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|cover = {{Cruel Song Cover}} |
|cover = {{Cruel Song Cover}} |
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|main artist 1 = Snakehips |
|main artist 1 = Snakehips |
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|recorded = 2016 |
|recorded = 2016 |
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|length = 3:55 |
|length = 3:55 |
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− | |label =Sony Music UK, Columbia |
+ | |label =Sony Music [[UK]], [[Columbia]] |
− | |producer =Snakehips, Cass Lowe |
+ | |producer =[[Snakehips]], Cass Lowe |
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|album 1 = |
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+ | |next =Freedun |
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− | |next link = |featured artist 1 = Zayn Malik|genre = Electronica, alternative dance}}'''Cruel''' is a song by British production duo [[Snakehips]], featuring British singer and songwriter [[Zayn Malik|Zayn]]. |
+ | |next link =Freedun |featured artist 1 = Zayn Malik|genre = Electronica, alternative dance|composer = [[Snakehips]], Cass Lowe, Erik Hassle, [[Zayn Malik]]}}'''Cruel''' is a song by British production duo [[Snakehips]], featuring British singer and songwriter [[Zayn Malik|Zayn]]. |
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+ | It was released as a single on July 15, 2016 by Sony Music [[UK]] and [[Columbia Records]]. |
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+ | Lyrically, the song is about believing a relationship with a partner is the light in the dark world around him, and he puts all the love he can into this source of happiness. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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− | The song was written and composed by Snakehips, Cass Lowe, Erik Hassle and Zayn in Los Angeles and London. |
+ | The song was written and composed by [[Snakehips]], Cass Lowe, Erik Hassle and Zayn in Los Angeles and London. |
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+ | "Cruel" received critical acclaim, with ''NME'' ranking the song at number 50 on their "50 Best Tracks of 2016" list, and ''MuuMuse'' ranking it at number 88 on their "Top 100 Singles of 2016" list. |
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==Lyrics== |
==Lyrics== |
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{{Lyrics|content = <poem> |
{{Lyrics|content = <poem> |
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+ | '''[Verse 1]''' |
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− | + | Cab radio screaming |
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Noise and tears |
Noise and tears |
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Death on the TV |
Death on the TV |
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I can't concentrate |
I can't concentrate |
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I just see your outline... |
I just see your outline... |
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+ | Mhmm |
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+ | '''[Pre-Chorus]''' |
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Back where we left off |
Back where we left off |
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Watch you take your dress off |
Watch you take your dress off |
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I've been by myself remembering you |
I've been by myself remembering you |
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Your body hurts me |
Your body hurts me |
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Loopin' 'round like CCTV |
Loopin' 'round like CCTV |
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In all this bitterness you stay so sweet |
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet |
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+ | '''[Chorus]''' |
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It's such a cruel world |
It's such a cruel world |
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Savin' all my love for you, girl |
Savin' all my love for you, girl |
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Maybe I found somethin' good, girl |
Maybe I found somethin' good, girl |
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+ | '''[Verse 2]''' |
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Some prick at the party |
Some prick at the party |
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All scripts and boasts |
All scripts and boasts |
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For us |
For us |
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+ | '''[Pre-Chorus]''' |
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Back where we left off |
Back where we left off |
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Watch you take your dress off |
Watch you take your dress off |
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I've been by myself remembering you |
I've been by myself remembering you |
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Your body hurts me |
Your body hurts me |
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Loopin' 'round like CCTV |
Loopin' 'round like CCTV |
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In all this bitterness you stay so sweet |
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet |
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+ | '''[Chorus]''' |
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It's such a cruel world |
It's such a cruel world |
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Savin' all my love for you, girl |
Savin' all my love for you, girl |
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Maybe I found somethin' good, girl |
Maybe I found somethin' good, girl |
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+ | '''[Bridge]''' |
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Who do you love? Who do you love? |
Who do you love? Who do you love? |
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Who do you love? Who do you love? |
Who do you love? Who do you love? |
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Just see your outline... |
Just see your outline... |
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+ | '''[Pre-Chorus]''' |
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Back where we left off |
Back where we left off |
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Help you take your dress off |
Help you take your dress off |
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I've been by myself remembering you |
I've been by myself remembering you |
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Your body hurts me |
Your body hurts me |
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Loopin' 'round like CCTV |
Loopin' 'round like CCTV |
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In all this bitterness you stay so sweet |
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet |
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+ | '''[Chorus]''' |
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It's such a cruel world |
It's such a cruel world |
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Savin' all my love for you, girl |
Savin' all my love for you, girl |
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Maybe I found somethin' good, girl |
Maybe I found somethin' good, girl |
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+ | '''[Outro]''' |
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Sunrise in Hollywood |
Sunrise in Hollywood |
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We ain't slept for days |
We ain't slept for days |
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Perfect disaster |
Perfect disaster |
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Me and you |
Me and you |
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− | </font> |
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</poem>}} |
</poem>}} |
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==Music Video== |
==Music Video== |
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The music video was uploaded onto Snakehip's VEVO channel on August 9, 2016. |
The music video was uploaded onto Snakehip's VEVO channel on August 9, 2016. |
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− | {{Music video|released = |
+ | {{Music video|released =August 09, 2016|length =3:55|director =Alex Southam|location =Los Angeles|vevo views =32,711,624<small> (as of May 09, 2019)</small>|video = Snakehips - Cruel (Official Video) ft. ZAYN}} |
== Remix == |
== Remix == |
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[[Category:Collaborations]] |
[[Category:Collaborations]] |
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[[Category:Songs with music videos]] |
[[Category:Songs with music videos]] |
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+ | [[Category:2016 releases]] |
Latest revision as of 19:10, 8 May 2019
Cruel is a song by British production duo Snakehips, featuring British singer and songwriter Zayn.
It was released as a single on July 15, 2016 by Sony Music UK and Columbia Records.
Lyrically, the song is about believing a relationship with a partner is the light in the dark world around him, and he puts all the love he can into this source of happiness.
Background
The song was written and composed by Snakehips, Cass Lowe, Erik Hassle and Zayn in Los Angeles and London.
"Cruel" received critical acclaim, with NME ranking the song at number 50 on their "50 Best Tracks of 2016" list, and MuuMuse ranking it at number 88 on their "Top 100 Singles of 2016" list.
Lyrics
Music Video
Background
The music video was uploaded onto Snakehip's VEVO channel on August 9, 2016.
An accompanying music video for "Cruel" premiered on YouTube on 9 August 2016 and stars Zayn as he sings the song inside a building on an Asian town. The video was directed by Alex Southam.[1]
Music Video | Information | |
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Released | August 09, 2016 | |
Length | 3:55 | |
Director | Alex Southam | |
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Location | Los Angeles | |
VEVO views | 32,711,624 (as of May 09, 2019) |
Remix
A remix version of "Cruel" was released on August 26, 2016