Walking on Broken Glass
Annie Lennox
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Walking on, walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass You were the sweetest thing that I ever knew But I don't care for sugar, honey, if I can't have you Since you've abandoned me My whole life has crashed Won't you pick the pieces up 'Cause it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass The sun's still shining in big blue sky But it don't mean nothing to me Oh, let the rain come down Let the wind blow through me I'm living in an empty room With all the windows smashed And I've got so little left to lose That it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass And if you're trying to cut me down You know that I might bleed 'Cause if you're trying to cut me down I know that you'll succeed And if you want to hurt me There's nothing left to fear 'Cause if you want to hurt me You're doing really well, my dear Now everyone of us was made to suffer Everyone of us was made to weep We've been hurting one another Now the pain has cut too deep So take me from the wreckage Save me from the blast Lift me up and take me back Don't let me keep on walking I can't keep on walking, keep on walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass Walking on, walking on broken glass
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Written by: Annie Lennox
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Walking on Broken Glass" was released as the third single from Annie Lennox's first solo album, "Diva," in August 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #1 on the United States' Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was also a top 10 hit on many international charts including UK Singles Chart (#8) and US Billboard Hot 100 (#14).
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Award NominationIt was one of three singles that helped Lennox earn a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1993.
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Music VideoThe music video is set in the Rococo time period and features actors John Malkovich and Hugh Laurie. Laurie plays the unfaithful husband and Malkovich the dubious friend.
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Writing CreditsLennox is the sole writer of the song, showcasing her talented songwriting skills.
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Song InspirationsLennox's tumultuous relationship with fellow Eurythmics member Dave Stewart was said to be a source of inspiration for this emotional and heart-rending song.
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Unique Shards SoundThe sound of shattering glass, which can be heard throughout the song, was actually created by playing the sampled sound of crashing chandeliers reverse.
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Unique StyleThe song is well-known for its expressively bitter yet buoyant lyrics, and Lennox's powerful and emotive delivery that resonated with many listeners going through breakups or heartaches.
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BackgroundThis song came out shortly after her split from Eurythmics and her divorce from German Hare Krishna devotee Radha Raman. This was considered a difficult period in Lennox's life, which might have influenced the song.
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Notable Live PerformancesLennox performed "Walking on Broken Glass" live at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards, which helped propel the song to greater fame.
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