Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home – English Lyrics

• By: Sinéad O'Connor

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the poignant lyrics and powerful message of Sinéad O'Connor's "Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home." This song offers a profound lesson on the importance of values, family, and relationships, using vivid language to depict the emotional toll of chasing success. Discover how O'Connor's personal connection to the song enriches its meaning and learn about the cultural context surrounding its release.

[English]

(dramatic music)

♪ We used to go out walking hand in hand ♪

♪ You told me all the big things you had planned ♪

♪ It wasn't long 'til all your dreams came true ♪

♪ Success put me in second place with you ♪

♪ You have no time to love me anymore ♪

♪ Since fame and fortune knocked upon our door ♪

♪ And I spend all my evenings all alone ♪

♪ Success has made a failure of our home ♪

(dramatic music)

♪ If we could share an evening now and then ♪

♪ I'm sure we'd find true happiness again ♪

♪ You never hold me like you used to do ♪

♪ Oh, it's funny what success has done to you ♪

♪ You have no time to love me anymore ♪

♪ Since fame and fortune knocked upon our door ♪

♪ And I spend all my evenings all alone ♪

♪ Success has made a failure of our home ♪

♪ Success has made a failure ♪

♪ Of our home ♪

♪ I never changed ♪

♪ I'm still the same ♪

♪ I never changed ♪

♪ Stop what you're saying ♪

♪ You're killing me ♪

♪ And am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not your girl ♪

♪ Am I not ♪