When She Loved Me

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About When She Loved Me

"When She Loved Me" is a song written by Randy Newman for Pixar's animated film Toy Story 2 (1999), recorded by Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan. The song reveals the backstory of Jessie, a toy cowgirl, as she reflects upon her defunct relationship with her original owner, by whom she was outgrown. Heard in the film during a flashback sequence, the filmmakers decided to incorporate a song into the montage during which Jessie details her backstory to Woody after multiple attempts to show the character relaying her experience verbally proved unsuccessful. Newman initially felt that the song was not suitable because he doubted young children would be interested in it. The song was offered to McLachlan after Newman and the filmmakers agreed that the ballad was more appropriate for a female artist. Despite some hesitation from her management, McLachlan greatly enjoyed the ballad and agreed to record it upon hearing Newman's demo, finding herself drawn towards its melancholy nature. Musically, "When She Loved Me" is an emotional pop ballad backed by simple piano accompaniment. Various interpretations of the song's lyrics and themes have been offered; while "When She Loved Me" is primarily about the pain felt upon losing a platonic friend, it has also been interpreted as a love song, while some music journalists consider the track to be a metaphor for children inevitably growing up and becoming independent from their parents. 


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When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together
Lives within my heart

And when she was sad
I was there to dry her tears
And when she was happy so was I
When she loved me

Through the summer and the fall
We had each other that was all
Just she and I together
Like it was meant to be

And when she was lonely
I was there to comfort her
And I knew that she loved me

So the years went by
I stayed the same
She began to drift away
I was left alone

Still I waited for the day
When she'd say
I will always love you

Lonely and forgotten
Never thought she'd look my way
She smiled at me and held me

Just like she used to do
Like she loved me
When she loved me

When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together
Lives within my heart

When she loved me, hey

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Written by: Randy Newman

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5 facts about this song

Composition
1. "When She Loved Me" was written and composed by Randy Newman. He is an American composer and singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and sardonic humor. 2. The song was written for the 1999 movie "Toy Story 2," a Disney-Pixar animation feature film. 3. It was arranged in the key of F major and is generally performed in 4/4 time.
Performance
4. The song was performed by Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan. 5. McLachlan’s rendition of the song was highly praised, with many admirers noting her emotive and heartfelt delivery. 6. Some performances of the song feature only McLachlan’s voice and a single piano, although orchestral versions also exist.
Critical Reception
7. "When She Loved Me" was nominated for the 1999 Academy Award for Best Original Song. 8. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe in the same category in 2000.
Significance
9. The song plays during a poignant moment in "Toy Story 2" when a toy named Jessie reminisces about her past with a little girl named Emily. 10. The song's lyrics touch on feelings of abandonment and longing, symbolizing the universal human experience of growing up and growing apart.
Impact
11. The song has been covered by numerous artists since its release, including Jordan Fisher and the cast of the Netflix series "Julie and the Phantoms." 12. "When She Loved Me" is often cited as one of the most heartbreaking songs in the Disney-Pixar catalogue, with many fans noting how it tugs at their emotions every time they watch the scene in "Toy Story 2." 13. It has also sparked discussions about the depth and maturity of themes in animated films, which are often mistakenly assumed to be just for children.

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