Gypsy
Fleetwood Mac
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So I'm back to the velvet underground Back to the floor that I love To a room with some lace and paper flowers Back to the gypsy that I was To the gypsy that I was And it all comes down to you Well, you know that it does, well Lightning strikes maybe once, maybe twice Oh and it lights up the night And you see you're a gypsy You see you're a gypsy To the gypsy That remains Her face says freedom With a little fear I have no fear I have only love And if I was a child And the child was enough Enough for me to love Enough to love She is dancing away from you now She was just a wish She was just a wish And her memory is all that is left for you now You see you're a gypsy, oh You see you're a gypsy Ooh ooh, oh oh, oh oh oh Goodness strikes Maybe once, maybe twice And it all comes down to you Ooh oh, and it all comes down to you Lightning strikes Maybe once, maybe twice (oh) I still see your bright eyes, bright eyes (And it all comes down to you)
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Written by: Stevie Nicks
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10 facts about this song
Writing and InspirationThe song "Gypsy" was written and composed by Stevie Nicks, one of the vocalists of Fleetwood Mac. The song is considered as one of her most personal and poignant pieces.
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Song Meaning"Gypsy" is said to refer to Stevie Nick's life before her fame with Fleetwood Mac. It symbolizes her love for the gypsy lifestyle - the life on the road, moving from place to place.
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Album InformationThe song was released as part of the band's chart-topping 1982 album, "Mirage." The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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Chart Performance"Gypsy" ranked high on the charts; it reached the 12th position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and was also a top 20 hit in Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was the highest budget music video ever made upon its release. It was directed by Russell Mulcahy and featured Stevie Nicks performing a ballet-style dance.
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Song Traits"Gypsy" starts slow and builds with a driving, percussion-heavy chorus. The song is marked by Lindsay Buckingham’s intricate guitar work and Christine McVie’s signature keyboard sounds.
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Song RelevanceThe song remains a staple in Fleetwood Mac's live shows, and continues to receive widespread radio play. It is always a favorite among Fleetwood Mac fans.
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Tribute"Gypsy" was written as a tribute to Stevie Nick's best friend, Robin Anderson, who passed away from leukemia. The lyrics "She was just a wish" and "I have no fear, I have only love" are reportedly in reference to Robin.
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Unique Recording ProcessDuring the recording of "Gypsy," Stevie Nicks insisted on laying on the floor while singing in order to give the song the emotional depth she thought it deserved. She also insisted on a piano being present in the studio.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists including Italian singer Spagna in 2002 and American duo Jack + Eliza in 2016.
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