Man Who Told Everything
Doves
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Get out of bed, pick up the phone Time to tell the press Say to myself, I can't do no-one else There's a whole world outside I'm gonna tell it all I'm gonna sell it all I'm gonna sell Get out of bed Come out and sing Blue skies ahead The man who told everything And I feel, like I'm losing my head I didn't mean to stay Lives have been wrecked, and I've picked up my cheque Catch a plane out of here I'm gonna get out of here I'm gonna get out of here I'm gonna sell Get out of bed Come out and sing Blue skies ahead The man who told everything
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Written by: ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS, JIMI GOODWIN
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Man Who Told Everything" is a single by Doves, a band from England. It was released on 30 October 2000 and is part of their debut studio album, Lost Souls.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it didn't reach the top 30 in the UK Singles Chart, "The Man Who Told Everything" still managed to become quite popular. It peaked at number 33.
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Music StyleThe sound of this song is categorized as indie rock, with elements of ambient and Britpop. Doves are known for their unique, atmospheric sound.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics speak about a man confessing his secrets and coming clean. As with many Doves songs, the lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, making the song resonate differently for each listener.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often regard "The Man Who Told Everything" as one of Doves’ standout tracks. The song is highly appreciated for its melancholic melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Sam Brown, and it's in black-and-white. It shows different people confessing their secrets to the camera, echoing the song's themes of confession and coming clean.
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Album SuccessThe album "Lost Souls" that features "The Man Who Told Everything" was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize in 2000, a prestigious award for the best album from the UK and Ireland– a testament to the song's contribution to the album's overall success.
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Live PerformancesDoves often included "The Man Who Told Everything" in their setlist during live shows, making it a fan favorite, especially in their home country, England.
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Band DynamicsThe songwriting and vocal duties for "The Man Who Told Everything" are split between the two brothers who make up part of Doves - Jez and Andy Williams, alongside Jimi Goodwin.
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Record Company"The Man Who Told Everything" and the rest of the "Lost Souls" album was released through Heavenly Recordings, a UK-based independent record label.
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