ce que peut faire de si effroyable l'humain et...ce qu'il peut exprimer de si belle façon en ce qui anime sa sensibilité. Quel immense...contraste . Quel immense... Quel... Ne plus rien retenir d'autre qu'une mélodie et la voix qui si bien...l'habille !
She`s in the darkest depths of her soul and a force stronger than nature keeps her will alive. She lives a life she didn`t choose yet is dying to survive. She reminds me of the whole world that suffer and find the strength within to survive. The stone in her heart reminds her that she is alive. Beautifully written, song, music and lyrics showing the power we all have deep within us to survive. Jude Connell
Adupe, Iya Sade.! so beautiful, wise, ethereal. Her understanding of he range of human emotions is extraordinary. -- This is my absolute favorite song from her collection. Baby Father is a close second.
Sade,the Queen of charme,beauty,voice....Forever in my heart
This song has such a deep meaning to me. (god please give me the means and the strength to ease the burdens we face). It is the story of the women that came before me and I hope it is not going to be the story of the women that come after me. 🙏
My Son just played this for me.....he said this reminds him of how hard I work when they were younger❤
"She cries to the heaven above..." 🎵🎶🎙
Yes!!
Yeeesa!!
Love
Pearls this song is a pearl I experience a lot when I listen to it and I want to cry so many emotions thank you Helen Folasade Adu thank You ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Her singing touches the soul.❤