Sof's Song of the Week - Emeli Sande 'Daddy'

Emeli Sande is one of the UK's fastest rising stars. The soul singer has already enjoyed Chart success with her debut single 'Heaven' and feature on Professor Green's 'Read All About It'. The 24 year old, who sounds much older than her years, has written songs for Leona Lewis, Cheryl Cole and even Susan Boyle to name a few. Speaking on working with Susan Boyle, the singer/songwriter says 'That was probably my proudest moment'.



We first heard the soul singers voice on songs like Chipmunk's 'Diamond Rings' and Wiley's 'Never Be Your Woman' however we had no face to the name. Now the Scottish singer is releasing her own material from her Platinum debut album 'Our Version of Events' and has delivered the second official single from the album with this compelling song 'Daddy'.


Without listening carefully to the lyrics, you would miss that 'Daddy' is a metaphor to 'drugs' or at least about going back to a man who isn't right for you because you are addicted just like a drug. On realising the songs metaphor I found the song almost haunting and chilling as her voice in this song is eerily remeniscent of the late Amy Winehouse particularly in the verses and the hook.


Emeli's distinctive voice sings the lyrics 'He's out your system yeah it took you a while, you got your family back and got your smile. And you promised your sister that you'd never go back again..' over church bells and chimes which growingly leads into a retro beat and an elevating chorus. 
The video which is shot similarly to an action film is gripping and the visuals compliment the song perfectly. Keep the great music coming Miss Sande! 
Watch the video for 'Daddy' below for your take on the song lyrics.

Emeli Sande - Daddy Music Video