Biggest Mistake

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About Biggest Mistake

"Biggest Mistake" is a song by The Rolling Stones from their 2005 album A Bigger Bang. It was released on 21 August 2006 as the third single from the album, and reached number 51 in the UK. Credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the track is a pop song with a strongly acoustic guitar-based arrangement and lyrics that tell the story of an older man who falls in love but then walks out on his partner. It could be about the failed relationship between Jagger and model Jerry Hall. Beginning in late July, the song received extensive radio airplay, particularly on BBC Radio 2, where it remained on the A-Playlist for four weeks. 


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2011
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When love comes so late, it'll really hit hard 
It slams through the gate, it'll catch you off guard 
Everyone said, "What a perfect love match 
'Cause she is so smart, she's a hell of a catch" 

I was drinking in love, gulping it down 
Drifting for months on a billowing cloud 
But after awhile I stopped to rebel 
I'm back in the past and I'm raising up hell 

But I think I've just made the biggest mistake of my life 
And I think I've just made the biggest mistake of my life 

We'd been living together for over a year 
The harmony's perfect, it rang loud and clear 
But then very slowly, my nerves start to fray 
The little things big, that's what they say 

I acted impatient, I acted unkind 
I took her for granted, I played with her mind 
She didn't deserve it but it was too late 
I walked out the door and left her to her fate 

But I think I've just made the biggest mistake of my life 
And I think I've just made the biggest mistake of my life

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Now I'm down in a slump and I'm eating alone 
I ruined the day with some friends on the phone 
I never go out, I'm becoming a grouch 
I just watch the TV and I drink on the couch 

But if love comes again, I'll be really surprised 
I'll grab it real fast, keep it right in my sights

'Cause I think I've just made the biggest mistake of my life 
Well I think I've just made the biggest mistake of my life

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The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
The song "Biggest Mistake" is part of the Rolling Stones' 22nd studio album in the United States, "A Bigger Bang," which was released in 2005.
Single Release
"Biggest Mistake" was the third single released from the album "A Bigger Bang" and was launched in the summer of 2006.
Commercial Success
Despite the extensive career of the Rolling Stones, "Biggest Mistake" surprisingly became their last song, as of this writing, to enter the UK Singles Chart, where it reached the 51st position.
Music Genre
"Biggest Mistake" is classified in the rock genre, showcasing the Rolling Stones' signature sound, which blends rock and roll, blues-rock, and hard rock.
Songwriting
The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who are the primary songwriters for the Rolling Stones.
Critical Reception
"Biggest Mistake" received a mixed to positive response from music critics, with some appreciating its introspective lyrics and classic Stones sound, while others felt it lacked the power of some of their earlier hits.
Music Video
The music video for "Biggest Mistake" features each member of the band in various locations around London, with Jagger appearing to regret ending a relationship.
Limited Vinyl Edition
As a promotion for "A Bigger Bang," a series of 7" vinyl records were released, including a limited edition of "Biggest Mistake" featuring the song "Hand of Fate" live from Salt Lake City as a B-side.
Rolling Stones Lineup
The Rolling Stones' lineup during the recording of "Biggest Mistake" consisted of Mick Jagger (lead vocals), Keith Richards (guitar, backing vocals), Charlie Watts (drums), and Ronnie Wood (guitar).
Tour Performances
While "Biggest Mistake" was included as part of the Stones' "A Bigger Bang Tour," it was rarely performed live after the tour concluded.

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