Clown

Emeli Sandé

About Clown

"Clown" is a song by the Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé. It was released on 3 February 2013 as the fifth single from her first studio album, Our Version of Events (2012). "Clown" was written by Sandé, Shahid Khan and Grant Mitchell, and produced by Khan under his production name of Naughty Boy.


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I guess it's funnier from where you're standing
'Cause from over here I miss the joke
Clear the way for my crash landing
I've done it again
Another number for your notes

I'd be smiling if I wasn't so desperate
I'd be patient if I had the time
I could stop and answer all of your questions
As soon as I find out
How I can move from the back of the line

I'll be your clown
Behind the glass
Go 'head and laugh
'Cause it's funny
I would too if I saw me
I'll be your clown
On your favorite channel
My life's a circus, circus
Round in circle 
I'm selling out tonight

I'd be less angry if it was my decision
And the money was just rolling in
If I had more than my ambition
I'll have time for please
I'll have time for thank you
As soon as I win

I'll be your clown
Behind the glass
Go 'head and laugh
'Cause it's funny
I would too if I saw me
I'll be your clown
On your favorite channel
My life's a circus, circus
Round in circus
I'm selling out tonight

From a distance my choice is simple
From a distance I can entertain
So you can see me
I put makeup on my face
But there's no way you can feel it
From so far away

I'll be your clown
Behind the glass
Go 'head and laugh
'Cause it's funny
I would too if I saw me
I'll be your clown
On your favorite channel
My life's a circus, circus
Round in circles
I'm selling out tonight

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Emeli Sandé

Adele Emeli Sandé /sænˈdiː/ san-DEE (born 10 March 1987), better known professionally as Emeli Sandé, is a English/Scottish recording artist and songwriter. Sandé first became known to the public eye after she featured on the track "Diamond Rings" by the rapper Chipmunk (2009). It was their first top 10 single on the UK Singles Chart. In 2010, she featured on "Never Be Your Woman" by the rapper Wiley, which became another top ten hit. Simon Cowell called Sandé "his favourite songwriter at the minute". She has written for a number of artists, including Cher Lloyd, Parade, Susan Boyle, Gabrielle, Preeya Kalidas, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Alesha Dixon, Cheryl Cole, Tinie Tempah, and Mutya Keisha Siobhan. more »

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Written by: SHAHID KHAN, GRANT MITCHELL, EMELI SANDE, EMILE SANDE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Clown" is a song by Emeli Sandé, released from her debut album, "Our Version of Events."
Release Date
The track was officially released as a single in the UK on 3 December 2012.
Song Meaning
Sandé wrote "Clown" about her experiences when trying to get a record deal. It represents her feeling of being like a clown as she needed to impress and convince music executives of her talent.
Song Composition
The song is primarily a piano ballad, showcasing Sandé's strong vocal ability.
Chart Peformance
"Clown" did well on international music charts; it peaked at number four in Scotland and number 21 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video features actress Amelia Clarkson and actor Bill Nighy. It depicts a girl displaying her talents to a group of unimpressed judgmental executives, which is reflective of Sandé's experiences in the industry.
Live Performances
Emeli Sandé performed "Clown" on The X Factor Final on 9 December 2012, which aided the song's overall success on music charts.
Awards and Nominations
The song received a nomination at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2013 for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
Co-writers
Along with Emeli Sandé, other co-writers of this song are Shahid "Naughty Boy" Khan and Grant Mitchell.
Critical Reception
Overall, "Clown" received positive reviews from music critics, praising the song’s vocals, piano accompaniment, and lyrical honesty.

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