Directed by Sophie Muller, the video features Sade as a mermaid who sews a wedding dress and comes to shore to find a sailor she once rescued. The video ends on a somber note as she sits alone on a dock, waiting for her tail to reappear, symbolizing the impossibility of her dream.
The story follows two women, Tanya and Elizabeth, who are both trapped in abusive marriages to men who use their status (one a police officer, the other a minister) to manipulate and control them. No Ordinary Love
One of the most recognizable tracks of the 1990s, "No Ordinary Love" was the lead single from Sade’s fourth album, Love Deluxe . It won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Directed by Sophie Muller, the video features Sade