The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)
The Jam
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In your white lace and your wedding bells You look the picture of contented new wealth But from the onlooking fool who believed your lies I wish this grave would open up and swallow me alive For the bitterest pill is hard to swallow The love I gave hangs in sad-colored, mocking shadows, yeah When the wheel of fortune broke, you fell to me Out of grey skies to change my misery The vacant spot, your beating heart took its place Now I watch smoke leave my lips and fill an empty room For the bitterest pill is hard to swallow The love I gave hangs in sad-colored, mocking shadows The bitterest pill is mine to take If I took if for a hundred years, I couldn't feel any more hate The bitterest pill is mine to take If I took if for a hundred years, I couldn't feel any more hate Now autumn's breeze blows summer's leaves through my life Twisted and broken-down, no days with sunlight The dying spark, you left your mark on me The promise of your kiss, but with someone else For the bitterest pill is mine to swallow The love I gave hangs in sad-colored, mocking shadows The bitterest pill is mine to take If I took if for a hundred years, I couldn't feel anymore ill The bitterest pill is mine to take If I took if for a hundred years, I couldn't feel any more hate The bitterest pill is mine to take If I took if for a hundred years, I couldn't feel any more hate The bitterest pill is mine to take If I took if for a hundred years, I couldn't feel any more hate
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" was released by The Jam in 1982. It was one of the last singles they released before they disbanded in the same year.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the top 40 for 10 weeks. However, it did not make a significant impact in the US market.
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Music GenreThe song is typically classified as a blend of mod revival and new wave – music genres that The Jam are known for.
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Song Theme"The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" is a melancholy tune concerning heartbreak and disillusion. The lyrics express regret and bitterness towards a failed love relationship.
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Album InformationThe song was not part of any of The Jam's six studio albums. But it's included in several of their compilation albums, such as "Snap!" and "The Sound of The Jam."
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Featured PersonnelThe song was performed by The Jam trio: Paul Weller (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass, vocals), and Rick Buckler (drums).
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SongwritersPaul Weller, the band’s primary songwriter, also penned the lyrics for "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)".
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Production InformationAs with most of The Jam's songs, "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" was produced by Peter Wilson, a renowned producer active during the late 70s and 80s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including former Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond for his 2007 album "Stardom Road".
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LegacyDespite not being one of The Jam's most commercially successful singles, "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" has endured as a fan favourite and is recognised as a cornerstone of the band's emotional repertoire.
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