Black Coffee

All Saints

About Black Coffee

"Black Coffee" is a song by English-Canadian girl group All Saints from their second studio album, Saints & Sinners (2000). It was released on 2 October 2000 by London Records as the album's second single. The track was produced by William Orbit, and written by Tom Nichols, Alexander von Soos and Kirsty Bertarelli (credited as Kirsty Elizabeth), initially intended as a single for Kirsty under the title "I Wouldn't Wanna Be". It is a mellow electropop song, unique for its production-laden sound featuring breathy keyboards, glitching electronics and elements of acid techno, ambient and R&B music. A sad love song, its lyrics stem from Kirsty's relationship with Swiss entrepreneur Ernesto Bertarelli, detailing feelings of love at first sight and contentment. The track was met with general acclaim from music critics who likened it to the group's previous single "Pure Shores" for their wistful chorus delivery and Orbit's obscure production. Its unconventional structure was also cited as influential for the sound of later girl groups such as the Sugababes and Girls Aloud. A commercial success, "Black Coffee" marked All Saints' fifth and final number-one single in the UK. It also reached the top 10 in Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden. 


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2001
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Night Swimming 
Beach walking 
Always silent 
Never talking 
Then you call my name 
And I know inside I love you 

Sail away 
I miss you more 
Until you see the shore 
There I will be waiting 
Anticipating 

Each moment is new 
And breeds a moment 
Each moment is cool 
And breeds a moment 

I wouldn't want to be 
Anywhere else but... here 
I wouldn't want to change 
Anything at all 
(Anything oh I...) 

I wouldn't want to take 
Everything out on... you 
Though I know I do 
(Although I know I do) 
Everytime I fall 

Day dreaming 
Chain smoking 
Always laughin 
Always jokin 
I remain the same 
Did I tell you that I love you 

Brush your teeth 
And pour a cup of black coffee out 
I love to watch you do that every day 
The little things that you do 

Each moment is new 
And breeds a moment 
Each moment is cool 
And breeds a moment 

I wouldn't want to be 
Anywhere else but... here 
I wouldn't want to change 
Anything at all 
(Anything oh I...) 

I wouldn't want to take 
Everything out on... you 
Though I know I do 
(Although I know I do) 
Everytime I fall 

Hmmmmmm 
Hmmmmmm 
Each moment is cool 
And breeds a moment 

I wouldn't want to be 
Anywhere else but... here 
I wouldn't want to change 
Anything at all 
(Anything oh I...) 

I wouldn't want to take 
Everything out on... you 
Though I know I do 
(Although I know I do) 
Everytime I fall 
(Everytime I fall) 
(Everytime I fall) 

I wouldn't want to be 
Anywhere else but... here 
(Anywhere but here) 
I wouldn't want to change 
(I wouldn't want to change) 
Anything at all 
(Anything oh I...) 

I wouldn't want to take 
Everything out on... you 
Though I know I do 
(Although I know I do) 
Everytime I fall 

Night swimming
Beach walking 
Always silent 
Never talking 
Then you call my name 
And I know inside I love you 

Sail away 
I miss you more 
Until you see the shore 
There I will be waiting 
Anticipating

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All Saints

All Saints were a British/Canadian girl group. Founded in 1993 as All Saints 1.9.7.5, the group consisted of founding members Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis, and sisters Nicole Appleton and Natalie Appleton. They became one of the most successful British pop groups of the 1990s, with nine top ten singles (including five number-ones), two multi-platinum albums, two gold albums and record sales in excess of ten million worldwide. more »

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Written by: Francis Joseph Burke, Paul Francis Webster

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10 facts about this song

Music Composition
"Black Coffee" is a song by the pop music band All Saints and was penned down by William Orbit. The song includes elements of electronica and contemporary R&B, a unique concoction that sets it apart from many pop songs.
Release Details
It was released on 2nd October 2000 as the second single from their second studio album, "Saints & Sinners."
Songs Performance
"Black Coffee" turned out to be a commercial success for All Saints. The song topped the UK Singles Chart and became their fifth and final number-one single in the UK.
Unique Video Concept
The music video for "Black Coffee" was filmed in Malibu, California. The video has a unique, dreamy aesthetic, featuring the girls from All Saints interacting with different reflections and projections of themselves.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics, which talk about calming down after a big fight within a relationship, were inspired by the Ernest Hemingway novel, "The Old Man and the Sea".
World Renowned Producer
William Orbit, who co-produced the track is a highly respected figure in the electronic music scene, known for his work with artists like Madonna, Blur, and Beth Orton.
Award Nomination
"Black Coffee" was nominated in the category for "Best British Single" at the 2001 BRIT Awards although did not eventually win.
Remix Version
The song also includes a popular remix by the DJ and producer ATFC, known as the "Black Coffee ATFC's Freshly Ground Vocal".
Chart Performance
Besides the UK, "Black Coffee" was also successful internationally. It reached the top 10 in countries like Ireland, Norway, Sweden and New Zealand.
Group Disbandment
Unfortunately, soon after the release of "Black Coffee", All Saints announced their disbandment on 27 February 2001 due to internal conflicts within the group. However, they have since reformed multiple times for various reunions.

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