Top 10 Evanescence Songs
Are you ready for a little piano in your rock? Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for Top 10 Evanescence Songs. For this list, we've chosen our entries based on a combination of the artist's fan favorites and their most commercially successful songs.
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#10: “Hello” “Fallen” (2003)
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We start off the list with a lesser-known but highly emotional song that’s been said to be the only tune from the band’s first album that has never been played live. “Hello” is a tribute to Amy Lee’s sister, who died at the age of three. The singer was 6 years old and in school when she found out the sad news. While we obviously weren’t present at the time, this track takes us there. Attempting to tackle death from a child’s point of view, the 3-and-half-minute track demonstrates what it’s like for those who cannot cope with that level of loss and find themselves reverting to childish black and white ways of thinking.
#9: “What You Want” “Evanescence” (2011)
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The first single off the band’s third studio album, this song gave a lot of fans what they wanted: more music. Charting in multiple countries, “What You Want” had the band’s signature driving beat and alternative metal sound, but also contained more unique musical elements like strings and piano. With its hook, Lee’s powerful vocals and much positive critical acclaim, the Evanescence track also manages to relay the message to be ‘true to yourself’ with perfection.
#8: “Good Enough” “The Open Door” (2006)
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A huge departure for the band - lyrically, at least, “Good Enough” is about a woman realizing that she is in a good place and most importantly that she deserves to be there. There aren’t too many rock bands with the guts to release a song, let alone a single, that features nothing more than piano, strings and vocals, and that may be why Evanescence has such a loyal fan base. Written for her then-new husband and the love they share, the track has received much acclaim. One critic called it “the most unique song Lee has ever released” - and we have to admit that we totally agree.
#7: “My Heart Is Broken” “Evanescence” (2011)
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On the surface, this single from the band’s eponymous record could be mistaken for a typical track about lost love. However, Amy Lee was actually inspired to write it after she got involved with an organization in New York that helps rescue victims of sex trafficking. Cited by the singer as one of the most passionate songs on their third album, “My Heart Is Broken” was written with the attempt to envision the fear that the victims of that sordid industry must go through. With one critic stating that the song is “among the best material this band has ever recorded” and the alternative metal tune finding its way on to several charts, we can’t deny the truth of that here.
#6: “Everybody’s Fool” “Fallen” (2003)
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Holding the belief that superstars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera have sold their bodies for fame and fortune, Amy Lee co-wrote this track with Ben Moody and David Hodges about a woman with a double life. Available to download in the video game “Rock Band 3,” - which is a huge testament to how well known the song became - the accompanying music video for “Everybody’s Fool,” also let fans see the singer in an all-new way. Finding its way onto the charts of eight different countries as well as the year-end charts of two others, the nu metal number is one of the band’s most noteworthy songs for good reason.
#5: “Lithium” “The Open Door” (2006)
If “Good Enough” is the band’s song about embracing happiness, “Lithium” is its polar opposite, as a track about being afraid to happy – though to be fair, it does end on a slightly upbeat note. Stating that she has never taken the titular drug, songwriter Amy Lee instead revealed that she’s used it here as a metaphor for numbness. Charting in fourteen countries and reaching the top of the UK Rock Chart, “Lithium”’s themes and melodic sound found an audience worldwide - and in us.
#4: “Going Under” “Fallen” (2003)
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The first track on the band’s debut studio album, “Going Under” serves as a fantastic introduction to what Evanescence is about. If you’ve ever been in a relationship that makes you feel like you are being dragged down, then this song was written for you. However, “Going Under”’s themes are also easily applicable to anyone fighting depression or sadness. A certified gold single that charted in more than fifteen countries, the nu metal track has also has a lesser known acoustic version that some would argue is even more moving and effective.
#3: “Call Me When You’re Sober” “The Open Door” (2006)
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This symphonic metal tune was written about Lee’s former boyfriend and Seether lead singer Shaun Morgan, who checked into rehab the day the single was released. He may or may not have liked it, but “Call Me When You’re Sober” definitely hit a chord with fans. Retroactively referred to as a “chick anthem” by the singer, you didn’t have to have an addict in your life to relate to the sorts of problems talked about in the track - you just had to feel under-appreciated. Considering it was certified platinum in America and gold in Australia while also charting in multiple countries, it’s clear that we’re not the only ones who enjoy the tune.
#2: “My Immortal” “Fallen” (2003)
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If this piano rock ballad doesn’t speak to you on a fundamental level, we just don’t get it. The song to really introduce the world to the band’s multifaceted sound, “My Immortal” showed us that Evanescence was capable of recording moving numbers with the best of them. Peaking within the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 and earning a Grammy nomination, the single had rock and pop fans singing along throughout the early 2000s. Also nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video, “My Immortal” remains as powerful today. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. “Imaginary” -"Fallen” (2003) “Sweet Sacrifice” -“The Open Door” (2006) “My Last Breath” -“Fallen” (2003) “Lost in Paradise” -“Evanescence” (2011) “All That I'm Living For” -“The Open Door” (2006)
#1: “Bring Me to Life” “Fallen” (2003)
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Was there ever any doubt about what would take the top spot? While its lyrics can be interpreted many different ways, there’s no question that is the song that brought the band’s commercial career to life. Nominated for numerous awards and ultimately winning the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance, “Bring Me to Life” is undeniably the group’s largest commercial success as well, being certified platinum in the U.S. and double platinum in Australia. With its diverse range of genres, Lee’s trademark vocals and its nu metal sound, this is the definitive Evanescence track. Do you agree with our list? Which Evanescence song is your favorite? For more musical Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to Watchmojo.com.
