No Souvenirs

Melissa Etheridge

About No Souvenirs

"No Souvenirs" is a 1989 song by Melissa Etheridge and the second single of her second album Brave and Crazy. Despite peaking at number 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the song experienced more success internationally, reaching number 30 in Australia and number four in Canada, where it became her highest-charting single until "I Want to Come Over" reached number one in 1996.


Year:
2005
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Hello, hello this is Romeo
Calling from a jackpot telephone
Shame, shame, but I love your name
And the way you make the buffalo roam
Oh, oh, oh, fly, fly I guess this is goodbye
Oh you packed up your heart
And you left no souvenirs

But if you want me you can call me
In the night you know where I'll be
Broken lover you can touch me
In the dark the innocent can't see

You lock it up now hide the key
It would mean surrender to let me see
Oh brave, brave soldier keep it under cover
You fell alone like no other lover

Burn the pictures break the records
Run far away to a northern town
Sell your fear and leave me standing here
With no souvenirs

Once, twice I thought it might be nice
To come into your kitchen and play
Cool, cool just a crazy fool
I never saw it any other way
Oh, oh, oh, wait, wait I guess I'm just too late
Oh you made up your mind
Love shouldn't be so hard

But if you want me you can call me
In the night you know where I'll be
Broken lover you can touch me
In the dark the innocent can't see

You lock it up now, hide the key
It would mean surrender to let me see
Oh brave, brave soldier keep it under cover
You fell alone like no other lover

Burn the pictures break the records
Run far away to a northern town
Sell your fear and leave me standing here
With no souvenirs

No shirts, no shoes
No jackets, no blues
You car's for sale
You forward your mail
You're growing your hair
You don't want to know where
I'm calling you from
Or how come

But if you want me you can call me
In the night you know where I'll be
Broken lover you can touch me
In the dark the innocent can't see

You lock it up now hide the key
It would mean surrender to let me see
Brave, brave soldier keep it under cover
You fell alone like no other lover

Burn the pictures break the records
Run far away to a northern town
Sell your fear and leave me standing here
With no souvenirs

Yeah, yeah

Hello, hello, this is Romeo

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Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and activist. more »

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Written by: MELISSA ETHERIDGE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"No Souvenirs" is categorized as a heartland rock, pop-rock, and blues-rock track.
Album Placement
The song is part of Melissa Etheridge's third studio album which is entitled "Brave and Crazy" released in 1989.
Chart Performance
"No Souvenirs" reached number 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Songwriting
Melissa Etheridge herself wrote the song. This reveals her talent not only in singing, but also songwriting.
Theme
The song reflects a narrative of love gone wrong, reminiscent of many classic rock romance ballads.
Music Video
It has a somewhat dramatic music video which includes an emotionally gripping performance from Etheridge. It was directed by Tony van den Ende.
Live Performances
Etheridge's performance of "No Souvenirs" often serves as a highlight during her concerts. The song features an introduction in which she shares a story of heartbreak that often resonates with her fans.
Grammy Nomination
In 1990, the song received a Grammy nomination for "Best Rock Vocal Performance."
Cover Versions
Several other artists have covered Etheridge’s “No Souvenirs” in live performances, showcasing the song's lasting influence.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised "No Souvenirs" for its raw energy, emotive vocals, and Etheridge's ability to blend genres. The song is often cited as an example of her unique style and talent.

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