Show Notes
On a recent drive with Diana Parry-Cruwys, we got into a bit of a discussion about which is the superior Melissa Etheridge "I'm kind of stalking somebody" song: "Come To My Window" or "I Want To Come Over". As we couldn't agree, we decided to take it to the podcast for our first ever Etheridge-Off. Over the next two episodes, we'll break down the pros of each one and leave it up to you, the listener, which goes to the top of our playlist. This week we'll start with Diana's song, "Come To My Window"
You can get "Come To My Window" on iTunes, Amazon Music, and Google Play.
There's a rather well-received video for the song as well starring Juliette Lewis:
And, of course, the lyrics: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Come To My Window"
Come to my windowCrawl inside, wait by the lightof the moonCome to my windowI'll be home soon I would dial the numbersJust to listen to your breathI would stand inside my hellAnd hold the hand of deathYou don't know how far I'd goTo ease this precious acheYou don't know how much I'd giveOr how much I can take Just to reach youJust to reach youJust to reach you Come to my windowCrawl inside, wait by the lightof the moonCome to my windowI'll be home soon Keeping my eyes openI cannot afford to sleepGiving away promisesI know that I can't keepNothing fills the blacknessThat has seeped into my chestI need you in my bloodI am forsaking all the restJust to reach youJust to reach youOh to reach you Come to my windowCrawl inside, wait by the lightof the moonCome to my windowI'll be home soon I don't care what they thinkI don't care what they sayWhat do they know about thislove anyway Come to my windowCrawl inside, wait by the lightof the moonCome to my windowI'll be home soon
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So, listen, watch, read, and join us on Wednesday for the ultimate battle royale!!
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