La Tristesse Durera
Manic Street Preachers
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Life has been unfaithful And it all promised so so much I am a relic I am just a petrified cry Wheeled out once a year, a cenotaph souvenir The applause nails down my silence La Tristesse Durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh La Tristesse Durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh I see liberals I am just a fashion accessory People send postcards And they all hope I'm feeling well I retreat into self-pity, it's so easy Where they patronise my misery La Tristesse Durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh La Tristesse Durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh I sold my medal It paid a bill It sells at market stalls Parades Milan catwalks The sadness will never go Will never go away Baby it's here to stay La Tristesse Durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh La Tristesse Durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, RICHARD EDWARDS, SEAN MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Song Formation"La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)" is a single from the Manic Street Preachers second album "Gold Against The Soul."
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Origins of the TitleThe song title "La Tristesse Durera" translates as "The sadness will last forever" and it is believed to be Vincent van Gogh's last words, which his brother Theo allegedly claimed he said before his death.
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Release DateThe song was released on 26 July 1993 and it was the second single to be released from the album.
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Chart PositionThe song reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart, displaying its popularity.
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Music VideoThe video for the song was directed by Derek Jarman, a respected British filmmaker.
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Alternative InterpretationsDespite the melancholy title, which suggests a person in a mental health crisis, the band have said the song is about a war veteran in a Remembrance Day parade.
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Band CommentariesAccording to the band, "La Tristesse Durera" is one of the few songs from "Gold Against The Soul" that they still play live.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine named "La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)" as one of their essential Manic Street Preachers songs.
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InstrumentationThe song is noted for its use of hard guitar riffs, as well as a unique yodelling vocal style from singer James Dean Bradfield.
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ArtworkThe cover of the single featured a yellow and black artwork which was a drastic change from the band's previous punk aesthetic.
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