The Honeymoon Is Over
The Cruel Sea
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Well, you can't sleep in my bed no more Well, you can't ride in my car I won't let you cook for me, baby It's never gonna get that far Gonna send you back to wherever The hell it was you came Then I'm gonna get this tattoo Changed to another girl's name [Chorus] Oh, it ain't no fun no more I don't know what to say The honeymoon is over, baby It's never gonna be that way again Well, you can't borrow my shirts no more You can't make love to me This ain't gonna be your gig no more Ain't the way it's gonna be I should have left you, baby Back in that last town 'Cause the kind of fool you made me girl I'll never live it down [Chorus] Well, you can't sleep in my bed no more Well, you can't ride in my car I won't let you cook for me, baby It's never gonna get that far Gonna send you back to wherever The hell it was you came Then I'm gonna get this tattoo Changed to another girl's name [Chorus] [Chorus]
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Written by: DANIEL ATKINS, GREGORY PERKINS, JAMES G. CRUICKSHANK
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10 facts about this song
Music StyleThe Cruel Sea's "The Honeymoon Is Over" is a unique blend of rock, indie and blues, which differentiated them from other bands in the 90s.
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Release DateThe single "The Honeymoon Is Over" was released in 1993, as part of an album of the same name.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the top 50 in the Australian Single Charts and became one of the band's most popular hits.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Honeymoon Is Over" won Album of the Year at the 1994 ARIA Music Awards.
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Band Members PerformanceThe performance of band members Tex Perkins (vocals), Ken Gormly (bass guitar), Jim Elliot (drums), Dan Rumour (guitar) and James Cruickshank (keyboard and guitar) was widely acclaimed.
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Lyric MeaningThe song revolves around themes of romantic disillusionment and relationship issues, common in many 90s alternative rock songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Honeymoon Is Over" is a quirky depiction of a wedding celebration gone awry, capturing the essence of the song’s lyrics.
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Australian Music Scene"The Honeymoon Is Over" is considered an integral part of Australian music history and maintained popularity well beyond the 90s.
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Other CoversThe song has been covered by other artists, notably Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko, showcasing its sustained relevance in the music industry.
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The Cruel Sea’s RepertoireWhile The Cruel Sea has several notable songs, "The Honeymoon Is Over" remains one of their signature tracks, still played on rock radio stations today.
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