Careless Whisper
Reckless quiet confession
Careless Whisper is a 1984 pop ballad by George Michael, known for its iconic saxophone riff and themes of guilt over infidelity.
The title has become shorthand for the song itself and its distinctive sound: The sax player launched into Careless Whisper.
It often evokes romantic melodrama or 1980s nostalgia, frequently referenced in jokes about seduction scenes or overwrought emotion.
- slowLacking in speed
- slow danceGentle paired swaying
- saxophoneReed instrument, brass body
- regretSorrow over past actions
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
George Michael · melody · confession · 1984 · ballad · guilt · Wham! · lyrics · secret · rhythm · dance · infidelity · eighties · betrayal · broken heart · hush · ache · hit
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