Sade - Surrender
THE STORY IN THE LAYERS
BEHIND THE TITLE OF " Sade - Surrender"
Sade: Born Helen Folasade Adu in 1959, known professionally as Sade (/ʃɑːˈdeɪ/ shah-DAY), is a Nigerian-born British singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer. Surrender: verb sur·ren·der \sə-ˈren-dər\ Definition: Give in to a powerful emotion or influence. (Reference: en.oxforddictionaries.com) |
The pose and the look on her face seems like she is letting go, surrendering to a feeling of trust and acceptance.
WORDS
The following titles of songs were painted in the first layers;
- Love is stronger than pride
- Cherish the day
- Your love is king
- The moon and the sky
- Kiss of life
An excerpt of the lyrics of "Hang onto your Love" was also painted into the layers; Take time if you're down on luck It's so easy to walk out on love Take your time if the going gets tough It's so precious So if you want it to get stronger You'd better not let go You gotta hold on longer If you want your love to grow Gotta stick together Hand in glove Hold tight, don't fight Hang on to your love Be brave when the journey is rough It's not easy when you're in love Don't be ashamed when the going gets tough It's not easy don't give up If you want it to get stronger You'd better not let go You gotta hold on longer If you want your love to grow |
IMAGES
THEMES
Surrender. Acceptance. Trust. Being in the moment.