Message to Myself
Melissa Etheridge
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I'm sending out a message to myself So that when i hear it on the radio I will know that I am fine I will know that I am love I warned myself of the blackness in my chest The razors in my heart would never rest It's funny how you find just what you seek Love is what you get, When love is what you speak I'm sending out a message to myself So that when I hear it on the radio I will know that I am fine I will know that I am love I made every choice along the way Each day I spent in hell, I chose to stay It's funny what you fear can make you weak Truth is what you get, When truth is what you speak I'm sending out a message to myself So that when i hear it on the radio I will know that I am fine I will know that I am love So if you are listening I am just passing thru You can take some for yourself Cuz it works that way too Sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la Sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la I will know that I am fine I will know that i am love I'm sending out a message to myself So that when i hear it on the radio I will know that I am fine I will know that i am love
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Written by: MELISSA ETHERIDGE
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Message to Myself" is from Melissa Etheridge's 9th studio album, "The Awakening" which was released in 2007.
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Single SelectionIt was the first single to be released from the album.
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Chart PerformanceThough not a commercial success, "Message to Myself" peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Self-Reflection ThemeThe song's lyrics touch on the theme of reconnecting with oneself, which Etheridge has said is a common theme throughout the entire "The Awakening" album.
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Song LengthThe song is 3 minutes and 48 seconds long, falling within the typical length for pop songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Message to Myself," directed by Julie Cypher, Etheridge's former partner, features Etheridge playing a variety of different characters who represent different aspects of her identity.
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Inspirational MessageThe song serves both as a personal reminiscence and a universal message of regaining control over one's life and future.
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Personal StrugglesThe lyrics reflect Etheridge's journey towards recovery after her battle with breast cancer.
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Live PerformancesEtheridge often performs the song live in her concerts, demonstrating its popularity among fans and its importance to her discography.
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SongwritingEtheridge wrote the song and was also involved in its production. The song is registered under the music publisher "MH Etheridge, Inc."
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MusiciansThe song features Etheridge on vocals and guitar, with support from other musicians on drums, bass, and additional guitars.
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Album SuccessDespite the single's moderate performance on the charts, "The Awakening" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This shows that while "Message to Myself" may not have been a commercial hit as a single, it contributed to the overall success of the album.
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