I Can Only Disappoint U
Mansun
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I traveled from Dublin, you said you'd change the world You sing like Sinatra, always You pulled 'em for miles now, like Garbo in Berlin You played 'em for zeroes, just like always Tonight, some bitch is hassling me And tonight, it feels so good feeling cheap I can only disappoint you cause I always let you down I can only disappoint you cause I always let you down You turned a man cuckoo, half animal, half grace The chick was a teaser, always Tonight, their hips will swivel and turn So we drove, to the place where we first met I can only disappoint you cause I always let you down I can only disappoint you, always The queens they all loved you, the tall, the short, the fair The sailors, the psychos, always And here, I faltered, gun in my hand And you, with "piggies" scrawled on your wall And tonight, her note said "better off dead" And the earth has never moved for me since I can only disappoint you cause I always let you down I can only disappoint you, always I can only disappoint you cause I always let you down I can only disappoint you cause I always let you down Cause I always let you down Cause I always let you down Cause I always let you down Cause I always let you down (Cause I always let you down) cause I always let you down Cause I always let you down [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: DOMINIC CHAD, PAUL EDWARD DRAPER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Can Only Disappoint U" is a song by British alternative rock band Mansun. Released on 31st July 2000, it served as the lead single from their third studio album, "Little Kix."
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, marking it one of Mansun's most successful songs in terms of chart performance.
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Song InformationIt was written by the band's frontman, Paul Draper. It is said that the song depicts feelings of guilt and disappointment, candidly exploring the themes of self-deprecation and personal failure.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Can Only Disappoint U" was directed by Grant Gee, who also worked on music videos for other popular groups including Radiohead and Blur.
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Live PerformancesMansun often included "I Can Only Disappoint U" in their live performances. A notable instance was their performance at the Reading Festival in 2000.
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Re-released VersionThe song was later re-released with slightly different lyrics as a single from the band's compilation album, "Kleptomania" in September 2004.
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Production"I Can Only Disappoint U" was produced by Hugh Padgham, a highly recognized British record producer notable for his work with other big names in the music industry such as The Police, Phil Collins, and Sting.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the mixed reviews that "Little Kix" received overall, "I Can Only Disappoint U" generally received positive reviews from music critics, being praised for its melodic sound and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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Duration and StyleThe song lasts for approximately four minutes and twenty seconds and showcases Mansun’s signature style; a fusion of alternative rock with progressive aspects.
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Pop CultureThe song maintains a level of nostalgia for fans of alternative music from the 2000s era and often featured in lists of iconic tracks from this period.
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