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Read All About It (Pt. III) Lyrics

by Emeli Sandé

Lyricist: Emeli Sandé

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Read All About It (Pt. III) Lyrics

You've got the words to change a nation But you're biting your tongue You've spent a life time stuck in silence Afraid you'll say something wrong If no one ever hears it how we gonna learn your song? So come on, come on Come on, come on You've got a heart as loud as lions So why let your voice be tamed? Maybe we're a little different There's no need to be ashamed You've got the light to fight the shadows So stop hiding it away Come on, come on I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid They can read all about it Read all about it, oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh At night we're waking up the neighbours While we sing away the blues Making sure that we're remembered, yeah Cause we all matter too If the truth has been forbidden Then we're breaking all the rules So come on, come on Come on, come on, Let's get the TV and the radio To play our tune again It's 'bout time we got some airplay of our version of events There's no need to be afraid I will sing with you my friend Come on, come on I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid They can read all about it Read all about it, oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Yeah, we're all wonderful, wonderful people So when did we all get so fearful? Now we're finally finding our voices So take a chance, come help me sing this Yeah, we're all wonderful, wonderful people So when did we all get so fearful? And now we're finally finding our voices Just take a chance, come help me sing this I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid They can read all about it Read all about it, oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh I wanna sing, I wanna shout I wanna scream 'til the words dry out So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid They can read all about it Read all about it, oh

Meaning of Read All About It (Pt. III)

“Read All About It (Pt. III)” by Emeli Sandé is a powerfully defiant anthem of silenced voices yearning for recognition and the courage to speak truth to power. The core theme revolves around the frustration and fear experienced by individuals who have been forced into silence, often due to societal pressures or perceived risks associated with expressing dissenting opinions. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone harboring a wealth of ideas – “the words to change a nation” – yet paralyzed by self-doubt and a lifetime spent withholding their thoughts, driven by the potential for misinterpretation or negative repercussions. Sandé masterfully utilizes imagery like "a heart as loud as lions" juxtaposed with the need to be “tamed,” highlighting the internal conflict between passionate conviction and cautious restraint. The repeated call “Come on, come on” acts as a rallying cry, urging listeners – and the narrator herself – to overcome this fear and reclaim their voices. The song builds to an explosive crescendo of yearning, expressed through desires to "sing, I wanna shout, I wanna scream 'til the words dry out," ultimately demanding that these stories be disseminated widely, “put it in all of the papers.” It’s not simply about personal expression; Sandé crafts a broader statement about societal accountability and the importance of amplifying marginalized perspectives. The repetition of "They can read all about it" becomes a demand for justice and recognition, transforming a simple plea into an insistent assertion that silenced narratives deserve to be heard. Ultimately, “Read All About It (Pt. III)” is a cathartic exploration of vulnerability and resilience, encouraging listeners to confront their own fears and join in a collective chorus demanding truth and change.

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