Cruel
Tori Amos
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So don't give me respect Don't give me a piece of your preciousness Flaunt all she's got in our old neighbourhood I'm sure she'll make a few friends Even the rain bows down Let us pray as you cock cock cock your mane No cigarettes only peeled Havanas for you I can be cruel I don't know why Why can't my ba.ll.oo.n stay up In a perfectly windy sky I can be cruel I don't know why Dance with the Sufi's Celebrate your top ten in the charts of pain Lover brother bogenvilla my vine twists around your need Even the rain is sharp Like today as you sh-sh-shock me sane No cigarettes only peeled Havanas for you
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Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Cruel" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. She is known for her mezzo-soprano vocal range and her piano-driven music.
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Album ClassificationThe song is included in her fourth studio album, "From the Choirgirl Hotel," which was released on May 5, 1998.
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Song CompositionThe song is notable for its industrial sound, featuring electronic music and Amos's usual piano accompaniment.
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Chart Performance"Cruel" didn't chart independently but the album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200, her highest peak to date.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cruel" is directed by Nancy Bardawil. It features a disturbing, surreal set of images which strongly reflect the song's dark tone.
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Song InterpretationAccording to some fans and critics, the lyrics of "Cruel" can be interpreted as addressing the emotional toll of miscarriage, a tragedy Amos herself experienced.
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Live Performances"Cruel" is regularly featured in Tori Amos's live sets, often in extended versions. Fans have praised her intense, emotive live renditions of the song.
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Song StyleUnlike most of Tori Amos's earlier works which primarily feature piano instrumentation, "Cruel" is distinctive due to its heavy use of electronic sounds, making it a departure from her typical style.
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ReceptionThe song was highly praised by music critics, with many noticing Amos's vocal performance and effective exploration of dark, complex emotions.
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InfluenceThe song is viewed by some as a precursor to the darker, more experimental electronic elements that would fuse with her piano-based music in later albums.
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