Can't Be Sure
The Sundays
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Give me a story and give me a bed Give me possessions Oh love luck and money they go to my head like wildfire It's good to have something to live for you'll find Live for tomorrow Live for a job and a perfect behind, high time England my country the home of the free, such miserable weather But England's as happy as England can be Why cry And did you know desire's a terrible thing The worst that I could find And did you know desire's a terrible thing But I rely on mine, a-ah England my country the home of the free, such miserable weather But England's as happy as England can be Why cry And did you know desire's a terrible thing The worst that I could find And did you know desire's a terrible thing But I rely on mine Did you know desire's a terrible thing It makes the world go blind But if desire, desire's a terrible thing You know that I really don't mind And it's my life And though I can't be sure what I want any more It will come to me later Well it's my life, and it's my life And though I can't be sure if I want any more It will come to me later, ah, yeah
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Written by: DAVID GAVURIN, HARRIET WHEELER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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16 facts about this song
Music Genre"Can't Be Sure" by The Sundays is classified under the genres of indie pop and jangle pop.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 45 on the UK Singles chart in 1989.
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Critical AcclaimIn a 1989 NME review, it was named as 'Single of the Week'.
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Debut Single"Can't Be Sure" was The Sundays' debut single.
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Album InclusionThe song is also included in The Sundays’ debut album "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" which was released in 1990.
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Iconic LyricsThe song's lyrics, "England my country, the home of the free, such miserable weather" is often quoted because of its symbolic and anecdotal depiction of British weather and psyche.
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Original Release Date"Can't Be Sure" was originally released in 1989.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Rough Trade Records which is known for representing indie and alternative bands.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Can't Be Sure" is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Lead VocalsThe song's lead vocals were performed by Harriet Wheeler, who is known for her distinctive and ethereal voice.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Can't Be Sure" mostly features the band playing in a room with blue walls and some scenes from everyday English life.
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Cover VersionsIndie pop band The Chesterfields covered the song, which is featured on various tribute albums.
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Critical PraiseMany critics have praised "Can't Be Sure" for its melody, lyrics, and Wheeler's vocals. It's often regarded as an anthem of Indie pop.
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InfluenceThe song is believed to have influenced the sound of many future indie pop bands.
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Band FormationThe song was written and performed by The Sundays, who were formed in 1988 in London, England.
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Song Writers"Can't Be Sure" was composed by band members David Gavurin and Harriet Wheeler.
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