From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
So Little Kindness
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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How can the memories really be gone
Now I don't deny it's over
But why must you be so cold
I can't believe it
So little kindness
Yeah baby that's too bad
You went outta your way just to put me down
Now why got this chip on your shoulder
When I don't even love you no more
I can't believe it
So little kindness
Baby it's sad
'cause we can't even talk about the little things
After this love we had
So little kindness
Baby that's too bad
So sad child child
Don't worry baby
I'm not gonna stand in your way
Now that it's gone
Our love is strong
No matter what you say
So little kindness
You're so blind
That you can't even recognize a real thing
When it was yours and mine
So little kindness
After all this time
So little kindness
Baby it's sad
'Cause we can't even talk about anything
After what we once had
So little kindness
So little kindness
So little kindness
I'm looking for some kindness
I need some kindness
Can I just have some kindness
Give me some kindness
The lyrics of Huey Lewis & The News's song "So Little Kindness" describe the pain of a heartbroken man who is struggling to get over a failed relationship. He speaks about how memories of the past linger and he is trying to comprehend why his former lover is treating him so cruelly. The singer emphasizes the need for kindness, which is strikingly absent from the behavior of his ex-partner. He expresses disappointment and sadness on the fact that they cannot talk about the little things, despite their history together. The song's soulful and catchy melody goes well with the lyrics to create a poignant and relatable tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe it after so long
I'm shocked that after such a long time, things have turned out this way.
How can the memories really be gone
Is it really possible for all those memories to just disappear?
Now I don't deny it's over
I accept that our relationship has come to an end.
But why must you be so cold
However, I don't understand why you're so heartless.
So little kindness
You show so little compassion.
Yeah baby that's too bad
It's really unfortunate.
Saw you this evening out on the town
I saw you tonight while I was out.
You went outta your way just to put me down
It seemed like you made an extra effort just to insult me.
Now why got this chip on your shoulder
Why are you carrying around so much resentment?
When I don't even love you no more
Especially since I don't even have feelings for you anymore.
Baby it's sad
It's really disheartening.
'cause we can't even talk about the little things
We can't even communicate about the small stuff.
After this love we had
After everything we shared together.
You're so blind
You're completely oblivious.
That you can't even recognize a real thing
You can't even appreciate something good when you have it.
When it was yours and mine
When we both had something special.
After all this time
Even after all these years.
I'm looking for some kindness
All I'm asking for is a bit of compassion.
I need some kindness
I truly need a bit of empathy.
Can I just have some kindness
Can't you just show me a little bit of sympathy?
Give me some kindness
Please extend a little bit of human kindness towards me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAYES, HUEY LEWIS, ROB SUDDUTH
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