My Immortal
Evanescence
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I'm so tired of being here Suppressed by all my childish fears And if you have to leave I wish that you would just leave 'Cause your presence still lingers here And it won't leave me alone These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real There's just too much that time cannot erase When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears And I held your hand through all of these years But you still have all of me You used to captivate me by your resonating light Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real There's just too much that time cannot erase When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears And I held your hand through all of these years But you still have all of me I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone But though you're still with me, I've been alone all along When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears And I held your hand through all of these years You still have all of me, me, me
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Written by: Ben Moody, David Hodges, Amy Lee
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10 facts about this song
Compositional Facts"My Immortal" was written by Ben Moody, the co-founder of Evanescence, along with Amy Lee, the band's lead vocalist.
- The song was originally written in the late 90s, making it one of the band's older works.
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Release DetailsThe song was initially released on the band's EP in 1998 and later as part of their first major label album, 'Fallen' in 2003.
- A single version of the song was also released in 2003, which featured added band instrumentation.
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Lyrics InsightsThe lyrics of "My Immortal" discuss a spirit staying behind to haunt the protagonist after death, keeping the pain alive.
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Musical ElementsThe song is a piano-driven ballad with Lee's mezzo-soprano vocals.
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Critical Reception"My Immortal" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its melody and Lee's vocal performance.
- It is one of the band's most successful and iconic songs.
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Chart PerformancesThe song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Adult Contemporary chart in the US.
- Internationally, "My Immortal" reached the top ten in more than ten countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.
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Music Video FactsThe band shot two music videos for "My Immortal". The first one was recorded in Barcelona, Spain, while the second, which accompanies the band version, was filmed in Los Angeles.
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Awards and Nominations"My Immortal" earned Evanescence a nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 47th Grammy Awards.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, signifying its wide influence and popularity.
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Usage in Media"My Immortal" has been used in numerous TV shows, movies, and advertisements, including 'The Punisher' and 'Daredevil'.
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