Come to My Window
Melissa Etheridge
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Come to my window Crawl inside, wait by the light of the moon Come to my window I'll be home soon I would dial the numbers Just to listen to your breath I would stand inside my hell And hold the hand of death You don't know how far I'd go To ease this precious ache You don't know how much I'd give Or how much I can take Just to reach you Just to reach you Oh to reach you Come to my window Crawl inside, wait by the light of the moon Come to my window, I'll be home soon Keeping my eyes open I cannot afford to sleep Giving away promises I know that I can't keep Nothing fills the blackness That has seeped into my chest I need you in my blood I am forsaking all the rest Just to reach you Just to reach you Oh to reach you, oh Come to my window Crawl inside, wait by the light of the moon Come to my window, I'll be home soon I don't care what they think I don't care what they say What do they know about this love, Anyway Come, come to my window I'll be home, I'll be home, I'll be home I am coming home Come to my window, oh-ho Crawl inside, wait by the light of the moon Come to my window, I'll be home soon I'll be home, I'll be home I am coming home Come to my window, oh-ho Crawl inside, wait by the light of the moon Come to my window I'll be home soon I'll be home, I'll be home, I'll be home
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Written by: Melissa L. Etheridge
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10 facts about this song
Recording"Come to My Window" was released as a single in 1993 and appeared in Melissa Etheridge's fourth album, "Yes I Am."
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Commercial SuccessThe track became Etheridge's breakout hit, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gaining heavy airplay on pop and adult contemporary radio formats.
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Grammy Award"Come to My Window" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1995.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song depict an inviting and passionate promise from a lover, reflecting Etheridge’s feelings towards her girlfriend at that time.
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InspirationEtheridge has mentioned in interviews that the late Billie Holiday inspired the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Come to My Window" featured actress Juliette Lewis. The video portrayed Lewis as a mental patient while Etheridge's performance was displayed on the TV.
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Live PerformancesThis song has remained a staple in Etheridge's live performances. In her concerts, she usually plays an extended guitar solo during the musical bridge.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered “Come to My Window,” including Dolly Parton and Katherine McPhee.
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LGBTQ+ AnthemThe song is often seen as an LGBTQ+ anthem due to Melissa Etheridge's status as one of the first major music stars to come out as lesbian.
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Cultural Impact"Come to My Window" has been mentioned in books and documentaries as a significant piece of 90s pop culture and as a pioneering song in the advancement of queer visibility in mainstream music.
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