In 1960, he started in music with Gibraltarian band 'The Diamond Boys', which had no real commercial success, but played a part in Spain's introduction to popular music.In 1966 Hammond co-founded the British vocal group The Family Dogg, scoring a UK Top 10 hit with "A Way of Life" in 1969. He is probably best known for his early 70s hits "It Never Rains In Southern California" and 'Free Electric Band' - but he went on to write countless hits for other artists such as Madonna and Leo Sayer. In 1987, Hammond's composition with Diane Warren "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (recorded by Jefferson Starship) was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy. In 1988, Hammond won an Emmy Award for the song "One Moment in Time", a song he wrote along with John Bettis. In 2008, Hammond was inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is immortalised in song by Half Man Half Biscuit in their 1986 track "Albert Hammond Bootleg".
His son, Albert Hammond, Jr., is a guitarist in The Strokes.
More info: www.alberthammond.net
Tangled Up In Tears
Albert Hammond Lyrics
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But you just threw me away
Just like a new piece of gum
Baby in havens name I just don’t know what to do
I've been without end with you
Either way it seems after he comes
Take a look
Is the man who’s gone round and round in circles with you I cannot undo the pattern
Tangled up in tears it’s a colder sack it will always be
But I come right back When you wanting me and I wonder off who you amazing
You know all the ways to hold me
Come woulds unknown to me clinge it hard to pull them a way
You found a old friend today o a new way for me
swing the tears like pearls you mite be lone heavy chain
Am always court in the rain
And oh my true ends are free
I take a look in tears like a traffic jam and I can’t move on cuz the man I am
Is the one who’s gone round and round in circles with you I cannot undo the pattern
I know, you know, I have know where eles to go
La,la,la,la,la,
Spring in the tears like pearls you mite be lone heavy chain
Am always court in the rain
And oh my true ends are free
I take a look in tears like a traffic jam and I can’t move on cuz the man I am
Is the one who’s gone round and round in circles with you I cannot undo the pattern
Tangled up in tears it’s a colder sack it will always be
But I come right back When you wanting me and I wonder off who you amazing
You know all the ways to hold me
Take a look in deep like a traffic jam I can’t move on cuz the man I am
Is the one who’s gone round and round in circles with you I cannot undo the pattern
The lyrics of the song Tangled Up In Tears by Albert Hammond tell the story of a man who is torn between his love for a woman and his frustration with her actions. The woman reaches out to him when she is in emotional pain, but then pushes him away when she is feeling better. He is left feeling confused and helpless, searching for a way to break free from the cycle of their relationship. Despite the pain and turmoil, he keeps returning to her, unable to resist her hold on him.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to illustrate the singer's emotions. The line about tears being like a traffic jam conveys a sense of being trapped, unable to move forward. The metaphor of being tangled up in tears suggests a sense of being overwhelmed by emotion. The repeated references to coming back to the woman when she calls evoke a feeling of being trapped in a cycle that the singer cannot break free from.
The song also highlights the power dynamics in relationships. The woman is portrayed as holding all the cards, as she can reach out to the singer whenever she wants, but then can push him away just as easily. The singer is left feeling powerless and unable to change the situation. The repeated references to being "tangled up" and "round and round in circles" emphasize this sense of being trapped.
Overall, the lyrics of Tangled Up In Tears by Albert Hammond capture the pain and frustration of being caught in an unhealthy relationship. The singer is torn between his love for the woman and his desire to break free from the cycle of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you called in crying and said you need me today
You contacted me crying and desperate for my help.
But you just threw me away
But you discarded me like a used piece of gum.
Baby in havens name I just don’t know what to do
I am at a loss of how to help you.
I've been without end with you
I've been involved with you for a long time.
Either way it seems after he comes
No matter what happens, the situation remains the same once he's involved.
Take a look
Reflect on the situation.
In tears like a traffic jam and I can’t move on cuz the man I am
I'm stuck and unable to move forward even though I'm emotional.
Is the man who’s gone round and round in circles with you I cannot undo the pattern
I've been in this cyclical pattern with you and can't seem to break it.
Tangled up in tears it’s a colder sack it will always be
Feeling overwhelmed and emotional is a never-ending and difficult situation.
But I come right back When you wanting me and I wonder off who you amazing
Despite the difficulties, I always return when you call because you have a hold on me.
You know all the ways to hold me
You have a strong emotional pull on me.
Come woulds unknown to me clinge it hard to pull them a way
You expose me to new experiences that I'm unsure of but find difficult to resist.
You found a old friend today o a new way for me
You introduced me to something or someone new.
Swing the tears like pearls you mite be lone heavy chain
Crying might feel like a valuable and beautiful thing, but it can also weigh you down like a heavy burden.
Am always court in the rain
I'm always caught in the middle of emotional turmoil.
And oh my true ends are free
And yet, I still feel like I can't escape this situation.
I know, you know, I have know where eles to go
I acknowledge that we're both stuck in this emotional cycle with no clear way out.
Take a look in deep like a traffic jam I can’t move on cuz the man I am
I'm feeling deeply emotional and stuck, unable to move forward.
Tangled up in tears it’s a colder sack it will always be
The overwhelming feelings of emotion will always be a difficult situation to navigate.
But I come right back When you wanting me and I wonder off who you amazing
Despite the difficulties, I always come back when you call because I'm drawn to you and your ways.
You know all the ways to hold me
You have a strong emotional hold on me.
Is the one who’s gone round and round in circles with you I cannot undo the pattern
I'm in this pattern with you that seems impossible to break out of.
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This song has been like an earworm to me for the last few weeks. Out of nowhere, can't get it out of my head. So I listen to it on repeat. 🙌 Such great memories. Albert wrote so many of the songs making up the soundtrack of my life 👌👏👊
Jose Luis Montecristo
Wonderful ALBERT HAMMOND's song! Albert Hammond - "Legend" (new album with Greatest Hits).