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Written during a time of strife, 'Fistful of Tears' deals with the "power of fighting with peace," Maxwell said in an interview with the BoomBox.

7. 'Fistful of Tears'





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'Fistful of Tears' Lyrics

Feel just like a weight has lifted
How can I repay you help me
Understand the currency, a fistful of tears I can afford
Fight of your life is not the cost time will reveal, yeah
All along that you're the one who's losing

CHORUS:
Cause I, I go insane, crazy sometimes
Trying to keep you from loosing your mind
Open your eyes, see what's in front of your face
Save me my fistful of tears

You can make it disappear girl

All you got to do is just, raise up, face up and stay up
All things will heal we'll feel it lifted and kissed from this curse
Don't you let it go, don't you let it go

CHORUS

We gon' fight the war, we gon' fight our fears
The only thing I want to throw is a fistful of tears
We gon' fight the war, we gon' fight our fears
The only thing I got to throw is a fistful of tears
We gon' fight the war, we gon' fight our fears
The only thing I want to throw is a fistful of tears

CHORUS

CHORUS

Crazy sometimes...

Mel B Pictures

    In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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    In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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    In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **

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    In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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Leketha

edouble
I agree with you! It really is about the lyrics and the band. I had to shelf Embrya, then pull it back out to really appreciate it. Sometimes I wonder which is better, Embrya or Urban Hang Suite.

June 25 2009 at 9:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
edouble

I think the album has to grow on you. It really is better than now and it may be better than Embrya. Its hard to appreciate it until you hear it over and over again. I felt the same way about Embrya until I kept playing it. I'll admit it does not include a song that you will find yourself singing in your shower.

I think the bangers on this CD are : Love You, Fistfull of Tears, Playing Possum and Help Somebody. I could have done without Stop the World. This is a Lyrics album and you have to appreciate the band playing behind him, which is only appreciated the more you listen to the album. This really is his second best album. In addition, the fact that he is putting out two more albums over the next two years is also promising. Give it time and I'll think you'll agree this really was a banger album.

June 25 2009 at 5:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vanesles

MAXWELL:ONE IN A MILLION campaign.
If you are a Maxwell fan, please join us in our goal to get Maxwell to (1) million sales in the first week of release.
Buy the first CD from his trilogy BLACKsummers'night on Tuesday July 7, 2009.

June 25 2009 at 9:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cryptjoi

this so far is my fav!
i luv you max!!

June 24 2009 at 8:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jusmethatsall

are you kidding me? this crap doesn't even compare to urbanhangsuite. i bought that joint again so i could have the CD (had the cassette originally). these hits don't compare to

welcome, urban hang suite, dance wit me, ascension.

come on maxwell! and grow that hair back!!!!!!!

June 24 2009 at 6:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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nbtru2u

Hello just me, try listening to this music again, it really is great. It will probaly grow on you and you will appreciate its artistic value and enjoy it as you have his other work. The lyrical content is really nice and grown-up in this album. Blessings to you and Maxwell.

June 26 2009 at 10:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jazzbenzo

He has done it again...Thanks Maxwell, welcome back....

June 23 2009 at 11:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Marie

I've had my mind set on buying the album for 2 years now and I still cant wait!

June 23 2009 at 10:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Leketha

Love this song!

June 23 2009 at 10:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hi

I AM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW CD!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU MAXWELL!LOVE PIXIE AND KERRY

June 23 2009 at 9:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Toogie

gotta choreograph this one for his video...would love to direct it too!!!! Love it!!!!

June 23 2009 at 6:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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