Seven Tears

Goombay Dance Band

About Seven Tears

"Seven Tears" is a popular song by the Goombay Dance Band, released in 1981. It was released as the only single from their third studio album, Holiday in Paradise, and was subsequently featured on the UK-only compilation Seven Tears. Written by Wolff-Ekkehardt Stein and Wolfgang Jass, and produced by Jochen Peterson, "Seven Tears" was a major hit across Europe in the winter and spring of 1982. The song spent three weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart, being the fourth time a German act had topped the UK chart, six weeks after Kraftwerk had achieved that feat with "The Model" in 1982 and Boney M with Rivers Of Babylon and Mary's Boy Child in 1978.  


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Seven tears have flown into the river

Seven tears are runnin' to the sea.
If one day they reach some distant waters

Then you'll know
it's sent with love from me.
Here I stand
head in hand
Lonely like a stranger on the shore.
I can't stand this feeling anymore.
Day by day
this world's all grey
And if dreams were eagles I would fly

But they ain't
and that's the reason why.
Seven tears have flown into the river
. . .

Oh
my darling
oh
my pretty lady

Golden star that leads to paradise.
Like a river's running to the ocean
I'll come back to you fourthousand miles.
Here I stand
head in hand . . .
Seven tears have flown into the river
. . .
Oh
my darling
oh
my pretty lady
. . .
Seven tears have flown into the river
. . .
Oh
my darling
oh
my pretty lady
. . .

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Goombay Dance Band

The Goombay Dance Band is a German based band of the 1970s created by Oliver Bendt. The band is named after a small bay on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. more »

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Written by: WOLFGANG JASS, WOLFF-EKKEHARDT STEIN

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Release History
"Seven Tears" by the Goombay Dance Band was released as a single in November 1981.
Album
This song is from the album "Holiday in Paradise", which gets its name from a phrase that references a beach vacation.
Chart Success
The single topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in March 1982 and has climbed the charts in many other countries.
Genre
Goombay Dance Band is known for their Caribbean pop sound, a genre that fuses pop with elements of reggae and calypso.
Band Origin
Although their music is Caribbean in style, Goombay Dance Band is actually from Germany.
Formation
The band was formed in 1979 by Oliver Bendt, who was inspired by the tropical music played at his regular spot beachside in Sankt Pauli, Hamburg.
Recognition
"Seven Tears" is arguably the band's most well-known song, bringing them international recognition.
Signature Style
Goombay Dance Band is known for their beach party style music, contributing to the distinctive sound heard in "Seven Tears".
Musical Structure
The song features a flowing, rhythmic feel and pleasant, catchy melodies which are characteristic of Caribbean pop music.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Seven Tears" are heartfelt and emotional, appearing to allude to the loneliness one can feel despite being surrounded by joy and vibrancy.
Legacy
Decades after its release, "Seven Tears" is still loved by fans of the band and the genre, demonstrating the lasting impact and popularity of Goombay Dance Band's music.
Theme
The song uses "seven tears" as a metaphor for overcoming personal difficulties, which resonates with many listeners.
Duration
"Seven Tears" is 3:48 minutes long, which is considered a standard song length.

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