Heading West
Cyndi Lauper
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I drop my hat To a restless wind This time I'm not gonna chase it again In a jigsaw dream with soft spoken words I woke up crying and no one heard You're looking through me like I never was real You say you love me but you won't let me feel So I'm gonna take a chance this time I'm gonna find myself some place where I can heal And I'm heading west Without a sad goodbye And I'm heading west I'm like a letter with no address Just like a book I read I'm heading west I said my name Under my breath He turned down a twisted road I won't forget I'm gonna fly my kite and let out all the string Hold on to hope, let go everything I can't stop laughing and it's nothing you said The altitude of freedom seems to go to my head And if I fall down on my knees I'm gonna get back up I'm gonna get back up again And I'm heading west Without a sad goodbye And I'm heading west I'm like a letter with no address Just like a book I read I'm heading west And I'm heading west... Just like a book I read...
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Written by: KELLY, LAUPER, STEINBERG
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Heading West" is a song recorded by American singer Cyndi Lauper for her second studio album, True Colors, released in 1986.
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GenreThe song falls under the Pop genre and specifically, fits into the sub-genre of new wave pop.
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Performance RankingsThe song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, but it peaked at number 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1989.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Heading West" wasn't as commercially successful as other songs on the album, the True Colors album as a whole was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200.
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Collaborative Effort"Heading West" was written by a team of writers including Cyndi, Billy Steinberg, and Tom Kelly.
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ThemeThe song explores themes of change and self-discovery, fitting appropriately into Lauper's overall message of empowerment and individuality.
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Music VideoWhile "Heading West" didn't have an official music video, the song is featured in the film "Off and Running" (1991), starring Cyndi Lauper.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Heading West" including German synthpop band And One.
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Live PerformancesCyndi Lauper performed "Heading West" live on Norton Show's Christmas Special in 1989.
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Track Position"Heading West" is the fifth track on the True Colors album, following the songs "Change of Heart," "Maybe He'll Know," "Boy Blue," and "True Colors."
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Critical ReceptionCritics have hailed the song for its catchy tune and Lauper's vocal prowess.
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Personal InterpretationLauper has stated in interviews that the song's lyrics represented her feeling of wanting to go out and explore the world, after growing up in the confined space of Brooklyn, New York.
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