Their biggest hit via the singles chart in the UK came with 'Labour of Love', a punchy, identifiable record which reached #6, spending a total of 16 weeks on the chart (they also managed to secure two top ten albums, 'Seduced and Abandoned' and 'Remote / The Bitter Suite' in the late 1980s). Their only other top 20 hit arrived with 'Looking For Linda' in 1989, though both their 'Violently (Your Words Hit Me)' EP in the same year and a remix of 'Labour of Love' in 1993 scored them top 30 successes.
Hue & Cry have witnessed a minor rebirth in the last couple of years thanks to finishing in the final seven of 'Hit Me Baby One More Time', an ITV1 show in the UK in which artists and bands who faded from the public eye were given the chance to perform their best-known numbers and a cover version in order to win public votes (the overall winner then being given a recording contract). Shakin' Stevens won the contest, but H&C managed to rouse a huge number of votes thanks to both their trademark hit and a highly entertaining performance of Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love'.
Since the programme's success, the Kane brothers have been touring their native Scotland, have signed to a new label and have a brand-new website and forum set up for them (www.hueandcry.co.uk). They also have a new album in the pipeline, due for release sometime in the near future.
2) Hue & Cry is an all female trio from San Francisco, CA.
Truth
Hue & Cry Lyrics
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the things you want to know
I turn your head with wondrous tales,
and make the world your show
I'll grab you from the inside,
and turn you right for me
When I have finished citizen you'll serve me happily
I'll give you truth to keep you calm
Give you truth to hold the shadows back,
and truth to save you harm
I'll bow down to your wishes
But there must be a price
I'll make a whole new world for you,
and I'll have you in my vice
They say that a little poison can cure a greater ill
Well take a bite of this my friend, a bitter bitter pill
I'll give you truth for all occasions
Give you truth to keep you calm
Give you truth to hold the shadows back,
and truth to save you harm
I'll give you truth when times are hurting
Give you truth but not for free
Truth to calm the rage within
You will just be with me
Be with me
I'll give you truth for all occasions
I'll give you truth just to keep you so calm
Give you truth to hold the shadows back,
and truth to save you harm
Ye, ye, ye, ye, ye, ye
The truth
I'll give you truth yes I'll give you truth
Ye, ye, ye, ye, ye, ye
Put your trust in me and I wont let you down
Put your trust in me and I wont let you down
Put your trust in me and I wont let you down
The lyrics of "Truth" by Hue & Cry present a cynical view of truth as something that can be manipulated and used as a tool of control. The first stanza paints a picture of someone who can manipulate information to create a spectacle, but ultimately, they are only interested in having the listener serve them. The second stanza continues this theme, suggesting that truth is something that can be weaponized. The singer is willing to provide truth, but only at a cost, and it seems that the ultimate goal is to keep the listener under their control.
The third stanza introduces the idea of poison as a cure for a greater ill, likening the singer's offer of truth to a bitter pill that must be swallowed. The final stanza repeats the singer's promises of truth, but the repeated "Ye, ye, ye" suggests that there is something hollow and insincere about these promises. The final lines, "Put your trust in me and I won't let you down," seem to be a desperate plea for the listener to buy into the singer's vision of truth.
Overall, "Truth" presents a bleak view of truth as something that can be manipulated and used for personal gain. The repeated promises of truth feel hollow, and the overall message of the song is that we should be skeptical of anyone who claims to have the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll fill your ears with noises, the things you want to know
I will provide you with a lot of information that will satisfy your curiosity.
I turn your head with wondrous tales, and make the world your show
I will capture your attention with amazing stories and make everything seem entertaining to you.
I'll grab you from the inside, and turn you right for me
I will manipulate your thoughts and make you obedient to me.
When I have finished citizen you'll serve me happily
Once I am done with my brainwashing, you will be my devoted follower.
I'll give you truth for all occasions
I will provide you with what I claim to be truthful information for any and every circumstance.
I'll give you truth to keep you calm
I will offer you information that will make you feel relaxed, but it may not be entirely trustworthy.
Give you truth to hold the shadows back, and truth to save you harm
I will give you information to protect you from any perceived dangers or threats.
I'll bow down to your wishes
I will pretend to be subservient to you to gain your trust and loyalty.
But there must be a price
However, I will ultimately demand something in return for my services.
I'll make a whole new world for you, and I'll have you in my vice
I will construct a seemingly ideal reality for you, and use it to control you.
They say that a little poison can cure a greater ill
Well take a bite of this my friend, a bitter bitter pill
Sometimes, a small dose of something harmful can cure a bigger problem. In this case, I will ask you to accept something unpleasant to gain a perceived benefit.
I'll give you truth when times are hurting
I will provide you with information to comfort you when you are struggling.
Give you truth but not for free
However, I will still demand something from you in exchange for my version of the truth.
Truth to calm the rage within
I will offer you information to pacify any anger or frustration you may be feeling.
You will just be with me
You will only find solace and understanding in me, your supposed provider of truth.
Put your trust in me and I wont let you down
If you rely on me, I will make sure you are not disappointed.
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.