Tender
Blur
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Tender is the night Lying by your side Tender is the touch Of someone that you love too much Tender is the day The demons go away Lord I need to find Someone who can heal my mind Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing That we have I'm waiting for that feeling I'm waiting for that feeling Waiting for that feeling to come Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Tender is the ghost The ghost I love the most Hiding from the sun Waiting for the night to come Tender is my heart I'm screwing up my life Lord I need to find Someone who can heal my mind Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing That we have I'm waiting for that feeling I'm waiting for that feeling Waiting for that feeling to come Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing That we have I'm waiting for that feeling I'm waiting for that feeling Waiting for that feeling to come Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Tender is the night Lying by your side Tender is the touch Of someone that you love too much Tender is my heart you know I'm screwing up my life Oh lord I need to find Someone who can heal my mind Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing Come on, come on, come on Get through it Come on, come on, come on Love's the greatest thing That we have I'm waiting for that feeling I'm waiting for that feeling Waiting for that feeling to come Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby Oh why Oh my Oh my baby Oh my baby
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Written by: David Alexander De Horne Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Tender" was released by Blur on February 22, 1999. This was the first single from their sixth studio album, "13".
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Chart SuccessUpon release, "Tender" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also achieved success in various other countries including Iceland, Scotland, and Ireland.
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Length and Composition"Tender" is one of Blur's longest tracks running over seven minutes. It is also known for its distinct sound with gospel choir music.
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CollaborationsThe song features backing vocals from the London Community Gospel Choir, contributing a distinctive harmony that became a hallmark of the song.
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Inspiration and Lyrics"Tender" was inspired by the end of guitarist Graham Coxon's long-term relationship, as well as the breakdown of lead singer Damon Albarn's relationship with Elastica's front woman Justine Frischmann. The lyrics feature a repeated plea for love and understanding.
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Live Performances"Tender" has remained a staple of Blur's live performances even after their split and subsequent reunion. It often encourages great participation from the crowd, particularly with the repeated chorus.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was largely well-received by critics, with many praising the raw emotion and vulnerability on display.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tender" was directed by Sophie Muller, who has worked with countless other notable artists. It features the band performing the song in the studio, interspersed with footage of a love-struck woman and her unresponsive partner.
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Song WritingThe song was penned by all four members of the band – Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, and Dave Rowntree.
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Connection with Other SongsThe song "No Distance Left to Run" on the same album '13' was also about Albarn's break up with Frischmann—thus, "Tender" and "No Distance Left to Run" are thematically linked.
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