Ellie Goulding (real name Elena Jane Goulding) is an English singer and songwriter born on 30th December 1986. She shot to stardom when record producers Starsmith and Frankmusik came into the picture. Later on, Goulding got recognized by Jamie Lillywhite, who later became her manager and A&R.
When did Ellie Goulding start to sing?
At 9 years old, Goulding was playing the clarinet and by 14, she began learning guitar. The English Celine Dion attended Lady Hawkins’ High School in Kington, Herefordshire. When she grew to the age of 15, Ellie Goulding started writing songs. Surprisingly, the present day star failed music in school whilst she passed all other subjects with straight A’s. Here’s a list of the top 10 songs by Ellie Goulding.
10 Best Ellie Goulding songs and videos
10. Hate Me ft. Juice WRLD
Meaning behind Hate Me song
This is one of the most underrated popular songs. The video is really interesting on top of the first that Goulding is featuring a fallen legend. The track focuses on an ex who keeps on attacking you long after a relationship ends.
9. Worry Bout Me ft. blackbear
Meaning behind Worry Bout Me song
This is one of the most amazing collaborations Ellie Goulding has ever made. The track is all about a breakup when an ex claims to care, but it comes off as unnecessary.
8. How Long Will I Love You
Meaning behind How Long Will I Love You song
This beautiful serenade is all about a mother’s love for her child. (Children in Need Song 2013)Suits how I feel for my son perfectly.
7. Close To Me ft. Diplo and Swae Lee
Meaning behind close to me song
The song is talking about forbidden love that the two partners are practicing and seem to enjoy. Further more, the lovers are jealous to see anyone else close to each other. The track sounds better polished when Swae Lee jumps in.
6. I Need Your Love ft. Calvin Harris
Meaning behind I Need Your Love song
The beautiful romantic electronic song shows that Ellie Goulding is addicted to someone’s love. She says that his love makes her feel very much better in all circumstances.
5. Slow Grenade ft. Lauv
Meaning behind slow grenade song
Slow Grenade is a song by Ellie Goulding which is about a very ecstatic feeling. The feeling feels so good but it also feels like a mess to escape. The term “slow grenade” might also mean that this love is also forbidden.
4. Powerful ft. Major Lazer and Tarrus Riley
Meaning behind Powerful song
The song talks about an electrifying form of love. The song is so rich in lyrics such that you will be hooked throughout the listen. Tarrus Riley was so romantic too when his lines rolled in.
3. Still Falling For You
Meaning behind Still Falling For You song
The nostalgic track is all about forgiving love and full commitment to loving someone. Despite all the flaws and mistakes, this person has made up their mind to love one person.
2. Burn
1. Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Meaning behind Love Me Like You Do song
With over 2.2 Billion views on YouTube, Love Me Like You Do is the most famous Ellie Goulding song. It doubles as her best song too according to several sources. The song is all about deep romantic love where the singer is asking for her lover to love more and more like before.
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