Million Tears (Groove Coverage song)

"Million Tears"
Single by Groove Coverage
from the album Covergirl
Released2002, 2015
GenreEurodance, trance
Songwriter(s)
  • Axel Konrad
  • Ole Wierk
  • Tobias Lammer
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"Million Tears" is a song from German Eurodance group Groove Coverage's 2002 debut album, Covergirl. It was released again in 2015 as a standalone EP featuring five new versions.[2]

According to singer Melanie Munch, the song, which was written in only three days, tells about the heartache of losing your first love.[3]

In Singapore, the song has become closely associated with the Salakau (369) secret society, with members frequently singing a notorious gang chant cued to the rhythm of the song during the instrumental break that follows the line "Whoa oh whoa ohh, a million tears for you".[3] Gang membership is a criminal offense in Singapore, and police have previously investigated gang chants shouted during concerts.[4] Due to this, Groove Coverage was advised not to play the song at their concerts in Singapore in 2019 and 2023.[3]

References

  1. ^ "ASCAP Songview repertory entry for this song". Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Million Tears - EP by Groove Coverage". May 29, 2015 – via music.apple.com.
  3. ^ a b c Quek, Hykel (October 25, 2023). "How Eurodance Hit 'Million Tears' Became a Singaporean Gang Anthem".
  4. ^ Ng, Huiwen (June 21, 2018). "Police looking into video of concertgoer shouting gang slogan during K-pop girl group Twice's concert" – via The Straits Times.