Can't Fight the Moonlight
LeAnn Rimes
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Under a lovers' sky Gonna be with you And no one's gonna be around If you think that you won't fall Well just wait until Til the sun goes down Underneath the starlight, starlight There's a magical feeling, so right It'll steal your heart tonight You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark You'll surrender your heart But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight No, you can't fight it It's gonna get to your heart There's no escape from love Once a gentle breeze Weaves it's spell upon your heart No matter what you think It won't be too long Til your in my arms Underneath the starlight, starlight We'll be lost in the rhythm, so right Feel it steal your heart tonight You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark You'll surrender your heart But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight No you can't fight it No matter what you do The night is gonna get to you Don't try then You're never gonna win Part of me the starlight, starlight There's a magical feeling, so right It will steal your heart tonight You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark You'll surrender your heart But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight No, you can't fight it You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know Don't you know that you can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark You'll surrender your heart But you know But you know that you can't fight the moonlight No, you can't fight it It's gonna get to your heart
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Can't Fight the Moonlight" is a pop song written by American songwriter Diane Warren and performed by country pop singer LeAnn Rimes.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on August 22, 2000, as part of the soundtrack track for the film titled "Coyote Ugly".
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Film Appearance"Can't Fight the Moonlight" is prominently featured in "Coyote Ugly", where LeAnn Rimes appears at the end of the film to perform the track.
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Chart PerformanceDespite receiving mixed reviews from music critics, the song became a major global hit, topping the charts in more than eleven countries.
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Impressive RecordIn Australia, the song stayed at the number one spot on the charts for an astonishing 11 consecutive weeks.
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U.K. SuccessThe song became Rimes' first (and only) song to reach number one in the U.K., even beating out her earlier breakthrough hit "How Do I Live".
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U.S. Chart PerformanceIn the U.S., "Can't Fight the Moonlight" peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, though it achieved more success after being remixed and re-released in 2003.
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Successful SalesThe song ended up selling around a million copies, earning it a Platinum sales certification by the RIAA.
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Grammy NominationDiane Warren, who wrote "Can't Fight the Moonlight", received a Grammy nomination in 2001 for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the song.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was used as promotional material for the movie "Coyote Ugly". It features Rimes and others dancing on the bar, similar to a scene in the movie.
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Song's LegacyDespite its mixed initial reviews, "Can't Fight the Moonlight" has gone on to become one of LeAnn Rimes' biggest hits and is recognized as a signature song of hers.
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Soundtrack SuccessBoosted in large part by "Can't Fight The Moonlight", the "Coyote Ugly" soundtrack went on become a certified multi-platinum album.
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