Fearless Love
Melissa Etheridge
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When I woke up I was seventeen You kissed my lips in a bad bad dream Showed me things aren't what they appear to be Called me angel and set me free You gave me life in the cold cold dark But you ran away in the morning's spark Made me think that reality Oh is not where I want to be but I am what I am and I am what I am afraid of Oh what am I afraid of I need a fearless love Don't need to fear the end Oh if you can't hold me now You will never hold me again I want to live my life Pursuing all my happiness I want a fearless love I won't settle for anything less I've walked my path had worlds collide I lost my way and I fooled my pride This lover's ache wouldn't feel so strange If I could only change But I am what I am I am what I am afraid of So what am I afraid of I need a fearless love Don't need to fear the end oh if you can't hold me now You will never hold me again I want to live my life Pursuing all my happiness I want a fearless love I won't settle for anything less Now I'm not here to lay the blame I understand when you hold a flame Heads will shake, heads will turn And sometimes you just get burned I want a fearless love I need a fearless love I want a fearless love Don't need to fear the end Oh if you can't hold me now You will never hold me again I want to live my life Pursuing all my happiness I want a fearless love I won't settle for anything, anything less I need a fearless love I won't settle for anything less Oh,I want a fearless love I won't settle for anything less
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Written by: MELISSA ETHERIDGE
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10 facts about this song
About the Song"Fearless Love" is a song by the American rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge. It is the title track from her album, which was released in 2010. The song was well-received by music critics and fans alike, showcasing Etheridge's powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
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Album SuccessThe "Fearless Love" album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Melissa Etheridge's highest-charting album since 1995’s "Your Little Secret", which peaked at number six.
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Song MeaningAccording to several interviews, Etheridge penned the song "Fearless Love" as a response to a conversation she had with her daughter about risk-taking and living life to the full, regardless of fear.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fearless Love" was directed by Jay Martin and is known for its intense visuals. Melissa Etheridge described it as the most elaborate music video she had ever done.
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InfluenceThe song finally put Etheridge back in the rock genre after experimenting with other musical themes in previous albums. It leans heavily on the classic rock sound that originally made her famous.
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Production"Fearless Love" was produced by John Shanks, who has worked with other big-name artists like Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, and Sheryl Crow. This was Etheridge’s first time working with him.
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PerformanceDuring live performances of "Fearless Love" Etheridge is known for her powerful delivery and emotional resonance, often bringing fans to tears.
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Awards NominationsAlthough "Fearless Love" did not win any major music awards, Melissa Etheridge's performance on the album earned her a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2011.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceThe song "Fearless Love" peaked at #26 on the Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Track chart.
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Personal GrowthIn several interviews, Melissa Etheridge has made clear that "Fearless Love" and the rest of the album symbolize her personal growth and the courage it took for her to live authentically, particularly in terms of her coming out as a lesbian in the early '90s.
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