Barenaked
Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Barenaked Did you ever have a dream where you're walking naked down the street And everyone just stares Did ya ever feel so deep yet to speak your mind you put others straight to sleep you wonder if anybody cares Sometimes I think I'm the only one whose day turned out Unlike it had began And I feel barenaked and I just can't take it I'm getting jaded no I just can't take it anymore 'cause I'm barenaked and I know Life's what you make it Wish I could float away to some other day Did you ever go downstairs to start your day but your car's not there Yeah you know the joke's on you Did ya ever try your luck with a pick-up line But you just sucked You tell yourself it wasn't you And I know it's hard to hold it inside It's days like these I run and hide When I feel barenaked and I just can't take it I'm getting jaded no I just can't take it anymore 'cause I'm barenaked and I know Life's what you make it Wish I could float away to some other day It's all a state of mind But I don't mind Trying to find a way to keep my head above the mess I make What the world creates Sometimes it feels so good to let it all fall as we will fall I may fall we all fall And then the world comes tumbling down down down down down I'm barenaked and I just can't take it I'm getting jaded no I just can't take it anymore 'cause I'm barenaked and I know Life's what you make it Wish I could float away to some other day When I feel Barenaked I feel you feel we all feel
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Written by: JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT, MEREDITH ANNE BROOKS, GUY EREZ, PAUL E. GOLDOWITZ, EMERSON LEE SWINFORD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Barenaked" was released as the lead single from Jennifer Love Hewitt's fourth studio album of the same name in September 2002. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video of "Barenaked" was directed by David Meyers, a renowned filmmaker who has also worked with a range of popular artists, from Ariana Grande to Kendrick Lamar.
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Lyric ThemesThe song explores the themes of vulnerability and self-discovery, with Hewitt describing feeling "barenaked" and "exposed" in the face of life's many challenges.
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Commercial SuccessDespite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the song became Jennifer Love Hewitt's most successful single to date, getting significant mainstream pop and adult contemporary radio airplay.
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Songwriters"Barenaked" was written by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Meredith Brooks and Shelly Peiken. Brooks is also known for her hit song "Bitch", and Peiken for Christina Aguilera's "What a Girl Wants". Both Brooks and Peiken have successful songwriting careers.
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Album Production"Barenaked" album was produced by renowned producer Richie Zito who has worked with other notable musicians such as Joe Cocker, Cher, and The Cult.
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Personal InspirationHewitt has mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by her personal experiences. It represents a period in her life when she felt stripped of comfort and security, and had to face her self-doubts and fears.
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Visual elementsThe music video of "Barenaked" explores the themes of public scrutiny and personal freedom. It features Hewitt escaping from a car crash and being chased by a crowd, eventually breaking free and running towards the sea.
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Award NominationThe music video for "Barenaked" received a nomination for Best Cinematography at the 2003 Music Video Production Awards.
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Television PerformanceJennifer Love Hewitt performed "Barenaked" on several television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, contributing to its mainstream success.
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Genre ClassificationThe song "Barenaked" is often classified under the pop and pop-rock genres. It showcases Hewitt's melodic vocals against an upbeat, guitar-driven instrumental track.
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International PerformanceWhile "Barenaked" did not make a significant impact on the American charts, it found greater success in Australia, reaching number 6 on the Australian Singles Chart, and in the Netherlands, where it peaked at number 13.
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