I have to say that her personal life is just that, PERSONAL. Yes she is a public figure, but she is entitled to some privacy. I respect that she hasn't been vocal about the situation. As for her concert---I got to see it in Dallas and was completely AMAZED! SHE ROCKED! I am a fan of the music and plan to be for a long, long time!
If you have not seen Melissa in concert, then you are missing the real deal! I will be at her Houston concert for her "fearless love" tour. If you like singer song writers who put their heart and soul into every song, then Melissa is the one for you!
My Sister had to have her daughted Savanna still birth at seven months. She was then told cancer had killed her baby girl and my sister battled on for two years of aggressive chemo and even two weeks on life support. This song helps her deal with her grief. Thank you Melissa!!!
I have been a HUGE Fan of Melissa and her Music since her Debut! I am from Indiana originally and LOVE this Song! Her Music has seen me through so much in My Life! I admire her and could listen to her sing anything and everything all day everyday!
I been a Mellissa Eltridge fan for at least 25 years I'm not a part of the gay community but that's her life. All i know she can perform like no other man are woman . Aboustely sets the stage and audience on fire. Mellissa you are the most amazing beautiful strong women that every one should just hear her music let it touch your mind body spirit and soul because that's what's so amazing one the greatest singers in my.life and I listen to music I know no one can come close as her to make you feel better whether your gay straight black white women are man her talent excels I can't wait till Nov 3 , I'm finally going to see her in concert if I make it till then the doctors only gave me two years year and half ago . What do they know I'm going to finally going to see her . Thank you so.much Mellissa and to those who ask what the songs about need to just quit listening to music all together get silence then maybe one day they will understand her music speaks feels listens holds and keeps you rockin and rockin No one makes you feel so alive and how it makes you feel alive love happy sad hurt wanted needed and oh oh just want hear more🎵🎸🎷🎹🎺🎵 Keep on rocking our hearts and minds for all our days🎵~♡~♡~♡~♡~🎵🎸
Melissa writes music from her heart, & this song is no different. My wife & I saw her in Denver and in CA twice in Aug this year and she is amazing.....more open and centered than the previous 9 shows we've seen since 2003. We had a meet & greet & she was very gracious to everyone. She had a hard time making in thru Indiana 2 of the 3 nights, but it's a great song and I'm glad she plays it each night. I wish her, Tammy & all the kids the best; and I hope she keeps putting out great tunes! Peace.
I first saw Melissa live in a small venue in Indianapolis right around the time she was breaking out with her first album...It was incredible! I got the opportunity to see her again at Deer Creek. Awesome performer!
there are some voices in this world that are unforgetable.. Bruce, Barbra and Melissa come to mind.. timeless and original and insanely powerful.. Thank you Melissa for following your dream..
One of my favorite Songs of her... Oh wait... - She does have to much good Songs!! Thanks Missy!! You are such a GREAT Singer- Songwriter!! Greetings from Tirol :-*
Such a beautiful Artist my favorite always during the hardest times of my life her music nrings me a peace as no.one else.. Ty Melissa E always love everysingle song... 💜Dallas☮🎸🌈🌹🍀🥰❤
I'm from Indiana also, Lafayette of course. Where Tammy was born and raised, but our age difference is about 20 years so never knew her. Told Melissa during a meet and greet, told her we were from Lafayette. She groaned with her head thrown back, I said don't hold it against us, we didn't know her. We came to see you!! Love you!
Melissa has a voice that won't stop , she has this special sound like Bonnie Ratti & Janice Joplin as well as many other womyn in our history, her music brings me peace of mind at night, after hearing her sing for the first time, I has the first night s sleep in many years, so to I say to Melissa Etheridge th a n-laws you & please keep on rocking, & thank you for your wonderful music. Toni Montanbeau 1-11-18 .
I like how she knows she has no need to dress up her beautiful voice and presence with ridiculous outfits and make-up so heavy it burns your skin. She has talent. The rest is just gravy.
had dreams of singing and all that... but now my college aged kids and their talents r my world.. dream on my loves.. u can anything, and I will be there....
I have never heard of Melissa before, then one day I saw this exact video playing in a shopping mall. I was unable to move, I was transfixed. I dont know anything about her personal life but her music moved me to my core. Melissa has personal issues (so what?) Freddy Mercury was Bi-sexual (so what?) Led Zeppelin were drug users (so what?) their music moved us, thats all thats important
That's truth never heard music touch way Mellissas does . Gets way down in your gut and comes out with a soul touching another soul, desperate ,hurting ,wanting be loved and to love ♡ Beacuse of her so many lost ,misguided, strayed , and hurt souls will find there way where ever their home is their heart can guide them mind can tell them be strong spirit will finally find peace . Thank you so much Mellissa Eltridge
ashvic2, What do you consider to be Melissa’s “personal issues”? Freddy Mercury was actually Gay, not Bi, once the dust settled. His fiancé, I cannot recall her name, at the moment, but, Freddie came out to her, and she broke up with him, physically. They continued to love each other, until Freddie’s passing, in 1991. Between their breakup, which was bc he wasn’t being satisfied with her, and men did a better job, I guess,...and his death, Freddie had relationships with other men. His Lover for many years, Jim Hutton was with Freddie as he died, along with his ex fiancé. This is some of his life history, that I’ve been able to piece together, from videos of Freddie Mercury and Queen, from reliable sources. And, nope. I can’t cite any of them bc I don’t remember right now. Sorry. What bothers me is what “issues” you think Melissa Etheridge has?
Indiana is a peaceful place. But most towns are boring, Nothing to do if you're below 18 years of age. Other then that it's a wonderful place. Move on up here ya here? Summers are sunny and warm. Winters are cold and peaceful. Springs give you the rain. It's a place I like to call home.
Keeping me sane, alive and well.... How does one convey to another human being the depth and breadth they have meant and impacted your life? I only hope the brief encounter we have shared has conveyed the level to which my gratitude is lacking.
This song reminds me of the gurl I love, the parents, living in america, no-one understanding, it reminds me exactly of her, also her name is Indiana, I love songs tht remind me of people i am close to, I jst hope I can make her fly :-)
Nice! Thank you very much for Sharing! What a way of meeting people and get to see their talent. At first was reluctant being on youtube, but getting to do this has brought me into the houses of some very special people. You are one of them. Life; isn't it wonderful! Keep up the good work. Hope You Are Having A Splendid Day! A New Friend Erick
@backflipdramachic her most favorite yes..always with her..like a partner.. she can't play other than a beautiful Ovation 12 string!!! the fact that she wrotes songs for her partners in life, you can see she's so damn sweet...man that's hot..i love her
@lovethemack ok, but you don't have to buy tickets this way? you don't have to be member of Melissa fan club to listen her music or see her on concert? in the next step you can start to complain that you have to buy a CD, or maybe you don't have to because you already "found it" in net? Melissa fans see talent and great Artist every day,... and that girl who will open the show... we will see how good is she....Melissa rocks!!
I wonder if thats her favorite guitar... because its in a lot of her videos and on her album cover... if it is thats awesome because i have that guitar... and shes my idol... that would be ironic
@wadjela HEY it's a FANTASTIC song! I think it's pretty unfortunate too (and this song WOULD be pretty awkward for all of us who know who it's about) but this is seriously an amazing song and I wouldn't like it to be retired.
@kerrianna58 Dares to step into the spotlight? Are you kidding? She freaking LIVES for the spotlight.! Besides, how else is she going to support her million dollar lifestyle.
@lovethemack sorry folks, but I am little bit lost here... what's the problem? that ticket for Melissa concerts are too expensive or in general tickets? I checked MEIN right now and it is 175-265$ for 2 tickets,you really think that it is so much? I mean, I ask seriously... in Europe prices for single ticket is around 100 euro... I payed 100euro for place in middle of nowehere for DM concert, I saw ticket for Celine Dion in Koln few years ago and the best places were around 250 euro each... so?
I am not part of the Gay community but I am a Melissa fan. I do not like the fact that she is now divorced a second time for the KIDS SAKE. I hate that you all are asking Melissa to be some matriach. She is a human... she is a woman... she deserves to be happy... We are not living her life.... we do not know first hand what she is going through. My love for Melissa is still strong and will remain that why because I love her for the artist that she is. Let's not be judgmental.
Was 123$ plus fees an postage for one ticket.Plus if i wanted a decent seat AKA Pre Sale, is another 50 JUST to join Mean.I go to many many shows a year this was a $ shock is my point.And as for support on the Mel forum, is just people complaining about an opening act making Mels set shorter.Read the trade mags like Pollstar, touring is way down the last few years in N A, at these inflated prices I can see why.
@aleale6932 For pre sale tickets you need to join mein, at 50 bucks.Or for pre sale package can only buy in pairs at over 1000 lol.In Canada Its tough enough to pay American ticket companies like Livenation or ticketmaster EXTRA fees on top of the ticket price without the artist finding new ways to GOUDGE over an above the ticket price as well is what I was saying.Ive never seen a Canadian Artist or act do that.Its not helping the declining live music scene either.
from her forum "We are no longer offering the 1 ticket option" Plus its 50 bucks to simply get in a club for presale tickets at all? wow id be ashamed to be a fan of such clear greed it makes Livenation jealous lol. She sounds like Tina turner on a very bad day anyway.At least her fans will see a genuine TALENT and a Canadian artist with integrity opening on the new tour
@aleale6932 For your information, Serena Ryder, "that girl" who is the opening act for Melissa's Canadian tour is a phenomenal talent. Which is precisely why she was signed. Before you start shooting off your mouth in derision toward any artist, you should check them out. Keeping an open mind does you, and everyone else, a greater service. Just sayin'.
I have to say that her personal life is just that, PERSONAL. Yes she is a public figure, but she is entitled to some privacy. I respect that she hasn't been vocal about the situation. As for her concert---I got to see it in Dallas and was completely AMAZED! SHE ROCKED! I am a fan of the music and plan to be for a long, long time!
The reason I'm drawn to her music? She sings to my heart.
Yesssss she so knows us all✌🏼🌹🥰😎❤❤❤
I've been listening to her since I was a kid and my oh my.. her voice is so angelic, she's truly an amazing soul
If you have not seen Melissa in concert, then you are missing the real deal! I will be at her Houston concert for her "fearless love" tour. If you like singer song writers who put their heart and soul into every song, then Melissa is the one for you!
My Sister had to have her daughted Savanna still birth at seven months. She was then told cancer had killed her baby girl and my sister battled on for two years of aggressive chemo and even two weeks on life support. This song helps her deal with her grief. Thank you Melissa!!!
I have been a HUGE Fan of Melissa and her Music since her Debut! I am from Indiana originally and LOVE this Song! Her Music has seen me through so much in My Life! I admire her and could listen to her sing anything and everything all day everyday!
A voice with such presence and strength!
Girls like you can fly... love it
I been a Mellissa Eltridge fan for at least 25 years I'm not a part of the gay community but that's her life. All i know she can perform like no other man are woman . Aboustely sets the stage and audience on fire. Mellissa you are the most amazing beautiful strong women that every one should just hear her music let it touch your mind body spirit and soul because that's what's so amazing one the greatest singers in my.life and I listen to music I know no one can come close as her to make you feel better whether your gay straight black white women are man her talent excels I can't wait till Nov 3 , I'm finally going to see her in concert if I make it till then the doctors only gave me two years year and half ago . What do they know I'm going to finally going to see her . Thank you so.much Mellissa and to those who ask what the songs about need to just quit listening to music all together get silence then maybe one day they will understand her music speaks feels listens holds and keeps you rockin and rockin No one makes you feel so alive and how it makes you feel alive love happy sad hurt wanted needed and oh oh just want hear more🎵🎸🎷🎹🎺🎵 Keep on rocking our hearts and minds for all our days🎵~♡~♡~♡~♡~🎵🎸
Don't have to be gay to love her...I loved her music when I first heard it in the '80's and as straight as they come. Melissa is ethereal.
Melissa writes music from her heart, & this song is no different. My wife & I saw her in Denver and in CA twice in Aug this year and she is amazing.....more open and centered than the previous 9 shows we've seen since 2003. We had a meet & greet & she was very gracious to everyone. She had a hard time making in thru Indiana 2 of the 3 nights, but it's a great song and I'm glad she plays it each night. I wish her, Tammy & all the kids the best; and I hope she keeps putting out great tunes! Peace.
2 Words! Friggin Amazing!
Hey all you haters... life happens and it happens to everyone. Judge yourself, not others.
even janis would have liked her....pure talent
:-)
Melissa....please come back to Indiana....we love you here....Indiana wants you back, but you don't want to go...;(
I first saw Melissa live in a small venue in Indianapolis right around the time she was breaking out with her first album...It was incredible! I got the opportunity to see her again at Deer Creek. Awesome performer!
there are some voices in this world that are unforgetable.. Bruce, Barbra and Melissa come to mind.. timeless and original and insanely powerful.. Thank you Melissa for following your dream..
This song and "The Wanting Of You" are the best tracks from "Fearless Love."
Dancing while I use my thoughts to aid me in transcending from my current circumstance...yet for now, I'll close my eyes to dance - REBL
Keep writing them LOVE SONG MELISSA. WE LOVE YOU
One of my favorite Songs of her...
Oh wait... - She does have to much good Songs!!
Thanks Missy!! You are such a GREAT Singer- Songwriter!!
Greetings from Tirol :-*
First time hearing this song! Good song!
205 ILLINOIS
Actually, it helped it. She went from selling a million copies to six million copies after she came out. She's well loved around the world.
Indiana is a great song!! Melissa you sure can write with amazing emotions! Thanks from Texas 2020
"Indiana".... I love this song the meaning ,the music , Ms. Melissa hell yesssssss🌹❤🌈
God damn, this is so good it makes me cry....
I love it!
I love it!
I love it and Melissa forever!!!
You are a dream like home Melissa!❤❤❤
good to hear her rock -n-roll again, rock!!!!
Such a beautiful Artist my favorite always during the hardest times of my life her music nrings me a peace as no.one else.. Ty Melissa E always love everysingle song...
💜Dallas☮🎸🌈🌹🍀🥰❤
I'm 100% straight! Male! And already 25 years a fan of Melissa. Great music.
Love her voice!!!
Great song. This live version sounds just like the record. :-)
I'm from Indiana also, Lafayette of course. Where Tammy was born and raised, but our age difference is about 20 years so never knew her. Told Melissa during a meet and greet, told her we were from Lafayette. She groaned with her head thrown back, I said don't hold it against us, we didn't know her. We came to see you!! Love you!
I cannot wait to see her live in concert in 2 weeks time, and it is songs like this that remind me why. A bloody mazing. LOVE
Iv listned to Melissa for over 20 yrs. Going to see MELISSA AT APOLLO MANCHESTER on 16th Feb She Simply BRILLIANT !
Awesome song! Although I'm not from Indiana, I can't help but relate to what this song is about.
Love you so much girl. You're AMAZING
Melissa has a voice that won't stop , she has this special sound like Bonnie Ratti & Janice Joplin as well as many other womyn in our history, her music brings me peace of mind at night, after hearing her sing for the first time, I has the first night s sleep in many years, so to I say to Melissa Etheridge th a n-laws you & please keep on rocking, & thank you for your wonderful music. Toni Montanbeau 1-11-18 .
What a rush!!! whew! the rooms too small now, I need a bigger space now
Elphie3000
i wrote that three years ago? still in a small room. three years later. lol... spontaneous writing rocks
I like how she knows she has no need to dress up her beautiful voice and presence with ridiculous outfits and make-up so heavy it burns your skin. She has talent. The rest is just gravy.
had dreams of singing and all that... but now my college aged kids and their talents r my world.. dream on my loves.. u can anything, and I will be there....
This is a sad song I saw her sing in in L. A. I am glad she is finding herself
I love seeIN you look HAPPY
Yeah!! Hope sche`ll play it in Vienna on March 4th!!!! :-))))))
Great Song! Huge Fan 💖
I have never heard of Melissa before, then one day I saw this exact video playing in a shopping mall. I was unable to move, I was transfixed. I dont know anything about her personal life but her music moved me to my core.
Melissa has personal issues (so what?)
Freddy Mercury was Bi-sexual (so what?)
Led Zeppelin were drug users (so what?)
their music moved us, thats all thats important
That's truth never heard music touch way Mellissas does . Gets way down in your gut and comes out with a soul touching another soul, desperate ,hurting ,wanting be loved and to love ♡ Beacuse of her so many lost ,misguided, strayed , and hurt souls will find there way where ever their home is their heart can guide them mind can tell them be strong spirit will finally find peace . Thank you so much Mellissa Eltridge
ashvic2, What do you consider to be Melissa’s “personal issues”?
Freddy Mercury was actually Gay, not Bi, once the dust settled. His fiancé, I cannot recall her name, at the moment, but, Freddie came out to her, and she broke up with him, physically. They continued to love each other, until Freddie’s passing, in 1991. Between their breakup, which was bc he wasn’t being satisfied with her, and men did a better job, I guess,...and his death, Freddie had relationships with other men. His Lover for many years, Jim Hutton was with Freddie as he died, along with his ex fiancé. This is some of his life history, that I’ve been able to piece together, from videos of Freddie Mercury and Queen, from reliable sources. And, nope. I can’t cite any of them bc I don’t remember right now. Sorry.
What bothers me is what “issues” you think Melissa Etheridge has?
Indiana is a peaceful place. But most towns are boring, Nothing to do if you're below 18 years of age. Other then that it's a wonderful place. Move on up here ya here? Summers are sunny and warm. Winters are cold and peaceful. Springs give you the rain. It's a place I like to call home.
I think im gonna cry
Natalie Stotz and Stacey Dehaven Browne are your heart, so fly to heaven with your life and partner and family. thanks for the INSPIRATION ETC.
Keeping me sane, alive and well.... How does one convey to another human being the depth and breadth they have meant and impacted your life? I only hope the brief encounter we have shared has conveyed the level to which my gratitude is lacking.
❤🧡💛💙💜🤎🖤💓Roberval from Brazil!🤩😍😘😘😘
Had to listen twice...beautiful.
Beautiful!!
mellisa wow shes amazing i went watching her in manchester and halfway through the gig i started crying... shes sooooooo talented :)
I love this song!
I love these lyrics!
bloody brilliant
This song reminds me of the gurl I love, the parents, living in america, no-one understanding, it reminds me exactly of her, also her name is Indiana, I love songs tht remind me of people i am close to, I jst hope I can make her fly :-)
I agree Coloradem, this is de best song on her new cd!
Favorite song
YES! Luv it!
Maravilhoso, ela é fantastica!!!
Nice! Thank you very much for Sharing!
What a way of meeting people and get to see their talent. At first was reluctant being on youtube, but getting to do this has brought me into the houses of some very special people. You are one of them. Life; isn't it wonderful!
Keep up the good work. Hope You Are Having A Splendid Day!
A New Friend
Erick
Yesss
AMOO LA VOZ DE ESTA MUJERRRRRRRRRRRRR.
damn she writes her songs so easy..just like frying an egg--that easy for her--a genious..an extra-ordinary human being..and a hot woman!!!
Me,in lots of ways...here in Indiana! Great song
i call indiana home and it can be about any indiana women!! it appeals to me.
Melissa Rocks!!
Melissa etheridge is MY hero and Jesus Christ.
She's so sparkly.....
Ah. Yum-Yum music.
@backflipdramachic her most favorite yes..always with her..like a partner.. she can't play other than a beautiful Ovation 12 string!!! the fact that she wrotes songs for her partners in life, you can see she's so damn sweet...man that's hot..i love her
i love that part about the flying machines
❤️❤️❤️
i live in Indianan
@bjbcoach Seen the same concert in Dallas and agree 110% with you!!
@lovethemack ok, but you don't have to buy tickets this way? you don't have to be member of Melissa fan club to listen her music or see her on concert? in the next step you can start to complain that you have to buy a CD, or maybe you don't have to because you already "found it" in net? Melissa fans see talent and great Artist every day,... and that girl who will open the show... we will see how good is she....Melissa rocks!!
@oopsydahlia
Thank you so much!
I wonder if thats her favorite guitar... because its in a lot of her videos and on her album cover... if it is thats awesome because i have that guitar... and shes my idol... that would be ironic
@wadjela HEY it's a FANTASTIC song! I think it's pretty unfortunate too (and this song WOULD be pretty awkward for all of us who know who it's about) but this is seriously an amazing song and I wouldn't like it to be retired.
If Etheridge had ANY RESPECT,
she would retire this song.
But she hasn't, so she won't.
@QtBilly1979 i agree
@kerrianna58 Dares to step into the spotlight? Are you kidding? She freaking LIVES for the spotlight.! Besides, how else is she going to support her million dollar lifestyle.
Is this going to come out on DVD? Ive got to have it. PLEASE
Just noticed her new tattoo @ 1:14-1:16 i think its a butterfly.
@Djean70 hhmm how can i order it im in Middle east? melissa's dvd and cd's I can't find here..
@lovethemack sorry folks, but I am little bit lost here... what's the problem? that ticket for Melissa concerts are too expensive or in general tickets? I checked MEIN right now and it is 175-265$ for 2 tickets,you really think that it is so much? I mean, I ask seriously... in Europe prices for single ticket is around 100 euro... I payed 100euro for place in middle of nowehere for DM concert, I saw ticket for Celine Dion in Koln few years ago and the best places were around 250 euro each... so?
@kakaduty she was awesome in Vienna right?:-)))
I am not part of the Gay community but I am a Melissa fan. I do not like the fact that she is now divorced a second time for the KIDS SAKE. I hate that you all are asking Melissa to be some matriach. She is a human... she is a woman... she deserves to be happy... We are not living her life.... we do not know first hand what she is going through. My love for Melissa is still strong and will remain that why because I love her for the artist that she is. Let's not be judgmental.
Amen
@teenjuggalo
Was 123$ plus fees an postage for one ticket.Plus if i wanted a decent seat AKA Pre Sale, is another 50 JUST to join Mean.I go to many many shows a year this was a $ shock is my point.And as for support on the Mel forum, is just people complaining about an opening act making Mels set shorter.Read the trade mags like Pollstar, touring is way down the last few years in N A, at these inflated prices I can see why.
What is the name of the guitarist man that played with her?
@aleale6932 For pre sale tickets you need to join mein, at 50 bucks.Or for pre sale package can only buy in pairs at over 1000 lol.In Canada Its tough enough to pay American ticket companies like Livenation or ticketmaster EXTRA fees on top of the ticket price without the artist finding new ways to GOUDGE over an above the ticket price as well is what I was saying.Ive never seen a Canadian Artist or act do that.Its not helping the declining live music scene either.
@QtBilly1979 yes but she is showing her kids that they can fly.And not doing them like her mom done her.
from her forum "We are no longer offering the 1 ticket option" Plus its 50 bucks to simply get in a club for presale tickets at all? wow id be ashamed to be a fan of such clear greed it makes Livenation jealous lol.
She sounds like Tina turner on a very bad day anyway.At least her fans will see a genuine TALENT and a Canadian artist with integrity opening on the new tour
@aleale6932 For your information, Serena Ryder, "that girl" who is the opening act for Melissa's Canadian tour is a phenomenal talent. Which is precisely why she was signed. Before you start shooting off your mouth in derision toward any artist, you should check them out. Keeping an open mind does you, and everyone else, a greater service. Just sayin'.
What is this song about?
PETE THORN FTW!
I think your comment sucks! Nothing to do with her career!! Her music was/is and will still be great ;>))