4 the Tears In Your Eyes
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Long ago, there was a man Change stone to bread with the touch of his hand Made the blind see and the dumb understand He died for the tears in your eyes Your eyes Many people came from all around Hear this man preach, glorious sound Spoke of man in harmony and love abound He died for the tears in your eyes Your eyes Your eyes Your, eyes Died for the tears in your eyes For the tears in your eyes And the tears of sorrow For cents may be all that they're worth For the rising sun each day assures us The meek shall inherit the earth The earth Faith is a word, we all should try Describing the man who willingly died Believe that your hunger, sorrow, and fears Is less than the tears in your eyes Your eyes Less than the tears in your eyes For the tears in your eyes And the tears of sorrow For cents may be all that they're worth (All they're worth) For the rising sun each day assures us The meek shall inherit the earth Say it again For the tears in your eyes And the tears of sorrow For cents may be all that they're worth (All they're worth) For the rising sun each day assures us The meek shall inherit the earth The earth Thank you
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Origin"4 the Tears in Your Eyes" is a song by American musician Prince. It was released in 1985.
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Album BackgroundThe song only appeared on Prince’s studio album “Around the World in a Day” as a video. The full version of the song was included on the charity album “We Are the World”, which was created to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Africa.
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RecordingThe original song was recorded at Prince's home studio in Minnesota in 1985.
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Inspiration"4 the Tears in Your Eyes" was written by Prince as a response to the hunger crisis in Africa, which was the theme of the "We Are The World" album.
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VideographyAn accompanying music video was also released, which was shot in black and white and showcased Prince’s theatrical style.
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DurationsThe full-length version of "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" is approximately 3 minutes and 25 seconds long.
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Genre and StyleThe song falls into the pop and gospel genres. It showcases Prince's versatility as a singer and songwriter.
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Live PerformancePrince performed the song live only once during the "LoveSexy" tour in 1988.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics talk about Jesus and carry a strong religious sentiment. Throughout the song, Prince emphasizes the importance of faith and strength during difficult times.
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LegacyAlthough not as commercially successful as some of Prince's other hits, "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" remains an important part of his discography due to its social message and the context in which it was released.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released as a part of the posthumous Prince album “One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over!” in 2002.
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Notable CollaborationThe song was part of the "USA for Africa" project, which included well-known artists such as Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Bruce Springsteen.
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