Teach Me How to Be Loved
Rebecca Ferguson
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One foot onto the ice I hold my breath And try to believe Can I look at you with different eyes? Like the girl that I was, when I was 17 The fallen empires, The shattered glass The wicked echos of my past. I've seen it all before, that's why I'm asking. Will you still be here tomorrow Or will you leave in the dead of the night? So your waves don't crash around me, I'm staying one step ahead of the tide. Will you leave me lost in my shadows Or will you pull me into your light? Teach me how to be loved Teach me how to be loved I got caught up in a daze Of the wine and roses Such a sweet escape But I watched it all slip away Like running water from my hands Raining on this picture land The fallen empires, The shattered glass The wicked echos of my past. I've seen it all before, that's why I'm asking. Will you still be here tomorrow Or will you leave in the dead of the night? So your waves don't crash around me, I'm staying one step ahead of the tide. Will you leave me lost in my shadows Or will you pull me into your light? Teach me how to be loved Can I give myself just one more second chance? And put my trust in love, Please don't hurt me. If I make myself like a feather in you hand And put my trust in love, Please don't hurt me. Will you still be here tomorrow Or will you leave in the dead of the night? So your waves don't crash around me, I'm staying one step ahead of the tide. Will you leave me lost in my shadows Or will you pull me into your light? Teach me how to be loved Teach me how to be loved
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Written by: REBECCA FERGUSON, JONNY LATIMER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Teach Me How to Be Loved" is a song by British singer of Jamaican, Irish, and British descent - Rebecca Ferguson. An epitome of deep soulful pop, this song is from her debut studio album, “Heaven,” released in December 2011.
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Charts and RankingsAlthough the song was never released as a single, it gained plenty of public and critical recognition. The entire album, which included this song, debuted at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and became double Platinum in the UK.
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Distributed by major labelThe song was distributed by the globally recognized label, Syco Music and Columbia Records. Syco Music is owned by Simon Cowell, a well-known British television judge and producer.
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Songwriters"Teach Me How to Be Loved" was written by Rebecca Ferguson herself and Eg White. Eg White is a British musician who has worked extensively with artists such as Adele, Sam Smith, and Florence + the Machine.
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Emotional DepthKnown for the emotional depth, the song highlights Ferguson's soulful voice and her songwriting prowess. It tells a heartbreaking story of love and longing, seeking someone to teach her to accept love.
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Impact on Ferguson’s careerThe song helped solidify Ferguson’s position as a soulful, emotive singer on the British music scene. It showcased her ability to write and perform deeply personal and affective songs.
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Music and SoundThe song’s sound is characterized by a slow-tempo, coupled with soulful vocals, a gentle background of piano and underlying orchestral accompaniment which enhances the emotional depth of the song.
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Album RecordingThe album “Heaven,” which includes "Teach Me How to Be Loved," was recorded in the UK and the US and received positive reviews from critics, praising its songwriting and Rebecca's vocals.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a single, Ferguson has performed "Teach Me How to Be Loved" multiple times, including on her Heaven Tour in 2012.
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Music DiversityThe track's sophisticated pop and bluesy emotionality displayed the singer's versatility in handling different music genres. It typifies the diversity of music styles present on the album “Heaven”.
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