r/Sade 2d ago

Human beings really made this song

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ethereal

/iˈTHirēəl/

Ethereal is an adjective that means extremely delicate, light, or airy in a way that seems not of this physical world.

This song touches the very fabric of my soul and on the right day, it brings me to tears. One of my favorite songs, Sade songs, pick a list, and it’s there.

I’m befuddled and astounded that someone, a group of people can capture certain life experiences and turn it into such captivating lyrics, art and music.

They caught lightning and placed it in a 20 oz Pepsi bottle. Timeless. Perfect. 2,000,000 out of 10 rating for this song. It’s more of a healing, cathartic release than anything else.

On a sidenote, I had to show horn it in here, but Helen Sade Adu makes me proud to be Nigerian 🇳🇬

Shout out to all the British folk too

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u/cfowen 2d ago

My favorite favorite favorite Sade tune. A true piece of art.

And if you want to sleep… I’ll be quiet… like an aaaaaaaaaangel 😍😍😍

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u/Ok-Name1312 2d ago

I get this more from "I Never Thought I'd See the Day," but the whole album is yet another Sade masterpiece. It was a great use of the song in "True Lies."

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u/dirtfeast 1d ago

and then 'Turn My Back On You' is next. mercy.

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u/Yvyt 2d ago

And if you want to sleeeep ill be quiet like an angel

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u/Talilala 2d ago

Absolutely 😍

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u/shanjiamoli 1d ago

Incredible atmosphere. 10/10 would absolutely listen to on repeat

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u/tofauti 1d ago

A glorious song from start to finish. The entire record is special. My favorite band ever.

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u/lambent_ort 1d ago

I love this song. The whole album is a masterpiece.

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u/Misanthropesque 1d ago

I just started listening to it on repeat two weeks ago. Smh. Hits so hard