Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You
Stevie Nicks
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Has anyone ever written anything for you In all your darkest hours Have you ever heard me sing Listen to me now You know I'd rather be alone Than be without you Don't you know Has anyone ever given anything to you In your darkest hours Did you ever give it back Well, I have I have given that to you If it's all I ever do This is your song And the rain comes down There's no pain and there's no doubt It was easy to say I believed in you everyday If not for me Then do it for the world Has anyone ever written anything for you In your darkest sorrow Did you ever hear me sing Listen to me now You know I'd rather be alone Than be without you Don't you know So, if not for me, then Do it for yourself If not for me then Do it for the world Poet priest of nothing Poet priest of nothing
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Written by: STEVIE NICKS, KEITH OLSEN
Lyrics © FAMA MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks from her third solo studio album, "Rock a Little" (1985).
- The tune was penned by Nicks along with Keith Olsen, who produced many of her hits.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by an event in Nicks' life involving Joe Walsh, the guitarist for the Eagles.
- Walsh took Nicks to a place where his young daughter had tragically passed away, telling Nicks that if anything ever happened to him, this is where he would be. The emotion of this visit inspired Nicks to pen the song.
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Chart Performance"Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" was not a major hit on the charts. It peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, spending 9 weeks on the chart in total.
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Musical StructureThe song is filled with emotional lyrics, matched by Nicks' compelling vocal delivery. It also features a dramatic musical build-up, that slowly grows in intensity.
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Song’s ThemeIt carries a poignant theme about the significance of sacrifice for the ones you love. The lyrics speak of a person who does something significant for someone else, prompting the recipient to ponder if anyone has ever done something similar for the listener.
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Live PerformancesNicks has often played the song during her live performances. Her fans have applauded it for its deep emotional resonance.
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Cultural InfluenceEven though it did not attain major commercial success, "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" has garnered a lot of critical praise for its emotional weight and powerful lyrics. It is now seen as one of Nicks’ signature tracks.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You". However, there are live performances of the song available on the internet.
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Song CoverThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including an emotional rendition by American Idol contestant Joey Cook in 2015.
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Fan’s TributeSome Nicks fans have referred to the song as a kind of anthem, resonating with anyone who has ever felt deeply moved or inexplicably connected to a particular piece of music. It's seen as a testimony to the power of songwriting and the deep, personal impact that music can have.
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