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...
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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 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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Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Sherryat 6-23-2009
This will most certainly be the summer of Maxwell!
nyisda1at 6-23-2009
this is my joint!
dapceat 6-23-2009
BLACK..is right.. my goodness these songs are so heart wrenching. But..I LOVE THEM!!
dang..Maxwell. I'm kinda shook up right now..I'll be ok.
SHELLYat 6-23-2009
I know..how you feel....I felt the same way the first time I heard this..soooooo much emotion..
Vaneslesat 6-23-2009
Words cannot explain the emotional odysseys MAXWELL's music takes me on.
SHELLYat 6-23-2009
that piano......
proofrocat 6-23-2009
i still don't know what this song is about but it's my favorite song right now.
does anyone think they have an accurate or at least a plausible interpretation of the lyrics?
SHELLYat 6-23-2009
I believe its about tryin' to save a relationship ('cause so many obstacles are in the way- but the biggest battle may actually be the person who Max was/is fighting for).
Ms.FATFeeat 6-25-2009
he is asking for honesty to just tell him what he needs to know to spare his tears and pain. he telling her he can fight this world with her so she dont loose her mind. and look what she got in front her, he's right here.
Toogieat 6-23-2009
gotta choreograph this one for his video...would love to direct it too!!!! Love it!!!!
Hiat 6-23-2009
I AM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW CD!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU MAXWELL!LOVE PIXIE AND KERRY
Lekethaat 6-23-2009
Love this song!
Marieat 6-23-2009
I've had my mind set on buying the album for 2 years now and I still cant wait!
jazzbenzoat 6-23-2009
He has done it again...Thanks Maxwell, welcome back....
jusmethatsallat 6-24-2009
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!!!!!!!