The Disappointed
XTC
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The disappointed All shuffle round in circles Their placards look the same With a picture and a name Of the ones who broke their hearts The disappointed All congregate at my house Their voices sob with grief That they want to be chief Of the tribe with broken hearts Once, I had no sympathy For those destroyed and thrown away by love Seems, your ring upon my finger Signifies that I've become the spokesman of... The disappointed Will bear me on their shoulders To a secret shadow land Where a somber marching band Plays a tune for broken hearts And day grows darker now Everywhere, everywhere The disappointed Are coming in their millions They're spilling from the bus At a monument to us Made of bits of broken heart The disappointed Are growing every second They blot the sun to black At the bottom of the pack I'm the king of broken hearts
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13 facts about this song
Album Information"The Disappointed" is a song by British rock band XTC, appearing on their album "Nonsuch".
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Release DateThe single was released on 30 March 1993.
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Peak Chart Position"The Disappointed" reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in 1992, a prestigious music award that celebrates songwriting and composing.
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Song InspirationAndy Partridge, the band's primary songwriter, often drew inspiration from everyday life experiences which is evident in "The Disappointed."
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Unique Blend of GenresThe song incorporates a blend of new wave, pop-rock, and alternative rock, embodying the band's innovative approach to music.
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Artistic ValueIt features the band's distinctive harmonies and intricate song structure, making it a standout track on "Nonsuch."
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics describe a fellowship of disappointed people, illustrating Partridge's expertise in creating vivid lyrical imagery.
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Limited Physical Release"The Disappointed" was released as a cassette and 7" single in the UK but did not have a wide physical release in the U.S.
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B-side TracksThe 7” single release was backed by two B-side songs, “Then She Appeared” and “Was a Yes."
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Music VideoThe song's music video features XTC performing in a garden filled with oversized objects, amplifying the song's whimsical nature.
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Fan Favourite"The Disappointed" has continued to be a fan favourite over the years, with many praising its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
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Live PerformancesXTC stopped touring in 1982 due to singer Andy Partridge's stage fright, hence "The Disappointed," like many of their post-'82 songs, has never been performed live by the band.
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