Where You Are
Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey
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Oh oh Oh oh There are times I swear I know you're here I forget about my fears Feelin' you my dear Watchin' over me My hope sees What the future will bring When you wrap your wings And take me where you are Where you and I will be together Once again, we'll be dancin' in the moonlight Just like we used to do And you'll be smilin' back at me Only then will I be free When I can be, where you are And I can see your face Your kiss I still can taste Not a memory erased Oh, how I see your star Shinin' down on me And I'd do anything If I could just, be right there where you are Where you and I will breathe together Once again we'll be dancin' in the moonlight Just like we used to do And you'll be smilin' back at me (you'll be smilin' back at me) Only then will I be free Then I will be free, so take me where you are Now baby there are times when selfishly I wishin' that you were here with me So I can wipe the tears from your eyes and make you see That every night when you are dreamin' I'm here to guard you from afar And anytime I feel in love I'll close my eyes and dream of where you are Where you are Where you and I will breathe together Once again we'll be dancin' in the moonlight Just like we used to do And you'll be smilin' back at me (you'll be smilin' back at me) Only then will I be free Then I will be free, Baby I still believe Oh I gotta believe I still believe I will touch you that sweet day That you take me there Where you are (where you are) I still believe Whoa, I gotta believe I still believe I will touch you that sweet day That you take me there Where you are, oh where you are! I still believe I gotta believe I still believe I'll always be waiting here That sweet day (that sweet day, yeah!) I still believe , I still believe
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Written by: MARC BROUSSARD, ANGELO THOMAS PETRAGLIA, MARSHALL NOAH ALTMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Where You Are" is a song by American pop singer Jessica Simpson. It was the third single from her debut album "Sweet Kisses" and was released on May 2, 2000.
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Collaboration Details"Where You Are" is a duet with Nick Lachey. Lachey was Simpson's future husband at the time, and the pair were prominently featured in reality TV show "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Despite not topping the charts, it became one of Simpson's best-known songs due to its deep emotional content and impactful music video.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Jessica Simpson, Louis Biancaniello, Sam Watters and A. Stamatopoulou. Biancaniello and Watters also produced the track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Where You Are" received ample rotation on MTV and VH1. It features Simpson and Lachey singing in different settings, including a wooded forest and a white, dreamlike bedroom filled with rose petals.
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Film Tie-in"Where You Are" was used in the 2000 film "Here on Earth", starring Chris Klein, Leelee Sobieski, and Josh Hartnett. The song was included in both the movie and the soundtrack.
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Critical ResponseOpinions on "Where You Are" were divided amongst critics when the song was first released. Some praised the song for its soulful, emotional quality and vocal performance, while others criticized for its mainstream, pop sound.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified as a ballad with elements of pop and R&B. It features sweeping orchestral arrangements and strong vocal harmonies from Simpson and Lachey.
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Live PerformancesSimpson and Lachey notably performed the song at the 2000 Teen Choice Awards, bringing a higher level of recognition to the track.
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LegacyDespite not being one of Jessica Simpson's highest-charting songs, "Where You Are" has remained one of her most beloved tracks among fans. It is regularly cited as a standout from her early career.
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