Unfinished Sympathy
Massive Attack
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I know that I've imagined love before And how it could be with you Really hurt me, baby, really cut me, baby How can you have a day without a night? You're the book that I have opened And now I've got to know much more The curiousness of your potential kiss Has got my mind and body aching Really hurt me, baby, really cut me, baby How can you have a day without a night? You're the book that I have opened And now I've got to know much more Like a soul without a mind In a body without a heart I'm missing every part, hey I, I, I Like a soul without a mind In a body without a heart I'm missing every part Like a soul without a mind In a body without a heart I'm missing every part Like a soul without a mind In a body without a heart I'm missing every part I don't know where this one came from I don't know where this one came from I don't know where this one came from
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Written by: Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles, Shara Nelson, Jonathan Peter Sharp
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21 facts about this song
Release Information"Unfinished Syphony" was released as the second single from "Massive Attack's" debut album, "Blue Lines," on the 11th of February, 1991.
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CompositionAlthough the song is labeled as primarily trip-hop, it also incorporates elements of symphonic music, soul, and dance, creating a unique combination.
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Collaboration"Daddy G" is a member of "Massive Attack" and the track also features vocals by Shara Nelson, who provides a notable soulful performance in the song.
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Critical RecognitionThe song has been widely acclaimed, often making lists of the best songs of its era. NME named "Unfinished Sympathy" the 10th greatest song of all time in 2014.
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Cultural ImpactThe song played an important role in popularizing the trip-hop genre and influencing further developments in electronic music.
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VideoThe song's music video, which features Nelson walking through Los Angeles' Pico-Union, is often considered iconic and revolutionary for its seamless, one-take approach.
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Legal IssuesAfter failing to clear a sample from a 1965 song, "Mahogany," by orchestra leader John Barry, the group was sued and forced to give Barry a co-writing credit.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 13 on UK Singles Chart, where it remained in the Top 200 for nine weeks.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, ranging from The Black Eyed Peas to Tina Turner.
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Live PerformancesMassive Attack has often played the song live, sometimes with guest vocalists, and it frequently receives a strong response from audiences.
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Songwriting CreditsApart from "Daddy G" (a.k.a. Grantley Marshall), the song's other songwriting credits include Robert Del Naja and Andrew Vowles of "Massive Attack", Shara Nelson, and Jonathan Sharp.
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Creation and Release"Unfinished Sympathy" is one of the most successful and recognizable songs by Massive Attack, a British trip-hop band. The track was released as a single in 1991 from their debut album "Blue Lines."
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ProducersThe song was composed by multiple writers and producers, including Andrew "Mushroom" Vowles, Ricky "Daddy G" Delgado, Robert "3D" Del Naja, and Shara Nelson, as well as producer Jonny Dollar.
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Music Style"Unfinished Sympathy" is considered a landmark in the trip-hop genre and is widely regarded for its revolutionary sound that combines elements of hip-hop, soul, classical music, and electronic music.
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Lyrics and ThemeShara Nelson, who also perform vocals for the song, co-wrote its heartrending lyrics. The title "Unfinished Sympathy", like many of the lyrics of the song, suggests an idea of incomplete emotions or feelings that are yet to be resolved.
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RankingThe song was named the 10th greatest song of all time in a poll by "The Guardian," it ranked 63 on NME's list of "100 Best Songs Of NME's Lifetime" and it is consistently featured on lists of the best songs of the 1990s.
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Music VideoThe acclaimed one-shot music video features Shara Nelson walking down a Los Angeles street, indifferent to the various incidents happening around her. This video is often cited as a perfect match for the song’s poignant sonority.
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Orchestral Element"Unfinished Sympathy" stood out from other music of the time due to its prominent string section, which was performed live by a 40-piece orchestra in the studio.
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Impact on Music"Unfinished Sympathy" had a significant impact on the music scene and has been sampled or covered by various artists over the years.
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Unusual Group FormationMassive Attack formed in 1988 in Bristol, England out of a sound-system collective called The Wild Bunch. The group originally included Daddy G, 3D, and Mushroom.
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Grammy Nomination"Unfinished Sympathy" received a nomination for Best British Single at the 1992 BRIT Awards and later the video was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
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