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Released in 1983, Cruel Summer was one of British girl pop group Bananarama’s most successful singles, peaking at #8 in the United Kingdom. Its greatest accomplishment however came internationally, when it was included in the 1984 Hollywood film The Karate Kid and peaked at #9 on United States chart...
[Verse 1]
Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning, I sit around
Trying to smile, but the air is so heavy and dry
[Verse 2]
Strange voices are saying (What did they say?)
Things I can't understand
It's too close for comfort, this heat has got right out of hand
[Chorus 1]
It's a cruel (Cruel), cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel (It's a cruel), cruel summer
Now you're gone
[Verse 3]
The city is crowded, my friends are away and I'm on my own
It's too hot to handle so I got to get up and go
[Chorus 1]
It's a cruel (Cruel), cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel (It's a cruel), cruel summer
Now you're gone
[Bridge]
You're not the only one
[Chorus 2]
It's a cruel (Cruel), cruel summer
(Leaving me) Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel (It's a cruel), cruel summer
Now you're gone
[Instrumental break]
[Chorus 3]
It's a cruel, cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel, cruel summer
Now you're gone
[Bridge]
You're not the only one
[Chorus 2]
It's a cruel (Cruel), cruel summer
(Leaving me) Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel (It's a cruel), cruel summer
Now you're gone
[Bridge]
You're not the only one
[Outro]
It's a cruel (Cruel), cruel summer
(Leaving me) Leaving me here on my own
It's a cruel (It's a cruel), cruel summer
Cruel Summer was written by Steve Jolley & Tony Swain & Keren Woodward & Siobhan Fahey & Sara Dallin.
Cruel Summer was produced by Tony Swain & Steve Jolley.
Bananarama released Cruel Summer on Mon Jun 27 1983.
Yes, two of the original band members re-recorded a new version of the song in 2009.