Heartbreaking World

Jools Holland

About Heartbreaking World

"Heartbreaking World", released Oct. 1985, was the third UK single released from Squeeze's sixth album, Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti. While every other Squeeze single was written by the team of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, this one was penned by Difford and keyboardist Jools Holland. This is also the only Squeeze single to feature a lead vocal by Holland. Holland's younger brother Chris Holland also plays emulator on this track.


Year:
1998
5:04
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The saddest thing
I've ever seen
Was a starving face 
On my TV screen
The desperate faces
That I saw
Had my disbelief
Dropping from my jaw
The harvest could be
Shared around
Instead it's buried
In the ground

The saddest thing 
I've ever seen
Was a football fan 
Die for his team
The toughest thing
I've ever known 
Was the soldier boy
Who never made it home
It's fiction live before our eyes
It leaves me cold
And my heart cries
It's a heartbreaking world 
If you want it to be

You're the one
Who breaks it for me
You're the one 
Who breaks it for me

The greatest thing
I've ever seen 
Was a new born child
Looking up at me
The greatest thing 
I've ever heard
Was that baby's cry
In this wicked world
The innocence of that cry
Leaves me cold
And my heart cries
It's a heartbreaking world
If you want it to be

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Jools Holland

Julian Miles "Jools" Holland, OBE, DL (born 24 January 1958) is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, George Harrison, David Gilmour, Magazine and Bono. more »

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Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, JOOLS HOLLAND

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12 facts about this song

Collaborative Creation
"Heartbreaking World" is a song that was created as a collaboration between Jools Holland, a renowned pianist, and the band Squeeze.
Album Inclusion
The song was included within Jools Holland's album called "World of His Own" which was released in the year 1990.
Lead Singers
Glenn Tilbrook, the lead singe of the band Squeeze, performed the song's vocals.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the category of Pop Rock.
Former Bandmates
Jools Holland was originally a member of Squeeze before he embarked on a solo career.
Musical Style
The song exhibits elements of jazz and blues piano influences from Jools Holland's unique piano-play intricacies.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of the song describes emotional journeys which resonate with the hardships one faces in love and human relationships, and the underlying theme of the song is speaks about loss and despair.
Squeeze Contribution
The influence of Squeeze can be seen in the song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics that sets a contrast to its somber theme.
Reconnection
The collaboration on "Heartbreaking World" marked a noteworthy reunion for Jools Holland with his former bandmates.
Reception
Although the exact commercial success or critical reviews for "Heartbreaking World" may not be readily available, the reputation of both Jools Holland and Squeeze in their respective careers adds a level of prestige to the song.
Live Performances
The song is often included in live performances by Jools Holland, symbolising its importance in his repertoire.
Radio Play
The song receives regular airplay on classic pop and rock radio stations, showing its lasting appeal.

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