Jesus to a Child
George Michael
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Kindness In your eyes, I guess You heard me cry You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child I'm blessed I know Heaven sent And Heaven stole You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all this pain I thought I'd never feel the same About anyone Or anything again But now I know When you find your love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight Sadness In my eyes No one guessed Or no one tried You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child Loveless and cold With your last breath You saved my soul You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child And what have I learned From all these tears I've waited for you all those years And just when it began He took you away But I still say When you find love When you know that it exists Then the lover that you miss Will come to you on those cold, cold nights When you've been loved When you know it holds such bliss Then the lover that you kissed Will comfort you when there's no hope in sight So the words you could not say I'll sing them for you And the love we would have made I'll make it for two For every single memory Has become a part of me You will always be My love Well, I've been loved So I know just what love is And the lover that I kissed Is always by my side Oh, the lover I still miss Was Jesus to a child
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Written by: George Michael
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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22 facts about this song
Song History"Jesus to a Child" was released on 15 January 1996 as the first single from George Michael’s album "Older".
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success—it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it George Michael’s first number one single as a solo artist since 1986.
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Worldwide Acclaim"Jesus to a Child" also topped the charts in several other countries, including Australia, Spain and Norway.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1997.
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InspirationGeorge Michael wrote the song as a tribute to his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who died of an AIDS-related brain hemorrhage in 1993. The title "Jesus to a Child" references the love and care Michael felt from Feleppa.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics reflect the pain of loss and are composed as an elegy. Michael metaphorically uses religious imagery to convey deep emotions.
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Music GenreThe song is in the genre of downtempo pop, but it also incorporates elements of jazz and soul music.
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Song LengthWith a duration of 6 minutes and 51 seconds, "Jesus to a Child" is one of the longest tracks to top the UK singles chart.
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Unofficial RecognitionIt has been perceived as one of the greatest gay songs, symbolizing the lamenting cry of a man losing his lover unexpectedly.
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Live PerformanceGeorge Michael first performed the song live at the 1994 MTV Europe Music Awards, which aroused curiosity about his forthcoming album.
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Release Date"Jesus to a Child" was released on 3rd January 1996, serving as the lead single from George Michael’s album "Older."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart. It also topped the charts in Australia, Spain, Denmark, Italy, and Norway.
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Song Meaning"Jesus to a Child" was written as a tribute to Michael's lover Anselmo Feleppa who died from AIDS in 1993. The song's title 'Jesus to a child', represents the idea of unconditional love.
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Music GenreThe song is classified under the genres of pop and soul, carrying a Bossa Nova beat which is significantly influenced by Brazilian music.
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Song Duration"Jesus to a Child" is Michael's longest song recorded as a solo artist, with the full song lasting 6 minutes and 51 seconds.
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Sales AchievementAfter its release, it quickly sold over 1 million copies. It's one of the few singles that sold such numbers while only peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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AwardsThe song earned a nomination at the 1997 Brit Awards for Best British Single.
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Live PerformancesGeorge Michael performed "Jesus To A Child" live at the 1996 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony. He also sang it live in his 2008 album "Live in London."
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Record LabelGeorge Michael released "Jesus to a Child" under the label of Virgin in the UK and DreamWorks in the US.
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CharityAll the profits from the sales of "Jesus to a Child" were donated to the charity ChildLine, a free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people in the United Kingdom.
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Writing CreditsMichael solely wrote and produced the song, demonstrating his versatile skills as a songwriter, singer and producer.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jesus to a Child" was shot in black and white, featuring Michael singing against various backdrops, including landscapes and nostalgic scenes related to childhood.
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