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Ellie Goulding - The Barclay Card Arena, Birmingham - 21.03.16

 In 2010, the single 'Starry Eyed' graced our ears. It was this moment I felt a magical feeling, that has not left me yet. I can safely say that purchasing 'Lights' was one of the best purchases I've ever made! Okay, maybe my mom brought it me, I'm not sure but still!!Of course 2010 saw the blossom of Elena Goulding's music career, or as you may know her best, Ellie Goulding. Over the years Goulding has teased and pursued different styles and genres, resulting in each album being almost polar opposites. Displaying her musical talents to the max, Goulding has nabbed herself; two number one albums, two Brit awards, over 20 million sales and so much more! Not to mention recognition worldwide for sound tracking brilliantly the 50 Shades of Grey film (which created its own phenomenon), paired with a equally captivating video. With all this credit and the fact I practically love every song of Goulding's or one she has featured in, I have always wanted to see...

When two become... Trapped in your head because they're bangers!

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   This post is a little different to the usual. I've picked two new songs that have recently been released, to break down and explain why I think they’re so good, and can’t stop listening to them!   Ellie Goulding - Something in the way you move.    Goulding has released ‘Something in the way you move’ quite recently and I can safely say I love this song already! It’s very catchy, with great lyrics that just stick in your head. The upbeat style sounds similar to that of Years and Years, but when you really listen to the lyrics properly, it's actually a song about heartache, learning from mistakes and knowing better. Obviously about a lover of hers (I wonder who?!).      In the lyrics, Goulding talks about the situation we all know well; of having feelings for someone when you deserve much more. Having feelings for someone who hurts you repeatedly, and will keep doing so, but not having the power to stop. She talks about the fall and the knowing ...