Melissa Etheridge - Nowhere To Go

Music video by Melissa Etheridge performing Nowhere To Go. (C) 1996 Island Records Inc.

[@rareone2369]

Don't matter if you are gay or straight this woman can sing and this song is powerful. She is simply a great entertainer who I could listen to forever! Love comes in many forms, find yours!

[@mountainhopper2003]

Funny how the best stuff a musician puts out isn't always what hits big...but it endures because it rings true and speaks to people's hearts. I was a lesbian US Army officer in the late 1980's - long before "don't ask, don't tell" came and went - and it caused me some definite heartaches. I will always bless Melissa for having the courage to share her personal journey. Her music helped ease my way. And I bet a lot of other old lesbian vets would say the same.

[@hunterwest54]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@paulakohan-qz9zs]

Love this ONE the BEST the most heartfelt of all!!!

[@paulakohan-qz9zs]

Ohhh u didn't say that shit in US NAVY 1994 tell ya!!!

[@paulakohan-qz9zs]

Thank u for your service and I was in US NAVY and would have been killed if they knew I was a big girl even!!

[@annebelgard6723]

US Army 70-78 , well before Dont Ask....and I still love Melissa!

[@999mmj]

For me, discovering the music of Melissa Etheridge back in the 80's was like coming home; in her music, we had home and a place to call our own. No one else like her was around...and we held tight to her and her music so we would never get lost again. Thank you Melissa, you will never know how many lives you saved.

[@nuckinfuts7610]

I could not have said any of this better. Beautifully put, well done.

[@traekas7228]

Yes. I was back there,...back then, too. I’ve always felt like what you described here. Thanks for giving voice to my heart 💜!!! PS. Melissa and I are about the same age. Same year, anyway. 🏳️‍🌈 😻✌️💋

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

I remember her first hit was ‘Bring me some water’ off of her first album in 88, entitled Melissa Etheridge! I was instantly hooked and have been listening to her ever since. ❤️‍🔥🎼🎸

[@estew6764]

I didn’t discover til mid-90’s☹️

[@tknicke8]

@@estew6764 better later, than never🌈❤️💕

[@MCircuits]

Just leave me in the 90's please...where life is not that complicated and just listening to this kind of music soothes it out.

[@KishBish]

I'm a straight Black woman, and this song has always moved me in a special way.. I miss seeing videos like this on tv.. the 90s were soooo very special.. and so was Melissa back then- and today too, I'm sure.💖

[@alvinwhitley1490]

She's doing an off-broadway show right now. Telling the stories behind the songs. This was one of them. ❤️

[@KishBish]

@@alvinwhitley1490 oh wow, I'd love to see it.. thanks for sharing

[@TraveleronMywayHome]

To the world you may be a: "Black Woman" but to the God of all Creation, you are His daughter: devoid of all generic human labels. He personally knows you and loves you. He counts the hairs on your head, that is how much He pays attention. He has saved every tear you have ever shed in a bottle. You are an heir to His riches and throne. All of it was lovingly passed to you by grace on the cross. Never ever forget that. I hope you never forget that. Mock me, I could absolutely care LESS!

[@j.d.contreras392]

I agree with you. Life is too short and I appreciate good people like you. You just made me smile and I'm happy for that. This song is awesome.

[@luciapiazzaumberger1316]

This is one of the most romantic songs ever written!!!

[@skullandbones1832]

Driving from Gulf Shores Alabama to Key West Florida while listening to this song as a young man in the late 1990s was better times in my life.

[@charleshelms2374]

When I was 12 I told my mom I liked boys. She just gave a big hug. Growing up in the 60's I had a horrible time. I used to get beat up coming home from school. Melissa is right. We had no place to go. Then I read about the evil surrounding the murder of Matthew Shepard and realize nothing has really changed in years. The little angel didn't even have a chance to live. I never meet Matthew, but feel as if I lost a little brother and a best friend. REST IN PEACE MY LITTLE ANGEL. GOD WILL PROTECT YOU NOW. LOVE YOU.

[@justme8148]

In Tx is still hard to.just be.. Fall asleep to.her songs every night I feel exactly same as you this song moves me to tears as does Scarecrow... Ill be free to.be soon

[@Tigerpride8706]

This is my favorite Melissa Etheridge song of all time. Every time I hear it, it takes me back to the past when I was a regular at this gay bar I use to go to religiously and when I had an unrequited love for the bartender there. Sometimes I miss those days.

[@williammlgreer7403]

hold on to those days....they will always live in your mind....

[@williammlgreer7403]

even if u gots turned down.......u didn't say dat...snicker

[@shawnmurphy3331]

Tigerpride8706 it’s a great one certainly conveys such raw emotion

[@TmaadHMD]

My former partner would listen to this. I came across this song in his playlist during the time when I was leaving him: the last week in February 2021. I remember feeling the tears slide down my face as this played. Our relationship of 12 years, often fiery and tumultuous, full of many tears and unspoken words, of regret, remorse, taint, jealousy, misunderstanding, loneliness, had come to an end. But there were other times, other times of beauty and love. Times when I held him in my arms and caressed his head and temple, when I massaged his body, held him in my arms, when I looked into the beautiful green hazel of his eyes. When I remembered our past, when we met back in upstate CT - I was 27, he was 31. I was leaving him, leaving the home we shared, leaving so many memories behind. And all of it, broke my heart. As luck may have it, he and I may reunite later this year. They say when it is meant to be, it is meant to be. We shall see.

[@TmaadHMD]

​@tamie6811 - It is interesting to look back at passages that we once wrote with tenderness and longing and love. As to your question, no. Steven and I did not reunite. There was too much hurt and disappointment. We stopped speaking in 2022. I am now with someone whose very loving and caring and makes me feel acknowledged and appreciated. I will always have a tenderness for Steven as he was my first, true love. I hope wherever he is, that life is kind to him. ❤

[@seanmcgpa]

I fell in love with Micah, back in 1995. He wasn't in love with me, yet I was in love with him. And after months of living together ... this song came on in the dead of night. He held me close, and we slow danced as Melissa sang on .. truly one of my greatest memories of all times ...

[@gbulfaro]

A very underrated song. Deserves more recognition than it got

[@tedrobertson4243]

Melissa , has the real package . A Great voice & a true stage presence. This song has it all .

[@energyasylum997]

She had a sex change?

[@carrieq8911]

Melissa is the very first female crush I've had....and she still is😍❤️

[@StingRayV]

Timeless song. You can cover it 30 years from now and it'll still sound as good as any old Dylan tune.

[@viorelgheorghica946]

The best song from Melissa

[@jbranchl58]

Its AMAZING how Melissa's music, no matter what decade or generation it came out, to this day is ALWAYS GREAT to listen to, sing to, dance to, cuddle to or watch the videos!!! Even when I'm shopping or in a public place with music I never fail to hear when a Melissa song comes on and I have to quieten myself from singing too loud with the song. Her music and wisdom and bravery will never get old. She's a Legend in her own time and she will always be remembered well after we are all gone from this world. Rock On Missy with your bad self! You are so Divine! Love ya girl!

[@williammlgreer7403]

....but her newest r more profound

[@shawnmurphy3331]

One of the greatest songs ever written and performed by a female artist

[@nhaff13]

if her music does not soothe your soul...just the best for decades now.

[@marib.52380]

I related to her music so much when I was 17. Knew her albums backwards and forwards. This takes me right back ❤

[@lblmusic]

i LOVE this song. It is one of the most heartfelt songs I have ever heard. I am an African American male, that has been married and in love with a person of a different race and this song speaks of the feelings I had. "You and I dancing slow, we've got nowhere to go"

[@VeronicaHalo2024]

I went to see Melissa at the Hampton Coliseum in '94 ~ my mother had just died and we had only one candle for the holidays in her window ~ Someone brought candles ~ actual candles ~ to the show ~ and they were passed around the entire venue until someone handed one to her ~ quite the experience. Peace, V

[@alxgt7588]

I discovered her music when I was 15 and I loved her since that very moment. In my family I was the only one who understood the meaning since I'm from Mexico, loved English language since I was a kid and in those days nobody knew I was gay. So I imagined falling in love with someone every single time I listened to this song. Now that I'm 38 my tears still say hello to my eyes and dance to this beautiful rhythm.

[@redt7935]

The wild thing that not many people realize is... when she came out, it was during the time when being out was a very serious risk to one's career, safety, and happiness. She paved a way for so many people to know that it was okay to be queer. That is bravery.

[@dawnthompson4643]

I want to dedicate this song to my mom and her best friend Nancy! She is about to leave us!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!! my favorite part i dedicate to her is DANCE WITH ME FOREVER THIS MOMENT IS DIVINE SHES SO CLOSE TO HEAVEN THIS HELL IS NOT HERS!!!!! NO MORE PAIN SWEETIE WISH I COULD OF SAVED YOU LIKE U SAVED ME!!!!!!!!!! love you blonde curly haired lil girl. NO PAIN!!!!!!!!!!! its ok to let go we all love and will miss you!!!!!!!!!!

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

Mine left me a week ago 😪 im glad her pain is gone

[@MrSirDel]

God I Love this woman, and the album "Your Little Secret" Is simply stunning...This song reduces me to a blubbering mess

[@HowFarAreWeNow]

This reminds me of my ex-girlfriend since it came out when we were together. We were best friends along with being partners. We had nowhere to go except be with each other. I still miss her sometimes. Wish we'd talk again somewhere along the road of life.

[@MarshaBeede]

Even to this day this song reminiscence transparency.

[@susiejackson859]

One Of her Best.

[@KristineHart21]

+Susie Jackson Definitely didn't get the credit, air time, exposure, what have you, it deserved. Reminds me of a very happy time in my life. And those happy times were far and few between! :)

[@williammlgreer7403]

YUP....FOR SURE...

[@garyjones3625]

Absolutely one of her best !!!

[@stogieguy7201]

And with her catalog... that's saying a lot!

[@user-yb8vr2ip2t]

Gorgeous song, and a great video.

[@randyinscoe5780]

She sings the truth, she's indescribable, I don't have a word ❤❤😂😂

[@laurarandall2355]

I think of this song every time I drive through Leavenworth!

[@BunnySlippers82]

If you ever find someone who understands you and empathizes with you to this level, keep them in your life.

[@MrCretemaniam]

I am not pro gay , or no gay .....I am pro people being okay . Melissa is one of the best songwriters ever and a great performer . Her songs always make me think and often bring me to tears . She is real .

[@corc1130]

the song was written by chris botti

[@susanbezio1529]

Never stop listening to Melissa, she is the greatest female artist.

[@thewizard1972]

No matter who or where you are, this song really hits home. I'm 21 and desperately trying to find my footing in this crazy world, so take comfort in what you have and keep on walking, I hope y'all make it where you want.

[@Citygrl29]

One of my favorites of her songs....She is such an awesome artist, person , and entertainer!!

[@bearnick5]

Everytime I hear this song I just wanna fall in love again

[@KishBish]

me too 😓

[@dixiepierpont1231]

I met my girlfriend at a 3 story gay bar. In my hometown of Evansville, Ind.. We would drive and listen to Melissa Etheridge, and hold hands. Her music resonates through to my very soul.

[@a31471]

Love this: Dance with me forever This moment is divine I'm so close to heaven This hell is not mine This hell is not mine...

[@capesterp4685]

My favorite part, too. Brings me chills and tears of joy every time!

[@leighclaude]

Besides this great song, This is a dam good video! Bravo to whoever shot, cropped & produced this Art! Ciao👏✌🏼

[@jorgeanhthrone]

THIS is singing, THIS is music speaking to the soul!

[@survivor648]

I absolutely love this video. She’s out loud and proud!❤😊

[@wimvanderwalt728]

Melissa, go and look at your name in Greek. Lettering that flows a horizon, longing that cracks simplicity. The gut being that just break feeble hearts.

[@0267m]

Wow, Love ,Love this song...Couldn't help tears rolling down my face when I heard " Dance with me forever this moment is divine....Thank you! Melissa touches everyone with her music, she gets better every-time, like fine wine.......

[@joshdockery402]

no cameron your place won't never go there until we talk youv n explaynd why y place made promice not go there n happen

[@patiencemckhenzie6596]

Me too it changed my way of thinking I dont judge people we all have a life id hate to be one who looks through someone and past someone anyone or hate anyone for the choice on who they love... this song as so many of Missys tell stories of her life as well as many others and to have no where to go because of self righteousness or hate is just sad... God bless her for all that she does and her spirit so free and happy thanks M. E. for the beautiful music and courage and especially just being you...

[@krisnotes1979]

Had a long time friend. It was no secret that I (and he) wanted to cross that line. However we convinced ourselves that it wasn't in our best interest because we let other people influence us. We pushed down what we were actually feeling to appease other people. Until one night he came to pick me up. We drove way out of town to the coast.....I never went to sleep that night. I watched him until the sun came up. I didn't want to wake up from that moment.

[@OutlandsCommunity]

This is so beautifully done and IMHO the very vest thing she's ever done. As the video ended I was so happy that it wasn't another 'Thelma and Louise' tragic ending. Peace and love to everyone from all of us at Outlands - may all that is good go with you. Roy

[@DianeLStyma]

I’m trying to guess the location as I think they owned property in New Mexico

[@andrewlowther9819]

Like any good story this starts slowly and has something about it that catches your ear then before you know it you are caught in the storyline and you can't put it down because, hey, "We got nowhere to go." Back to the quietude of the verse is like floating down a long slow river and then around the corner you hear the raging rapids, "You might as well scream". I enjoy the instrumental breaks between the chorus and the verse.

[@Sexyforanerd22]

She wrote this about her (my) hometown. About how it was one of the most accepting and encouraging places for her. I'm glad she got that blessing from here.

[@AllAboutGirls1]

I was in he middle of awakening when I was given this album by my ex boyfriend. Though I dont have the strength to live as a lesbian, I feel Melissa so strongly in this song and wish for this freedom to be me. No, they dont understand what they dont see, the hidden love between two people. Thanks for this song Melissa

[@shellissanctuary7522]

2020 lovers✌️😘

[@andrewlowther9819]

This song deserved more airplay than it got. If Bon Jovi had sang this song it would have gone to number one on some radio chart. just because she came out and exposed her lifestye she was shunned. it's not fair. incredibly touching this song.

[@bobweiner1005]

+andrew lowther this song reached the top 10 on the pop charts peaking at #8

[@andrewlowther9819]

Bob Weiner You have to realize that I am speaking of the west coast of Canada. It deserved more airplay here. She toured through here a number of times and was GREAT.

[@bobweiner1005]

I'm from the east coast of the U. S.

[@andrewlowther9819]

Bob Weiner Cool!

[@shawnmurphy3331]

andrew lowther yes one of the best songs ever!

[@user-yb8vr2ip2t]

My favourite of all her greats...

[@erikgonzalez8975]

Almost 2022 and still hurt this song.

[@rucknowel]

It's a fan favorite! I can listen to this song non-stop!

[@gravelandgrain100]

I did so much of this song back when. A time in my life when the life I was leading got so far in front of me and moved so fast I lost myself in the confusion. I was happy when I caught up to myself, but now I sometimes wish I could let it all go again and just not give a frack. This ones for the guy who stayed up all night and looked at the stars all night on the hood of his car. Afterwards the kiss that lasted forever, your love will be with me forever.

[@nuckinfuts7610]

Wow, this is beautiful. And incredibly relatable. You posted this almost a decade ago. I hope you've been able to look up and enjoy a dimly lit sky full of stars since then. 💫

[@quinnbella-2023]

This is by far my favorite of Melissa Etheridge’s songs. I wanna come over is also at the very top of my list! ❤❤❤

[@dinodogstar]

I love this song.

[@damianzoot8886]

One of the great story tellers,, Melissa you are a true legend You touch all our hearts with this beautiful song,, Thankyou from the bottom of my heart Damo from down under

[@oivlis0912]

Melissa, thank you for making the soundtrack of my life! My God, how can a song through a charged lifetime of feelings which I can not decipher.

[@HelgaKury]

This Song and the Video does have such a lot of memories for me too. Thank you Missy for doing it!! Greetings from Europe ;-)

[@UPLINKUSA]

and they don't understand what they don't see and they look through you and they look past me ---oh--- you and I dancing slow

[@patiencemckhenzie6596]

Yes so true it made me re think my life and I dont want to the kind of person that treats people like that as in the verse you spoke of. I never want to look through someone or look past someone and judge ever. That will never be me All lives matter. This is one of my favorites of many of Melissa's songs she is truly a talented writer and musical genius to be admired for decades to come...

[@ebb1028]

forgot how much i love this song!

[@Sezza333]

I love this so much - the music, the lyrics, the video; the whole package. It speaks so true of what people want - simply to hold each other, dance together, love each other - and the indescribable unfairness in the way society frowns upon anything that's not considered "the norm", any couple that seems "unnatural". Though the same (or something similar) can be said for a lot of Melissa's songs and the videos that go with them, this one just really gets to me♥

[@susanbezio1529]

Best live female artist I have ever seen.

[@Catharina937]

This one reminds me of my first girlfriend ... and best friend ... our familys destroyed our relationship .... we could have been everything we wanted, but now I can finally let it go. For there is someone new in my life ..... Thank you, Melissa.

[@leroybess2218]

A beautiful song and it’s take my breath away

[@larryaggie9155]

Love this song though it reminds me of a very sad time in my life when my boyfriend and I were breaking up and he asked me to move out. I remember waking up one morning to this song and it almost made me cry....... Thank God I got over it as the years went by but I still love the song,

[@DERedhead65]

love this song... reminds me of one of my BEST Friends in my Life... "back in the day"... simpler times. I miss you Lisa, rest in PEACE GF... tears

[@rubyzero12]

This is absolutely one of my favorite songs! It has been my go to song for the past decade :)

[@Ibero1]

*Melissa the BEST!* 🎸🥁🎸💖

[@les13robinson]

Down by the muddy water Of the mighty Mo In an old abandoned box car Will I ever know Dance with me forever This moment is divine I'm so close to heaven This hell is not mine This hell is not mine

[@michaelcostigan5632]

that is one of the best and painful songs i have ever heard, i have been there

[@Aarona13760]

This is such a great song - one of my favorites, if not favorite, Melissa songs. I am surprised it was not one of her bigger hits. Plus, it was not even on her greatest hits CD.

[@user-qo4pr2nm2q]

great voice.

[@silverxenadreams]

Wow, now that is a stunning video. I wish it were possible for a dvd of all these great vids to be released.

[@maryoconnor828]

Certainly one of my favorite tunes....Melissa you rock ❤️

[@Joker11297]

forgot how much I like this song

[@tippngthevelvet]

Visually beautiful video, with amazing footage, ad a loving embrace at the end. Filmed on May 29, 1996, Melissa's birthday. Released on Your Little Secret album. Directed by Julie Cypher, who also co-stars in the video.

[@corc1130]

Thank you Chris Botti for writing this song, a gift to the world. And thank you Melissa for singing it.

[@JordanRussell-pt2wi]

May goodness and happiness surround you all the time, and may sadness never locate you. Where are you living if I may ask??

[@puckdropper27]

She wrote this thinking about.... herself wondering who she would have became if she stayed in her home town and never broke free and moved out.. I wish music was still made like her music. True and heart felt and honest.. Brilliant.

[@anittawhite1461]

❤❤ the music it's very beautiful and that's all

[@ianbrocklebank2510]

part of the soundtrack to having my heart shredded many years since,you do not get over it but you can get past it with help and time, lot's of time.........

[@Anastaciafan1990]

This is my favorite song by her too :)

[@chadmarkz4334]

Dance with me forever This moment is divine I'm so close to heaven This hell is not mine!

[@maryannetesoro8848]

This song came on one day while grieving my best friend's departure from earth and the line "they look through you and they look past me" just hit my soul so deeply. ❤😇

[@JordanRussell-pt2wi]

May goodness and happiness surround you all the time, and may sadness never locate you. Where are you living if I may ask??

[@maryannetesoro8848]

@@JordanRussell-pt2wi Brockton MA.... about a half hour away from Boston, how about you?

[@JordanRussell-pt2wi]

@@maryannetesoro8848 I'm originally from Greece, Born in a small town called Saxony.

[@JordanRussell-pt2wi]

@@maryannetesoro8848 I’m Jordan by the way!

[@JordanRussell-pt2wi]

@@maryannetesoro8848 But i live in Chicago!

[@VeronicaHalo2024]

She is a great storyteller ~ her music does say something for and to everyone ~ Peace, V

[@rucknowel]

My favorite song by ME and also one of my favorites videos by her, second to 'my little secret.' This video match perfectly with the theme of the song.

[@tammyobrien2538]

i can never get enough of melissas music.we are 2 yrs & 3 days apart in age & grew up 2 hrs away in ks. pretty coo.ly forever melissa thank you, for everything.

[@mikeortiz2842]

love this song

[@362chop]

Just one of the best ballads ever...She is just so f'ing good.

[@nikipinz]

God, this woman's amazing...

[@cupcakelover994]

Amazing song! Cried while watching the video! Simply beautiful!

[@KateWills-ie4ij]

Love this song so much, always keep coming back to it ❤️

[@loboblue5441]

I've been an ME fan, from way back. I can remember when no one ever pointed out her sexual preference. We just listened to her musical poetry. Nowadays, it's an unspoken rule, that race, color creed, and sexual preference, has to be pointed out. Times have changed

[@triciahaney11]

Lazy summer days, here we come!

[@jordanhasch2544]

Melissa Etheridge: A bad ass.

[@deborahlarkowski7994]

I really really love this song .i wish this was you and i .you make me feel this way .ive been alone for a very long time 20 years .i love to be in heaven again but no one can see me.and how much love i have to give and i am not getting any younger.

[@silvinaperezapreda5242]

This song is so powerful .. just perfection

[@danielbelardino7662]

She's like the female Steve Perry!!! LOVE THEM BOTH!! have loved this lil tune since it came out..wish it had did better ..but like someone else was saying on here, it don't have to be a hit to speak to one's heart. 😃🙂👍💖🎵🎶🎵💖🎵🎵🎶🎶

[@michellechesley6930]

A truly wonderful song