My Immortal

Evanescence

About My Immortal

"My Immortal" is a song by American rock band Evanescence from their debut studio album, Fallen (2003). It was released by Wind-up Records on December 8, 2003, as the third single from the album. An alternative version appears on the band's fourth studio album Synthesis (2017). The song was written by guitarist Ben Moody, lead singer Amy Lee and keyboardist David Hodges, and it was produced by Moody and Dave Fortman. Various versions of "My Immortal" were recorded; one of them was included on the demo album Origin (2000) and another on the EP release Mystary (2003). The version originally appearing on Origin was later included on Fallen, featuring piano with backing strings. The version of the song released as a single was dubbed the "band version" because of the complete band's performance of the bridge and final chorus of the song. "My Immortal" is a piano power ballad with a slow tempo. Lyrically, it talks about "a spirit staying with you after its death and haunting you until you actually wish that the spirit were gone because it won't leave you alone." Critical reception towards the song was positive, with critics complimenting its piano melody. In 2005 it received a nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 47th Grammy Awards. The song was also commercially successful, peaking within the top ten in more than ten countries. It also peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Canada, Greece and the US Adult Pop Songs chart. The single was certified gold in the United States, and platinum in Australia. 


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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
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
But you still have
All of me

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Evanescence

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording private albums, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Fallen sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards and seven nominations, as well as scoring No. 6 in CBS's "Top Bestselling Albums of the Last 10 Years" (2008). A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, The Open Door, which sold more than five million copies. more »

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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.
Release Details
The 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.
Lyrics Insights
The lyrics of "My Immortal" discuss a spirit staying behind to haunt the protagonist after death, keeping the pain alive.
Musical Elements
The song is a piano-driven ballad with Lee's mezzo-soprano vocals.
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.
Chart Performances
The 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.
Music Video Facts
The 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.
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.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, signifying its wide influence and popularity.
Usage in Media
"My Immortal" has been used in numerous TV shows, movies, and advertisements, including 'The Punisher' and 'Daredevil'.

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