She met Frank Wildhorn who immediately fell in love with her and her incredible voice. He set about writing the musical "Jekyll and Hyde" with her in mind for the role of Lucy. Although the show did rather poorly, Linda was a sensation. Her pure tone broke listeners' hearts with laments like "No One Knows Who I am" and "Sympathy, Tenderness" and her unleashed power in torch songs like "Good 'n' Evil" and "A New Life" sent her immediately into league with other Broadway leading ladies like Barbara Streisand and Bernadette Peters.
Her range stretches from a rich alto to an impressive array of ringing whistle tones. Her tone is pure, powerful, and full of emotion. Her voice and singing style have often been compared to that of Barbara Streisand, but Linda has always said that from childhood her biggest inspiration has been and continues to be Judy Garland. This veneration culminated in the making and release of her tribute album "By Myself: The Songs Of Judy Garland."
Linda Eder remains one of the most powerful and talented performers alive.
Recordings:
* 1989 Linda Eder
* 1994 And So Much More
* 1997 It's Time
* 1999 It's No Secret Anymore
* 2002 Gold
* 2003 Storybook
* 2003 Broadway, My Way
* 2005 By Myself: The Songs of Judy Garland
* 2006 Barbra Streisand and Linda Eder
* 2008 The Other Side of Me
Everything That's Wrong
Linda Eder Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Even after all the cold hard facts are known
Like your heart will probably break
What with all that give and take
Still you just can't seem
To leave the thing alone
So you hold your breath
And you're scared to death
But you close your eyes
And fall in love again
'Cause in the middle of the night
He'll hold you tight
And then everything that's wrong
Will be alright
Now you swear you'll keep romance
In perspective
But, with love,
It's always famine or it's feast
And a hungry heart forgets
Tends to minimize regrets
So as sure as there's
A sunrise in the east
There's a silver moon
That your heart can't waste
And then pretty soon,
There's a stranger's kiss
That you can't wait to taste
'Cause when the apple is in sight
You take a bite
Hopin' everything that's wrong
Will be alright
Maybe this time jealousy and fear
Will get the best of you
Maybe this time you will give a little more
Maybe this time you will look
And find somebody who
Isn't quite as crazy as those times before
So you try again
'Till you get it right
And you never know when to let it go
Or when to hold on tight
But when there's nothin' else that works
Well, love just might
So when romance comes along
We all struggle to belong
So that everything that's wrong
Will be alright
* The lyrics in the CD liner notes differ from what is sung
The song “Everything That’s Wrong” by Linda Eder explores the human need for companionship and love. The lyrics reveal the struggle between the rational understanding that relationships can be difficult and hurtful, and the emotional desire to find comfort and connection with another person. The opening lines acknowledge that despite knowing the risks of being in a relationship, everyone needs someone to be with. Even when you know your heart is likely to be broken, you can’t resist the temptation to fall in love again.
The song depicts the cycle of hope and disappointment in love. You hold your breath and close your eyes, hoping that this time everything will be different. You convince yourself that in the middle of the night, everything that’s wrong will be alright because that special someone will hold you tight. However, reality often proves otherwise, and the hunger for love makes it easy to overlook regrets and flaws in the person you’re with.
The repeated affirmation of “everything that’s wrong will be alright” throughout the song reflects the human desire for a happy ending, even if it requires blind faith. The song suggests that despite the risk of heartbreak, people will continue to seek love and believe in the potential for happiness. Overall, the song captures the universal human longing for connection and companionship, even when it means dealing with the pain and disappointment that love can sometimes bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody needs to be with somebody
Human beings have a natural desire to find companionship and love.
Even after all the cold hard facts are known
Despite being aware that relationships can be difficult and painful, people still pursue them.
Like your heart will probably break
The risk of getting hurt emotionally is high.
What with all that give and take
Relationships require a lot of compromise and understanding.
Still you just can't seem To leave the thing alone
Despite the challenges, people can't resist pursuing love.
So you hold your breath And you count to ten And you're scared to death
Starting a new relationship is scary and uncertain.
But you close your eyes And fall in love again
People still take risks in love, hoping for the best.
'Cause in the middle of the night He'll hold you tight And then everything that's wrong Will be alright
The comfort of being wrapped in a lover's arms can make everything feel better and right.
Now you swear you'll keep romance In perspective
After experiencing heartbreak, people often promise themselves to be more rational and level-headed when it comes to love.
But, with love, It's always famine or it's feast
Love can be unpredictable and extreme, it can bring immense joy or great sorrow.
And a hungry heart forgets Tends to minimize regrets
When we are in love, we tend to overlook the bad parts and focus only on the good things.
So as sure as there's A sunrise in the east There's a silver moon That your heart can't waste
As sure as morning comes, there will always be opportunities for love that we can't pass up.
And then pretty soon, There's a stranger's kiss That you can't wait to taste
We can't resist the excitement and passion that a new love interest brings.
'Cause when the apple is in sight You take a bite Hopin' everything that's wrong Will be alright
We take a chance and pursue love, hoping that it will fix everything that is wrong in our lives.
Maybe this time jealousy and fear Will get the best of you
We take a chance every time we open ourselves up to love; we don't know whether we will be hurt or helped.
Maybe this time you will give a little more Maybe this time you will look And find somebody who Isn't quite as crazy as those times before
We learn from our past relationships and try to improve ourselves and our partner selection for the future.
So you try again 'Till you get it right
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
And you never know when to let it go Or when to hold on tight
Finding the balance between letting go and holding on can be challenging.
But when there's nothin' else that works Well, love just might
When all else fails, love can be the solution to our problems.
So when romance comes along We all struggle to belong
We all desire to be a part of a romantic relationship, even though it comes with struggles.
So that everything that's wrong Will be alright
The hope is that love will fix everything that is wrong in our lives.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, JACK MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind