Streets Of Love
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, 'Streets Of Love' was released as a double A-side single with 'Rough Justice' from the band's' 2005 album 'A Bigger Bang'. It is a gaudy power ballad with a spare, guitar-based arrangement and falsetto chorus, received the main marketing push, though it failed to become a major hit in the US. By contrast, it went to#1 in Spain, Top 10 in Argentina, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Canada and Top 20 in Norway, Germany, the UK, Greece and Italy.
The single was released on August 22, 2005 in the UK and was promoted through a video directed by Laurel Harris, shot at Zaphod Beeblebrox's nightclub in Ottawa, Canada, and featuring Canadian actor Tan Arcade.
'Streets Of Love' was first played live on July 11, 2006 in San Siro, Italy.
This single was only released on 7" in the UK as a limited edition on red vinyl .
Parallel CD EPs used the same artwork.
[Mick Jagger / Keith Richards]
One time you were my baby chicken
Now you've grown into a fox
Once upon a time I was your little rooster
But am I just one of your cocks
It's rough justice on ya
You're going to have to trust me
It's rough justice
But you know I'll never break your heart
So put your lips to my hips, baby
And tell me what's on your mind
I know you've still got the animal attraction for me
It's been a long, long time
It's rough justice on ya
We never thought it risky
It's rough justice
But you know I'll never break your heart
You're feeling loose and lusty
So if you really want me
Yeah, it's rough justice
And you know I'll never break your heart...Yeah
It's rough justice on ya
You think you really sussed me
It's rough justice
But you know I'll never break your heart
The first time I saw you, baby
You were springing like a young gazelle
And next thing I know, way down the road
You had me flying like a bat out of hell
It's rough justice on ya
Your eyes are too disgusted
You're going to have to trust me
But you know I'll never break your heart
I give you my positions
Don't want no oppositions
It's rough justice
But you know I'll never break your heart
Yeah
Come on baby Woo..
Keith Richards: electric guitar
Ron Wood: electric slide guitar
Charlie Watts: drums
Darryl Jones: bass
Chuck Leavell: piano
Producers: Don Was, Matt Clifford & The Glimmer Twins
Mixed by Jack Joseph Puig
Keith Richards: guitar
Charlie Watts: drums
Ron Wood: guitar (incl. solo)
Darryl Jones: bass
Chuck Leavell: piano, organ
Matt Clifford: piano, organ, strings, programming
| charts | peak | release date | 7" single | B-side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
15 | August 22, 2005 | VS 1905 | Rough Justice [Mick Jagger / Keith Richards] |
[Mick Jagger / Keith Richards]
You're awful brightYou're awful smart
I must admit
You broke my heart
The awful truth
Is really sad
I must admit
I was awful bad
While lovers laugh
And music plays
I stumble by
And hide my pain
Mmmm, the lamps are lit
The moon is gone
I think I've crossed
The Rubicon
And I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Walk the streets of love
And they're full of tears
And I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Walk the streets of love
And they're full of tears
While music pumps
From passing cars
A couple watch me from a bar
A band just played
The wedding march
And the corner store
Mends broken hearts
And a woman asks me for a dance
Oooooh, it's free of charge
Just one more chance
OOhh, but I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Walk the streets of love
And they're full of tears
And I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Walk the streets of love
for a thousand years... Oh...tell me now...Ahh...
I walk the streets of love, and they're drenched with tears, ohhh...
You had the moves
You had the cards
I must admit
You were awful smart
The awful truth
Is awful sad
I must admit
I was awful bad
And I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Walk the streets of love
And they're drenched in tears
And I, I, I, I, I, I, I
I walk the streets of love
For a thousand years
And I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Walk the streets of love
And they're drenched with tears
Browse coversNote: in November 2005, a promo single of 'Oh No, Not You Again' from 'A Bigger Bang' was briefly issued in the US but the real second single from the album would be released a month later with 'Rain Fall Down'.