Crucify

Tori Amos

About Crucify

"Crucify" is a song by American singer-songwriter and musician Tori Amos. It was released as the fifth single from her debut studio album Little Earthquakes, on May 12, 1992, by Atlantic Records in North America and on June 8 by EastWest Records in the UK.


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Every finger in the room is pointing at me
I want to spit in their faces then I get afraid of what that could bring
I got a bowling ball in my stomach I got a desert in my mouth
Figures that my courage would choose to sell out now

I've been looking for a savior in these dirty streets
Looking for a savior beneath these dirty sheets
I've been raising up my hands 
Drive another nail in just what god needs one more victim

Why do we crucify ourselves 
Every day
I crucify myself
Nothing I do is good enough for you
Crucify myself
Every day
And my heart is sick of being in chains

Got a kick for a dog beggin' for love
I gotta have my suffering so that I can have my cross
I know a cat named Easter he says
Will you ever learn you're just an empty cage girl
If you kill the bird

I've been looking for a savior...
Looking for a savior...
I've been raising up my hands...
Got enough guilt to start my own religion
Please be save me
I cry

Why do we...

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She is a classically trained musician and possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Amos originally served as the lead singer of 1980s synthpop group Y Kant Tori Read, and as a solo artist was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s. She was also noteworthy early in her solo career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "God", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans", and "A Sorta Fairytale", her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. more »

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Written by: Tori Amos

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10 facts about this song

Artist
Tori Amos is a classically trained singer, songwriter, and pianist. She's known for her distinctive emotive mezzo-soprano voice and piano-centric songs.
Song Release
"Crucify" is a song by Tori Amos, released as the fifth single from her debut studio album "Little Earthquakes." It was released in 1992.
Song Theme
The song speaks of the harmful expectations and pressures put upon individuals by society, and the consequent feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
Cover Versions
"Crucify" has been covered by other artists including Sharon den Adel, the lead vocalist of the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation.
Music Video
The music video for "Crucify" is often remembered for its striking visual metaphors which related to the song's themes of self-reproach and the quest for self-love.
Song Popularity
"Crucify" was well received by several music critics and helped Amos gain a larger fan base. The song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
Album Success
"Little Earthquakes,” the album from which "Crucify" comes, is often referred to as Tori Amos's most impactful and influential work, dealing with a variety of topics including religion, female sexuality, and personal biography.
Song Inspiration
Amos has stated that the song is about overcoming self-imposed restrictions and learning not to continuously crucify oneself.
Live Performances
Tori Amos often includes "Crucify" in her live performances, and it is seen as one of her signature songs.
EP Release
An EP titled "Crucify" was released in 1992, featuring cover versions of songs by artists including The Rolling Stones and Nirvana, alongside the title track.

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