Can't Be Sure

The Sundays

About Can't Be Sure

"Can't Be Sure" is the 1989 debut single by the British indie pop group The Sundays. It was the first (and in the United Kingdom, only) single to be released from their album Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, which was released a year later. The B-side was "I Kicked a Boy", which also appeared on the album. The 12" single contained an additional, non-album track, "Don't Tell Your Mother". The single reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart and number 74 in Australia, and it was voted number one in John Peel's Festive Fifty for 1989.  


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1990
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Give me a story and give me a bed
Give me possessions
Oh love luck and money they go to my head like wildfire
It's good to have something to live for you'll find
Live for tomorrow
Live for a job and a perfect behind, high time
England my country the home of the free, such miserable weather
But England's as happy as England can be
Why cry 

And did you know desire's a terrible thing
The worst that I could find
And did you know desire's a terrible thing
But I rely on mine, a-ah 

England my country the home of the free, such miserable weather
But England's as happy as England can be
Why cry 

And did you know desire's a terrible thing
The worst that I could find
And did you know desire's a terrible thing
But I rely on mine
Did you know desire's a terrible thing
It makes the world go blind
But if desire, desire's a terrible thing
You know that I really don't mind 

And it's my life
And though I can't be sure what I want any more
It will come to me later
Well it's my life, and it's my life
And though I can't be sure if I want any more
It will come to me later, ah, yeah

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The Sundays

The Sundays were an English alternative rock band. The band formed in the late 1980s and released three albums in the 1990s. more »

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Written by: DAVID GAVURIN, HARRIET WHEELER

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16 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Can't Be Sure" by The Sundays is classified under the genres of indie pop and jangle pop.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 45 on the UK Singles chart in 1989.
Critical Acclaim
In a 1989 NME review, it was named as 'Single of the Week'.
Debut Single
"Can't Be Sure" was The Sundays' debut single.
Album Inclusion
The song is also included in The Sundays’ debut album "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" which was released in 1990.
Iconic Lyrics
The song's lyrics, "England my country, the home of the free, such miserable weather" is often quoted because of its symbolic and anecdotal depiction of British weather and psyche.
Original Release Date
"Can't Be Sure" was originally released in 1989.
Record Label
The song was released by Rough Trade Records which is known for representing indie and alternative bands.
Song Duration
The duration of "Can't Be Sure" is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Lead Vocals
The song's lead vocals were performed by Harriet Wheeler, who is known for her distinctive and ethereal voice.
Music Video
The music video for "Can't Be Sure" mostly features the band playing in a room with blue walls and some scenes from everyday English life.
Cover Versions
Indie pop band The Chesterfields covered the song, which is featured on various tribute albums.
Critical Praise
Many critics have praised "Can't Be Sure" for its melody, lyrics, and Wheeler's vocals. It's often regarded as an anthem of Indie pop.
Influence
The song is believed to have influenced the sound of many future indie pop bands.
Band Formation
The song was written and performed by The Sundays, who were formed in 1988 in London, England.
Song Writers
"Can't Be Sure" was composed by band members David Gavurin and Harriet Wheeler.

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