Driven to Tears
The Police
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How can you say that you're not responsible? What does it have to do with me? What is my reaction, what should it be? Confronted by this latest atrocity Driven to tears Driven to tears Driven to tears Hide my face in my hands, shame wells in my throat My comfortable existence is reduced to a shallow meaningless party Seems that when some innocent die All we can offer them is a page in a some magazine Too many cameras and not enough food 'Cause this is what we've seen Driven to tears Driven to tears Driven to tears Protest is futile, nothing seems to get through What's to become of our world, who knows what to do Driven to tears Driven to tears Driven to tears Driven to tears Driven to tears Driven to tears, driven to tears
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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9 facts about this song
Song Background"Driven to Tears" is a song written by Sting and performed by The Police. It was included in their third studio album, "Zenyattà Mondatta," released in 1980.
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Album SuccessThe album "Zenyattà Mondatta" peaked at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and #5 on the US Billboard 200, marking its global success.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the feelings of guilt and helplessness about worldwide suffering and poverty. Sting, the lead vocalist of The Police, has mentioned in interviews that he wrote the song after seeing a news report about starving children in Africa.
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Musical Composition"Driven to Tears" is an intense, up-tempo track with a blend of reggae and punk influences, featuring powerful and emotional vocals from Sting.
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Lyrics ImportanceThe lyrics, "Seems that when some innocent dies, all we can offer them is a page in some magazine," addresses the media's role in reporting tragedies, a constant theme in Sting's songwriting.
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Live Performances"Driven to Tears" has been a consistent part of Sting and The Police's live performances, often extended with guitar solos and additional verses, showcasing their improvisational skills.
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Sting's Solo VersionSting included a live version of "Driven to Tears" on his 1993 compilation album "Demolition Man."
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Pearl Jam and Robert Downey Jr., the latter performing it on Ally McBeal, have covered "Driven to Tears," highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
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PhilanthropyThe song's message aligns with Sting's philanthropic efforts. He co-founded the Rainforest Foundation, to protect rainforests and their indigenous populations, demonstrating his commitment to addressing global issues, originally highlighted in "Driven to Tears."
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