In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, although bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song "Piece of My Heart". Etheridge's performance was widely lauded, with India.Arie writing "I Am Not My Hair" about Etheridge. Later that year, Etheridge released her first compilation album, Greatest Hits: The Road Less Traveled. The album was a huge success, peaking at #14 on the Billboard 200, and going Gold immediately. Her latest release is 4th Street Feeling.
Etheridge is known for her mixture of "confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, smoky vocals." She has also been an iconic gay and lesbian activist since her public coming out in January 1993.
Glorious
Melissa Etheridge Lyrics
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Over the fields we go laughing all the way
We sing love, love, love it's glorious
Friends and family near, no more judgments, no more fear
All is calm, all is bright, everyone will hold this light
And sing love, love, love it's glorious
Sleep in heavenly, in heavenly
Believe in heavenly, in heavenly peace
I have heard the angels sweetly singing o'er the plain
And I've heard the mountains echoing their sweet refrain
They sing love, love, love, love, love it's glorious
Love, love, love it's glorious
Love, love, love it's glorious
Sleep in heavenly, in heavenly
Sleep in heavenly, in heavenly
Believe in heavenly, in heavenly peace
The song "Glorious" by Melissa Etheridge is an uplifting, anthemic tune that celebrates love, togetherness, and spirituality. The lyrics paint a picturesque scene of a road trip with friends and family, driving through snowy fields and singing joyfully. The chorus repeats the phrase "love, love, love it's glorious," emphasizing the power and beauty of love. The second verse shifts to a more spiritual tone, with the singer referencing angels and mountains singing in harmony. The song ends with a peaceful invocation to sleep and believe in heavenly peace.
The song's central theme is the power of love to bring people together and transcend social barriers. By singing "love, love, love it's glorious," the singer encourages listeners to focus on the positive aspects of life and to embrace love as a unifying force. The snowy landscape and road trip imagery add a sense of adventure and excitement to the song, while the mention of angels and mountains imbues it with a sense of awe and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Windshields kissed with snow on this endless interstate
Traveling through snow-covered fields on a never-ending highway
Over the fields we go laughing all the way
Strolling through lush green fields with a positive and cheerful spirit
We sing love, love, love it's glorious
Expressing joy and pleasure about the happiness associated with love
Friends and family near, no more judgments, no more fear
Rejoicing with the loved ones without any apprehensions and fears
All is calm, all is bright, everyone will hold this light
Feeling peaceful and blessed while cherishing the love and brightness of the moment
And sing love, love, love it's glorious
Celebrating the glory of love by singing and expressing happiness
Sleep in heavenly, in heavenly
Enjoying a peaceful and blissful sleep
Believe in heavenly, in heavenly peace
Promoting the idea of having faith in a peaceful and harmonious world
I have heard the angels sweetly singing o'er the plain
Listening to the serene and melodious sound of singing angels
And I've heard the mountains echoing their sweet refrain
Hearing the mountains repeat the enchanting melody of the angels
They sing love, love, love, love, love it's glorious
Rejoicing with the angels and mountains, celebrating the glory of love
Love, love, love it's glorious
Repeating the theme of cherishing the beauty and splendor of love
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Written by: MELISSA ETHERIDGE
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