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{{Single
 
{{Single
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|cover = {{Cruel Song Cover}}
 
|cover = {{Cruel Song Cover}}
 
|main artist 1 = Snakehips
 
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|recorded = 2016
 
|recorded = 2016
 
|length = 3:55
 
|length = 3:55
|label =Sony Music UK, Columbia
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|label =Sony Music [[UK]], [[Columbia]]
|producer =Snakehips, Cass Lowe
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|producer =[[Snakehips]], Cass Lowe
 
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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]]. It was released as a single on 15 July 2016 by Sony Music UK and Columbia Records.
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|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.
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
The song was written and composed by Snakehips, Cass Lowe, Erik Hassle and Zayn in Los Angeles and London.
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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.
   
 
==Lyrics==
 
==Lyrics==
 
{{Lyrics|content = <poem>
 
{{Lyrics|content = <poem>
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'''[Verse 1]'''
<font color=black>Cop radio screaming
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Cab radio screaming
 
Noise and tears
 
Noise and tears
 
Death on the TV
 
Death on the TV
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I can't concentrate
 
I can't concentrate
 
I just see your outline...
 
I just see your outline...
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Mhmm
   
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'''[Pre-Chorus]'''
 
Back where we left off
 
Back where we left off
 
Watch you take your dress off
 
Watch you take your dress off
 
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
 
Loopin' 'round like CCTV
 
Loopin' 'round like CCTV
 
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet
 
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
 
It's such a cruel world
 
It's such a cruel world
 
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]'''
 
Some prick at the party
 
Some prick at the party
 
All scripts and boasts
 
All scripts and boasts
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For us
 
For us
   
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'''[Pre-Chorus]'''
 
Back where we left off
 
Back where we left off
 
Watch you take your dress off
 
Watch you take your dress off
 
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
 
Loopin' 'round like CCTV
 
Loopin' 'round like CCTV
 
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet
 
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
 
It's such a cruel world
 
It's such a cruel world
 
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]'''
 
Who do you love? Who do you love?
 
Who do you love? Who do you love?
 
Who do you love? Who do you love?
 
Who do you love? Who do you love?
 
Just see your outline...
 
Just see your outline...
   
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'''[Pre-Chorus]'''
 
Back where we left off
 
Back where we left off
 
Help you take your dress off
 
Help you take your dress off
 
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
 
Loopin' 'round like CCTV
 
Loopin' 'round like CCTV
 
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet
 
In all this bitterness you stay so sweet
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
 
It's such a cruel world
 
It's such a cruel world
 
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]'''
 
Sunrise in Hollywood
 
Sunrise in Hollywood
 
We ain't slept for days
 
We ain't slept for days
 
Perfect disaster
 
Perfect disaster
 
Me and you
 
Me and you
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</poem>}}
 
</poem>}}
   
 
==Music Video==
 
==Music Video==
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=== Background ===
 
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 =<font color=black> August 9, 2016|length =<font color=black> 3:55|director =<font color=black> Alex Southam|location =<font color=black> Los Angeles|vevo views =<font color=black> 13,069,054<small>(as of September 24, 2016)</small>|video = Snakehips - Cruel (Official Video) ft. ZAYN}}
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{{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:Songs with music videos]]
 
[[Category:Songs with music videos]]
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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

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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
Snakehips_-_Cruel_(Official_Video)_ft._ZAYN Released August 09, 2016
Length 3:55
Director Alex Southam
Production Co
Choreographer
Filmed
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

SNAKEHIPS_-_Cruel_ft._Zayn_(Ta-ku_Remix)

SNAKEHIPS - Cruel ft. Zayn (Ta-ku Remix)

References