Discover the story of the song > Pearls – Sade

The song is about a woman in Somalia who is struggling to survive and support her family by collecting pearls on the roadside. Despite the harsh conditions and lack of resources, she has a strong will to keep going. The protagonist of the song admires her bravery, but also feels sorrow for the difficult life she leads. The chorus repeats that this woman lives a life she didn't choose, and it hurts like wearing new shoes. The song ends with a hopeful "Hallelujah".