Your Love Is King
Sade
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Your love is king, crown you in my heart Your love is king, never need to part Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head Touching the very part of me, it's making my soul sing Tearing the very heart of me, I'm crying out for more Your love is king, crown you in my heart Your love is king, you're the ruler of my heart Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head Touching the very part of me, it's making my soul sing I'm crying out for more, your love is king I'm coming on, I'm coming You're making me dance, inside Your love is king, crown you in my heart Your love is king, never need to part Your kisses ring, round and round and round my head Touching the very part of me, it's making my soul sing Tearing the very heart of me, I'm crying out for more Touching the very part of me, it's making my soul sing I'm crying out for more, your love is king This is no blind faith, this is no sad or sorry dream This is no blind faith, your love, your love is real Gotta crown me with your heart (your love is king) Never, never need to part (your love is king) Touch me (your love is king) I'm coming (your love is king) (Your love is king) making me dance
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Written by: Stuart Matthewman, Helen Folasade Adu
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release & Chart Success"Your Love Is King" was released in February 1984 as the lead single from the debut album of Sade, "Diamond Life".
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GenreIt is part of the soul, smooth jazz, and R&B genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a top 10 hit in the UK and reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA in 1985.
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Critical ReceptionThis soulful song has often been praised by critics for its distinctive blend of saxophone and soft percussion, along with Sade Adu’s smooth vocals.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Sade Adu (the vocalist of the group) and saxophonist Stuart Matthewman.
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Live Performance"Your Love Is King" has been a staple song during Sade's live performances.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in Wong Kar-wai's 2007 film "My Blueberry Nights".
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Music VideoThe stylized black-and-white video for the song features Sade Adu playing cards, including poker, with a group of men, interspersed with close-ups of her singing and playing guitar.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including live performances by RnB singer Will Downing.
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Album SuccessThe album "Diamond Life" featuring "Your Love Is King" is one of the best-selling debut albums of the '80s and won a BRIT Award for Best British Album in 1985.
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Use in Commercials“Your Love Is King” was used in a series of Levi's jeans commercials in the mid-'80s.
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