Seal (musician)

Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel (born 19 February 1963, in Paddington, London), referred to primarily as Seal, or Sealhenry Samuel, is an Anglo-Nigerian soul singer and songwriter.

Quotes

There's nothing better than going out there and performing and making that connection with audiences. Even after all this time I get the biggest buzz from that.
- As quoted in "Seal: Still Crazy After All These Years" by Fiona Sturges in The Independent (11 October 2003)

I've heard everything — that they were the result of ancient ritual induction into childhood that involved wrestling a wild boar, that I was viciously attacked by a gang. Someone even wrote that I was abducted by aliens who left me with a mark. You know, I really don't care. People can believe whatever they want to believe.
- On his facial scars which were the result of a childhood bout with Lupus, as quoted in "Seal: Still Crazy After All These Years" by Fiona Sturges in The Independent (11 October 2003)

There were signs in England that the only way for me was down. The media turned against me. I was given a hard time because my outlook wasn't one of pure debauchery. I was a sensitive male and I was singing about spirituality; I didn't choose the loutish Oasis approach to my profession. Britpop was just building up at the time and my attitude somehow counted against me.
- On moving to the Unitied States, as quoted in "Seal: Still Crazy After All These Years" by Fiona Sturges in The Independent (11 October 2003)

Family, my wife and children, that's my reason for being. Everything is done with them in mind, so perhaps that's the reason this new album is up-tempo. It does feel like a celebration of life. I am finally in a content and happy place to the point where I feel like I need to sing about it. It's made me want to address things that are close to home.
- On his album System, as quoted in "Seal" profile at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (CBS) (4 December 2007)

Myself and the people close to me are all part of a social system, and we were being conditioned to accept the status quo. But on this album, I'm saying it's time for us to take charge. We can change it. We can take control of our emotional system and be happy. My point is don't just sit there and allow life to happen to you. Go out and take charge if you want change, but it begins closer to home.
- As quoted in "Seal" profile at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (CBS) (4 December 2007)

Did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen.
- "Kiss from a Rose" - Lyrics online

Ooh, the more I get of you,
Stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the grave.
- "Kiss from a Rose"

There is so much a man can tell you,
So much he can say.
You remain, my power, my pleasure, my pain
- "Kiss from a Rose"

Now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the grave,
I've been kissed by a rose on the grave.
- "Kiss from a Rose"

Fearless people,
Careless needle.
Harsh words spoken,
And lives are broken.
- "Prayer For The Dying"

Today, I give it, all to you,
On this day we recall the memories,
Of what we're goin' through,
- "Wedding Day"