Your Love Is King

Sade

About Your Love Is King

"Your Love Is King" is a song by English band Sade from their debut studio album, Diamond Life (1984). The song was written by Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman, and produced by Robin Millar. It was released in the United Kingdom on 25 February 1984 as the album's lead single, and in the United States on 22 June 1985 as the album's third US single. The song became the group's highest-charting single on the UK Singles Chart to date, peaking at number six. In the US, it reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 35 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, and number eight on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. The B-sides of the 12-inch single were included on cassette versions of Diamond Life, with the extended "Smooth Operator/Snake Bite" replacing the original. English pop singer Will Young covered the song for the soundtrack to the 2004 film Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. 


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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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Sade

Sade (/ʃɑːˈdeɪ/shah-DAY) are a British smooth jazz band that formed in 1983, named after their lead singer Sade Adu. Their music features elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and soft rock. more »

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Written by: Stuart Matthewman, Helen Folasade Adu

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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".
Genre
It is part of the soul, smooth jazz, and R&B genres.
Chart Performance
The song was a top 10 hit in the UK and reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA in 1985.
Critical Reception
This soulful song has often been praised by critics for its distinctive blend of saxophone and soft percussion, along with Sade Adu’s smooth vocals.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Sade Adu (the vocalist of the group) and saxophonist Stuart Matthewman.
Live Performance
"Your Love Is King" has been a staple song during Sade's live performances.
Film Appearance
The song was featured in Wong Kar-wai's 2007 film "My Blueberry Nights".
Music Video
The 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.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists including live performances by RnB singer Will Downing.
Album Success
The 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.
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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