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| colspan="2" align="center" | [[Image:I_Don't_Believe_A_Word.jpg|thumb|center|the cover of the UK 7" single]] | | colspan="2" align="center" | [[Image:I_Don't_Believe_A_Word.jpg|thumb|center|the cover of the UK 7" single]] | ||
+ | [[Image:I_Don't_Believe_A_Word_ad.jpg|thumb|center|an ad in Record Mirror - July 7, [[1984]]]] | ||
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! colspan="2" | Recorded by [[A Bigger Splash]] | ! colspan="2" | Recorded by [[A Bigger Splash]] | ||
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+ | * Eddi Reader - backing vocals | ||
+ | * [[Sting]] - backing vocals | ||
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'''Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.''' | '''Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.''' | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | + | Innocent bystanders caught up in the crossfire | |
− | + | Whenever we speak | |
+ | They don't understand us they stumble on the tripwire | ||
+ | you lay at my feet | ||
+ | And I don't beliee a word, no I don't believe a word | ||
+ | That you say to me, I don't, I don't believe a word | ||
− | + | Everybody's listening I walk away you grab me by the coat | |
− | + | In your eyes tears are glistening | |
− | and | + | And when we speak a lump comes to your throat |
− | + | And I don't believe a word, no I don't believe a word | |
+ | That you say to me, I don't, I don't believe a word | ||
+ | No no I don't believe a word | ||
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+ | You're as sharp as a razor and twice as dangerous | ||
+ | As a kid dressed in leather with his hands on a knife | ||
+ | My heart's made of paper and it's starting and it's starting to break | ||
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+ | Whenever we're together you've been telling me lies | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
=Quotations and trivia= | =Quotations and trivia= | ||
− | ' | + | [[A Bigger Splash]]'s manager was [[Ron Mann]]. |
=Alternative and cover versions= | =Alternative and cover versions= | ||
− | + | The 12" single features an instrumental version. | |
=See also= | =See also= | ||
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=External links= | =External links= | ||
− | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJTCccGYyaI the song on youtube] | |
+ | * [http://mineforlife.blogspot.com/2009/08/bigger-splash-i-dont-believe-word-1984.html comments about this song] | ||
=References= | =References= | ||
− | + | sources: various, Outlandos mini-bulletin - February [[1984]] (about the production), [[Outlandos newsletter]] - June [[1984]] (release date), mineforlife.blogspot.com | |
[[Category:Songs (Sting)]] | [[Category:Songs (Sting)]] |
Latest revision as of 02:25, 28 January 2022
"I Don't Believe A Word (Innocent Bystanders)" | |
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Recorded by A Bigger Splash | |
Released: | 1984-06-18 |
Recorded: | January 1984 |
Length: | 4:00 |
Album(s): | non album track |
Label(s): | A&M |
Writer(s): | Edwards / Baverstock |
Producer(s): | Sting |
Studio(s): | RECORDING STUDIO(S) |
Released as single: | YES |
"I Don't Believe A Word (Innocent Bystanders)" is a song written by Edwards / Baverstock and recorded by A Bigger Splash in January 1984.
Contents
About the song
- Eddi Reader - backing vocals
- Sting - backing vocals
Personnel
- produced and arranged by Sting
Release History
Albums
"I Don't Believe A Word" does not appear on any album.
Singles
7" Singles
Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song/B-side song | Release date | Release country |
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AM 196 | "I Don't Believe A Word"/"Silence" | 1984-MM-DD | UK |
12" Singles
Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song(s)/B-side song(s) | Release date | Release country |
---|---|---|---|---|
AMX 196 | "I Don't Believe A Word"/"I Don't Believe A Word (instrumental)"/"Silence" | 1984-MM-DD | UK |
Video
"SONG TITLE" appears on the following video and dvd releases:
Cover art | Video title | Release date | Release country |
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Video or dvd title | YYYY-MM-DD | Country |
Lyrics
Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.
Innocent bystanders caught up in the crossfire Whenever we speak They don't understand us they stumble on the tripwire you lay at my feet And I don't beliee a word, no I don't believe a word That you say to me, I don't, I don't believe a word Everybody's listening I walk away you grab me by the coat In your eyes tears are glistening And when we speak a lump comes to your throat And I don't believe a word, no I don't believe a word That you say to me, I don't, I don't believe a word No no I don't believe a word You're as sharp as a razor and twice as dangerous As a kid dressed in leather with his hands on a knife My heart's made of paper and it's starting and it's starting to break Whenever we're together you've been telling me lies
Quotations and trivia
A Bigger Splash's manager was Ron Mann.
Alternative and cover versions
The 12" single features an instrumental version.
See also
This section needs more information.
External links
References
sources: various, Outlandos mini-bulletin - February 1984 (about the production), Outlandos newsletter - June 1984 (release date), mineforlife.blogspot.com