Welcome to the world of Sade Adu, where her words resonate like melodies, stirring emotions and evoking introspection. As a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and composer, Sade Adu has captivated audiences worldwide with her soulful voice and profound lyrics. Her music transcends genres, blending elements of soul, jazz, and R&B to create timeless classics that speak to the depths of the human experience.
Beyond her musical prowess, Sade Adu is also celebrated for her wisdom and insight. Her interviews and public statements are filled with poignant reflections on life, love, and the complexities of the human condition. Whether discussing matters of the heart or the pursuit of personal fulfillment, Sade’s words have a universal appeal, touching the hearts of listeners across generations and cultures. Now, delve into the wisdom of Sade Adu as we present a collection of her most memorable quotes.
I just aspire to pick people up. That’s my ambition. Sade Adu
I’m uneasy with fame so I do my best to avoid places that will bring me more attention. Sade Adu
The anxiety I feel when I’m late is nothing like the anxiety I feel when I’m on time. Sade Adu
My father was a very difficult man. Sade Adu
I don’t like looking outrageous. Sade Adu
I’ve got absolutely no real perception, properly, of time. Sade Adu
When I was young, people were almost identified solely by the kind of music they liked. People fell into categories of who liked what. Sade Adu
I’m always late. Sade Adu
From being at art college, I’ve always hated people that have the gall to think that they’re being incredibly different when they’re doing something in a very acceptable way, something safe that they’ve seen someone else doing. Sade Adu
I can’t see myself just endlessly singing the same songs over and over again. Sade Adu
I’m not anti-fashion, but I’ve always had a bit of a punk attitude. That’s important, I think. I do my own thing. Sade Adu
My daughter and stepson are really broad-minded. Sade Adu
I’m not over the top; I’m not wacky. I’m fairly understated, and that reflects in the way I sing. Sade Adu
To be a mother you must be strong. Even if you don’t feel it, you have to pretend. Sade Adu
I look a lot like my father and his mother. Sade Adu
Once a song’s out there, it’s no longer mine. And that’s the whole purpose of music: to belong to people. Sade Adu
I’ve never associated myself with other singers, certainly not female singers. Sade Adu
I am a reluctant celebrity, in some ways. Sade Adu
I am fairly classless because it is very difficult to class someone who comes from a mixed marriage. Sade Adu
London was a really multi-racial city … It’s incredible how comfortable people are with race there. Sade Adu
All the cliches of glamorous sophistication have little appeal to me. Do I want to live the British version of ‘Dynasty?’ No thanks! Sade Adu
I always see myself as much more of a musician than a celebrity. Sade Adu
When you play arenas you can create whatever you want. At a theater the height of the stage and the limitations of the theater can make you feel more separate from the audience. Sade Adu
I always said that if I could just find a guy who could chop wood and had a nice smile, it wouldn’t bother me if he was a thug or an aristocrat, as long as he was a good guy. And I’ve ended up with an educated thug. Sade Adu
There isn’t a class structure in Nigeria; there’s a tribal structure and prestige as far as money is concerned. Sade Adu
I’m not shy or reclusive. I just spend my time with people rather than journalists. Sade Adu
Radio interviews are really snappy and I’m just bad at that. I just close down. Sade Adu
I don’t get easily bored. I’m not that kind of person. Sade Adu
When I go into the studio, I completely detach. I let my emotions come out. Sade Adu
People are so used to having their lives filmed, they’re not even conscious of having cameras around. I still have that sort of suspicion when a camera comes out. I view it as a thing to fear. Sade Adu
I have no technical training and am completely uneducated in music. Sade Adu
Whatever I’m doing, I’m in that moment and I’m doing it. The rest of the world’s lost. If I’m cooking some food or making soup, I want it to be lovely. If not, what’s the point of doing it? Sade Adu
When you tour, you regain the music and the connection with the audience. Sade Adu
My musical career was an accident. Sade Adu
If you’re only making an album every 10 years, it better be good. Sade Adu
Most of my lyrics are little stories about my experiences or those of my friends. Sade Adu
I love writing songs. Sade Adu
I think you only really feel like an outsider if you’ve been an insider. Sade Adu
People generally let me be me. People are aware that I’m not someone particularly begging for attention. They hold back a bit with me. Sade Adu
