It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry

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About It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry

"It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" is a hook-free song by Scottish Indie rock band Glasvegas. The song was written and composed by the band's singer and guitarist James Allan. The lyrics explore the concepts of self-loathing, inevitable guilt and regret resulting from infidelity within an interpersonal relationship. The genre employed in the song is heavily guitar-based, making use of delay and reverb effects; and produced using the Wall of Sound technique. The song is also unique in that the title of the song is not uttered until the very last line. "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" was originally released as a download single through Sane Man on 7 February 2008, and a limited edition 7" one week later. The song received mostly positive reception from music journalists, with single reviews praising its lyrical content and production and likening it to the work of The Jesus and Mary Chain. 


Year:
2008
4:25
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Let the raining tear-drops rain down on me tonight
I think making up, faking up stories is alright
Tick tock stop the clock, fiction is my thing
My attitude is always I and me and mine

Oh I'm so clever, I'm so clever, I'm so clever
Until my paranoia kicks in then I'll accuse her
Of doing all the worst things I do best
It's funny how me fucking her about
Has got me in this fucking mess

Liar liar liar liar pants on fire
Lies alibis lies more alibis
From the truth, I admit I'm more than shy
Ain't it the times we are living in
Everybody's doing it so why can't I?

I tally up tonight's strangers
And stragglers that I've kissed
Training ground notches, perfectly executed notches
And near misses
It's all about going out and getting pissed with eagle eyes
And sincerity bottom on my list
What's the story morning glory?
I feel so low and worthless, yeah

So this is where the outcome unfurls and the truth is being told
A cloud has gathered over my head and now I know
Infidelity and my good friend ecstasy doesn't work, it makes you worse
I'm feeling so guilty about the things I said to my mum when I was ten year old
I'm feeling so guilty about any old shit
And how I think my missus is fucking every guy that she looks at
This is it, this is it, this is it, this is it
The end was always coming and now it's here

So this is the grande finale
The crescendo of demise
This is the happy ending
Where the bad guy goes down and dies
This is the end
With me on my knees and wondering why?
Cross my heart, hope to die
It's my own cheating heart that makes me cry

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Glasvegas

Glasvegas are a Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow. The band consists of James Allan (vocals), Rab Allan (lead guitar), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar) and Jonna Löfgren (drums). The band received critical acclaim for their debut album Glasvegas which was released in September 2008, reaching No. 2 in the UK Album Charts and was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in September 2009. more »

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Written by: JAMES ALLAN

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11 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" is a song by Scottish indie rock band Glasvegas.
Album
The song was released on the band’s self-titled debut album, "Glasvegas," which was launched in 2008.
Genre
The song, like most Glasvegas tracks, is known for its mix of 60's girl-group pop and modern alternative rock elements.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" express themes of guilt, regret, and emotional turmoil related to faithfulness in relationships.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the rest of the album, received wide critical acclaim for its unique sound and emotionally resonant lyrics.
Popularity
"It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" is one of Glasvegas' most popular tracks, and it helped to establish the band’s fan base around the world.
Motivation
Lead singer and songwriter James Allan wrote the song as a direct, emotional confessional.
Live Performances
The band often performs this song in their live gigs, showcasing their trademark sound, which incorporates powerful melodies, washed-out guitar sounds, and Allan's thick Scottish accent.
Music Video
The music video for the song, released in 2008, features Allan singing in various locations around Glasgow, further establishing the band's strong connection to their home city.
Scottish Culture
The song also represents Glaswegian (Glasgow) and broader Scottish culture, with the dialect from Glasgow evident in the lyrics, contributing to the band’s distinctive style.
Chart Performance
Though the song didn’t chart as prominently as some of the band’s other singles, it was still a crucial part of the album that peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart.

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