Feel No Pain
Sade
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Mama been laid off Papa been laid off My brother's been laid off For more than two years now Ooh can't get a job Billy can't get a job Ooh they gotta listen to the blues Help them to strive Help them to move on Help them to have some future Help them to live long Help them to live life Help them to smile Don't let them stay home and listen to the blues Mama been laid off Papa been laid off Billy can't get a job For too long, too long Don't let them lose We gotta give them a chance It's gonna come back on everyone If you don't make them dance Don't let them stay home and listen to the blues There's nothing sacred (why, why, why) Breathing hatred We have to face it (why, why, why) No one can take it And feel no pain Mama been laid off Papa been laid off My brother's been laid off For more than two years now Ooh can't get a job Billy can't get a job Ooh they gotta listen to the blues Help them to strive Help them to move on Help them to have some future Help them to live long Help them to live life Help them to smile Don't let them stay home and listen to the blues One day we're gonna wake up And the ghetto's all around All over my friend Have you ever seen a man break down Do you know how that feels To walk the street with your head held high Why, why, why Oh Lord have mercy Did you ever see a man break down There's nothing sacred Breathing hatred We have to face it No one can take it (how can they take that much) And feel no pain Oh, did you ever see a man break down
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Written by: Andrew Hale, Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman
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13 facts about this song
Song Information"Feel No Pain" is a track from Sade’s fourth studio album, “Love Deluxe.”
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Release DateThe album "Love Deluxe," including the song "Feel No Pain," was released on November 11, 1992.
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Artist BackgroundThe song was performed by Sade, a British band formed in London in 1982, led by Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu.
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Song CompositionSade Adu along with Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman, and Paul Spencer Denman, are credited as the writers of "Feel No Pain". Their work together is highly collaborative, with Adu as the vocalist and lyricist, and the others contributing instrumentation and production.
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Song Theme"Feel No Pain" examines the struggles of the working class and unemployment from a compassionate viewpoint, urging society to acknowledge and aid those struggling instead of ignoring them. The song is known for its socially conscious theme.
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Critical ResponseThe song, similar to other tracks on the album, received recognition for its distinctive, smooth jazz sound and insightful, heartfelt lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Love Deluxe," which includes "Feel No Pain," reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and has been certified platinum in both the UK and the US.
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Music Video"Feel No Pain" also has an official music video directed by Baillie Walsh, who contributed to other Sade music videos.
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Album SuccessThe "Love Deluxe" album, which includes "Feel No Pain," is considered one of Sade's most successful offerings, having sold over 3.4 million copies in the United States by February 2010.
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Other Popular Songs on AlbumSome other well-known songs from the "Love Deluxe" album include "No Ordinary Love" and "Cherish The Day," both of which were released as singles and did well on music charts.
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Style and InfluenceKnown for its elegant and stylish fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B, "Feel No Pain" continues Sade's legacy of creating timeless music that resonates with audiences worldwide.
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Live Performances"Feel No Pain" has been performed live multiple times, including during Sade’s "Love Deluxe World Tour” in 1993, which marked the band's first global tour in seven years.
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Impact and LegacyEven though "Feel No Pain" wasn't released as a single, it remains a fan favorite and is regularly highlighted as an underrated gem in Sade's discography.
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