Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Morcheeba
Performer
Paul Godfrey
Scratches
Skye Edwards
Vocals
Ross Godfrey
Guitar
Nick Ingman
Orchestra Conductor
Pino Palladino
Bass
Dan Goldman
Keyboards
Samantha Rowe
Cello
Pete Norris
Programming
Miles Bould
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Godfrey
Songwriter
Skye Edwards
Songwriter
Ross Godfrey
Songwriter
Nick Ingman
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Godfrey
Producer
Ross Godfrey
Producer
Chris "Pitta" Harrison
Engineer
Adam Brown
Engineer
Pete Norris
Producer
Miles Showell
Mastering Engineer
Banzai
Recording Engineer
The Godfrey Brothers
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They wanted me here just to show you my face
But when it comes to the crunch, I just hide in disgrace
You're calling me mad, but I know you're the same
'Cause you gotta be seen to be playing the game
Yes, we gotta be seen to be playing the game
[Verse 2]
It ain't gonna hurt, now, if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse, now, every time you criticize
I'm under your curse, now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
[Verse 3]
A specimen like you, I would love to obtain
I asked a tedious guy if he'll tell me your name
I'd love to impress you with a back somersault
I want to take out your love, but it's locked in a vault
I want to take out your love, but it's locked in a vault
[Verse 4]
It ain't gonna hurt, now, if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse, now, every time you criticize
I'm under your curse, now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
[Verse 5]
When I open my mouth, I'm so brutally honest
And I can't expect that kind of love from you
When you open your mouth, your teeth are beautifully polished
And I can't extract the pain you're going through
No, I can't explain the pain you're going through
[Verse 6]
It ain't gonna hurt, now, if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse, now, every time you womanize
I'm under your curse, now, but I call it compromise
I'm under your curse, oh
[Verse 7]
It ain't gonna hurt, now, if you open up your eyes
You're making it worse, now, every time you criticize
I'm under your curse, now, but I call it compromise
I thought that you were wise, but you were otherwise
Written by: Paul Godfrey, Ross Godfrey, Skye Edwards