That's Important To Me
Melissa Etheridge · Other Songs - Melissa Etheridge
Before you turn out the lights
And slip into the bed
Before you turn me on
Slip into my head
Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me what's your sanity
That's important to me
That's important to me
I can see it in your soul
Your first or your second guess
You don't have to talk sweet
Honey, you don't have to confess
I don't want you to cry
I don't want you to bleed
I just wanna know your sanity
That's important to me
Oh, it's not important to know
Who you're seeing, where you go
How you spend your hard-earned money
I ain't into addiction, I don't want total control
Just tell me what you think you need
Tell me what you think you need
Now you can handle the body
You can possess the soul
But when it comes to the mind
Some places I'll never go
But if we keep it connected
I know if we try, we'll keep it alive
That's important to me
That's important to me
So talk to me baby
It's important to me
Yeah, yeah, talk to me baby
Talk, talk to me baby
It's important to me
And slip into the bed
Before you turn me on
Slip into my head
Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me what's your sanity
That's important to me
That's important to me
I can see it in your soul
Your first or your second guess
You don't have to talk sweet
Honey, you don't have to confess
I don't want you to cry
I don't want you to bleed
I just wanna know your sanity
That's important to me
Oh, it's not important to know
Who you're seeing, where you go
How you spend your hard-earned money
I ain't into addiction, I don't want total control
Just tell me what you think you need
Tell me what you think you need
Now you can handle the body
You can possess the soul
But when it comes to the mind
Some places I'll never go
But if we keep it connected
I know if we try, we'll keep it alive
That's important to me
That's important to me
So talk to me baby
It's important to me
Yeah, yeah, talk to me baby
Talk, talk to me baby
It's important to me
That's Important To Me
Released by Melissa Etheridge, 'That's Important To Me' stands as a defining anthem of the hard rock and blues rock genres, capturing the raw emotional vulnerability characteristic of her solo career. The track exemplifies Etheridge's signature style, blending gritty guitar work with a powerful vocal delivery that addresses personal stakes and societal expectations. As a staple of her discography, the song resonates with listeners seeking authentic expression of struggle and resilience. Its enduring popularity reflects the artist's ability to translate intimate experiences into universal themes of self-worth and independence, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in rock music history.