Thank You for Hearing Me

Sinéad O'Connor

About Thank You for Hearing Me

"Thank You For Hearing Me" is a 1994 song by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor. It is written by O'Connor and John Reynolds, and released on O'Connor's fourth album, Universal Mother. The song is produced by O'Connor, Reynolds and English musician, composer and record producer Tim Simenon. "Thank You For Hearing Me" peaked at number 5 in Iceland, number 13 in the UK and number 14 in Scotland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 51.


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2002
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Thank you for hearing me 
Thank you for hearing me 
Thank you for hearing me 
Thank you for hearing me 

Thank you for loving me 
Thank you for loving me 
Thank you for loving me 
Thank you for loving me 

Thank you for seeing me 
Thank you for seeing me 
Thank you for seeing me 
Thank you for seeing me 

And for not leaving me 
And for not leaving me 
And for not leaving me 
And for not leaving me 

Thank you for staying with me 
Thank you for staying with me 
Thank you for staying with me 
Thank you for staying with me 

Thanks for not hurting me 
Thanks for not hurting me 
Thanks for not hurting me 
Thanks for not hurting me 

You are gentle with me 
You are gentle with me 
You are gentle with me 
You are gentle with me 

Thanks for silence with me 
Thanks for silence with me 
Thanks for silence with me 
Thanks for silence with me 

Thank you for holding me 
And saying "I could be" 
Thank you for saying "Baby" 
Thank you for holding me 

Thank you for helping me 
Thank you for helping me 
Thank you for helping me 
Thank you, thank you for helping me 

Thank you for breaking my heart 
Thank you for tearing me apart 
Now I've a strong, strong heart 
Thank you for breaking my heart

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Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor ( /ʃɪˈneɪd oʊˈkɒnər/; born 8 December 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra. O'Connor achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a cover of Prince's song "Nothing Compares 2 U". more »

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Written by: JOHN CHARLES REYNOLDS, SINEAD O'CONNOR

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Overview
"Thank You For Hearing Me" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor. It was released in 1994 as a part of her album "Universal Mother."
Song Release
The song was notably released as the second single from the album "Universal Mother." It came after the song "Fire on Babylon."
Music Video
The music video for the song features O'Connor demonstrating a range of emotions in a church setting, emphasizing the spiritual themes of the song.
Performance
Sinéad O'Connor's performance in "Thank You For Hearing Me" was highly appreciated by critics, noting her emotive vocals and vibrant delivery.
Chart Performance
"Thank You For Hearing Me" experienced moderate success in the music charts. It reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it her third highest-charting single in the UK.
Song Writing
Sinéad O'Connor is the sole writer of the song, which underscores her creative control over her music.
Critical Reception
The song garnered positive reviews from music critics, with many praising O'Connor's powerful vocals and the song's lyrical poignancy.
Inspirational Song
"Thank You for Hearing Me" is often considered one of O'Connor's most inspiring songs for its thankful and spiritual message.
Live Performances
In live performances, O'Connor is often accompanied by a choir for this song, further emphasizing its spiritual undertones.
Song Genre
The song is primarily classified under the genre of alternative rock, another genre that O'Connor has made a significant contribution to. It also has strong elements of gospel and folk music.
Song Recognition
"Thank You For Hearing Me" has gained recognition over the years as one of Sinéad O'Connor's most powerful and deeply emotional songs. Despite it not being a commercial hit, the song still holds recognition for its quality and depth.
Song Meaning
Although the song can be open to interpretation, many believe that it is about thanking God and expressing gratitude for being heard and understood.

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