Tough Love

Jessie Ware

About Tough Love

"Tough Love" is a song by British singer Jessie Ware from her second studio album, Tough Love (2014). It was written by Ware, Benny Blanco, and Benjamin Ash and produced by the latter under the production pseudonym BenZel. The song was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 12 April 2014 as the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ware's first domestic top 40 entry. Critically acclaimed, "Tough Love" was included on Pitchfork's list of the 100 best songs of 2014.  


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2014
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It’s a really good sign that you hope my mind is true
And I’ve been thinking of what to say all night to you
So you wanna be a man about it, do you?
And have you figured out all you wanted, have you?

When your heart becomes a million different pieces
That's when you won't be able to recognize this feeling

That’s called tough love
That’s called tough love
That’s called tough love
That’s called tough love

In the middle of the night all I think about is you
I dream in all your clouds of glory, it's true
So you wanna be a man about it, do you have to?
And have you figured out all you wanted, have you?

When your heart becomes a million different pieces
That's when you won't be able to recognize this feeling

That’s called tough love (tough love)
That’s called tough love (tough love)
That’s called tough love (tough love)
That’s called tough love (tough love)

You have me crying out, crying out for more
You have me crying out, crying out for more
You have me crying out, crying out for more
You have me crying out, crying out for more

That’s called tough love (tough love)
That’s called tough love (tough love)
That’s called tough love (tough love)
That’s called tough love (tough love)

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Jessie Ware

Jessica Lois "Jessie" Ware (born 15 October 1984) is an English singer-songwriter signed to PMR Records and best known for her 2012 single "Wildest Moments". She has sung vocals for SBTRKT in concert and on their recordings. In its review of her debut album, Devotion, Clash called Jessie "the missing link between Adele, SBTRKT and Sade" and hailed it as "a strong and accomplished debut". more »

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Written by: Benjamin Ash, Benjamin Levin, Jessica Ware

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Details
"Tough Love" is a song by English singer Jessie Ware from her second studio album of the same name, which was released in 2014.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Jessie Ware and British musician Benjamin Ash, who is better known for his stage name, BenZel.
Music Genre
"Tough Love" is generally categorized under the music genre of electronic, synth-pop, and soul.
Release and Reception
The song was released as the album's lead single in June 2014 and has been praised for its electronic soundscape and powerful lyrics.
Chart Performance
Despite its heartfelt melody and lyrics, "Tough Love" did not chart very high. It reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart.
Inspiration
Jessie Ware has mentioned that her music, including "Tough Love", is often inspired by classic pop, soul music, and her love for storytelling.
Album Success
"Tough Love" and its same-titled album were a commercial success. The album debuted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.
Critical Acclaim
Critics lauded the song for its ethereal sounds and Ware's emotive vocals.
Music Video
The music video for "Tough Love" was directed by BRTHR, which beautifully complemented the song's touching lyrics with vivid, ethereal visuals.
Live Performances
Jessie Ware has performed "Tough Love" in various live shows and festivals including renowned British music festival, Glastonbury in 2014-2015.
Album Synthesis
While "Tough Love" is the lead single, it is not representative of the entire album's sound. The album varies from the electronic vibes of "Tough Love" to tracks reminiscent of 80s power ballads and soulful R&B tunes.

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