Kind & Generous
Natalie Merchant
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You've been so kind and generous I don't know how you keep on giving For your kindness I'm in debt to you For your selflessness, my admiration And for everything you've done You know I'm bound I'm bound to thank you for it You've been so kind and generous I don't know how you keep on giving For your kindness I'm in debt to you And I never could have come this far without you So for everything you've done You know I'm bound I'm bound to thank you for it I want to thank you For so many gifts You gave with love and tenderness I want to thank you I want to thank you For your generosity The love and the honesty That you gave me I want to thank you Show my gratitude My love and my respect for you I want to thank you I want to Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
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Written by: NATALIE MERCHANT
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Song's Popularity"Kind & Generous" by Natalie Merchant was a popular hit in her album "Ophelia" and peaked at number 3 on the Adult Top 40 in 1998, making it one of her most successful releases.
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Video FeaturesThe music video of the song showcased behind-the-scenes graphics of Merchant herself and her band, mixing in various scenes of landscapes and living creatures.
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Song's Recognition"Kind & Generous" has enjoyed enduring popularity and recognition over time and it has been frequently used to express gratitude or pay tributes in various events.
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Artist's InspirationNatalie Merchant has stated that she was inspired by her fans and their love and support for her music is what gave her the inspiration to write "Kind & Generous".
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Chart PerformanceThe song spent a staggering 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It did not leave the chart until the end of 1998, demonstrating its immense popularity.
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Song's MeaningLyrically, the song is about expressing gratitude and expressing thanks, which gives the song a universal appeal.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in various TV shows and movies, including Dawson's Creek and Practical Magic.
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Live PerformancesMerchant often ends her concerts with this song and encourages the audience to sing along.
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Generous GesturesMerchant often donates the proceeds from her music sales to charities, making her truly 'kind and generous' in the spirit of the song.
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Album's SuccessOwing largely to the popularity of "Kind & Generous", the album "Ophelia" from which the song is taken, rose to the top 10 on Billboard 200 album chart.
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Cover VersionsOn the TV show Glee, the song was briefly covered by the character Rachel Berry and Mercedes Jones.
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Song's SamplingThe song has also been sampled by other artists in their own music.
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Becoming an AnthemDue to its gratitude-centric lyrics, the song has often been used as a thank-you-note or gratitude anthem in various occasions.
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