Breaking the Law Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When you need to smile but you can't afford it
Go on, point it out, I'm gonna steal it
When the floor is more familiar than the ceiling
I will break in late at night, shake up how you feeling

[Chorus]
I'll never stop breaking the law for you
I'll never stop, helping to pull you through
Whatever it takes to get what you need
Ignore the alarms, ignore the police
I'll never stop breaking the law for you

[Verse 2]
When you're taking steps, but you need to go faster
We can speed through streets so the shadows can't catch ya
When the corridors and all the stairs are making you tired
I will come for you, set the building on fire

[Chorus]
I'll never stop breaking the law for you
I'll never stop, helping to pull you through
Whatever it takes to get what you need
Ignore the alarms, ignore the police
I'll never stop breaking the law for you
I'll never stop breaking the law for you
I'll never stop, helping to pull you through
Whatever it takes to get what you need
Ignore the alarms, ignore the police
I'll never stop breaking the law for you

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“Breaking the Law”, the ninth track of Emeli Sandé’s debut album Our Version of Events, sees Sandé sing about her relationship with her sister, Lucy. She spoke about how close-knit their relationship is during an interview with The Mirror:

We were so, so close when we were really young, and we live together now. She’s two years younger and she was always the first person I’d show my songs. I’d just call her down from her room and play her anything I’d written on the piano and that journey has continued and she’s part of my team now, just taking care of me spiritually and giving me her wisdom. She’s a real rock for me.

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What did Emeli Sandé say about "Breaking the Law"?
Genius Answer

When speaking to The Mirror, Emeli said:

[“Breaking the Law”] was for my sister. We’re really close. She’s the person in the world I’d do anything for and she’s just graduated in law. I always play her my songs first. Even back when I was a kid, I’d take her to the piano. If she liked it, we were good to roll.

What has Emeli said about her relationship with her sister?
Genius Answer

We were so, so close when we were really young, and we live together now. She’s two years younger and she was always the first person I’d show my songs. I’d just call her down from her room and play her anything I’d written on the piano and that journey has continued and she’s part of my team now, just taking care of me spiritually and giving me her wisdom. She’s a real rock for me.
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Release Date
February 10, 2012
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