Special Cases
Massive Attack
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Don't tell your man what you don't do right Not tell him all the things that make you cry But check yourself for your own shit / shame And don't be making love like it's always Take a look around the world You see such bad things happening There are many good men Ask yourself is he one of them the deadliest of sin is pride Make you feel like you're always right But they're always to the sides It takes dirt to make love dirt to make a life Take a look around the world You see such mad things happening There are few good men Thank you lucky star that he's one of them
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Written by: Robert Del Naja, Neil Davidge, Grantley Marshall, Sinead O'connor
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Special Cases" is classified under the trip-hop genre, a musical genre that originated in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s.
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Album InformationThe song appears on Massive Attack's fourth studio album, "100th Window," that was released in February 2003.
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Guest ArtistMassive Attack collaborated with Sinéad O'Connor for the vocals on "Special Cases."
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Usage in Other MediaThe song was used in the soundtrack of the 2004 film, "Danny the Dog," which is also known as "Unleashed.”
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Commercial Success"Special Cases" was a commercial success, reaching the top 20 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 15.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by H5, depicting shapes evolving from biological to mechanical forms that resemble MRI scans, referencing the song's lyrics – "flesh and bone."
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Single Release"Special Cases" was the first single released from the "100th Window" album. Its release was accompanied by several remixes.
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Language VersionA version of "Special Cases" was recorded with Sinéad O'Connor singing the lyrics in French. This version appeared on the "Special Cases" CD single.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, earning praise for its dark, moody, and atmospheric sound.
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Live Performances"Special Cases" was performed by Massive Attack during their live shows in 2003 and 2004, with Deborah Miller singing the lead vocal in place of Sinéad O'Connor.
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