"Weak" is a song by British

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, released on 15 January 1996 by

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as the fourth and final single from their debut album, '' Paranoid & Sunburnt'' (1995). The song was produced by the band with

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and is one of Skunk Anansie's well known releases.

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performs a slower, more ballad-like version at many of her solo gigs. The song has also been covered by

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on his 1998 album, '' When We Were the New Boys''.

Critical reception

Roy Wilkinson from '' Select'' wrote, "'Weak' could be their '

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', an understated, casually memorable verse leading into a chorus thas has as much to do with

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Music video

The music video for "Weak" was directed by duo Hammer & Tongs. It is filmed primarily (with cutaways to third party views) from the point of view of a collapsed cameraman in what appears to be a restaurant carpark (Route 66). The cameraman collapses behind a car which then drives off to show Skin and the band forming to perform for the offset camera. The recording is interrupted by a little boy who, after being pulled out of the way of the camera abruptly, decides to run off with it and the band gives chase after him.

Track listings

* CD single – CD1 * CD single – CD2

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Weak (Skunk Anansie Song) 1995 singles 1995 songs One Little Independent Records singles Skunk Anansie songs Songs written by Skin (musician)