(1)Fink, Brighton-based acoustic folk / blues / electronic artist
A recording / performance name of Brighton, UK's Fin Greenall - a Bristol-born understated singer-songwriter. He is an uncompromising artist - in acoustic folk / blues / dub - with an astounding stage presence, signed to Ninja Tune Records. With live accompaniment by Guy Whittaker (bass) & Tim Thornton (drums), they have played over 300 shows, in the last three years (inc' supporting Zero 7 & Massive Attack). In addition to his performance history, Fink has written with many (inc' John Legend & Amy Winehouse), plus remixed Elbow, Nina Simone, εζ¬ιΎδΈ & Robert Belfour. Prior to all of this, Greenall - who grew up in the same city as Roni Size, Portishead & Massive Attack - was a Ninja Tune DJ, spinning trip-hop & breakbeat internationally.
Finkβs 2006 debut Biscuits For Breakfast (recorded entirely in his loft in Brighton) saw him reincarnated to become Ninja Tuneβs first singer-songwriter. Such was the impact of this collection of songs on the underground British musical landscape, iDJ Magazine stated: "If 'Blue Lines' was about Generation X's experience of house parties, hip-hop and smoking drugs then this astonishing album is its millennial equivalent."
2007 saw the release of Distance And Time, another critically acclaimed record that saw Finkβs fan base spread around the world. As an incredibly accomplished and versatile vocalist and guitarist he has since performed as a special guest in front of thousands at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of BBC Proms, New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (where he performed a cover of REMβs βThe Apologistβ in front of the songβs creators), and even Milan's 80,000 capacity San Siro Stadium. It was also Distance And Time that caught the attention of John Legend, with whom Greenall co-wrote βGreen Lightβ featuring Andre 3000 and βSet Me Freeβ from Legendβs Evolver LP. Legend, in return, makes a guest appearance on piano, and co-wrote two tracks with Greenall on Sort Of A Revolution.
There are very few independent artists who have quietly accomplished such an amazing array of achievements, and judging by this new and impeccable record, it doesn't seem that Fink - many a music fan's best kept secret - will be a secret for too much longer.
Discography (electronic / acoustic):
See It All (Single) - Released: 10/12/09
Sort of Revolution (Single) - Released: 07/20/09
Sort of Revolution - Released: 05/2009
Distance and Time - Released: 01/10/07
Biscuits For Breakfast - Released: 24/04/06
So Long - Released: 03/04/06
Pretty Little Thing - Released: 06/02/06
Fresh Produce - Released: 01/06/00
Ever Since I Was A Kid - Released: 01/04/00
Front Side EP/album - Released: 01/03/99
Fink Funk EP/album - Released: 01/07/97
Sites: YouTube & http://FinkWorld.co.UK (official).
(2) A Hamburg, Germany alt-country band, founded mid-90s & disbanded in 2007
Discography:
Vogelbeobachtung im Winter (xxs records/Indigo, 1997)
Loch in der Welt (xxs records/Indigo, 1998)
Mondscheiner (L'Age d'Or/Rough Trade Records, 1999)
Fink (L'Age d'Or/Rough Trade Records, 2001)
Haiku Ambulanz (Trocadero Records/Indigo, 2003)
Bam Bam Bam (Trocadero/Indigo, 2005
Website (german): http://www.finkmusik.de/ (official)
All Cried Out
Fink Lyrics
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The grass is growin' under your feet
And your absence are changed with mine
Someone else is sitting in your seat
And I know that I said they'll be no one else
I know that I said I'll be true, yeah
But baby I've got a Cupid's arrow
I've nothing left to offer you
Now all cried out
Whole lot of lovin' for a hand full of nothing
All cried out
It's hard to give you something when you're pushing me, yeah
So don't look surprised, there was no disguise
You knew where I stood from the start
So stop look around you, you're right back where I found you
Take back your cold and empty heart
And all cried out
Whole lot of lovin' for a hand full of nothing
All cried out
It's hard to give you something when you're pushing me, yeah
Hey baby
Hey baby
You go your way
I'll go mine
I won't stay around you
Don't you waste my time
All cried out
All cried out
It's hard to give you something when you're pushing me, yeah
It's hard to give you something when you're pushing me, yeah
The first verse of Fink's song "All Cried Out" sets the tone for a complicated situation between two people who seem to have a history together. The lyrics describe someone who had been absent for a while and has come back to find that things have changed. The singer hints that they had been waiting for this person to return, but now it's too late. Someone else has taken their place, and they have lost their chance. The singer then admits that they had promised to remain steadfast, but they are now unable to resist the attraction they feel. They describe it as Cupid's arrow that has hit them, leaving them with nothing more to offer their past love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "all cried out," suggesting that the singer has spent all their tears on this person and can no longer give them any more of themselves. They believe that their past love is demanding too much from them and is not willing to reciprocate, leaving them with a "hand full of nothing." The second verse reinforces this feeling of disappointment, as the singer tells their past love that they are not surprised by their behavior. They knew where they stood from the start and should not be surprised to see things end up this way. The final verse is a declaration of independence, as the singer decides to walk away from this situation and not waste any more time.
Line by Line Meaning
You took your time to come back this time
You were slow to return this time
The grass is growin' under your feet
You took so long that even the grass beneath your feet had time to grow
And your absence are changed with mine
Your absence was replaced by mine
Someone else is sitting in your seat
Somebody else is taking your place
And I know that I said they'll be no one else
I promised that no one else would take your place
I know that I said I'll be true, yeah
I also promised that I would be faithful to you
But baby I've got a Cupid's arrow
Despite my words, I am in love with someone else
And he just shot an arrow
And I've just fallen in love with someone else
I've nothing left to offer you
I have nothing left to give you
Now all cried out
I'm emotionally exhausted
Whole lot of lovin' for a hand full of nothing
I gave you lots of love and got nothing in return
It's hard to give you something when you're pushing me, yeah
It's difficult to give you my heart when you're not reciprocating
So don't look surprised, there was no disguise
Don't act surprised, our situation was always clear
You knew where I stood from the start
You knew my feelings from the beginning
So stop look around you, you're right back where I found you
Stop looking around, you're back to where we started
Take back your cold and empty heart
Take back your loveless and empty heart
You go your way
You can go your own way
I'll go mine
I'll go my own way
I won't stay around you
I won't be near you anymore
Don't you waste my time
Don't waste my time anymore
Hey baby
My love
It's hard to give you something when you're pushing me, yeah
It's hard to give you my heart when you're not reciprocating
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Finian Greenall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ozric42
I love this version of the song so much, right from the first time I heard it back in 2006. It's such a brilliant reworking and easily in the top 3 best cover songs for me.
@ARa66
Got me thru one of my darkest times in this life.. 2008πππππ
@PureExpression
Same but like 2009-2010
@josis90
Im still waiting for the perfect moment to dedicate this song to her.
@PureExpression
Thinking the same bro
@Parazine31
love this song. disappointed there are so few comments for me to read while I listen. Mad Fink Love
@yulaswift2439
St.Jerome once said βIt takes a great deal of skill to find gold in mudβ..... Thatβs why so few gems like this break through to a bigger audience on YouTube βπΌ
@jackcutts6634
Fantastic my boy!
@SuperFingas
Perfect
@r4mr4m
Luv it !