All Cried Out
Alison Moyet
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Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around You took your time to come back this time The grass has grown under your feet In your absence I changed my mind And someone else is sitting in your seat I know that I said that there'd be no one else I know that I said I'd be true But baby, I burned Cupid's arrow And here's the short and narrow I've nothing left to offer you I'm all cried out You took a whole lot of loving for A handful of nothing All cried out It's hard to give you something when You're pushing and shoving me around So don't look surprised there was no disguise You knew where I stood from the start So stop, look around you You're right back where I found you Take back your cold and empty heart I'm all cried out You took a whole lot of loving for A handful of nothing All cried out It's hard to give you something when You're pushing and shoving me around I'm all cried out You took a whole lot of love I'm all cried out It's hard to give you something when You're pushing and shoving me around Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around You go your way I'll go mine I won't stay around here Don't you waste my time All cried out You took a whole lot of loving for A handful of nothing All cried out It's hard to give you something when You're pushing and shoving I'm all cried out You took a whole lot of love I'm all cried out It's hard to give you something when You're pushing and shoving me around Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around Around, around, around, around, around You go your way I'll go mine I won't stay around here Don't you waste my time All cried out (all cried out) You took a whole lot of loving for A handful of nothing All cried out You took a whole lot of love All cried out You took a whole lot of loving for A handful of nothing All cried out It's hard to give you something when You're pushing and shoving All cried out (all cried out) You took a whole lot of love All cried out
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Written by: Alison Moyet, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TAMIR MUSIC, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"All Cried Out" is a popular song by British singer Alison Moyet. It was released in 1984 as the second single of her debut album "Alf".
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Chart PerformanceThe song experienced significant commercial success. It reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart and earned a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Moyet and producers Jolley & Swain. This team worked together on the majority of the tracks for the album "Alf".
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Cover Versions"All Cried Out" has been covered by numerous artists. The most notable version is by American R&B group Allure featuring 112, released in 1997. This cover peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe dramatic music video for "All Cried Out" was directed by David Mallet, distinguished for his work with artists such as Queen, David Bowie, and The Rolling Stones.
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Song Theme"All Cried Out" is known for its emotive lyrics which talk about the pain and bitterness often associated with failed relationships.
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Musical StructureThe song features Moyet's distinctive contralto vocals, which range from an assertive and gritty low register to an almost hysterical and operatic climax.
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Fink's versionBritish singer-songwriter and producer Fink included a cover of "All Cried Out" in his album "Biscuits for Breakfast" in 2006. Fink's version is a significant departure from the original, as it is stripped down and acoustic, contrasting with the synth-pop arrangement of Moyet's original.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, despite the changing style and genre of her music, Moyet has continually included "All Cried Out" in her setlist during live performances, proving the song's enduring popularity.
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Legacy"All Cried Out" remains one of Moyet's most beloved songs. It's appreciated both for Moyet's powerful vocal performance and the song's universal appeal which resonates with anyone who's been through a tough break up.
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Album ImpactThe success of the song "All Cried Out" contributed greatly in making the album "Alf" a hit, propelling Alison Moyet to international stardom.
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