Constant Craving
k.d. lang
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Even through the darkest phase Be it thick or thin Always someone marches brave Here beneath my skin Constant craving Has always been Maybe a great magnet pulls All souls towards truth Or maybe it is life itself That feeds wisdom To its youth Constant craving Has always been Craving Ah ha Constant craving Has always been Has always been Constant craving Has always been Constant craving Has always been Craving Ah ha Constant craving Has always been Has always been Has always been Has always been Has always been Has always been
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Written by: Benjamin Mink, Kathryn Dawn Lang
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Constant Craving" is classified under the genre of country pop and adult contemporary music.
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Album NameThe song is from k.d. lang's 1992 album "Ingénue."
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Constant Craving" reached number two on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Grammy AwardThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1993.
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Song Inspirationk.d. lang stated that the inspiration for "Constant Craving" came from her feeling of being drawn to destructive relationships.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Mark Romanek and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video.
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Impact on Popular CultureThe melody of "Constant Craving" was inspiringly used by The Rolling Stones with the 1997 song "Anybody Seen My Baby?" After k.d. lang pointed out the similarity, The Rolling Stones needled to give her co-writing credit.
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Critical Reception"Constant Craving" garnered universal acclaim from music critics, with many praising its lyrical depth and lang's vocal performance.
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LGBTQ+ IconAs an openly gay artist, k.d. lang's success with "Constant Craving" further solidified her standing as an icon in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Cover Versions"Constant Craving" has been covered by various artists across different genres, further attesting to its universal appeal and timeless quality.
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Song meaningThe song is reportedly about the human desire to find spiritual and emotional fulfillment.
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Canadian SuccessIn lang's home country of Canada, the song reached No. 2 on the country's RPM Top Singles chart.
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