Pavement Cracks
Annie Lennox
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The city streets are wet again with rain But I'm walkin' just the same Skies turn to the usual grey When you turn to face the day And love don't show up in the pavement cracks All my water colors fade to black I'm goin' nowhere and I'm ten steps back All my dreams have fallen flat (Love don't show in the pavement cracks There will be no turning back) Time and space will pass us by and by When we don't see eye to eye I would have done anything For happiness to bring ... But it don't show up in the pavement cracks I can't even cover up my tracks I'm goin' nowhere and I'm light years back Ooh I wish you well How come Every day I'm still waiting for the change? How come I still say Give me strength to live? Where is my comfort zone? A simple place to call my own 'Cause everything I want to be Comes crashing down on me And it don't show up in the pavement cracks I can't even recognize my tracks You and I can't turn the whole thing back Ooh I wish you well (Love don't show in the pavement cracks There will be no turning back)
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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition and Release"Pavement Cracks" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox.
- It was released in 2003 as the second single from her album, "Bare".
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Songs lyrics and meaningThe song is about life struggles and watching how time changes everything, compared to the inevitability of pavement cracks.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made it to number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
- On the UK Singles Chart, the song reached number 58.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Sophie Muller who has worked with other renowned artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna.
- An interesting fact is that Lennox appears alone in the video, something that was rather unusual for pop music videos of the time.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its introspective lyrics and Lennox's powerful vocals.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Lennox often introduced the song by explaining its metaphorical implications about life's inevitable changes and struggles.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its unique blend of electronica and soul elements.
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Contribution to Popular CultureThe song was featured in a Sex and the City episode, further boosting its popularity.
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Annie LennoxLennox has received significant recognition for her contribution to the music industry.
- Prior to her solo career, she gained fame as part of the music duo Eurythmics.
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Award AchievementDespite not receiving any award solely for "Pavement Cracks", the album "Bare" which contains the song, was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Pop Vocal Album category.
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