“Clown” is a song by British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé, released in December 2012 as the fourth single from her debut studio album Our Version of Events (2012). Written by Sandé, Shahid Khan (Naughty Boy), and Grant Mitchell, the song is a poignant ballad that showcases Sandé’s emotive vocals and lyrical vulnerability. Background Emeli Sandé has described “Clown” as one of the most personal songs on her debut album. The song was inspired by her feelings of self-doubt and insecurity during her rise to fame

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