Here in My Heart
Chicago
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I keep on thinkin' I should be free This time just leave it alone With 17 reasons not to believe Nothin' goes everybody knows like you always want it to be But, here in my heart There's a dream that's unbroken And it get's in my way But it won't be denied Here in my heart the door is still open Waiting for you to walk into my life (oohh oo-oo-ooh) What I've been feelin' I can't explain Lost in the muse of your eyes An' I'm fallin' so hard Just like the rain Comes a time when ya cross the line and you know you got to believe 'Cause here in my heart There's a dream that's unbroken An' it gets in my way But it won't be denied Here in my heart the door is still open Waiting for you to walk into my life I know! (That) I may never sleep again 'Till I see you (ooh oo-oo-ooh) Oh, baby, I know (I know!) Life is too short and I can't pretend It's not about you (not about you) Can't do without you Wooo oo-oo-ooh Here in my heart There's a dream that's unbroken And it get's in my way (gets in my way) But it won't be denied Here in my heart (here in my heart) The door is still open Waiting for you to walk into my life There's a dream that's unbroken It gets in my way But it won't be denied Here in my heart (here in my heart) The door is still open Waiting for you to walk into my life In my life (in my life) In my life (in my life)
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Written by: GLEN BALLARD, JAMES NEWTON HOWARD
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10 facts about this song
Album"Here in My Heart" is a track from "The Heart of Chicago," which was a compilation album by the American band Chicago, released in 1997.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being one of Chicago's most recognized songs, "Here in My Heart" performed reasonably well on the charts. It hit number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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SingerThe song is sung by Jason Scheff, who replaced the legendary vocalist and bassist Peter Cetera in the band in 1985.
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LyricsUnlike many other songs by Chicago, which often feature poetic and metaphorical lyrics, "Here in My Heart" is more straightforward - it talks unambiguously about love and longing.
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Production"Here in My Heart" was produced by prominent music producer David Foster, who has also worked with Chicago on numerous other tracks.
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Song GenreThe song fits into the soft rock genre, which is characterized by its strong emphasis on melody and sometimes incorporates elements of folk rock and power pop.
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PopularityDespite its modest chart success, "Here in My Heart" is not widely recognized as a high point in the band’s discography by many fans or critics. However, it still has a following among loyal fans of the band.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Here in My Heart" features the band performing against a background of rolling hills and sweeping landscapes, capturing the romantic and slightly melancholic mood of the song.
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PerformancesSince its release, "Here in My Heart" has been performed live by the band many times, further demonstrating the group's commitment to this lesser-known but beloved song.
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Writing CreditsLike many of Chicago’s songs, "Here in My Heart" was written collectively by the members of the band. This collaborative approach to songwriting is part of what makes the band’s work unique and distinctive.
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