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Permalink Reply by coco on August 24, 2012 at 18:58

Wow!  She has a gorgeous voice...   I don't think she is talking about a partner or a friend... It is really difficult to answer ...  It is a wonderful song, it look like a kind of song coming from the inside of the heart...  to someone special... someone who is always with her in her heart...  I dont really know the answer and I don't know how to explain it, but it is a touching song...a song of hope...

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on August 25, 2012 at 11:40

I agree, she does have a beautiful voice. Emeli has only had chart success recently. I think there will be a lot more to come from her!

At the beginning of the song it seems that she is singing about a friend. Towards the end I am not so sure. It may be something more than that. A song of hope - yes, you are right. :)

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Permalink Reply by coco on August 25, 2012 at 11:48

Thanks!  She will be a big star with this voice.  Have a nice weekend!  :)

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on August 25, 2012 at 11:56

Thank you. Have a great one too Coco!

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on August 25, 2012 at 11:44

Had you ever heard this song or singer before?

Emeli does seem to be singing about her partner in these examples. She does mention the common sins of the unfaithful partner! ...she also implies that when she's in the lowest time in her life, she'll find him - I like this statement. Very well said!

1. You are correct. Drinking under tables would probably imply somebody has drunk quite a lot of alcohol!

2. The rising pressure could suggest that life is getting more difficult, times are hard.

3. Being greedy is probably correct - perhaps humanity is being greedy and using up all of our natural resources?

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