Storm In a Teacup
Lynsey de Paul
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Pitter-patter pitter-patter .... Pitter-patter pitter-patter .... One drop of rain on your window pane Doesn't mean to say there's a thunderstorm comin' Rain may pour for an hour or more But it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter One gentle breeze blowin' softly through the trees Doesn't mean to say there's a hurricane hummin' Don't go running ev'ry time you hear it coming It doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter One little word that you may have overheard Doesn't mean to say that my love for you is dyin' Don't go cryin' over second hand lyin' 'Cause it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter It's a storm in a teacup Brewing up double all those tiny little troubles A storm in a teacup It really doesn't matter If it pitter-pitter-patters all the day Pidder-padder pidder-padder .... It doesn't matter, no no it doesn't matter One little word that you may have overheard Doesn't mean to say that my love for you is dyin' So don't start cryin' over second hand lyin' 'Cause it doesn't matter, you know it doesn't matter It's a storm in a teacup Brewing up double all those tiny little troubles Storm in a teacup It really doesn't matter If it pitter-pitter-patters all the day Pitter-patter pitter-patter .... It's a storm in a teacup Brewing up double all those tiny little troubles Storm in a teacup It really doesn't matter If it pitter-pitter-patters all the day
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Written by: Ron Roker, Lyndsey De Paul
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11 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Storm in a Teacup" was written and originally performed by the celebrated British singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul. It was released in 1972 through the record label, Mam Records.
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Performance by The FortunesThe song was later covered by the British Harmody pop band, The Fortunes. Their rendition became significantly popular than de Paul's original version.
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Chart PerformanceThe Fortunes’ cover of "Storm in a Teacup" managed to break into the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in 1972.
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Song LyricsThe song is known for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and metaphorical imagery. The phrase "storm in a teacup" is an idiomatic expression in English, implying a small problem being treated as if it were a major crisis.
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Co-writerLeander Mike, using the pseudonym Mike De Paul, co-wrote "Storm in a Teacup" with Lynsey de Paul.
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International SuccessThe song was not only a hit in the UK, but it also gained recognition in other European countries. It went to number two in the Netherlands, number six in Belgium, and even reached the Top 40 in Germany.
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Commercial Use"Storm in a Teacup" found its way to commercial use. It was used in a television advert for a cooperative wholesale society in 1972.
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Public RecognitionDespite it being a cover, "Storm in a Teacup" is often associated with The Fortunes more than Lynsey de Paul, due to its significant chart performance.
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Song StyleThe song belongs to pop music category, with elements of soft rock.
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Influence"Storm in a Teacup", with its unique and captivating storytelling, has been cited as an influence on a number of contemporary British singers and songwriters.
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LegacyThe Fortunes' version of "Storm in a Teacup" remains a popular track within the classic pop circuit, especially on retro and nostalgia-based radio stations.
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