Pale Shelter
Curt Smith
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How can I be sure When your intrusion is my illusion? How can I be sure When all the time you changed my mind? I asked for more and more How can I be sure? When you don't give me love You gave me pale shelter You don't give me love You give me cold hands And I can't operate On this failure When all I want to be is Completely in command How can I be sure For all you say you keep me waiting? How can I be sure When all you do is see me through? I asked for more and more How can I be sure? I've been here before There is no why, no need to try I thought you had it all I'm calling you, I'm calling you I ask for more and more How can I be sure?
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Release Details"Pale Shelter" is a song by the British band 'Tears for Fears'. It was initially released in 1982 as their second single.
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Band MembersTears for Fears was founded by Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal in the early 1980s. The two met as teenagers in Bath and formed the band after several years of being in groups together.
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Song LyricsThe song "Pale Shelter" was written by Roland Orzabal. The lyrics encapsulate a child's feelings of inadequacy and show a plea for parental love and understanding.
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Multiple ReleaseThe song was released twice, first as an original version, which didn’t chart well. It was then re-recorded and re-released in 1983, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and finally making it to the US charts.
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Album InclusionThe re-released version of the song was included on Tears for Fears’ debut album ‘The Hurting’ in 1983.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pale Shelter" was directed by Steve Barron. It shows a child's perceptions of a domestic dispute.
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Song OriginThe song’s title originated from the art piece named ‘Sheep in Pale Shelter at Night’ by Henry Moore.
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Spike Lee's InfluenceIn 1991, filmmaker Spike Lee used the song "Pale Shelter" in his film 'Jungle Fever'. This boosted the song's popularity and brought it into the limelight again.
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Influential StyleAt the time of its release, the song's synth-driven sound was different and influential for future electro-pop acts.
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Ongoing PopularityEven after decades of its initial release, the song "Pale Shelter" continues to be a fan favorite and is regularly played on 80s radio stations.
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