It's Probably Me
Sting
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If the night turned cold and the stars looked down And you hug yourself on the cold cold ground You wake the morning in a stranger's coat No one would you see You ask yourself, who'd watch for me My only friend, who could it be It's hard to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me When your belly's empty and the hunger's so real And you're too proud to beg and too dumb to steal You search the city for your only friend No one would you see You ask yourself, who could it be A solitary voice to speak out and set me free I hate to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me You're not the easiest person I ever got to know And it's hard for us both to let our feelings show Some would say I should let you go your way You'll only make me cry If there's one guy, just one guy Who'd lay down his life for you and die It's hard to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me When the world's gone crazy and it makes no sense There's only one voice that comes to your defense The jury's out and your eyes search the room And one friendly face is all you need to see If there's one guy, just one guy Who'd lay down his life for you and die It's hard to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me I hate to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me
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Written by: Eric Patrick Clapton, Michael Arnold Kamen, Gordon Matthew Sumner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Music Release1. "It's Probably Me" was released as a single by Sting and Eric Clapton for the soundtrack of the film, "Lethal Weapon 3" in 1992.
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Composing Process2. The song was originally composed by Sting, Eric Clapton, and Michael Kamen.
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Collaboration3. Although the song is often credited to Sting and Eric Clapton, the collaboration with Michael Kamen on this song was quite significant. Kamen, a proficient composer, and arranger provided the orchestration.
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Song Popularity4. The song became popular, peaking at number 20 on the U.K. Singles Chart and number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song Theme5. "It's Probably Me" is typically described as a pop rock song which carries a recurring theme of friendship and camaraderie.
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Movie Connection6. Another interesting fact is that the song's lyrics subtly reference Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, the main characters of the Lethal Weapon series, adding a deeper connection to the movie for which the song was written.
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Music Video7. The music video featured both Sting and Clapton, and had a cameo appearance by the Lethal Weapon stars Danny Glover and Mel Gibson.
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Award Nomination8. Despite its relative commercial success and popularity, it was only nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Song in 1992 but failed to take the win.
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Versatility of the Song9. Over the years, this track has been covered by multiple artists, showcasing its versatility across different genres and styles.
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Collaborations with Sting and Clapton10. "It's Probably Me" was one from several collaborations between Sting and Clapton—the pair also teamed up on Clapton's "Tears in Heaven". The two artists, both acclaimed musicians with successful solo careers, formed a significant musical partnership during the 1990s.
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