Sade Adu’s performance is understated and breathy, emphasizing emotional intimacy over vocal acrobatics.
Directed by Brian Ward, the official music video played a crucial role in the song’s success and the band’s branding.
It spent six months on the American charts, an unusually long run for the era.
Minimalist guitar licks and bright saxophone flourishes punctuate the arrangement without crowding the vocals. Lyrical Themes