Crucify
Tori Amos
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Every finger in the room Is pointing at me I wanna spit in their faces Then I get afraid of what that could bring I got a bowling ball in my stomach I got a desert in my mouth Figures that my courage would choose to sell out now I've been looking for a savior in these dirty streets Looking for a savior beneath these dirty sheets I've been raising up my hands Drive another nail in Just what God needs One more victim Why do we Crucify ourselves Every day I crucify myself Nothing I do is good enough for you Crucify myself Every day I crucify myself And my heart is sick of being I said my heart is sick of being in Chains, oh oh oh Chains, oh oh oh Got a kick for a dog Begging for love I gotta have my suffering So that I can have my cross I know a cat named Easter He says, "Will you ever learn? You're just an empty cage girl if you kill the bird" I've been looking for a savior in these dirty streets Looking for a savior beneath these dirty sheets I've been raising up my hands Drive another nail in Got enough guilt to start My own religion Why do we Crucify ourselves Every day I crucify myself Nothing I do is good enough for you I crucify myself Every day I crucify myself And my heart is sick of being I said my heart is sick of being in Chains, oh oh oh Chains, oh oh oh Please be Save me I cry Looking for a savior in these dirty streets Looking for a savior beneath these dirty sheets I've been raising up my hands Drive another nail in Where are those angels When you need them Why do we Crucify ourselves Every day I crucify myself And nothing I do is good enough for you I crucify myself Every day I crucify myself And my heart is sick of being I said my heart is sick of being in Chains, oh oh oh Chains Why do we, in chains (why do we crucify ourselves?) Crucify ourselves, everyday (why do we crucify ourselves?) Oh, chains, oh yeah (why do we crucify ourselves?) Yeah, chains (why do we crucify ourselves?) Never going back again, no (why do we crucify ourselves?) To crucify myself again, you know (why do we crucify ourselves?) Never going back again To crucify myself, everyday
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Written by: Tori Amos
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
ArtistTori Amos is a classically trained singer, songwriter, and pianist. She's known for her distinctive emotive mezzo-soprano voice and piano-centric songs.
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Song Release"Crucify" is a song by Tori Amos, released as the fifth single from her debut studio album "Little Earthquakes." It was released in 1992.
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Song ThemeThe song speaks of the harmful expectations and pressures put upon individuals by society, and the consequent feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
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Cover Versions"Crucify" has been covered by other artists including Sharon den Adel, the lead vocalist of the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Crucify" is often remembered for its striking visual metaphors which related to the song's themes of self-reproach and the quest for self-love.
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Song Popularity"Crucify" was well received by several music critics and helped Amos gain a larger fan base. The song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Success"Little Earthquakes,” the album from which "Crucify" comes, is often referred to as Tori Amos's most impactful and influential work, dealing with a variety of topics including religion, female sexuality, and personal biography.
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Song InspirationAmos has stated that the song is about overcoming self-imposed restrictions and learning not to continuously crucify oneself.
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Live PerformancesTori Amos often includes "Crucify" in her live performances, and it is seen as one of her signature songs.
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EP ReleaseAn EP titled "Crucify" was released in 1992, featuring cover versions of songs by artists including The Rolling Stones and Nirvana, alongside the title track.
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