Driven to Tears

The Police

About Driven to Tears

"Driven to Tears" is a song written by Sting and first released by The Police on their 1980 album Zenyatta Mondatta. Although not released as a single, the song reached #35 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The political overtones of the song represent the beginning of the political activism that would recur throughout much of Sting's and the Police's subsequent music.


Year:
2007
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How can you say that you're not responsible?
What does it have to do with me?
What is my reaction, what should it be?
Confronted by this latest atrocity

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears

Hide my face in my hands, shame wells in my throat
My comfortable existence is reduced to a shallow meaningless party

Seems that when some innocent die
All we can offer them is a page in a some magazine
Too many cameras and not enough food
'Cause this is what we've seen

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears

Protest is futile, nothing seems to get through
What's to become of our world, who knows what to do

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears, driven to tears

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The Police

The Police was an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. more »

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Written by: Gordon Sumner

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9 facts about this song

Song Background
"Driven to Tears" is a song written by Sting and performed by The Police. It was included in their third studio album, "Zenyattà Mondatta," released in 1980.
Album Success
The album "Zenyattà Mondatta" peaked at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and #5 on the US Billboard 200, marking its global success.
Song Theme
The song deals with the feelings of guilt and helplessness about worldwide suffering and poverty. Sting, the lead vocalist of The Police, has mentioned in interviews that he wrote the song after seeing a news report about starving children in Africa.
Musical Composition
"Driven to Tears" is an intense, up-tempo track with a blend of reggae and punk influences, featuring powerful and emotional vocals from Sting.
Lyrics Importance
The lyrics, "Seems that when some innocent dies, all we can offer them is a page in some magazine," addresses the media's role in reporting tragedies, a constant theme in Sting's songwriting.
Live Performances
"Driven to Tears" has been a consistent part of Sting and The Police's live performances, often extended with guitar solos and additional verses, showcasing their improvisational skills.
Sting's Solo Version
Sting included a live version of "Driven to Tears" on his 1993 compilation album "Demolition Man."
Cover Versions
Several artists, including Pearl Jam and Robert Downey Jr., the latter performing it on Ally McBeal, have covered "Driven to Tears," highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
Philanthropy
The song's message aligns with Sting's philanthropic efforts. He co-founded the Rainforest Foundation, to protect rainforests and their indigenous populations, demonstrating his commitment to addressing global issues, originally highlighted in "Driven to Tears."

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