Fistful of Tears

Maxwell

About Fistful of Tears

"Fistful of Tears" is a R&B song by American recording artist Maxwell. The song is taken from his platinum album BLACKsummers'night, and reached number-eleven on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.


Year:
2009
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Feel just like a weight has lifted
How can I repay you, help me understand
Currency a fistful of tears I can afford
Fight of your life is not the cost
Time will reveal, yeah
All along you're the one who's losing

Cause I, I go insane
Crazy sometimes
Tryin' to keep you from losing your mind
Open your eyes
See what's in front of your face
Save me my fistful of tears

You can make it disappear girl
All you got to do is just raise up, face up, stay up
All things will heal, we'll feel it with a kiss from the skies
Don't' you let it go
Don't' you let it go

Cause I go insane
Crazy sometimes
Tryin' to keep you from losing your mind
Open your eyes
See what's in front of your face
And save me my fistful of tears

We goin' fight the war
We goin' fight our fears
The only thing I wanna throw is a fistful of tears
We goin' fight the war
We goin' fight our fears
The only thing I gotta throw is a fistful of tears
We goin' fight the war
We goin' fight our fears
The only thing I wanna throw is a fistful of tears

Because I go insane
Crazy sometimes
Tryin' to keep you from losing your mind
Open your eyes
See what's in front of your face
And save me, save me, save me
I go insane
Crazy sometimes
Tryin' to keep you from losing your mind
Open your eyes
See what's in front of your face
Save me my fistful of tears

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Maxwell

Maxwell, (born May 23, 1973) is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician. He played an important role in the development of the soul sub-genre, neo-soul. more »

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Written by: HOD DAVID, MAXWELL MENARD

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Fistful of Tears" is a soulful R&B song by Maxwell and was featured on his 2009 album, "BLACKsummers'night."
Release Date
The song was released on April 7, 2010, as the third single from the said album.
Chart Performance
"Fistful of Tears" peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and it remained on the chart for 20 weeks.
Music Video
The music video for "Fistful of Tears" presents the song in a stripped-down, emotional setting, with Maxwell singing alone in front of a microphone.
Grammy Awards
This song was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
Critical Acclaim
Many contemporary music critics praised the song's soulful and emotional lyrics, with some comparing it to the works of the late soul singer Marvin Gaye.
Album Success
"Fistful of Tears" contributed to the overall success of the "BLACKsummers'night" album which debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Instruments
Piano and electric guitar are the primary instruments in "Fistful of Tears."
Lyrics Theme
"Fistful of Tears" depicts a person who's heartbroken and emotionally drained from a shattered relationship.
Length
It is 3 minutes and 39 seconds long, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
Production
Like the rest of the album, "Fistful of Tears" was produced by Maxwell and Hod David.
Style
The song is characterized by its minimalist, raw sound, showcasing Maxwell's falsetto vocals.
Single Artwork
The single's cover features a close-up shot of Maxwell, with a single tear falling from his eye, perfectly encapsulating the emotional context of the song.

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