You Have Been Loved
George Michael
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She takes the back road and the lane Past the school that has not changed In all this time She thinks of when the boy was young All the battles she had won Just to give him life That man She loved that man For all his life But now we meet to take him flowers And only god knows why For what's the use in pressing palms When children fade in mother's arms It's a cruel world, we've so much to lose And what we have to learn, we rarely choose So if it's god who took her son He cannot be the one living in her mind Take care my love, she said Don't think that god is dead Take care my love, she said You have been loved If I was weak, forgive me But I was terrified You brushed my eyes with angels wings, full of love The kind that makes devils cry So these days My life has changed And I'll be fine (and I'll be fine) But she just sits and counts the hours Searching for her crime So what's the use in pressing palms If you won't keep such love from harm It's a cruel world, you've so much to prove And heaven help the ones who wait for you No, I've no daughters, I've no sons Guess I'm the only one Living in my life Take care my love, he said Don't think that God is dead Take care my love, he said You have been loved
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"You Have Been Loved" is a soul-pop ballad by the British musician and singer-songwriter George Michael. It was included in his third studio album "Older" in 1996.
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Album PerformanceThe "Older" album, which "You Have Been Loved" featured in, was a massive hit and it went on to become one of the best-selling albums in the UK.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "You Have Been Loved" did not achieve the same commercial success as other George Michael songs. It peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart during its release in 1997.
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Songwriting Contribution"You Have Been Loved" was written by George Michael and David Austin. It was one of the few songs in the album where Michael shared songwriting duties.
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Song ThemesThe song deals with themes of grief and loss. It was written by George Michael as a tribute to Anselmo Feleppa, his lover who died of an AIDS-related brain hemorrhage.
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Personal TragedyThe song's poignant lyrics reflect Michael's personal tragedy and his struggle to deal with his lover's death.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Have Been Loved" portrays a contemplative, saddened George Michael, adding to the song's mournful tone.
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Double A-side ReleaseInterestingly, "You Have Been Loved" was released as a double A-side single with "The Strangest Thing ‘97." It was the fifth and final single to be released from the "Older" album.
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LegacyDespite its lesser commercial performance, the song remains a fan favorite due to the depth of its lyrics and Michael's impassioned vocal performance.
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Social ImpactThe song is considered one of the most profound expressions of grief over losing a loved one to AIDS, bringing attention to the devastating impact of the disease.
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Recent RecognitionFollowing Michael's death in 2016, the song has received renewed recognition for its raw emotion and the singer's vocal prowess.
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Unfinished VersionGeorge Michael initially previewed an unfinished version of "You Have Been Loved" during an appearance on the TV show "Top of the Pops" in 1996.
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InspirationThe lyrics of the song mention the smile of Anselmo Feleppa, which was often referred to by George Michael as one of the most beautiful things he had ever seen.
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