Fistful of Tears
Maxwell
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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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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."
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Release DateThe song was released on April 7, 2010, as the third single from the said album.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fistful of Tears" presents the song in a stripped-down, emotional setting, with Maxwell singing alone in front of a microphone.
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Grammy AwardsThis song was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Critical AcclaimMany 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.
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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.
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InstrumentsPiano and electric guitar are the primary instruments in "Fistful of Tears."
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Lyrics Theme"Fistful of Tears" depicts a person who's heartbroken and emotionally drained from a shattered relationship.
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LengthIt is 3 minutes and 39 seconds long, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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ProductionLike the rest of the album, "Fistful of Tears" was produced by Maxwell and Hod David.
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StyleThe song is characterized by its minimalist, raw sound, showcasing Maxwell's falsetto vocals.
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Single ArtworkThe 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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