Cruel
Human Nature
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You can say love's forever And find it never stays In you I've recovered The one thing that must remain I'm tired of a world undone I've figured out you're my setting sun It's cruel The way I'm needing you I guess I'll play the fool It's my heart, not my mind and it's taking over Cruel Suddenly it's true No longer can I choose It's in you I'm defined and there is no other Oh it's cruel Oh it's cruel I can hold back emotions Get lost in a maze But this urgency tells me I just can't refrain Dreams have come and passed me by But now it's time to redefine (yeah) It's cruel The way I'm needing you I guess I'll play the fool It's my heart, not my mind and it's taking over Cruel Suddenly it's true No longer can I choose It's in you I'm defined and there is no other I've seen it come and go so many times But this is critical, the truth I can't hide (can't hide) And I don't know why (and I don't know why, I don't know why) Yeah, oh yeah (so cruel) So cruel, oh It's cruel the way I'm loving you, oh yeah (so cruel) Cruel the way I'm loving you It's cruel The way I'm needing you I guess I'll play the fool (it's cruel the way I'm loving you) (baby now I know it's true) It's my heart, not my mind and it's taking over Cruel Suddenly it's true No longer can I choose It's in you I'm defined and there is no other
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Written by: ANDREW JOHN KLIPPEL, SHEPPARD J. SOLOMON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Human Nature" is an Australian boy band. They formed in 1989 and are still performing today, making them one of Australia's longest-running bands.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Cruel" is a track off their third album titled "Counting Down," which was released in 1999.
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Chart SuccessDespite being a track off an album, "Cruel" did not chart officially in Australia. However, the album "Counting Down" reached the number one position on the Australian Album charts.
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RecognitionDue to their successful album "Counting Down," Human Nature received a nomination for 'Highest Selling Album' at the 2000 ARIA Music Awards.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song "Cruel" by Human Nature tackles themes of heartbreak, which is common in many pop songs. The lyrics express feelings of hurt caused by a love that was cruelly taken away.
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Musical StyleHuman Nature is known for their harmonious blend of pop and R&B. In "Cruel," their verses are filled with R&B rhythms while the chorus leans more into pop.
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Track LengthThe song "Cruel" lasts for 4 minutes and 11 seconds, which is considered standard length for pop songs.
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Song's Position in the Album"Cruel" is track number 5 out of 12 songs in the "Counting Down" album, inhabiting its mid-section.
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Vinyl Release"Counting Down," the album containing "Cruel," was released on vinyl format in 2018 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "Cruel," showcasing the young band's performance and dance abilities.
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Iconic ProducerThe "Counting Down" album was co-produced by Paul Begaud, who has worked with famous artists including Tina Arena and Vanessa Amorosi.
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Global PopularityDespite originating from Australia, Human Nature has a considerable international fan base. They garnered attention in the US, particularly after a residency in Las Vegas that started in 2009.
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