: Sandé wrote the track (alongside Naughty Boy and Shaq) while reflecting on her time in London—winning awards and achieving her childhood dreams—only to realize she wasn't truly "happy or settled" until she found the right partner.
The lyrics are deeply personal, reflecting Sandé's journey from the "heights of the industry" to finding genuine happiness. Emeli SandГ© - There Isnt Much
: The song posits that "everything is an illusion apart from love". : Sandé wrote the track (alongside Naughty Boy
“It's an expensive record that operates like a big-budget film with an appealing leading lady.” PopMatters · 3 years ago Emeli Sandé Releases New Single, 'There Isn't Much' “It's an expensive record that operates like a
: Sandé has noted the song’s "80s vibe," comparing it to the music her parents might have listened to when they first met.
The official music video, directed by Mareike Macklon, emphasizes the "uplifting" and "genuine emotion" of the song. Sandé has stated that having found "true love" allowed her to bring a more authentic energy to the video and her live performances of the track. Community Perspectives