Ten

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About Ten

"Ten" is a song co-written and recorded by American recording artist Jewel. It was released in September 2010, and serves as the third single from her second country album, Sweet and Wild, which was released on June 8, 2010 via Valory Music Group.


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Whoever said that love is easy, must've never been in love,
Sometimes its a landmine, one wrong step and it blows up,
A word, a look, lights a hidden fuse.

It's hard to see just what you have, when you're seeing red,
And easy to do something that you know you will regret,
Better stop, think, count to ten before I leave.

One, I still wanna hate you,
Two, three, I still wanna leave,
Four, searching for that door,
Five, then I look into your eyes,
Six, take a deep breathe,
Seven, take a step back,
Eight, nine, I don't know why we even started this fight,
By the time I get to ten, I'm right back in your arms again.

Words thrown so callously like weapons when we fight,
But when they cut too deep, I wanna leave it all behind,
I have to count to ten, before I cross that line.

One, I still wanna hate you,
Two, three, I still wanna leave,
Four, I'm searching for that door,
Five, then I look into your eyes,
Six, take a deep breathe,
Seven, take a step back,
Eight, nine, I don't know why, we even started this fight,
By the time I get to ten, I'm right back in your arms again.

You can lose what you're not thankful for,
I don't want that to happen to you and me,
Better count my blessings.

One, you still move me,
Two, three, you send chills right through me,
Four, you keep me wanting more,
Five, when I look into your eye,
Six, you're my best friend,
Seven, that'll never end,
Eight, nine, I don't know why, but thank God it happens every time,
By the time I get to ten,
By the time I get to ten,
I can see how blessed I've been.

I choose you all over again.

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Jewel

Jewel Kilcher (born May 23, 1974), professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: JEWEL KILCHER, DAVE BERG

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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11 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Ten" is a song written by the American singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher, known popularly as Jewel. She is renowned for her moving, introspective lyrics and impressive vocal range.
Album Timeline
The song was released in 2010, making it a relatively recent addition to Jewel's musical career that began in the early 1990s.
Album
"Ten" is a track from Jewel's seventh studio album, "Sweet and Wild." The album was described as Jewel returning to her country roots, mixing folksy acoustic sounds with modern country music.
Song Theme
The song "Ten" is themed around the concept of a relationship teetering on the brink of end. It conveys a dialogue between two people wanting to end the relationship but unable to let go since neither wants to be the one left behind.
Song Structure
The song has a catchy structure and presents a relationship countdown, starting with ten reasons not to love the other person anymore. Each verse outlines why the relationship can't continue, eventually reaching zero, indicating an end.
Lyrics
The lyrics were praised for their emotional content and insightful exploration of a strained relationship. Lines like "I won't watch you surrender, I won't watch you surrender" hint at the emotional turmoil during separation.
Ratings
"Ten" was generally well received by critics but did not attain huge commercial success. Despite this, it remains popular among Jewel's fanbase.
Performance Style
When performing "Ten" live, Jewel often uses it as an opportunity to showcase her vocal range and emotive singing style, adding another dimension to the song's lyrical content.
Music Video
The music video for "Ten" features Jewel alone in various scenes, emphasizing the song's themes of loneliness and separation.
Inspiration
While Jewel has never publicly stated what inspired the lyrics to "Ten," many fans speculate it may have been based on personal experiences given its depth of emotion and raw honesty.
Song Duration
The duration of the original track "Ten" on the album "Sweet and Wild" is 3 minutes and 24 seconds.

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