Barenaked

Jennifer Love Hewitt

About Barenaked

"BareNaked" is the first single from actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt's fourth solo effort, BareNaked. The single is the more successful of the two lifted from the album, peaking at No. 6 in Australia, No. 25 on the Top 40 Mainstream, No. 31 on the Adult Top 40 and No. 24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. Notably, the song has been featured twice on her show Ghost Whisperer during the episodes "The Vanishing" (1×20) and "The Collector" (2×20).


Year:
2002
3:42
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
Barenaked

Did you ever have a dream
where you're walking naked down the street
And everyone just stares
Did ya ever feel so deep yet to speak your mind
you put others straight to sleep
you wonder if anybody cares
Sometimes I think I'm the only one whose day turned out
Unlike it had began

And I feel barenaked and I just can't take it
I'm getting jaded no I just can't take it anymore 
'cause I'm barenaked and I know
Life's what you make it
Wish I could float away to some other day

Did you ever go downstairs to start your day but your car's not there
Yeah you know the joke's on you
Did ya ever try your luck with a pick-up line
But you just sucked
You tell yourself it wasn't you
And I know it's hard to hold it inside
It's days like these I run and hide

When I feel barenaked and I just can't take it 
I'm getting jaded no I just can't take it anymore
'cause I'm barenaked and I know
Life's what you make it 
Wish I could float away to some other day

It's all a state of mind
But I don't mind
Trying to find a way to keep my head above the mess I make
What the world creates
Sometimes it feels so good to let it all fall as we will fall
I may fall we all fall
And then the world comes tumbling down down down down down

I'm barenaked and I just can't take it 
I'm getting jaded no I just can't take it anymore
'cause I'm barenaked and I know
Life's what you make it 
Wish I could float away to some other day

When I feel
Barenaked
I feel you feel we all feel

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Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt (born February 21, 1979) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer and director. Hewitt began her career as a child actress and singer, appearing in national television commercials before joining the cast of the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated (1989–1991) as well as performing as a backup singer before recording her debut studio album at the age of 12, Love Songs (1992), which was released exclusively in Japan. Hewitt received her breakthrough role as Sarah Reeves Merrin on the Fox teen drama Party of Five (1995–1999), and rose to fame as a teen star for her role as Julie James in the horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) and its 1998 sequel. Hewitt released her second and third studio albums with Atlantic … more »

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Written by: JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT, MEREDITH ANNE BROOKS, GUY EREZ, PAUL E. GOLDOWITZ, EMERSON LEE SWINFORD

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Barenaked" was released as the lead single from Jennifer Love Hewitt's fourth studio album of the same name in September 2002. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Music Video Director
The music video of "Barenaked" was directed by David Meyers, a renowned filmmaker who has also worked with a range of popular artists, from Ariana Grande to Kendrick Lamar.
Lyric Themes
The song explores the themes of vulnerability and self-discovery, with Hewitt describing feeling "barenaked" and "exposed" in the face of life's many challenges.
Commercial Success
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the song became Jennifer Love Hewitt's most successful single to date, getting significant mainstream pop and adult contemporary radio airplay.
Songwriters
"Barenaked" was written by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Meredith Brooks and Shelly Peiken. Brooks is also known for her hit song "Bitch", and Peiken for Christina Aguilera's "What a Girl Wants". Both Brooks and Peiken have successful songwriting careers.
Album Production
"Barenaked" album was produced by renowned producer Richie Zito who has worked with other notable musicians such as Joe Cocker, Cher, and The Cult.
Personal Inspiration
Hewitt has mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by her personal experiences. It represents a period in her life when she felt stripped of comfort and security, and had to face her self-doubts and fears.
Visual elements
The music video of "Barenaked" explores the themes of public scrutiny and personal freedom. It features Hewitt escaping from a car crash and being chased by a crowd, eventually breaking free and running towards the sea.
Award Nomination
The music video for "Barenaked" received a nomination for Best Cinematography at the 2003 Music Video Production Awards.
Television Performance
Jennifer Love Hewitt performed "Barenaked" on several television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, contributing to its mainstream success.
Genre Classification
The song "Barenaked" is often classified under the pop and pop-rock genres. It showcases Hewitt's melodic vocals against an upbeat, guitar-driven instrumental track.
International Performance
While "Barenaked" did not make a significant impact on the American charts, it found greater success in Australia, reaching number 6 on the Australian Singles Chart, and in the Netherlands, where it peaked at number 13.

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