In 2000, Ferrick founded her own record label, Right On Records. The first studio album released on her own label was Valentine Heartache.
Her 2011 album was entitled "Still Right Here".
Website: www.melissaferrick.com
Fearless
Melissa Ferrick Lyrics
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I move it over your heart
I feel the magnet pull
Then I push off
Under water
Hey I'm in over my head
Have you ever been in
In over your head
So I put you up on my shelf
I'll dust you off when I get home
What's the difference any way
We're both always alone
Then you tell me you can love me
Better than anybody else
I said I apologize
I've got to be by myself
Ya I let go
You wanna call me a name
I'm fearless
Hey ya I let go
Put me thirty-six thousand feet
Ya up in the air
I'm a single engine plane
Come on put me up there
Watch me catch a jet stream
Shut off the engine
And just glide
Watch me glide
Ya I let go
You wanna call it a name
Call it fearless
Oh ya I'm going to let go
You want to call me a name
It's fearless
Put me up on a stage
In front of people I don't know
Ya put me up on stage
If you really want to watch me go
Sing from my soul
Sing from my
With the time I've got left here
I figure I might as well
Sing from my soul
Sing from your soul
With the time you've got left
Sing from your soul
Ya come on and let go
You wanna call me a name
Fearless
The song "Fearless" by Melissa Ferrick is about taking risks and being true to oneself. The first verse describes a moment of connection between two people, with the singer putting their hand over someone else's heart and feeling a pull towards them. But then the lyrics take a turn towards uncertainty and vulnerability, with the singer admitting that they are "in over their head" and needing to step back to be alone.
The chorus, "Ya I let go / You wanna call me a name / I'm fearless / Hey ya I let go," emphasizes the idea that the singer is willing to take risks and face uncertainty without fear. The subsequent verses describe the singer's willingness to put themselves in potentially dangerous situations, such as flying a plane or performing on stage, if that means being true to their passion and singing from their soul.
Overall, "Fearless" is a powerful anthem about being true to oneself and taking risks, even in the face of uncertainty and potential rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Put my hand over yours
I want to connect emotionally with you.
I move it over your heart
I want to understand your emotions by feeling your heart beats.
I feel the magnet pull
I find a strong attraction towards you.
Then I push off
But I still have the urge to stay away from our relationship.
Under water
I feel overwhelmed by the depth of our connection.
Hey I'm in over my head
I feel like I'm drowning in this overwhelming relationship.
Have you ever been in
Do you know how it feels to be in this situation?
In over your head
To feel overwhelmed by the depth of the connection.
So I put you up on my shelf
I choose to hide my feelings for you by keeping it aside.
I'll dust you off when I get home
I'll think about us when I'm alone.
What's the difference any way
What's the point of exploring something that might lead to a heartbreak?
We're both always alone
Both of us are isolated in our thoughts and feelings.
Then you tell me you can love me
You profess your love for me.
Better than anybody else
You assure me that your love is unique and stronger than any other.
I said I apologize
I regret not being able to reciprocate the same love back.
I've got to be by myself
I want to be independent and not feel burdened by this relationship.
Ya I let go
I release myself from the burden of our relationship.
You wanna call me a name
You want to come up with labels for my decision.
I'm fearless
I'm not afraid of the consequences of letting go.
Put me thirty-six thousand feet
I'm willing to go sky-high for my passion for music.
Ya up in the air
I'm ready to take up any risks and challenges in my musical journey.
I'm a single engine plane
I'm capable of embarking on this journey alone.
Come on put me up there
I request the universe to help me achieve my dreams.
Watch me catch a jet stream
Watch me as I soar high with my music in the flow.
Shut off the engine
I don't need any external force to keep me going.
And just glide
I will go with the flow and do what my heart tells me to.
Put me up on stage
I'm ready to showcase my talent to the world.
In front of people I don't know
I'm ready to embrace new audiences and lets them enjoy my music.
Sing from my soul
I'll perform with all honesty from my heart.
With the time I've got left here
With the remaining time I've got to live, I want to make the most of it.
I figure I might as well
I want to put my talent to good use and make an impact in the world.
Sing from my
I want to create the best music of my career.
Sing from your soul
I want to inspire others to follow their passion too.
With the time you've got left
With the time everyone has, it's important to do what they love the most.
Ya come on and let go
I urge everyone to release themselves from their inhibitions and follow their heart.
Call it fearless
By doing so, we can overcome our fears and become fearless.
Oh ya I'm going to let go
I will no longer hold back and just let it all out.
You want to call me a name
And if that means people will criticize my decision, so be it.
It's fearless
I'm proud of being fearless and taking the leap of faith.
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.