You Sent Me Flying

Amy Winehouse

About You Sent Me Flying

"You Sent Me Flying" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse from her debut studio album Frank (2003). Written by Winehouse and Felix Howard, the song was released on 5 April 2004 as the album's third single, with "In My Bed" as its A-side. The single peaked at number 60 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2003
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Lent you outsidaz and my new Badu
While I was thinking you didn't have a clue
Tough to sort files with your voice in my head
So then I bribed you downstairs with a malboro red
So now I feel so small discovering you knew
How much more torture would you have put me through?
You probably saw me laughing at all your jokes
Or how I did not mind when you stole all my smokes

And although my pride is not easily disturbed
You sent me flying when you kicked me to the kerb
With you battered jeans and your beastie tee
Now I can't work like this with you next to me

And although he is nothing in the scheme of my years
It just serves to blugdeon my futile tears
And I'm not use to this, I observe, I don't chase
So now I'm stuck with consequences, thrust in my face
And the melodramas of my day delivery blows
That surpass your rejection it just goes to show
A simple attraction that reflects right back to me
So I'm not as into you as I appear to be

And although my pride's not easily disturbed 
You sent me flying when you kicked me to the curb
With you battered jeans and your beastie tee
Now I can't work like this with you next to me

His message was brutal but the delivery was kind
Maybe if I get this down I'll get it off my mind
It serves to condition me and smoothen mi kinks
Despite my frustration for the way that he thinks
And I knew the truth, when it came, would be to that effect
At least you're attracted to me which I did not expect
Didn't think you get my number down and such
But I never hated myself for my age so much

And although my pride's not easily disturbed 
You sent me flying when you kicked me to the curb
With you battered jeans and your beastie tee
Now I can't work like this with you next to me

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Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album, Back to Black, led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made Winehouse the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the "Big Four": Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. more »

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Written by: Amy Winehouse, Felix Howard

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9 facts about this song

Artist Background
"You Sent Me Flying" was performed by British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic combination of various musical genres, including Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Soul.
Album Information
The song is part of Amy Winehouse's debut studio album "Frank" which was released on October 20, 2003. The album was named after her admiration for the American singer and actor, Frank Sinatra.
Song Length
"You Sent Me Flying" has a duration of 5 minutes and 27 seconds, making it one of Winehouse's longer tracks.
Chart Performance
Even though "You Sent Me Flying" wasn't released as a single and didn't chart on mainstream charts, the album "Frank" was critically acclaimed and a commercial success, reaching number 3 on the UK Album charts.
Inspirations
Winehouse often drew on her own experiences for inspiration in her music. Many speculate that "You Sent Me Flying" was inspired by her first love, Chris Taylor.
Songwriting
The songwriting credits for "You Sent Me Flying" are shared between Amy Winehouse and Felix Howard. Howard is a renowned songwriter who has worked with many top musicians, including Kylie Minogue and Sugababes.
Song Genre
"You Sent Me Flying" features a blend of jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues - genres that played a huge role in defining Winehouse's unique sound.
Amy's Favorites
According to Winehouse, "You Sent Me Flying" was one of her favorite songs on the album, as she felt it was very personal and honest.
A Narrative Song
Much like many of Amy Winehouse’s songs, "You Sent Me Flying" tells a story, specifically about a breakup where she was thrown off guard or "sent flying".

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