Tired of Being Sorry
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"Tired of Being Sorry" is a Latin pop
song recorded by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias
. Written by Scott Thomas, it was released as second international single from his 2007 album Insomniac
and achieved success in several European countries where it was a top ten hit. In 2008, the song was re-recorded as a bilingual duet with the French singer Nâdiya
under the title "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" and became a huge hit, particularly in France
and Belgium (Wallonia).
's song of the same name. Scott Thomas
Ringside's song writer and lead vocalist produced Iglesias's version. Iglesias's version is essentially the same though he uses stronger synth pop elements than in the original and the line "Chandler and Van Nuys" has been changed to "Eighth and Ocean Drive" exchanging an intersection in Los Angeles to an intersection in Miami where Iglesias is based. Some fans have noted that Iglesias's recorded version sounds more similar to how Ringside plays the song in concert.
Iglesias first performed the song on his For the Fans tour and was invited by Scott Thomas to give an impromtu performance of the song during Ringside's concert at The Roxy Theatre
.Composed by Arunim Pandey
" and was said to have been inspired by the movie Blade
. The video depicts Iglesias as a vampire perched atop a building across from the LA skyline remembering how he was turned.
Starting with an argument with his girlfriend, played by model Donna Feldman, Iglesias storms out of an apartment and while on the streets he spots a seductive woman and follows her into a busy underground club where she lures him into a back room and bites him. Examining himself in the mirror, Iglesias inspects the bite marks on his neck and watches how his reflection disappears. The final part of the video has Iglesias meeting up with his girlfriend again and they embrace but then Iglesias disappears into thin air.
The song and video were featured on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9
, in an episode focused on video modeling. The remaining girls played various roles in the underground club scenes, and an alternate cut was created, which can be seen on the official CW website as well as on the front page of Iglesias's Official website. This version of the video was played regularly on MTV Tr3s
.
, Turkish and Romania
n singles charts. It was also a top ten hit in the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders). However, it could only reach number 20 on the UK Singles Chart
, much lower than his previous single, "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
" though did boost sales of the album.
The single went 3x platinum in Russia with 600,000 copies sold.
Promo CD1
Promo CD2
"Tired of Being Sorry" (original English version)
Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction remixes
Dummies remix
under the title "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" with French and English lyrics (respectively performed by Nâdiya and Iglesias), and was released in France in April 2008. Both artists decided to re-record the song together because they had the same record label at the time. Iglesias also recorded a Spanish version of the song called "Amigo Vulnerable".
Another video has been shot for the French version "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)". In it, Nâdiya and Iglesias are singing each from their part (she is outside, while he is near a car) before meeting around the end of the video.
in the categories 'French group / duet / troupe of the year' and 'French song of the year', but they did not win.
went straight to number one on the chart edition of April 19, 2008, with 10,625 copies sold. It was number one for eleven weeks, and its weekly sales hit a peak of more than 17,000 sales, which was quite rare at the time in France. Then it stayed for six weeks at number two and totaled 24 weeks in the top five, 28 weeks in the top ten, 41 weeks in the top 50. About 285,000 copies were sold as of January 3, and about 30,000 downloads. According to Charts in France website, over 300,000 copies of the single were sold in France. In September 2008, SNEP revealed that the song was the best-selling single and the number 12 best-downloaded song of the first six months of 2008, and eventually the best-selling single of the year.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single entered the Ultratop
singles chart at number 24 on May 24, 2008, and climbed quickly and topped the chart from its fifth to eighth week. Then it remained for other eight weeks in the top three. Thereafter, it kept on dropping and stayed on the chart (top 40) for 25 weeks. It re-entered the chart for three weeks after Enrique Iglesias's performance on the television reality show Star Academy France
, on December 19, 2008, and both singers' one in Les Disques d'Or, aired on TF1
in the first days of 2009.
Digital download
"Amigo vulnerable"
Latin pop
Latin pop generally refers to pop music that has what may be perceived a Latin American influence...
song recorded by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
. Written by Scott Thomas, it was released as second international single from his 2007 album Insomniac
Insomniac (Enrique Iglesias album)
A Re-release in India came with a DVD containing music videos for the songs "Do You Know", "Somebody's Me", "Tired of Being Sorry" and "Push" .-Charts:-Release history:...
and achieved success in several European countries where it was a top ten hit. In 2008, the song was re-recorded as a bilingual duet with the French singer Nâdiya
Nâdiya
Nâdiya is a French R&B singer.-Early life:Nâdiya comes from a family of Algerian origin in the region of Mostaganem. She is the youngest in a family of 8 children. Her brothers are named: Kader Touati, Baklavah Waheb and her sisters: Malika, Sidartha and Karla...
under the title "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" and became a huge hit, particularly in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Belgium (Wallonia).
Background
The song is a cover of Indie pop band RingsideRingside
Ringside is an indie rock band from Hollywood, California, originally formed in Los Angeles. They specializing in fusing indie rock with electronic beats. The band consists of Scott Thomas, who does the vocals, guitar, and keyboard, Kirk Hellie , Sandy Chila , Max Allyn , and actor Balthazar Getty...
's song of the same name. Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas may refer to:*Scott Thomas , American district attorney*Scott Thomas , ice hockey player in the NHL*Scott Thomas , English football player...
Ringside's song writer and lead vocalist produced Iglesias's version. Iglesias's version is essentially the same though he uses stronger synth pop elements than in the original and the line "Chandler and Van Nuys" has been changed to "Eighth and Ocean Drive" exchanging an intersection in Los Angeles to an intersection in Miami where Iglesias is based. Some fans have noted that Iglesias's recorded version sounds more similar to how Ringside plays the song in concert.
Iglesias first performed the song on his For the Fans tour and was invited by Scott Thomas to give an impromtu performance of the song during Ringside's concert at The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre is a famous nightclub, on the Sunset Strip, in West Hollywood, California. The Roxy is owned by Lou Adler and Adler's son, Nic, who operates the club.- History :...
.Composed by Arunim Pandey
Music video
The music video was directed by Jessy Terrero who had directed Iglesias's previous video "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
"Do You Know?"/"Dimelo", also known as Do You Know , is a pop song from singer Enrique Iglesias. It is the first single from his album Insomniac and takes the latter part of its English name from the sample of a ping pong ball bouncing that is employed as a percussion track throughout the...
" and was said to have been inspired by the movie Blade
Blade (film)
Blade is a 1998 vampire superhero action horror starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff, loosely based on the Marvel Comics character Blade. The film was directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer. Blade grossed $70 million at the U.S. box office, and $131.2 million worldwide...
. The video depicts Iglesias as a vampire perched atop a building across from the LA skyline remembering how he was turned.
Starting with an argument with his girlfriend, played by model Donna Feldman, Iglesias storms out of an apartment and while on the streets he spots a seductive woman and follows her into a busy underground club where she lures him into a back room and bites him. Examining himself in the mirror, Iglesias inspects the bite marks on his neck and watches how his reflection disappears. The final part of the video has Iglesias meeting up with his girlfriend again and they embrace but then Iglesias disappears into thin air.
The song and video were featured on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9
America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 was the ninth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the third season of the series to be aired on The CW network. This cycle's promotional tagline was "The Future Of Fashion." The promotional song was "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna.The international destinations...
, in an episode focused on video modeling. The remaining girls played various roles in the underground club scenes, and an alternate cut was created, which can be seen on the official CW website as well as on the front page of Iglesias's Official website. This version of the video was played regularly on MTV Tr3s
MTV Tr3s
Tr3s is an American cable, satellite and over-the-air network that prides itself as a bi-cultural entertainment destination. It is rooted in the fusion of Latin America and American music, cultures, and languages, bringing the biggest names in pop, urban, and rock music...
.
Chart performances
The song topped the FinnishFinland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, Turkish and Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n singles charts. It was also a top ten hit in the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders). However, it could only reach number 20 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, much lower than his previous single, "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
"Do You Know?"/"Dimelo", also known as Do You Know , is a pop song from singer Enrique Iglesias. It is the first single from his album Insomniac and takes the latter part of its English name from the sample of a ping pong ball bouncing that is employed as a percussion track throughout the...
" though did boost sales of the album.
The single went 3x platinum in Russia with 600,000 copies sold.
Track listings
CD single- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Main Version) — 4:01
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction guitar mix) — 7:17
Promo CD1
- "Tired of Being Sorry" — 4:01
- "Amigo Vulnerable" — 4:01
Promo CD2
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Radio Edit) — 4:01
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction club mix) — 7:03
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction guitar mix) — 7:18
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Dummies Remix) — 7:05
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction dub) — 8:04
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction club edit) — 4:29
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction guitar edit) — 4:29
Credits and personnel
- All tracks published by Highland Songs / Universal Music Publishing (ASCAP) / Enrique Iglesias Music / EMI April Music (ASCAP)
- Photo : Salm / Slamphotography
- Made in the U.S.
"Tired of Being Sorry" (original English version)
- Written by Scott Thomas
- Adaptation by Enrique Iglesias
- Produced by Scott Thomas
Ean Sugarman & Funky Junction remixes
- Remixed and produced by Ean Sugarman and Funky Junction
Dummies remix
- Remixed by The Dummies
- Produced by Dave Audé and Juan Martinez
Peak positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 9 |
| Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
71 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 14 |
| Dutch Top 40 Singles Chart | 3 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Hungarian Airplay Chart | 7 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
12 |
| Romanian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 16 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
20 |
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 32 |
| German Singles Chart | 46 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Singles Chart | 30 |
| End of year chart (2008) | Position |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 64 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 83 |
Chart successions
Background
A version of the song was recorded as a duet with French singer NâdiyaNâdiya
Nâdiya is a French R&B singer.-Early life:Nâdiya comes from a family of Algerian origin in the region of Mostaganem. She is the youngest in a family of 8 children. Her brothers are named: Kader Touati, Baklavah Waheb and her sisters: Malika, Sidartha and Karla...
under the title "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" with French and English lyrics (respectively performed by Nâdiya and Iglesias), and was released in France in April 2008. Both artists decided to re-record the song together because they had the same record label at the time. Iglesias also recorded a Spanish version of the song called "Amigo Vulnerable".
Another video has been shot for the French version "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)". In it, Nâdiya and Iglesias are singing each from their part (she is outside, while he is near a car) before meeting around the end of the video.
Critical reception
This version received generally positive reviews. For example, Musiqueradio.com website elected the duet version as the "song of the year" and deemed it was a "historical duet". Iglesias and Nâdiya were nominated for the 2009 NRJ Music AwardsNRJ Music Awards
The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes as the opening of MIDEM...
in the categories 'French group / duet / troupe of the year' and 'French song of the year', but they did not win.
Chart performances
In France, the version with NâdiyaNâdiya
Nâdiya is a French R&B singer.-Early life:Nâdiya comes from a family of Algerian origin in the region of Mostaganem. She is the youngest in a family of 8 children. Her brothers are named: Kader Touati, Baklavah Waheb and her sisters: Malika, Sidartha and Karla...
went straight to number one on the chart edition of April 19, 2008, with 10,625 copies sold. It was number one for eleven weeks, and its weekly sales hit a peak of more than 17,000 sales, which was quite rare at the time in France. Then it stayed for six weeks at number two and totaled 24 weeks in the top five, 28 weeks in the top ten, 41 weeks in the top 50. About 285,000 copies were sold as of January 3, and about 30,000 downloads. According to Charts in France website, over 300,000 copies of the single were sold in France. In September 2008, SNEP revealed that the song was the best-selling single and the number 12 best-downloaded song of the first six months of 2008, and eventually the best-selling single of the year.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single entered the Ultratop
Ultratop
Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts...
singles chart at number 24 on May 24, 2008, and climbed quickly and topped the chart from its fifth to eighth week. Then it remained for other eight weeks in the top three. Thereafter, it kept on dropping and stayed on the chart (top 40) for 25 weeks. It re-entered the chart for three weeks after Enrique Iglesias's performance on the television reality show Star Academy France
Star Academy France
Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...
, on December 19, 2008, and both singers' one in Les Disques d'Or, aired on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
in the first days of 2009.
Track listings
CD single- "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" — 4:01
- "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" (album version) — 4:34
- "Tired of Being Sorry" (original English version) by Enrique Iglesias — 4:05
- "Amigo vulnerable" (Spanish version) by Enrique Iglesias — 4:00
Digital download
- "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" — 4:01
- "Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)" (album version) — 4:34
Credits and personnel
"Tired of Being Sorry (Laisse le destin l'emporter)"- Written by Nâdiya Zighem, Géraldine Delacoux and Scott Thomas
- Adaptation by Enrique Iglesias
- Produced by Scott Thomas
"Amigo vulnerable"
- Spanish lyrics by Luis Gomez-Escolar
- Spanish version produced by Carlos Paucar and Enrique Iglesias
- Enrique's vocals production by Carlos Paucar and Enrique Iglesias
- Vocals recorded at South Point Studios (The Crackhouse)
Peak positions
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 3 |
| French Airplay Chart | 5 |
| French Digital Chart | 3 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Airplay Chart | 31 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 6 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2008) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 8 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 12 |
| French Airplay Chart | 11 |
| French Digital Chart | 13 |
| French Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 44 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | December 27, 2008 | 25,000 | ||
| France | Gold | December 18, 2008 | 200,000 | 286,220 (in 2008) | 44,870 (in 2008) |