Oriental Sadness
Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]
From her laughing eyes
She's been talking to somebody
Who told her lies
She'll never trust in anybody no more
Who told her lies
She'll never trust in anybody no more
How can I begin to reach her
Let her know the truth
What that someone has been saying
Is only lies
She'll never trust in anybody no more
It's only lies
She'll never trust in anybody no more
How could she think that I
Would take advantage of a girl like her
How could she think that I
Would sacrifice all I have felt for her
Would sacrifice all I have felt for her
Like a flower she is fading
Soon she'll wilt and die
If she doesn't get the sunlight
That I can give
She'll never trust in anybody no more
That I can give
She'll never trust in anybody no more
How could she think that I
Would take advantage of a girl like her
How could she think that I
Would sacrifice all I have felt for her
Would sacrifice all I have felt for her
Like a flower she is fading
Soon she'll wilt and die
If she doesn't get the sunlight
That I can give
She'll never trust in anybody no more
That I can give
She'll never trust in anybody no more
Oriental Sadness
Hollies' "Oriental Sadness" stands as a defining track from their 1960s catalog, exemplifying the band's signature blend of pop sensibility and soulful vocal harmonies. Recorded during the era when the group was at the height of its commercial success, the song captures the lush, orchestral production style that characterized their work alongside hits like "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." The track showcases the band's ability to craft emotive melodies that resonated with audiences across the United Kingdom and internationally. As part of their extensive discography, "Oriental Sadness" reflects the enduring appeal of The Hollies' contribution to British Invasion music, blending traditional pop structures with rich vocal arrangements that defined the genre's sound during that pivotal period.