Come to My Window

Melissa Etheridge

About Come to My Window

"Come to My Window" is a song by Melissa Etheridge released in 1993 on her 1993 album Yes I Am. This was the first song to be released after Etheridge publicly announced that she was a lesbian. With the driving force of gay rights, the song gained a lot of airplay on radio stations, mostly through call-in requests. The song debuted on the Billboard charts after the first week of its release, reaching number 25 on the chart. The song also charted in Canada, reaching number 13 on the RPM Top Singles chart. It was the second song from Etheridge that earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. 


Year:
2005
3:11
109 

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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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Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and activist. more »

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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."
Commercial Success
The 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.
Grammy Award
"Come to My Window" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1995.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song depict an inviting and passionate promise from a lover, reflecting Etheridge’s feelings towards her girlfriend at that time.
Inspiration
Etheridge has mentioned in interviews that the late Billie Holiday inspired the song.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
This song has remained a staple in Etheridge's live performances. In her concerts, she usually plays an extended guitar solo during the musical bridge.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered “Come to My Window,” including Dolly Parton and Katherine McPhee.
LGBTQ+ Anthem
The 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.
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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